Arizona State University TESOL Professional Certificate

Launch Your Career as an English Teacher. Master strategies to teach English as a second or foreign language.

The TESOL Professional Certificate is a prestigious and comprehensive program designed for aspiring educators seeking to excel in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

This esteemed certificate equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and practical expertise necessary to become successful TESOL professionals.

Through a rigorous curriculum, participants delve into the intricacies of language acquisition, pedagogy, and classroom management techniques, honing their ability to create engaging and effective learning environments for diverse language learners.

The program emphasizes a hands-on approach, allowing candidates to gain real-world teaching experience through practicum opportunities and teaching simulations.

Upon completion of the TESOL Professional Certificate, graduates emerge as confident, competent, and innovative educators, ready to make a positive impact in classrooms around the globe.

With this highly regarded certificate in hand, educators open doors to exciting international teaching opportunities and join a dynamic community of TESOL professionals committed to fostering cross-cultural communication and global understanding.

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What you’ll learn in TESOL Professional Certificate

Learners will master modern communicative techniques for engaging students in multiple English language learning environments.
Learners will recognize, identify, and use language acquisition theories and principles to develop sound lesson plans.
Learners will deliver lesson plans using interactive and engaging methods.

Skills you’ll gain with TESOL Professional Certificate

Category: EFLEFL
Category: English LanguageEnglish Language
Category: TESOLTESOL
Category: ESLESL
Category: English language teachingEnglish language teaching

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Professional Certificate – With following 8 course series

This course is designed for anyone who wants to teach English anywhere in the world. If you want to become a teacher, polish your teaching skills, or add a credential to your resume, this is the course for you! Get certified by a nationally-ranked university.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout this professional certificate, learners will write lesson plans, record themselves teaching, and create a professional teaching portfolio that is sure to impress current or future employers. In the final Capstone course, you will have the opportunity to submit a teaching portfolio for expert review.Read more