Validated by LanguageCert and managed by English UK, the Cert IBET course is ideal if you work, or wish to start working with business, technical and professional English learners.
By the end of the course you will be able to deliver highly effective courses to a wide range of individual learners or groups from different types of organisations. This includes: designing a relevant syllabus; selecting, adapting and/or designing engaging content; adopting relevant delivery methods, approaches and techniques; dealing with feedback, assessment and course sponsors.
“This [Cert IBET] course has made me see Business English (teaching) in a whole new light.” Sylvia, Oman
Most working people need one or more core communication skills, such as writing emails or participating in meetings. The situational context might be as basic as arranging an appointment, or as complex as leading an international negotiation. Whatever the communicational context, interpersonal and intercultural competences will be required.
“EMB’s approach is friendly, professional and stimulating. ” Vijay, Austria
The online course timings are very flexible. You may start your IBET course as soon as your eligibility has been verified, then study at your own pace for up to six months.
The 55+ course hours are divided between tutorials and preparation activities. We simply schedule tutorials at a mutually convenient time, once you have completed any relevant offline work. As your course tutor, I will customise the content to your current or intended business English teaching situation, wherever possible.
Course materials are accessed via the EMB website. For tutorials we use a mutually convenient audio or video platform.
I am available to answer questions and guide you in between tutorials so there’s nothing to stop your continuing professional development fitting into your busy life.
Small groups are possible if you have compatible availability.
Having read the full course page, if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me for a chat. To apply, please email me a short C.V. or description of your teaching experience. You will find the entry requirements, and details of what to include in your email, below.
Cert IBET Qualification
The course leads to the internationally recognised Certificate in International Business English Training qualification, validated by LanguageCert and managed by English UK.
To gain the Cert IBET qualification, after the course, candidates have 12 weeks to submit a 4000-word final assignment. This is assessed by me and moderated by a LanguageCert moderator.
Click here to read the four IBET final assignment questions which will be thoroughly discussed at the start of your course.
Entry Requirements
- Cert Tesol / CELTA or similar (local) EFL teaching qualification (digital copy of certificate needed)
- 480 hours English language teaching experience or fewer hours with relevant Business English teaching experience
- C1+ level of English
- Useful but not required – a small amount of business or ESP teaching experience
What to include in your application
Wherever possible, please provide context, such as:
- location
- length of experience
- student ages, levels, nationalities, cultures
- group size / course length / hours per week
- teaching institutions / personal students
- face to face / online
Information to Provide
- Personal details: Name, age, nationality, location, mother tongue
- Qualifications and relevant informal learning courses
- Relevant professional experience:
- Business English / ESP teaching experience
- Other English language teaching experience
- Other teaching experience
- Other relevant work experience
- Professional goals – why you wish to gain the IBET qualification
Course Fee
£750
Assignment Fee
£180 – Includes personal assignment tutorial
Course Modules
- Business English Definitions
- Concepts and Language in BE
- Needs Analysis and Research
- Materials and Resources
- Methods, Approaches and Techniques
- Syllabus Design and Course Planning
- Business Communications Skills 1 (Spoken)
- Business Communications Skills 2 (Written)
- Internationalism
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Professional Development
Certificate in International Business English Training (Cert IBET) – validated by LanguageCert and managed by English UK.
