What’s included
- 30 hours of accredited TEFL/TESOL training
- A dedicated personal tutor from start to finish
- Personal marking and written feedback on every assignment
- Free digital certificate on completion (ACTDEC & ISO accredited)
- Access to our interactive online learning platform
- Study at your own pace, 100% online
- Access to our online teacher resource library
- Optional hard-copy ACTDEC certificate available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Course overview
A must for any new or existing EFL teacher who wants to gain a valuable specialism in teaching Business English and increase their earning potential.
Why this course
With specific sections on teaching 1-1, course design, teaching the basic skills for business and functional English, you’ll have the opportunity to create tailor-made lessons for your business students.
Written by EFL professionals with a wealth of experience in planning and delivering practical Business English classes, this course gives insight into valuable teaching techniques and provides useful material and lesson ideas for a wide range of business based activities. There is also a section on the use of the Internet and IT in the EFL classroom, as well as links to websites where you can find a some of the best internet resources for teaching Business English.
How this interactive course works
This course is ideal if you’ve got a good broadband connection and can work entirely online via a tablet/PC/Mac. You’ll complete interactive exercises, create lesson plans and view video and graphics that bring the course to life.
What is the difference between the 120, 150 and 250 hour courses?
| Course | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120-hour TEFL / TESOL | Level 3 | 120 | First certificate. The hours most schools and platforms ask for. |
| 150-hour Advanced TEFL / TESOL | Level 4 | 150 | The 120-hour core plus extra grammar, phonology and online teaching. |
| 250-hour Level 5 TEFL / TESOL | Level 5 | 250 | Our deepest qualification: phonetics, IELTS teaching, inclusion. |
Not sure? Take the 2-minute course quiz.
This course is for you if you are looking to add a business qualification to any Global English TEFL/TESOL course, or are already trained (with either weekend, online or CELTA course) and want to add a business specialism.
Interactive: PC/Mac/tablet compatible. Work on our interactive platform. Good internet access required.
KEY FEATURES
- 30 hours of course materials and video
- Focus on teaching business English to adults, 1-1 or groups
- Personal, dedicated tutor support + 6 months for completion
- Access to student forum and online teaching resources
- Assistance with CV and access to our jobs board
- Free 30 hour business English certificate (PDF) on completion
- Interactive course: study online from tablet/computer
IDEAL IF:
- You are already TESOL qualified and seeking to specialise in business
How it works
This course is for teaching English abroad or online. Already qualified, or want observed teaching practice? See our specialist TESOL courses.
- Enrol onlinePay securely by card and get instant access.
- Study the modulesWork through the 30 hours at your own pace, on a computer or tablet.
- Submit work for feedbackSend assignments to your tutor and use the comments to improve.
- Download your certificateFinish the course, collect your TEFL/TESOL certificate, and start applying.
The interactive course runs in your browser on a computer or tablet: shorter modules, assignments marked by your tutor, and a student forum.
Course syllabus
What you’ll study
7 interactive modules, and one reflection point — in teaching order, grouped so you can scan fast.
Business contextCI · M1–M3
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| CI | Course Introduction: BusinessGetting Started with Business | Getting Started with Business |
| M1 | Business One – to-oneLearner Motivation; Materials for Business | Learner Motivation; Materials for Business |
| M2 | Business: Getting StartedSuccessful Business Teaching; Needs Analysis | Successful Business Teaching; Needs Analysis |
| M3 | Basic Skills for BusinessSpeaking and Listening; Reading and Writing | Speaking and Listening; Reading and Writing |
Classroom & materialsM4–M6
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| M4 | Functional Business EnglishSocial English; Telephoning; English for Meetings | Social English; Telephoning; English for Meetings |
| M5 | Syllabus and Course DesignBusiness Courses; Staging Lessons | Business Courses; Staging Lessons |
| M6 | IT and Business EnglishUsing the Internet | Using the Internet |
PracticeCR1 · CC
| Module | Topic | What you’ll cover |
|---|---|---|
| CR1 | Course Review Business ReflectBusiness | Business |
| CC | Course ConclusionCertification and survey | Certification and survey |
Certificates
A Global English PDF certificate is awarded upon successful completion. A printed, embossed version is also available for an extra fee from our TEFL shop page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this 30-hour course accredited?
