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About the Course

Welcome to English for Career Development, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same process in your home country. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path, while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals. The first unit in this course will introduce the U.S. job application process and provide strategies for identifying the jobs that match your interests and skills. Unit 2 will take you through the steps necessary to produce a professional-looking resume. In unit 3, you will work to develop a clear and concise cover letter. The final unit of the course focuses on networking and interview skills. Anyone may take this course for free. If you want to get a Coursera Verified Certificate for free, please fill out the Financial Aid form. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner....

Top reviews

EB

Jul 3, 2020

Thank you for letting us to use this opportunity at this pandemic situation.

I find this course has a lot example which is unstandable and illustration and so efficient for newcomer and job seeker.

R

Jul 20, 2020

AN EXCELLENT COURSE. THE TEACHERS ARE OUT STANDING. THERE IS A CLARITY OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION IN THE TEACHERS. EVERY ONE WHO IS SEARCHING FOR JOB SHOULD DO THIS COURSE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM.

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By VASANTHA M P

May 19, 2018

Great course. It has helped in improving my vocabulary and my confidence levels. I would recommend it to my friends. I has played a vital role in my job opportunities.

By Carlomagno B M

Mar 22, 2017

This course help me a lo t to increase my grammar skilss and communication skills with people from differnet countries,and also I improve in the fiel of the employment

By Nadzeya A

Jan 21, 2024

Honestly, I did not expect such a great course that is available for free. I really enjoyed the way it's structured and I had fun doing all the assignments and games.

By Miriam S M d J S d S

Aug 2, 2022

Adorei o curso! Me ensinou muito, principalmente de como me comportar em uma entrevista d trabalho, que era a fase que mais me deixava nervosa. Agora estou confiante!

By Filza C D

Sep 11, 2021

Thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for professional career development. I learned a lot and I hope that I am able to put this knowledge to good use.

By Ereny M Z

Mar 15, 2021

I really enjoyed the time while I was taking this course. I have learnt so much, gained many helpful and new skills and how to chose the right path to reach my goals.

By Rijohn A

Feb 11, 2021

Highlight of this course is "course content" , I would like to appreciate the team members those all who are behind of this course, especially my trainers. Cheers!!!

By Ivan A

Nov 14, 2020

The course was well structured and detailed. I gained a lot of valuable knowledge and got a clear image of the necessary structure for my future plans and strategies.

By Anargul Y

Aug 7, 2020

Hello! Thank you so much for this great course. I have learned how to write CV correctly, cover letter and Elevator Speech. I will continuing to study something new .

By LIM H

May 4, 2020

Throughout this course, I have learnt how to use and apply English more professionally at workplace, and I even get to brush up on my interview skills which is great!

By Saran P

Mar 23, 2019

This course is very useful for everyong. Not only who are looking for the job but also recormend for people who maybe level up to the next position in the future too.

By KUNI U

Apr 3, 2018

this is a very good course. it prepares me for the real job hunting. I can say that I am way more prepared than other applicants. thank you, Mr. Brian and Mrs. Robyn.

By Suparat C

Jun 17, 2022

This course lets me learning in more than 1 dimensions, English language and career development, etc.. Get learning in difference and bring to applied work and life.

By Leticia R d S

Nov 6, 2020

It's a easy and completly course, who teache us about the United States process of search a job and help us with the english language, it's really easy to undertand.

By Hutabrini E

Oct 17, 2020

This course help me improving my English grammar, my writing (especially in preparing my resume, cover letter) and preparing myself to apply for a new job.

Thank you!

By Bahaa E D A

Aug 19, 2020

I've learned how to make a professional resume, cover letter, and to use my network to find suitable job and use my social media accounts to grab other's attentions.

By Laboni S

Jun 11, 2020

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS COURSE.I LEARNED LOT OF THINGS FROM THIS COURSE. I AM THANKFUL TO OUR TEACHERS WHO TAUGHT US THROUGH OUT THIS COURSE . THANK YOU SIR AND MAM :)

By mahamed j

Jun 6, 2020

It was amazing and organized kind of course. I believe this course will help my career improvement and i will use it to sharp my job search process.

Thank you guys.

By Nazmiye H

May 1, 2020

I m in progress to change my career. This course helped me to understand how I should look for a specific job and its tools. Thank you all who organized this course.

By Shafiq E

Sep 17, 2019

One Of Best Course in my life .

Very Productive and meet the international standard.

Specially thanks University of pennsylvania for bringing this informative course.

By Yuri C L

Oct 7, 2018

The videos and the activities were very interactive. It also offered alternatives for those students who might be unable to speak and hear but still wanted to learn.

By Marta K

Sep 4, 2023

You should also release courses with A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2... because super level and easily digestible form...

Highly recommended! Mega course - very satisfied :-)

By Abimbola I

Nov 8, 2022

It was so inspiring and educative, I was able to learn how to write a proper Resume,create good network through social websites and prepare myself for job interview

By Eynur M

Aug 15, 2022

Very informative course that helps to improve one's skills and understand the whole process of career development. I would like to thank the team for their efforts!

By Cathérine C H

Aug 12, 2022

I am really happy to have taken this course. I understood all the mistakes I was making in my resume and cover letters. Thank you for creating this MOOC. THANK YOU