Online Teaching Courses

Transform your teaching.

Online teaching courses are essential for educators looking to enhance their skills and stay competitive in the growing online education field. Some courses are even required for employment.

Our curated list of courses are designed to help you refine your techniques, improve student engagement, and master the latest digital tools.

At Online Teaching Central, we’ve gathered a variety of online teaching courses that cater to every experience level, ensuring you find the right training to advance your online teaching career.

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120-hour TESOL Certificate

This TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Official Language) course explores key pedagogical techniques, effective classroom management strategies, and methods to motivate students. You will also learn the basics of linguistics and how to leverage a student’s primary language for teaching English. The course also covers essential skills for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening, along with tips for landing a job as a TESOL teacher.

This course is ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

The 120-hour TESOL Certificate is delivered by International Open Academy.

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150-hour Advanced TESOL Certificate

This comprehensive course equips you to teach English both in traditional classrooms or remotely from home.

Developed by TESOL experts with over 30 years of experience, it blends text with video lessons to give you a complete understanding of TESOL teaching.

Throughout the 150-hour course, you'll explore: key teaching methods; classroom management; techniques for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening; different online teaching opportunities; tips for landing a job and making a great first impression; and effective strategies for online teaching and managing virtual classrooms

This course is ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

The 150-hour TESOL Certificate is delivered by International Open Academy.

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120-hour TEFL Certificate

This 120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course provides essential training in key teaching techniques, classroom management, and strategies to motivate students. You’ll gain a solid understanding of linguistics and how to use a student’s native language to support English learning. The course also focuses on teaching core skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—and includes valuable tips for securing a job as a TEFL teacher.

This course is ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

The 120-hour TEFL Certificate is delivered by International Open Academy.

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150-hour Advanced TEFL Certificate

This in-depth TEFL course prepares you to teach English in both classroom environments and online from home.

Designed by experienced TEFL educators with over three decades in the field, the course includes a mix of written lessons and extensive video content to provide a complete understanding of TEFL instruction.

In this 150-hour course, you'll discover core teaching strategies and methodologies; how to manage classrooms effectively; techniques for teaching essential language skills like reading, writing, speaking, and listening; various online teaching roles and how to secure them; tips to make a great first impression during the job hunt; and best practices for teaching online and managing virtual classrooms.

This course is ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

The 150-hour TEFL Certificate is delivered by International Open Academy.

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Teaching English Online Certificate

This practical video course, led by five seasoned professionals with over 30 years of experience in online education, is designed to help you succeed as a remote English teacher. You’ll learn about different types of online teaching jobs and how to find them, tips for getting hired, and how to create a standout teacher profile that attracts students globally. The course covers essential equipment and skills, effective teaching techniques, and how to manage your online classroom, including scheduling across different time zones.

This course is ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

The Teaching English Online certificate is delivered by International Open Academy.

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Teaching Professional English

This course explores key areas to expand your teaching expertise and enhance your career opportunities. You’ll gain insights into teaching exam preparation classes for tests like IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC, making you a valuable asset to employers. The course also covers teaching business English to professionals, one-on-one lessons with personalized approaches, and English for specific purposes, such as academic or vocational needs. Completing this course will broaden your skill set and give you a competitive edge in the evolving TEFL industry.

This course is ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

The Teaching Professional English certificate is delivered by International Open Academy.