British Council Courses

Teaching and Assessing Core Skills

1 rating

Develop your ability to teach core skills and learn how to measure your students' core skills development.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Career Certificate

Understanding IELTS

1 rating

Prepare for success in the IELTS Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening tests with these four courses from the British Council.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

English in Early Childhood: Language Learning and Development

1418 ratings

Discover how very young children learn English as an additional language and how you can help them progress.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Teaching English: How to Plan a Great Lesson

372 ratings

Develop your English language teaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver effective English lessons with this online course.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ideas for a Better World: Leading Change Through Policymaking

260 ratings

Learn how to make effective change through policymaking and develop the skills you need to work in the sector.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Certificate

English for the Workplace

1510 ratings

This course for learners of English helps you with the language you need to find a job and successfully function in the workplace.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Teaching Young Learners Online

412 ratings

Work together to plan, create, and facilitate inclusive online learning that engages and inspires young people.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Migrants and Refugees in Education: A toolkit for teachers

152 ratings

Learn how to teach and support young people across the globe affected by violence, conflict or displacement.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Becoming a Better Teacher: Exploring Professional Development

160 ratings

Grow your skills as a teacher and learn more about professional development for teachers with this online course.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Endangered Archaeology: Using Remote Sensing to Protect Cultural Heritage

Discover how to use satellite imagery to identify and assess endangered archaeological sites in the Middle East and North Africa.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Career Certificate

Exploring English: Language and Culture

Improve English skills while exploring British culture, from Shakespeare to Magna Carta, enhancing language proficiency through engaging cultural topics.

• FutureLearn
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Understanding IELTS

Comprehensive IELTS preparation covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Learn strategies and techniques from British Council experts to enhance your performance in all test sections.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

How to Plan and Teach Great English Lessons

Develop effective English teaching skills, from lesson planning to integrating technology, while focusing on learner needs and professional growth in this comprehensive program.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Study UK: Preparing for work

Get ready to search for and start a new job by identifying and building the employability skills needed to find your career path.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

English in Early Childhood: Learning Language Through Play

Explore how children learn and the importance of play in early childhood and the role of play in language development.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course