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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

TO

Nov 12, 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 ..

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 Md J H

Sep 11, 2020

This "English for Career Development" course is very much helpful for my career development. Course presenter did great job. I enjoyed this course so much, and learn many things from this course.

By Bilal M I

May 26, 2020

This course is an excellent opportunity for all to learn about job market and getting a new job through proper process. Also it helps me a lot to know about my weakness in this whole job process.

By Nayab s

May 19, 2020

I found this course extremely useful. Contents of the course are exactly what I had expected. All of the videos are of suitable duration 5-6 minutes. Tests are mostly of multiple choice pattern.

By Muhammad A

Aug 13, 2023

Coursera online career development program is really appreciable course, I learn a lot of from this course specially for my personal grooming and development.

Thanks & Regards

Muhammad Asim Akhtar

By Raul B M

May 11, 2023

Thank you very much for this valuable course. It is very clear and useful. I have learned a lot, and I now feel more prepared for a job interview in the US or any other country. Thank you again.

By Erick C

Sep 9, 2020

It was very interesting to share the homework with others, received their opinion and also review other people homework, I recommend to take this course for middle and advanced english speakers.

By Md.Rashedul H

Jun 21, 2020

Really ,a good course.It will be very helpful for job seeker in USA.I am from Bangladesh and i will suggest my friend to do this course for their development in resume and job searching process.

By Phirawit H

May 15, 2020

This is a excellent course with professionals I've learnt many things.All I wanted to say is thank you so much, this course really gave me amazing skills and experience I think I'm about to cry.

By Yash m

Apr 30, 2020

I feel delighted that I did this course. I have learnt several ingredients which I can add in my job seeking process. Thank youuuuu very much to the university of pennyslyvania for this course..

By Sabbineni H

Oct 26, 2022

This is wonderful course from coursera and unniverity of pennsylvania. I urge every college student must learn this course in their final year. i am so late to learn this life changing course.

By Jonathan G M

May 19, 2021

UN CURSO EXCELENTE. LOS MAESTROS ESTÁN DESTACADOS. HAY CLARIDAD DE PENSAMIENTO Y EXPRESIÓN EN LOS MAESTROS. TODOS LOS QUE ESTÁN BUSCANDO EMPLEO DEBEN HACER ESTE CURSO. FELICITACIONES AL EQUIPO.

By anabel g a

Nov 11, 2020

In this course i learned a lot of gramer and how look for job in web site or media social. so , the importance of cover letter and resume to stand out from the rest and than employers look you.

By Camila S R

Mar 24, 2020

Es realmente muy útil para conocer más sobre el proceso de desarrollo profesional en los Estados Unidos. Amplía tu vocabulario y te prepara para obtener una entrevista en tu próximo/s empleo/s!

By Dan. V

Apr 17, 2023

me encantó el formato, las tareas, las preguntas en medio de los videos, las tarjetas de estudio con deficiones y vocabulario, un curso muy dinámico, agradezco mucho el conocimiento disponible

By Walter M

Aug 15, 2021

Realmente excelente curso. Muy bueno para aquellas profesionales que quieren desarrollar el dominio del idioma inglés y así mismo, dominar el proceso de aplicación a un posible futuro empleo.

By Marco D (

Jul 9, 2021

Sometimes we think that we know a lot about job interview but this course has opened my mind for a such details that I have never think before. So good to know about these secrets. Thank you!

By Md A K S

Jul 21, 2020

I really like the course offered by coursera & also thanks the University teachers who guides the full course with easy understanding and specially the job process in USA. Thank you very much.

By Fabiane A S

Apr 24, 2020

I learned a lot about things that I never imagined. I hope this course helps me to get my first job. And I will continue learning about english and other skills to improve my resume even more.

By Рустемова Ж А

Aug 25, 2022

I really liked the course "English for Career Development". A very useful and necessary course. I am grateful to the teachers. I recommend this course to everyone who wants to build a career.

By luz A

Jul 6, 2020

Very helpful course and came to me at the right moment when I need to start my search for a new job after 10 years in the same company so now I have ready my resume and cover letter. Thanks!

By Vijendra L

Apr 27, 2020

Good course and my instructor Mr. Brian McManus and Ms.Robyn Turner is very great job .This course is very helpful my self development.thank you very much. Yours sincerely Mr.Vijendra Langdi

By Nehal A

Apr 9, 2020

The course content ,design and delivery methodology is excellent . The course covers very basic things but that is what is required today. Delivery is seamless without any technical glitches.

By Diana M M S

Feb 23, 2020

Me encanto el curso, al desarrollarlo te permite practicar tus habilidades en ingles y te brinda herramientas para aprender a tener un mejor desempeño en tu campo profesional. Muchas gracias!

By joseph n

May 22, 2023

It was a very good course and a lot of informations that can help me in my future job submissions.

But i need to ask you to add my name to the certificate.

I'll be very thankful.

Best regards.

By Marlon D V K

Dec 5, 2022

Muy buen material, tanto visual, contenido, nivel explicación y ejemplos prácticos. Altamente recomendable para las personas que recién inician a buscar trabajo y no saben por donde empezar,