Research schools that offer TESL certification. There are many schools or programs across the globe that offer TESL certifications. Determine what factors are important to you when choosing a school. Consider factors such as the price of the program or the duration of the course. You can find programs in your area through local colleges and language programs, programs across the nation, programs online or programs abroad.
Choose a TESL program. Visit TEFLOnline for a selection of inexpensive online courses, teflcourses.goabroad for a selection of schools abroad or visit local schools in your area.
Determine how quickly you would like to complete your certification. Many schools, both online and local, will offer intensive TESL certification for those looking to complete the course in one or two weeks, or slower courses that take four to six weeks to complete. Make sure that the TESL course pace that you choose will fit into your current schedule.
Enroll in the TESL course of your choosing and begin classes. Course instruction will often include lessons on curriculum planning, review of English grammar, classroom management skills and tips on working with specialized populations such as business students.
Pursue your career. Once you have completed your chosen course, you will be TESL certified and can begin pursuing a career or employment position that will allow you to teach English as a second language. The demand for TESL teachers is high in non-English speaking countries. You can also post your resume or look for jobs on the official TESL website at TESL.com.