TESL....is this a good certificate program? too expensive?

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Is this a worthwhile TESL preparation program?

TESL PREPARATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A.C.E. (Adult and Continuing Education) & York Catholic District School Board
Toronto, ON

Details
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up 300 hours of classroom instruction

50 hours Observation/Practicum
(30 hrs observation/20 hrs practice teaching)

Preparation to be an ESL or LINC Instructor

TESL ONTARIO APPROVED certificate program

$2900 CDN + $450 books and registration fee

From Feb 20/06 until June 2006 / Mon-Fri 9am -1pm

A wide variety of practicum opportunities throughout
York Region, Toronto, ON

Is this course worthwhile?
Too expensive/worth the cost?
Is this certificate (TESL) program enough to teach overseas (e.g. S. Korea or Japan)?
Would this be a good stepping-stone in the direction of pursuing a degree in Education (BEd)?

Thanks.
Andrew

FYI: I have a 4 year Bachelor of Commerce Degree