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You will always be in demand as an English teacher. About 1.7 billion people are learning English worldwide and you can teach them while travelling, online, from your home or wherever you please. Many schools and students require teachers to have an accredited 120 Hour TEFL Certificate and our online course is the quick and budget-friendly way to get qualified. Study our course and you'll be able to motivate your students, prepare lesson plans, look in the right places to get hired, and have all the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills you need to pass on to your students.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and also referred to as a TEFL certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language. With a TESOL/TEFL certificate, you can show the schools you’re applying to, that you know how to teach - from lesson planning and classroom management, right through to theory and pedagogical techniques. Throughout the course, you will get the opportunity to submit lesson plans to experienced TESOL teachers, gaining valuable feedback from experts who have been teaching abroad for years! Get your 120 hour TESOL certificate online through IOA, at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home!

Everyone, whether you wish to become an accountant or just know more about your personal and business finances, can benefit from a better understanding of accounting and bookkeeping. The IOA Accounting & Bookkeeping course is designed to give you the basics you need to familiarize yourself with accounting and bookkeeping, to prepare yourself to begin a career in the field and/or to become a better asset to your business. The course is specially designed to make this seemingly insurmountable topic accessible and easy.

Usually, acne is not any severe threat to your health, but it can be emotionally challenging to deal with, and can also leave scarring. Those suffering from acne can have a hard time working out the reasons why the acne appears and what can be done about it. This course will provide you with plenty of information about its causes and show you the treatment options. Learn how to treat and manage acne with this comprehensive course on Acne Treatment.

Understand ADHD with this course, written by expert therapist Dr. Dawn Ferrara. Through our course you will learn what ADHD is and different ways to live with it. Once you recognize why a child behaves in a certain way, you can understand them better and help them thrive. You are not alone. Our expert, Dr. Dawn Ferrara, has worked with children and adults with ADHD for over 20 years. Her acute understanding of this complex subject allows her to break down the information into an easily understood course.

Creatives can spend hours figuring out how Adobe Illustrator works - what all the tools and functions do. This course created by graphic designer Alice Thorpe is a fast-track way to know how to use Illustrator. Students will be introduced to the tools, functions and shortcuts before starting their own projects to build a professional brand using Illustrator. They will follow Alice’s steps to create their own logo, dynamic web banner, infographic, flyer or poster, and business card. This self-paced video course combines a guide to using Illustrator with hands-on experience to design practical items for businesses.

Adobe InDesign is a software package that is the industry standard across the publishing industry. With so many available functions, tools, and possible operations, it is difficult for even the most tech-savvy editor to know where to start. Our course is designed to help any willing user overcome these challenges by breaking down the primary functions. Using InDesign is a transferable skill that is crucial and valuable not only for the publishing industry but for anyone who works with any media because, in today’s world, it is not enough to create high content – it needs to look great too!

Everyone has heard the term “photoshopped,” which refers to editing done using Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Lightroom is another addition to the Adobe editing line-up, and every photographer and editor should know how to use it. Learning Adobe Lightroom is not just about learning how to edit photos. Using this essential guide to Lightroom, you get a jumpstart on industry-standard software that helps you prepare to process pictures and keeps you organized. By getting involved with Lightroom, you save time and are more productive, which means you can get back to doing what you love - taking amazing pictures.

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can elevate your teaching abilities. Uncover a wealth of AI tools and resources tailored to enhance your lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation. Harness the power of AI-driven feedback and support to refine your teaching prowess. This course is designed for educators seeking to leverage AI in their teaching journey. By course completion, you'll master the art of using AI for educational purposes. You'll adeptly employ AI tools and resources to craft, implement, and enhance your lessons. Your newfound skills will leave a lasting impression on students, colleagues, and supervisors alike, enriching your educational experience.

American sign language is a thriving language used throughout the world with users ranging between 250000 and 500000. Whether you're seeking self-improvement and personal growth, work with the deaf community, or have friends or family members who are either deaf or are losing their hearing, learning American Sign Language, or ASL, can be immensely valuable to you. In addition to improving your skill set and learning a new language, you will learn how to use your body language and facial expressions to communicate, which can benefit you in every walk of life, including vocal communication.

If you’ve already completed our introductory course in American Sign Language, then this is the next step in your ASL education. This ASL Level 2 course is designed to continue your skill development in expressive signing. Building on previous knowledge of the ASL alphabet, facial expression, body language, syntax, and basic vocabulary, you’ll evolve your conversational fluency to tackle more sophisticated topics and sentence structure. Included in the course are vocabulary lessons, grammatical principles, and cultural concepts that students need to know to carry conversations in ASL at work, school, and a variety of social settings.

