Specialized
TESOL
Teaching Business English Certificate TBEC
Certificate Program – 60 Hours | Online | 3 to 8 Weeks
Course Description
This 60-hour online certificate program prepares TESOL-certified educators to teach Business English in professional settings. Focused on real workplace needs, it offers practical tools, sample lessons, and strategies for teaching writing, speaking, needs analysis, and digital communication.
Who Should Take This Course?
* Certified TESOL teachers seeking to specialize in Business English
* ESL instructors working with adult professionals or corporate clients
* Trainers delivering in-company or 1:1 business-focused lessons
What You’ll Learn
* Learn the key differences between General and Business English.
* Assess learner and company needs using practical tools.
* Create speaking and writing tasks for business settings.
* Teach soft skills and use digital tools in lessons.
* Design assessments based on real workplace tasks.
Score Guides Academy Experience
* 100% online – study anytime, anywhere
* Personal course supervisor for guidance
* Interactive content on our Moodle platform
* Job support for Business English teaching roles
Tuition
CAD $660 – Includes admission, full access, instructor support, and both digital and printed graduation documents.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified to teach Business English to professionals in private language schools, in-company training sessions, online platforms, and post-secondary institutes.
Course Modules
MODULE 1: Business English Fundamentals
Understand what sets Business English apart from General English, and explore real communication needs in global workplaces.
MODULE 2: Teaching Business Speaking Skills
Design and deliver interactive speaking activities using frameworks for meetings, phone calls, negotiations, and more.
✔ Mini-Project 1: Designing a business speaking activity
MODULE 3: Teaching Business Writing Skills
Help learners master emails, reports, tone, and format across business genres using both product- and process-based methods.
✔ Mini-Project 2: Designing a business writing activity
MODULE 4: Teaching Intercultural Communication & Soft Skills
Explore how tone, behavior, and relationship-building differ across cultures. Learn to teach soft skills like collaboration and conflict resolution.
✔ Mini-Project 3: Create either checklists or classroom scenarios
MODULE 5: Assessment & Business English Resources
Create workplace-aligned assessments and explore digital tools, industry materials, and project-based planning.
✔ Final Project: Submit either a recorded lesson or complete a teaching portfolio
Enrollment Requirements
* Hold a TESOL certificate OR a related credential (e.g., B.A./M.A./Ph.D. in English or Education).
* Have experience or interest in teaching English for professional or corporate settings
This program has open enrollment and no fixed start date — you can begin anytime after a short 3-day admission process.
Delivery & Duration
* Mode: Fully online (Self-paced with instructor feedback) via Moodle
* Duration: Flexible – Complete in 3 to 8 weeks
* Instructor Support: Two 1:1 check-ins included
Assessment & Certification
Participants complete 3 mini-projects, 5 quizzes, 5 forum posts, and 1 final project.
Upon completion, they receive:
✔ A digital & printed certificate with verification ID
✔ A LinkedIn-ready digital badge
How to Apply?
To get started, simply send us an email at [email protected] to request the application form.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited by TESL Canada.
