Find the communication problem.
Ask what the learner needs to do, in which setting, and what makes it difficult. Professional experience gives context; teacher training adds instructional tools.
YOUR EXPERIENCE. A NEW TEACHING CONTEXT.
Bring your experience.
Build your teaching skills.
You know the workplace. Explore how to turn meetings, customer conversations, and professional tasks into purposeful English lessons.
See a workplace lesson sampleTeacher training—not English lessons for employees. Adults 18+.
A BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE ON TEACHINGBuild your skills.
Teach with confidence.
Teach with confidence.
Adult English teachingWorkplace communication focusClear course & award information
MEET COACH WARD
A realistic first step into teaching.
Watch the introduction, then explore a workplace lesson and compare the training routes.
Presented using the Coach Ward AI avatar.
Explore the lesson sampleRead the video transcript
What would you like your next chapter to make room for? Meaningful work? Meeting people from different cultures? Exploring teaching online or abroad? Teaching English may be worth exploring, but the right path starts with a realistic plan. Our free career-fit guide helps you consider your goals, study schedule, and the requirements you need to research. Then explore Coach Ward TEFL training to build your teaching skills. Certification is one step. Employment, platform, and visa requirements vary. Find your teaching path, and take your next step with intention.
TEACH A TASK, NOT JUST A TOPIC
“Meetings” is a topic.
Polite disagreement is a skill.
A professional learner may know the vocabulary but struggle to challenge an idea without sounding abrupt. A useful lesson starts with that need, provides language models, and offers a realistic practice task.
Try an illustrative lesson with needs-analysis questions, three language models, a meeting role-play, and progress checks.
Try the free sampleWHAT USEFUL TEACHING INVOLVES
Understand the learner.
Plan the task. Check the result.
Make practice purposeful.
Connect language models, practice, and feedback to one achievable learning objective.
Check more than participation.
Look for observable communication: clarity, appropriate language, a reason, and a useful response.
FOUNDATION ASSESSMENT, EXPLAINED
Build something you can demonstrate.
Foundation certificates require a lesson plan, teaching materials, a continuous 15-minute teaching demonstration, and an evidence-based reflection. Module 11 is human reviewed. The 150-hour pathway also includes an adaptation portfolio and a 25-question comprehensive final.
See the capstone requirements and rubricThis short capstone is not represented as CELTA-equivalent supervised teaching practice.
MATCH THE COURSE TO YOUR NEED
Start with foundations. Add a professional focus if it fits.
150-hour TEFL + 50-hour Business English
The extended foundation and a focused workplace-teaching specialization. Choose this when both general preparation and professional learners match your goals.
$398 USD
Review the 150-hour bundle120-hour TEFL + 50-hour Business English
The foundational route with the same specialization. A genuine alternative if you do not need the additional 150-hour requirements.
$348 USD
Review the 120-hour bundle| Route | Required assessment | Current displayed offer |
|---|---|---|
| 120-hour TEFL | Modules 1–10 mastery checks + human-reviewed capstone | $249 |
| 150-hour TEFL | Mastery checks + capstone, adaptation portfolio, and comprehensive final | $299 |
| Business English within either bundle | Review specialization requirements on its course page | +$99 |
Foundation courses and bundles list 365 days of access. Standalone Business English lists lifetime access. Course prices and order summaries checked October 2, 2026. Offers can change; your checkout total and accepted terms govern.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Know what the certificate is.
Check what your goal requires.
Coach Ward awards provider-issued professional certificates. They are not represented as regulated Level 3 or Level 5 qualifications, government teaching licenses, or CELTA/Trinity equivalents.
No accreditation or employer-acceptance claim is made here. If your intended employer requires a specific award or approved provider, get written confirmation before purchasing.
Ask a course-fit questionFOUNDER-LED TRAINING
A teaching background.
A business perspective.
Tyrone Ward holds a Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, specialist training in Teaching Business English, and an MBA.
These are the founder’s qualifications. They do not transfer regulated qualification status to Coach Ward courses.
Contact the course teamPLAN THE REAL WORKLOAD
What can you study consistently?
12 weeks
120-hour foundation
15 weeks
150-hour foundation
20 weeks
150 + 50-hour bundle
Arithmetic estimates, not completion promises. Allow for feedback and revision. Foundation courses and bundles list 365 days of access. Confirm your accepted checkout terms.
A USEFUL NEXT STEP
Choose a teaching route with clarity.
Get the Adult Teaching Route Guide: course comparison, workload planning, credential checks, and a task to try.
Explore the sample before deciding. Check acceptance first if you need a specific employer-approved credential.
Strong English is needed for reading, planning, and assessed teaching. Foundation policies recommend CEFR B2 or equivalent.
Questions worth asking
Is this for English learners or teachers?
Teacher training. These courses are not workplace English lessons for employees.
Do I need a bundle?
No. Choose a foundation if you need general preparation. Add Business English when professional learners match your goals. Existing teachers can explore the specialization separately.
Why pay instead of taking a free course?
Compare the curriculum, required work, assessment, access, and support—not only the certificate or hours. Inspect our sample and capstone process before deciding.
Does training guarantee work or higher rates?
No. Employment, clients, platform entry, earnings, visas, and acceptance depend on other requirements.
What if I need a regulated qualification?
Verify the required award and providers. A Coach Ward provider-issued certificate should not be substituted for a specifically required regulated award.
What does Business English assessment involve?
The 50-hour specialization includes system-graded assessments and an instructor-assessed teaching portfolio. Review its current course requirements before enrollment.
How do I check access and refunds?
Read the course page, checkout terms, and refund policy. Email tbw@coachward.biz if unclear. Refund eligibility is conditional, not an unconditional money-back promise.