The Online Professional English Network (OPEN)
The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program provides the opportunity to take innovative, online university-level classes and online professional development programming for English language teachers and education administrators. If you are an English language teacher or education administrator, please consider applying the upcoming winter cohort.
The OPEN Program offers 8-week professional development courses developed by U.S. universities on topics such as Developing and Teaching Academic Writing Courses, Creating and Implementing Online Courses (CIOC), Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement (FSME), TESOL Methodology, Professional Development for Teacher Trainers, and Integrating Critical Thinking into the Classroom.
Submit your application by November 3rd to be considered for courses that begin in winter of 2023. Certificates and digital badges are issued by the U.S. Department of State for all those who pass the course.
Eligibility and Application Overview
The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program is open to non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States. For Global Online Courses, the program is open by nomination only. Interested English language professionals should contact the Public Affairs section of their local U.S. Embassy or their Regional English Language Office for up-to-date information. U.S. Embassies manage the selection and nomination of candidates. The Office of English Language Programs does not accept direct applications.
The OPEN Program Courses are freely open for any interested participants. For more information about the OPEN Program, please visit the OPEN Program website https://www.openenglishprograms.org/.
Candidates should be highly motivated teachers, teacher trainers, or ministry officials who are both dedicated to their own professional development and willing to share their knowledge with colleagues. Qualified candidates should:
• Be a citizen of and reside in the nominating country at the time of the course
• Not hold dual citizenship in the United States
• Have the ability to complete academic work at a U.S. university level (CEFR approximately B2)
• Have at least 8-10 hours per week to devote to coursework
• Have regular access (4-5 times per week) to a reliable, internet-enabled device
• Have an understanding of English technical terms
• Have basic technology skills related to creating usernames and passwords, using credentials to log in to secured websites, using email, searching the internet, and accessing and managing electronic files (e.g., pdf, MS Word, Excel), including downloading and uploading files.
• Have the ability to type in English well enough to participate in online discussions and submit written assignments in a timely manner
Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P_xzOeE2CpPpVvkQZDjqQilIyWxArJyyhhfx1lh1GwY/edit
Courses are held January 10 – March 6, 2023.
Direct any questions to: ashgabatamericanenglishprogram@state.gov
Application deadline: November 04, 2022
More information: https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/OPEN-Program