10-30-2022, 12:39 PM
(10-30-2022, 12:28 PM)KSoul Wrote: I have a good relationship with an HR hiring manager of one of the largest online education companies in Asia; I would implore most to stay clear from spending 1k (or hundreds of dollars) for a TESOL cert. Per my friend, they are the definition of a check box, and the lion's share of the Groupon 150-hour (sub $100) check the box just fine. If you want to stand out, get an English degree at UMPI for $1400. An example of where a TESOL program may be worth it is if they have an excellent job placement program; however, earning a subject degree trumps that for teaching opportunities, so stay with my initial suggestion.
Good points! That's part of why I suggested Global TEFL and the TEFL Institute. If you catch them when on sale, you can get a decent quality certificate for $200-$300. Too many TEFL certification sites price their teachings as if you'll get rich teaching. You won't. You'll be able to live comfortably, depending on the country in which you teach, but you won't make a ton of money.
I still wouldn't recommend most TEFL certs on Groupon, though. (Or most TEFL certs, in general.) Most of them are 100% unregulated or have "self-accreditation", hidden behind a fake accreditation site. This isn't even check-the-box, that's scam and degree-mill territory. I definitely wouldn't try to get a job with one of those certificates. You might not get discovered but, if you do, your reputation will take a huge hit. Not worth it.
In progress:
TESU - BA Computer Science; BSBA CIS; ASNSM Math & CS; ASBA
Completed:
Pierpont - AAS BOG
Sophia (so many), The Institutes (old), Study.com (5 courses)
ASU: Human Origins, Astronomy, Intro Health & Wellness, Western Civilization, Computer Appls & Info Technology, Intro Programming
Strayer: CIS175, CIS111, WRK100, MAT210
TESU - BA Computer Science; BSBA CIS; ASNSM Math & CS; ASBA
Completed:
Pierpont - AAS BOG
Sophia (so many), The Institutes (old), Study.com (5 courses)
ASU: Human Origins, Astronomy, Intro Health & Wellness, Western Civilization, Computer Appls & Info Technology, Intro Programming
Strayer: CIS175, CIS111, WRK100, MAT210