Yes. Global English has been an accredited TEFL/TESOL training provider since 1997. Every certificate carries a unique student certificate number and the logos of our accrediting bodies, ACTDEC and ISO. An optional hard-copy ACTDEC certificate is also available on successful completion.
How long does the course take, and how long do I have to complete it?
The 30-hour course is fully self-paced and studied entirely online, so you can work as quickly or as gradually as you like. Most students finish in a few weeks of part-time study, and you have several months of access. If you need more time, low-cost time extensions are available.
Do I need a degree or teaching experience to enrol?
You do not need a degree. This is a specialist course rather than a first qualification, so it assumes you already hold an initial TEFL/TESOL certificate, or are taking one alongside it. If you are starting from scratch, begin with our 120-hour TESOL Premier certificate and add this course to it.
Is there a real tutor, or is everything automated?
Both, and deliberately so. The quick knowledge checks as you work through each module mark themselves the moment you answer, so you find out straight away whether something has landed. The work that actually shows your teaching ability – the written tasks, the reflections and the final lesson plan – goes to a real, qualified personal tutor who reads it and writes you individual feedback. A machine can tell you that you picked the right answer; only a tutor can tell you whether your lesson would work with a real class.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is continuous and coursework-based. You complete written assignments and practical tasks that you submit online for your personal tutor to mark. There is no final exam and no fixed exam date – you progress at your own pace.
What certificate will I receive, and is it recognised?
On successful completion you receive a Global English digital (PDF) certificate free of charge, showing your unique student certificate number and the ACTDEC and ISO accreditation logos. TEFL/TESOL certification from Global English is recognised by language schools, recruiters and online teaching platforms worldwide. A prestigious hard-copy ACTDEC certificate can be ordered as an optional extra.
Will this qualification help me get a teaching job?
A recognised TEFL/TESOL qualification is the standard entry requirement for teaching English abroad and online. This course adds a specialist qualification to your CV that employers value; most schools look for a minimum of 120 hours of core TEFL training alongside it.
How do I pay, and is there a guarantee?
You can enrol securely online and start straight away. We accept payment by card (Visa and Mastercard) through Stripe, as well as valid discount and Groupon voucher codes. Every online course is covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can begin completely risk-free.
What do I need to study this course?
A reliable internet connection and a PC, Mac or tablet. The course runs in your browser on our online learning platform, and your place is saved as you go, so you can stop mid-module and pick up later on a different device. There is nothing to install and nothing to post back to us. This course is studied online only – there is no downloadable offline version of it.
Is this specialist course enough on its own to get a teaching job?
No. Most schools and online platforms still screen for a 120-hour (or longer) accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate. This course is an add-on that names a specialist skill on top of that core certificate.
What our students say
★★★★★
Relevant!
It helps me immensely in my teaching career.
Left by verified Global English graduates of this course, published with their permission.
The tutors and staff are genuinely excellent - knowledgeable, responsive, and encouraging at every step.
I feel that my teaching has improved greatly through this course and feel ready to progress in my teaching.
Their timely feedback and support were invaluable. They were always available to answer my questions.
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Below are some comments from people who've taken our business courses previously:
I found the course work challenging and very interesting. I feel I learned a great deal about teaching Business English with an EFL focus. The materials that I accessed and those I created will be of immense value to me with my students.
Marge Morian-Boyle
I really enjoyed this course. The content was interesting and challenging, plus it was easy to follow. I found the tutor’s comments very useful and encouraging!
Sarah Foot
Thank you for putting together a coherent and educational course. It really made me think about a variety of elements and characteristics that an EFL teacher should have.
Darren Barrett
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