IH Online Teacher Training Institute
If you are an EFL teacher looking to enhance your career, you can study part-time online courses with the IH Online Teacher Training Institute (OTTI) to improve your teaching skills and career development.Â
Our online courses are asynchronous which means you can access the site and the information whenever it suits you, whether that’s first thing in the morning or last thing at night. There is no set time to be in a classroom with a group of people. You will only need to make the time to log on, access the material and interact on the forums.
Unlike a residential face-to-face course, learning online gives you the flexibility to set your own study hours and save money and time on travel and accommodation.
We offer courses that match your career path. There are courses for the beginning of your career so you can hit the ground running, and there are courses for professional development once you’ve had a few years’ experience as a teacher.
Find more detailed information on our online courses below, and please feel free to contact us with any questions you have.
Specialist courses for teaching young learners 
IH Certificate in Teaching Very Young Learners
This is a purely online course lasting 10 weeks, with topics specific to learners under the age of six such as telling stories, using music, etc.
IH Online Course in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers
Our 8 week Young Learners course covers classroom management, materials, clarification and correction, the four skills and individual learning.
IH Introduction to Teaching CLIL
A 4-week introduction to how to teach Content and Language Integrated Learning / Content-Based Instruction / English as a Medium of Instruction / Bilingual Education effectively in every environment.
Specialist courses for experienced teachers
IH Self-Study Courses for Language Teachers
Courses in Special Educational Needs, Teen Classroom Management, Error & Correction, Teen Motivation and Intro to Phonology.
IH How to Teach IELTS
These extremely practical four-week courses develop teachers’ knowledge and understanding of how to teach each of the IELTS skills.
IH Teaching One-to-One
The 4-week course with live sessions covers online as well as face-to-face teaching for classes with individual students.Â
IH Certificate in Online Tutoring
A 5 – 6 week course, covering a range of tutor skills needed in the online environment.
IH Certificate in Teaching Business English
This 14-week course covers basic business awareness, professional skills, and methodology and materials.
IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology
This 15-week course aims to increase teachers’ theoretical knowledge of teaching, and improve practical teaching ability and self-analytical skills.
For experienced teachers looking to further their career
IH Director of Studies Course
This 9 week course helps to prepare you to become an academic manager: from recruitment and induction to observations and motivating staff.
IH Teacher Trainer Certificate
This 10 week course helps experienced teachers develop the skills needed for a teacher trainer role.
IH Diploma in Academic Management
Gain practical tools, knowledge and certificate for effective leadership in language education management.
Specialist short courses for Managers in an Academic Context
These 6 week courses are ideal if you wish to develop and broaden your knowledge of a specific management topic. You can build your own programme by selecting the courses that are of interest to you.
IH Teams and Communication for Academic Managers
Learn how to manage effective teams and improve communication on this online course
IH Managing Customer Service in Language Education
This course will teach you about the different aspects of customer service in a language teaching organisation and examine customer expectations.
IH Observation and Giving Feedback in Language Teaching
This highly practical, online course will give you the skills and strategies you need to manage observation and feedback successfully in your school.
IH Business Management in Language Education
On this online business management course you will learn about the key components of marketing and finance.
IH Performance Management in Language Education
On this online course for language school managers, you will explore issues related to performance management for all staff.
IH Managing Change in Language Education
This online course gives a theoretical framework and practical tools to lead change programmes and respond to change initiatives effectively.
IH Young Learner Centre Management
This online course will teach you the key principles of how to manage a young learner centre or department effectively.
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Any Questions?
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IH OTTI certificates
Information about the certificate you will receive upon completion of your IH OTTI course.
