Consultants-E launch two new international online qualifications for practising teachers.

The Consultants-E have launched two new international online qualifications for practising teachers. The 120-hour Cert ICT: Certificate in Teaching Languages with Technology, validated by Trinity College London, is aimed at teachers who would like learn how to use new technologies effectively in the language classroom. Huan Japes, Chief Examiner LTCL Diploma TESOL of Trinity, said: “Trinity College is proud to be associated with the Consultants-E ICT Certificate as we believe the programme will greatly enhance teachers’ ability to use information and communications technologies to engage learners and provide them with exciting new ways of developing their language and skills”. In addition, the first online Cert IBET (Certificate in International Business English Training) has also been launched by The Consultants-E. This new international qualification is jointly validated and managed by English UK and Trinity College London, and aims to equip business English trainers with the essential skills and knowledge in this branch of ESOL teaching and encourage candidates to develop further professionally in this area. Mark Rendell, Deputy Chief Executive, English UK. “The level of support for participants and range of cutting edge online technology used by the Consultants-E to deliver this course is exceptional and we are very excited that the Cert IBET qualification will now be able to reach aspiring business English trainers anywhere in the world.” The Consultants-E offer both of these new online qualifications entirely online in Moodle, with full tutor support and guidance, and a maximum group size of 15 participants. The first Cert ICT and the first Cert IBET will run in January 2009. Further information at http://www.theconsultants-e.com