Taking care of all aspects of a pet’s life can be a tricky business. Cats can be spirited and mysterious. Dogs can be untameable but adorable. Before we get you to the hands-on part of their personal care we spend a lot of time taking you through their psychology, so you fully understand their habits, instincts and development first. This course will be of great interest to animal lovers and professionals in the pet care industry who would like to better understand the behaviour of animals, and how to properly care for pets.

If you want to work with dogs and have a strong empathy with animals, then maybe a career in grooming beckons. This Animal Grooming course covers everything you need to know, from a history of dog grooming to today’s popular styles, and what to do when accidents happen. This course will be of great interest to animal lovers and professionals in the pet care industry who would like to better understand the grooming of dogs, how to properly care for the dogs in your care, and to any learner who is interested in dog grooming as a future career.

If you have an older pet, or one that is recovering from an injury, this course will teach you the myriad of ways that can help relieve pain, increase movement, and generally improve the health and happiness of your pet. If You are curious about different forms of physiotherapy, such as massage, hydrotherapy, passive movement, and heat, their benefits, how they work, and how they help the body to heal, want to understand about nutritional supplements that improve and protect joint health, and keep your pet supple in years to come, this course is a perfect match for you.

Learning what’s normal and what’s behind unusual or undesirable behaviour helps to get to grips with it. In this course, you’ll also discover how to treat habits and reactions that are not good for your pet or you. Once you understand what’s normal for an animal and why pets behave as they do, you’ll find it easier to find a solution. It is possible to resolve or vastly reduce the most disruptive behaviour. Don’t waste another day with an unhappy pet situation – start this course today and get back to that warm, fuzzy in-love-with-my-pet feeling.

Much as we might adore our pets, very often we are reminded that they are animal and not human. Sometimes, we need to train them to adjust to living in a rational world. Some social rules and boundaries need to be observed, so you and those around your pets stay safe and comfortable. Behaviour that could be dangerous must be managed responsibly. This course helps you understand what’s behind actions, reactions, and dispositions. We outline behaviour modification advice and training that respects your pets’ natural instincts and inherent natures. We also include guidelines for tricks and games.

Each year, the reported number of people afflicted with autism increases, and the autism community needs more people who are understanding of the condition and trained to help. Whether you are looking to make a career out of helping autistic people or just want to prepare yourself better, our online Autism Awareness course will help you turn your natural love of helping people into a new career or a rewarding volunteer experience. Young or old, we can help you get the training you need to take the next step towards improving others.

Have 24/7 baby care advice always at your fingertips in our video tutorial course compiled by lactation and baby care experts, Corky Harvey, MS, RN, IBCLC and Wendy Haldeman MN, RN, IBCLC, who together have 70 years of experience with babies. Babies are the most precious bundles of joy. But they don't come with an instruction manual. Our course is like having a Super Nanny permanently at your side to help you nurture your new baby. By following the steps in these video guides, you’ll be confidently looking after your new baby from breakfast to bedtime. Videos include neat ways to dress a wriggly baby, getting baby to sleep and enjoying bath-time.

Imagine being a part of one of the happiest celebration of a persons’ life. Now, imagine being the person responsible for making that party one of their cherished memories for years to come. As a baby shower planner, your career will be surrounded by the excitement and joy of expecting mothers and their loving families as they prepare to welcome their little ones into the world. Our online course will equip you will all the tips, tricks, techniques, knowledge and fun activity ideas to begin your exciting and rewarding career as a baby shower planner!

What used to be seen as a last chance to party before marriage is becoming more of a celebration of the impending nuptials, and with this shift has come a desire and demand for more creative and exciting bachelor and bachelorette parties. If you are looking for a new career where you can be creative, have fun, and make people happy all at the same time, then this is the course for you. We give our students the chance to access our fantastic course material from anywhere, at any time.

Having bar management education will open new doors to you, whether you are looking for an internship or even a bar management position at a top venue, this is the foundation you need to build your career on. This is an ideal course for current and aspiring bartenders and servers. The more you know about the structure of bar management, the better you will be able to do your job! Better still, your knowledge and ability will impress your bosses, and that will bring you quick promotions and raises. You will also learn the fundamentals of creating mouth-watering beverages.

