ESOL Instructor - TESOL CE Certificate

CCBC's certificate in TESOL is open to individuals from any background or academic discipline who are interested in teaching or supporting instruction for English language learners in a variety of contexts in the U.S. or abroad. The certificate is designed for adults seeking a career change or meaningful volunteer opportunities, students seeking an introduction to the field of TESOL, or educators or other professionals who seek to work more effectively with non-native speakers of English. It incorporates best practices from the TESOL International Association's Standards for Short Term TESL/TEFL Certificate Programs.

This TESOL certificate is unique in that throughout every course students gain experience working with real English language learners so that they build their resumes and confidence while they build their skills.​

Students entering this program should have strong verbal communication skills, good problem solving skills, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, be able to give and take direction well,​ and the ability to work with others as part of a team.

Jobs in TESOL are found in a variety of contexts, including community education programs, and public and private schools. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.​

Program Course Sequence

​All credit and CE students must successfully complete ADS 188 English Grammar Pedagogy for the certificate.