About the teacher training centre
Do you want an online professional development course, no matter where you are in the world?
We have courses for every stage of a teacher’s career, from soon after your initial qualification to DELTA level and management courses.
On our courses you can ‘attend’ whenever (and wherever!) is convenient for you. You don't usually have to attend a live chat or webinar at a specific time, although sometimes there are live "meetups" so you have the chance to chat with your tutor and other classmates.
To help you there is ongoing support from your tutors in online forums and through individual feedback - and you'll probably find your other course participants are really helpful as well.
Managing Change
This course for managing change in schools covers the theoretical framework and practical tools to lead change programmes and respond to change initiatives effectively.
Over six weeks, you will
- consider how change is managed in your organisation;
- develop an awareness of different models of change management;
- develop an understanding of the different factors that drive change;
- become aware of the different response cycles to change;
- examine the relationship between leadership and change management;
- The course is an asynchronous online course. It is designed this way so that you can access the material whenever it suits you. You don't have to log on at a certain time which means that wherever you are in the world the time difference is never an issue.
Assessment is through a portfolio.
Read full details of the course here.
The Managing Change course with OTTI
If you complete 5 of the 7 IH Specialist short courses for Managers in an Academic Context, you will be awarded the IHWO Diploma in Academic Management.
If you want to apply for a complete Diploma, 5 x 6-week courses, then you will pay a specially discounted fee of £1,860 for the 5 courses. This fee is not refundable if you don’t complete all 5 courses.
Alternatively, you can pay for each 6-week course separately. After you have taken the first course you will receive a 10% discount on the remaining 4 courses, providing you complete all 5 courses within 12 months.
Discounts
Good news! If you work in an International House school you will receive a discount, reducing the fee to just £300.
VAT
Unfortunately, for both business and individuals located in the UK we have to add 20% VAT. This means you will pay £420, or £360 if you are IH staff.
If you are not based in the UK, you won't be charged this.
Tutors at this training centre
Shaun Wilden
Andriy Ruzhynskiy
He is convinced that this is real blessing to have this job as it gives he fantastic chances to meet great professionals all over the world. He regularly takes part in conferences and workshops on teaching techniques and approaches in his country and abroad. He is also a singer at a Ukrainian folk group.
Ben Naismith
Ultimately, his professional goal is to work towards bridging the gap between academics and ELT practitioners in order to meaningfully and positively impact language teaching and learning.
Darren Bell
His professional interests are integrating technology in English language teaching and deepening his knowledge and expertise in the EAP sector. When he is not working, he enjoys tennis, rugby, swimming, the cinema and tasting good food and wine on his travels.
David Petrie
Emma Cresswell
Emma has been tutoring on the IH COLT since 2014 and never ceases to be intrigued by the developments in both online teaching and learning.
Giovanni Licata
Lisa Philips
In what feels like another life, she studied drama and literature at university before finding her passion in teaching. She successfully completed the DELTA in 2005 and is a believer in Lifelong Learning and continual goal setting - a healthy sense of curiosity and adventure can go a long way!
Lisa Wilson
Maureen McGarvey
Olga Connolly
Paul Ashe
When he gets the chance he enjoys a good walk in the hills and looking after his rooftop vegetable garden and learning from his teenage children.
Paula de Nagy
Ryan Blair
Stephen Mander
In his free time, he loves travel, cooking and reading.