ELT/ESL Professional Development
Take your teaching career to the next level with professional development. Whether it’s taking a specialized TEFL/TESOL course to enhance your resume or learning a new skill you can use to improve your teaching, we’re always offering new professional development opportunities to our global teachers.

7 Ways the IDELTOnline™ Sets You Apart When Applying to TEFL Jobs in Competitive Markets
Looking for a way to differentiate yourself as a teacher, even in the most competitive job markets? The Bridge IDELTOnline™, our most advanced TEFL/TESOL training, can give you that edge. Here’s how this certification can set you apart.
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Up Close and Personal: Get to Know the Bridge-Sponsored Speakers at Language Summit
Get to know the 11 diverse speakers Bridge is sponsoring for Language Summit (LS), a virtual EFL conference that looks to bridge the gap between the language learning and edtech industries. LS will take place March 3-5, 2021.
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Newly Certified? How to Get TEFL/TESOL Experience
Some teaching jobs require—or at least prefer—previous teaching experience, leaving you wondering how to get TEFL/TESOL experience before getting a job. Luckily, there are many ways to do just that, including completing a practicum, volunteering, and more!
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Inaugural ‘Language Summit’ Unites Language Learning & Edtech Industries
This time last year, Ashley Whitesides was excitedly thinking about all the possible ways Language Summit was going to aid English-language learners and educators around the world. She and her team at Hallo had already established that their newly conceptualized Language Summit was not going to be like any other conference currently on the market. “I […]
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How Does Online TEFL Certification Work? What to Expect and FAQs
Ready to get certified to teach English but wondering how exactly online TEFL certification works? We’ve got the answers to how long an online TEFL certification takes, what you can expect to learn, and other frequently asked questions.
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IDELTOnline™ vs. Master Certificate: Which TEFL/TESOL Course Should I Take?
At Bridge, our two most popular online TEFL/TESOL courses are our 120-hour Master Certificate, and our 150-hour International Diploma in English Language Teaching course (IDELTOnline). What are the differences between these courses, and which one is right for you?
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Which TEFL/TESOL Certification Do I Need to Teach English Online?
Whether you’re a new or experienced EFL teacher, find out which TEFL/TESOL certification to teach English online will help you stand out from the competition and land your dream job.
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How to Use Digital Badges to Get a TEFL/TESOL Job
Digital badges are the future of e-learning credentials and Bridge wants you to be part of it. We’ll show you how to easily claim the digital badges you’ll earn for any Bridge course and add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal blog, resume, and more to stand out when applying to jobs.
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How to Earn College Credit for Bridge TEFL/TESOL Courses
Find out how you can get college credit for Bridge TEFL/TESOL courses, and explore your options for taking the Bridge IDELTOnline course as a pathway to a master’s program at Bridge partner universities.
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How Many Hours of TEFL/TESOL Certification Do I Need? Is 120 Enough?
Find out what you really need to qualify for jobs teaching English online or abroad and get tips for choosing the right TEFL/TESOL course for your plans.
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