$900
Total certificate cost
10/15/2026
Next start date
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
32-40 hours to complete
5 courses
Overview
The International Teaching Assistant Training Certificate prepares international graduate students for the duties and responsibilities of being teaching assistants (TAs) at US universities. Course topics include language use, cultural differences, and teaching methodology. These courses help potential TAs identify and improve pronunciation issues and give them the tools they need to be successful in their teaching assignments.
About this course
The certificate includes four courses:
Define It: learn how to identify your audience (your students), simplify your language, and define difficult words using a variety of techniques.
Introduce It: learn how to pronounce common American English sounds and prepare for an effective and engaging first day of class.
Analyze It: learn how to pronounce numerical expressions, talk about visual data, and demonstrate a lesson on analyzing visual data.
Explain It: learn how to apply effective classroom management strategies, write strong learning objectives, and plan engaging lessons that achieve your objectives.
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