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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

KJ

May 3, 2021

I enjoyed this Course English for Career Development and learnt a lot .The instructor were so helpful and proactive that it was easy for me to learn and I was able to reach clear all the assignment ..

DI

Aug 24, 2019

It is the very useful course for learning, this course provides videos for better understanding. A part from that there are exams like quiz, games, video recording, review of classmates work and all..

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By Thant Z H

Jun 2, 2020

Very informative course for career development. Understandable explanation and teaching. Especially teachers are smiling at all the time with sincere face. I am lucky person for learning this course. Once again, thank you for everything.

By RAHUL K

Mar 19, 2020

I have enjoyed a lot. I have learned to write effective resume, cover letter. If we want to explain about ourself then with the help of elevator pitch, we can explain. If we are going to any interview,the DOS and don'ts of the interview.

By Joseph A T R

Aug 31, 2019

Cousera help me a lot for developing my skills in communication and understanding as well as on how to find a certain job as connected to my skills and abilities as it is very effective institution for people in seeking a job.

Thank you,.

By DJOUDI M

Sep 3, 2021

a very interesting course, especially for newly graduated students heading to the professional life, clear and well organized I have learned so much from the two instructors, for whom I pass my genuine thanks. go for it, don't hesitate.

By LUIS F

Jun 15, 2021

I thank you so much for this wonderful experience of learning not only how to write a résumé and a cover letter, but also how to prepare for a Job Interview . This is a complete course which prepared me better for a career development.

By Margarita C

May 4, 2021

Este curso es EXCELENTE!! abarca todos los aspectos importantes para desarrollar las habilidades de como presentarse, de forma exitosa, ante una empresa, donde tengamos interes de laboral. Los profesores son maravillosos profesionales.

By Ana R

Jan 6, 2021

Excelente curso. El contenido que se presenta es el idóneo para aprender una manera más profesional el idioma inglés y por su puesto, el elaborar la información que se requiere para aplicar en una vacante. Me encantó, muchísimas gracias

By Afshan k

Dec 3, 2020

Thank you for this really useful course. It is easy, interesting, motivating, and challenging at the same time. I really appreciate job you have done and I wish to join more courses from this university. Thank you again and good luck!!!

By Mohd J

Oct 11, 2020

This course is quite helpful for a beginner as well as who wants to transition to a new job. The instructors are fabulous, and the content is quite impressive. Golden point instructions, appreciable efforts are achieved by the creators.

By Ahmed S E S

Jun 27, 2020

It really open my eyes to many sights that I've never knew about , Thank you for making it simple and easy for everyone with great amount of information to take notes of .. I was really glad for this enjoyable journey .. Thank you again

By sAint e

Apr 13, 2021

Thank you so much. I enjoy the course. The instructions are quite clear and help me motivate to write a cover letter in an easy way. I always find a hard way to write a cover letter because I did not sure what to put in a cover letter.

By Anna K

Oct 28, 2020

Super! Not only for beginners at Business English but also for those who are native speakers or advanced learners of English however don't know how to start a cover letter or how to answer questions that may be asked in job interviews.

By Md. A A J

Jun 6, 2020

This is one of the best course I have found about career development & importance of english language. It helps me learned about job search process, how to write resume & cover letter & most importantly how to ananwser a job interview.

By Abigail A

May 16, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It's such a helpful, simple, and easy to understand course. I hope other people will enjoy this course as much as I did. And I would reccomend this course to people who need guidance on career development.

By Hiranya L L

May 31, 2020

Absorbed extremely insightful and valuable ideas and methods . The course is very useful and practical.Engaging content and excellent pace.breadth course—and even more so from a MOOC like this . Salute to the designer of this course.

By Truong-Minh V

Apr 20, 2020

This course is comprehensive and useful. The friendly and easy understanding video and reading articles helped me much to know about the employment process in the US. Now I am very confident to apply for some new positions I targeted.

By Roy S

Apr 3, 2020

I will really appreciate your hard work that you are giving to us, it was a wonderful course. i learned a lot of things , first it was a challenge for my English level and try to begin study online.

Must appreciate it , Than you :)

By Jarbas C F

Dec 22, 2017

Congratulations, one of the best course I've ever made so far. Very objective and useful for job seekers. Very good technical background presented by the instructors. Now i am prepared to participate in a interview and be successful.

By Abdulrahman O

Jun 12, 2023

This course is an eye opener course. It has taught me alot of things including writing a good resume, cover letter and making a good impression in an interview. I give a big thumbs up to the organisers of this course. Thanks do much.

By Mykola K

Feb 5, 2021

Great basic course that can help to find job in the USA (but also applicable for other countries) with very important details, elements of vocabulary and grammar for non-native English speakers . Can systemize your current knowledge.

By NgocLan F

Nov 2, 2020

Thank you very very much for this useful course.

The two instructors are so professional and joyful, that makes the course quite interesting.

I like also the quizs and games, they helped to strengthen my learning.

May God bless you all.

By Shikha k S

Apr 29, 2020

It is the best course to do when someone want to develop their career. The instructors are really good and the way they make you understand course is outstanding . I am really happy and recommend this course to everyone. Thank you !

By Mohamad N

Dec 10, 2021

This course helped me write my resume, cover letter, apply for a job and prepare for an interview. Now that I completed this course, I am a professional job seeker. Thanks to the University of Pennsylvania and the Coursera Platform.

By Diana C

Oct 24, 2020

This course was interactive, informative and eye opening. I can confidently say that I am ready to explore the American job market and submit my job applications. Thank Coursera for always delivering the best and affordable courses.

By Hnin Y W

Feb 22, 2023

First of all I just want to say THANK YOU .I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH .FOR A CDM STUDENT LIKE ME ,THIS IS A MUCH NEEDED AT THIS TIME FOR EDUCATION.I am really thankful for your work .May you be happy and successful in life.Have a good day.