In some places it doesn't matter what you have, so if you do a certificate it is to give you an idea of how to teach. However for employers who insist or would prefer you have a certificate, an online certificate from some unknown school, or in many cases any online certificate would not be worth the paper it's printed on.

The CELTA is expensive and very hard work, but it will open many doors to you in many countries. It will give you a very good idea of how to teach English. It will also teach you many things you may never need or use, but at least you'll know them.

If you can possibly afford the time and money the CELTA would be my choice.

> Hi,
> I was really wondering what difference it makes when looking for a
> job( if it does at all)what kind of certificate you have.For
> instance, can it occur as an disadvantage if you, let's see have an
> on-line Tesol certificate but not an intensive ( and very intensively
> priced) Celta.
> I should decide quickly which one to go for and I'd like to have an
> idea about whether it's worth going for the pricy Celta or it's ok to
> settle for a quick fix?
> Thanks for your insight!
> Heidi