In this blog, we’re learning more about the CERT IBET. What does this qualification involve, who is it for, and how will it help your career?
What does this qualification involve?
The Certificate in International Business English Training is an intensive course, designed to cover both the theoretical and practical elements of teaching Business English. The qualification is internationally recognized, and is of a higher level than the CELTA.
During the course, you will get to grips with concepts and language in a business context; approaches, methods and techniques; teaching skills for meetings and negotiations; as well as using the telephone for business purposes and presentations. This complete guide to business English will improve your understanding of how to each English for business contexts, and equip you with skills to benefit every classroom.
The CERT IBET qualification is managed jointly by LanguageCert and English UK. Being created by these two leading bodies guarantees a quality and respected qualification. The qualification is recognized around the world.
The course is examined through a written project based on a practical teaching scenario. The course takes two weeks, with up to 12 weeks afterwards to complete the three-four thousand word written project. During this time you will benefit from feedback and tutor sessions with your trainer. This feedback can be completed remotely. During the two weeks of the main course in our London school, you will take part in both morning and afternoon lessons to complete 50 hours of learning and maximise your progress.
What will you learn?
The course compiles an in-depth look at the world of business English teaching, covering a huge range of topics. Here are the topics you can expect to learn about:
- Definition of Business English
- Characteristics and expectations of business learners
- Concepts and language in a business context
- Needs analysis and research
- Course and syllabus design
- Materials and resources, including web-based resources
- Approaches, methods and techniques: lexical learning, role-play and case studies, learner training
- Internationalism and culture
- Teaching oral business communication skills: socialising, meetings, negotiations, telephoning and presentations
- Teaching business reading and writing skills: correspondence, memos and reports
- Evaluation and assessment: evaluating programme aims, managing feedback and business English exams
- Professional development and employment
Who is it for?
Teachers both online and face-to-face looking to broaden their career horizons will benefit from the CERT IBET. This qualification improves and refines your business English teaching skills, whilst showing employers and students your expertise. If you are looking to expand your career opportunities, or level up your teaching arsenal, the CERT IBET is for you.
This course is designed to prepare you with the necessary knowledge to submit an assignment for the Cert IBET international qualification. You will gain familiarity and confidence with the current best practice in teaching Business English. You will also develop your skills in adapting your approach for specific needs, whether that be corporations or individual clients.
How will it help your career?
As mentioned, this certification is widely recognized around the globe and highly respected. Completing the CERT IBET exemplifies your understanding of Business English and how to teach with the current best practices.
Create entirely new career opportunities for yourself by qualifying to expertly teach a whole new area of English. For more information on the CERT IBET, and to join us for an upcoming course, for the face-to-face CERT IBET, click here. Or, for the online CERT IBET, click here.