Isn’t it impressive to see a professionally trained barista skilfully preparing coffee that smells so good it tempts people into his café? Have you ever seen a bartender captivate an audience with slick and confident cocktail preparation? You can do all that! During this course you’ll get the answers to all the important questions. Start your Bartender & Barista Training today and in no time at all you’ll have a new passport to many exciting jobs and locations, anywhere in the world.

With the increase in popularity of beauty parties, the need for excellent beauty party planners is increasing as well. Parties can be stressful, and the last thing that someone wants when they are looking to pamper themselves and their friends/family is stress. Our online Beauty Party Planning course will prepare you for a successful career in beauty party planning, and we will give you the opportunity to study on your schedule. Our course material is available anywhere you have an Internet connection, so you can work on your new career whenever and wherever you like.

Your bicycle undergoes a massive amount of strain and on occasion will require repairs and maintenance to ensure it is in perfect working order. Minor fixes and maintenance undertaken by a bicycle repair shop can be expensive so instead, why not look to learn the skills required so you can make these repairs and maintenance yourself. Our Bicycle Maintenance course is the perfect introduction to the basic maintenance needed to undertake work on your bicycle allowing you to save cash on expensive repairs. Our Bicycle Maintenance course explains thoroughly how the components of your bicycle work and how to repair.

Do you want to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage your time better? Do you want to discover the best AI tools that can help you plan your day, schedule your meetings, track your progress, and achieve your goals? Do you want to improve your productivity and well-being using AI insights and feedback? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this course is for you! By the end of this course, you will be able to use AI for time management like a pro. You will be able to optimize your productivity and well-being using AI tools. You can start impressing your friends, family, colleagues, and boss with your amazing time management skills!

Weddings are one of the largest event industries and brides deserve the best for their big day! Wedding and special occasion makeup is highly desired and clients are willing to pay for high quality services. As a wedding and special event makeup artist, you have the opportunity to grow your clientele considerably as you master your craft. Many people do not consider the special circumstances that occur during weddings and events - such as difficult lighting and photography. This course will teach you the ways to apply makeup in the most optimal way, so your clients have that happily ever after!

This course enables everyone to play their part in a more inclusive community by learning to communicate with Deaf family, friends and colleagues using British Sign Language. BSL is a visual language using hands, movement and facial expressions. In this video course, Deaf YouTuber Jazzy teaches everyday words and expressions to enable students to build a relationship with the Deaf community. They will also know more about Deaf etiquette and how to avoid the common mistakes that hearing people make. The course can be studied at any time and the videos can be paused and repeated as often as required.

In this course, you’ll learn what self-confidence is, how it can be built, and the ways in which strengthening your self-confidence will enrich your life. From negative thoughts to dealing with fear, from body language to setting goals, we will cover every area of self-confidence to leave you with a full understanding of the subject. Our course includes videos, written lessons, exercises and exams. This gives you a well-rounded introduction to self-confidence.

We all use computers in some way or form, so why not become better acquainted with your computer? We’ll peel back the layers and show you what’s behind the scenes of your machine. We’ll give you a crash course in the lingo and terms you’ve always heard about and show you why they’re important, advising you on the parts and accessories you should be using to get the most from your machine. Whether you’re dissatisfied with floor models and want to build a custom unit, or just want to know how your computer works, this course is perfect for you.

This course is designed to lead the student through the best practices for pricing products and services for the purposes of establishing an initial market value. You will learn the relationship between costs, profits, and pricing, determining the value of the product or service, and at what point in the process a price should be determined. We will also outline common pricing methods and address the differences between pricing products and pricing services. Whether to Help friends and family or assist other businesses with their pricing strategies this course is perfect for you.

Cars are a major investment so owners want to keep them looking their best. It can be difficult to know how to care for a car properly to enhance - and not damage - the paintwork and interiors. In this Car Detailing Fundamentals accredited course, Jon Delieu of Forensic Detailing reveals how to detail a car inside and out. The course explains what is car detailing and why it is important. It shows how to properly detail the exterior and interior, and remove decontamination. The course goes on to show how to properly machine polish a car and protect the bodywork.

Owning a car is expensive enough with car payments, insurance, and gas, wouldn’t it be nice if you no longer had to shell out money for repairs that you could do yourself? Our online DIY Car Maintenance course is designed to give you everything you need to be an expert with your car. Whether you are looking for an introductory course on car maintenance that will get you started towards working as a mechanic, or you are just looking to understand how to do basic maintenance on your car, our online course is exactly what you need.