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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

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..

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.

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By Jimena O

Sep 20, 2023

I loved the course! useful tools to put into practice. super complete, enjoyable, easy to understand and often fun content.

By Oleksandra B

Aug 22, 2022

I am delighted with this course. It is organized in an interesting and informative way. I especially liked tests and games.

By Nina v

Jun 12, 2021

It is a very useful course, short and to the point. The Coursera method is very efficient, I'm happy to be a part of it! =)

By Hogar B N P

Mar 1, 2021

Excellent experience! I feel more comfortable now in a more professional environment, specially searching for a job abroad.

By Hnin W H S

Nov 4, 2020

Modules are very good. I have learned a lot of good things about career development. I recommend you to attend this course.

By Alexander L D P

Oct 1, 2020

I think that is an excellent course because it really makes you grow up in your English language and communications skills.

By Novitia C

Oct 1, 2020

This course is really insightful. If you want to know more about career development, this course really suits to your goal!

By Shebnem M

Sep 26, 2020

It is really great pleasure to have a chance to take part in this course. Everything was good, even better than I expected.

By Israa M

Jun 16, 2020

excellent.this course helps you to make perfect resume and cover letter.it also helps you to know how to deal in interview.

By anjali s

May 16, 2020

This course is really very helpfull for job. It give a lot of information about resume, job application and interview. 😇😎

By carlos a d p j

May 13, 2020

To be honest, i've never ever saw a MOOC like this one. I liked so much!! The plataform, teacher, content ! its all amazing

By tejasree

May 8, 2020

this course is very useful and helpful in improving our English speaking , listening and writing skills as well. thank you

By Imanov f f

Jun 23, 2018

Hey,it's very good opportunity for me to take this course.I have a lot of practice and experience in this case.thanks a lot

By Victor D

May 2, 2017

Excelente curso. Gran herramienta para el aprendizaje del idioma ingles y de las habilidades para el desarrollo profesional

By Gemilang S

Aug 31, 2023

This course helps me so much for better writing resume, cover letter. Even they give me tips for networking and interviews

By MAISSA T K

Mar 21, 2022

it was really nice joing Enghish for Career Development i have really inprvoed and learnt at hope to join again next time

By Altaf H

Sep 5, 2021

I am very thankful to coursera and university of Pennsylvania for giving me such an amazing opportunity. Thank you so much

By Sasikitja C

Aug 27, 2021

This is a very useful course tp develop my skills for looking for a career. All tools and teachers are amazing. Thank you!

By Marcos V A d S

Mar 26, 2021

This course is very useful in developing our skills in English and explain step by step how to search and apply for a job.

By Oygul N

Jan 4, 2021

Very useful course. I learned much from this course. Thanks for all who did their best to organize this course. Good luck!

By Nora G

Oct 11, 2020

I enjoyed this course. It is so beneficial for me. I like the teachers and would highly recommend it. Thank you very much!

By Cintia A

Aug 11, 2020

It was an excellent course and It was very useful for me I learned a lot. Thanks to participate in this great opportunity.

By Aamir R J

Apr 19, 2020

Today i'm very excited to finish my first course with coursera & my new class mate. I wish Best of Luck for bright future.

By Galani M

Dec 14, 2018

Easy to follow and understand.Focus points on important aspects of job searching (resumes, cover letters, networking, etc)

By Dudu F D D

Jan 10, 2024

Recommended to the ones who are trying to form their career by gaining a professional, realistic functional way to do it.