20 Best TESOL/TEFL Certificate Programs Online
We compared 20 TESOL/TEFL courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Arizona State University and University of St. Gallen. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 20
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 20 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "TESOL/TEFL" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!
Offered by Arizona State University
Demonstrate basic foundational principles, recognize second or foreign language learning theories, and design and plan lessons to teach English as a second or foreign language effectively. This specialization is the firs...
$49.00listed price -
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TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!
Offered by Arizona State University
This specialization is the second of two specializations that make up the TESOL Certificate from Arizona State University. This Specialization builds on the theories learned in TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English No...
$49.00listed price -
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How to Learn a Language The Efficient Way - Like a Polyglot
Offered by University of St. Gallen
Hello, bonjour, hola, hallo, ciao and olá!This Course teaches you how to learn any language in the most efficient and evidence-based way possible. You will learn how polyglots (persons who speak more than 10 languages) a...
$19.99listed price -
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Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1
Offered by Arizona State University
In the final Capstone Project, you will apply the skills you learned by observing teachers at work (a total of six hours of observation). You will build on the concepts learned from the previous courses to analyze the le...
$49.00listed price -
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Tagalog Words and Phrases (Filipino Language)
This course of the Filipino language is comprised of Filipino/Tagalog lessons with vocabularies for beginners and of Filipino/Tagalog phrases for both beginners and intermediate learners. If you're looking to learn more...
$19.99listed price -
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Mastering TEFL: Advanced Methods and Foundational Concepts
Ready to teach English with confidence and purpose? This course gives you the knowledge, strategies, and mindset to walk into any classroom fully prepared. You’ll learn how to plan lessons that motivate learners, use eli...
$59.99listed price -
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From TEFL Teacher to Manager: A Comprehensive Guide
This online TEFL career course will give you the tools to advance your career.Whether you want to be a manager, recruiter, trainer, or materials writer, this course has everything you need to take the next step.Raise you...
$54.99listed price -
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How to Teach a Language
Unlock the secrets to effective language teaching with our comprehensive course, "Mastering Language Teaching." Designed for both new and experienced educators, this course provides a step-by-step guide to developing, pl...
$199.99listed price -
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TESOL - Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
In this course, teachers will learn how to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, as well as vocabulary learning and teaching, and grammar and sentence structure. You will learn how to manage your classr...
$94.99listed price -
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Japanese Language Teacher Training Program < Lesson 8 >
「日本語教師養成講座」は、日本語を教える人のためのコースです。また、N1レベルの人が、さらに日本語を理解するためにも有効です。日本語教師資格取得を目指す方にオススメです。 日本語の特徴、発音、文法、言語学、教授法、ビジネス...
$99.99listed price -
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Corso di Giapponese Base
In questo corso avrete l’opportunità di muovere i primi passi nello studio della lingua giapponese e di scoprire un affascinante mondo linguistico e culturale.Partiremo dai tre sistemi di scrittura utilizzati in Giappone...
$19.99listed price -
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German Present Tense & Verbs Explained
You think that the German verbs are unpredictable, unlogical and without rules? Not so fast! Take this course and learn everything you ever wanted (or didn`t want) to know about the German Verbs in the Present Tense - al...
$19.99listed price -
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Phonics Made Simple: The Complete ESL Teacher’s Guide
Teach Phonics with Confidence — A Practical Guide for ESL TeachersAre you an ESL teacher who wants to teach phonics but isn’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you’re looking for new ideas, simple strategies, and practical...
$129.99listed price -
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Tschechisch - Aussprache
Hi, my Name ist Kati. Ich bin gebürtige Tschechin und seit 2012 lebe ich in Deutschland. Es macht mir Freude meine Muttersprache = Tschechisch den deutschen Muttersprachlern beizubringen.Du lernst Tschechisch und blickst...
$19.99listed price -
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![NAATI CCL TEST [Arabic Course]](https://i.udemycdn.com/course/480x270/6345729_9b08_2.jpg)
NAATI CCL TEST [Arabic Course]
كورس التحضير لاختبار NAATI CCL – مع نغم زايدهل ترغب في الحصول على 5 نقاط إضافية للهجرة إلى أستراليا؟هذا الكورس سيساعدك على اجتياز اختبار NAATI CCL للترجمة الفورية، من خلال شرح شامل، ومصطلحات شائعة، وأساليب حل فعالة، وتدر...
$74.99listed price -
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German A1 Course
! يُصمم هذا الكورس للمبتدئين الذين يرغبون في اكتساب أساسيات اللغة الألمانية بطريقة تفاعلية وفعّالة. يركز الكورس على تقديم مهارات اللغة الأساسية بما في ذلك القراءة، الكتابة، الاستماع، والتحدث. سنبدأ بالتعرف على الأبجدية ا...
$19.99listed price -
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Teaching TOEFL iBT 2026 with ChatGPT: AI Lessons & Prompts
Are you a TOEFL iBT teacher, ESL/EFL instructor, or academic English tutor spending hours each week building reading passages, listening activities, speaking prompts, writing tasks, and student feedback?This practical, b...
$149.99listed price -
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Master Native Thai Speaking Skills, Grammar, and More
This course gives you a complete overview of How to speak Thai as Thai native speakers.Hello everyone!! My name is FAM, I’m a native Thai and qualified master's degree and experienced more than 4 yearsI have a neutral ac...
$19.99listed price -
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Language Learning with ChatGPT: AI Tutor & Study Plan
When was the last time you practiced a new language and actually felt confident—without second‑guessing every word?For most learners, the problem isn’t motivation. It’s the method:You memorize vocabulary… but can’t recal...
$99.99listed price -
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ESL/TEFL/TESOL: Earn Money, Teach English & Travel The World
"ESL/TEFL/TESOL: Earn Money, Teach English & Travel The World" is your step-by-step guide to building a life of freedom and fulfillment while creating a reliable and sustainable source of income.Wondering if TEFL is...
$99.99listed price
Best TESOL/TEFL Certificate Programs Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 20 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $54.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Arizona State University and University of St. Gallen — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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