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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 Valeria B G

Jun 15, 2020

This course content a basic information to understand the carrer development in Unit States. It was easy to work in all activities to remember the language.

By Aditya S

May 12, 2020

It was a really engaging and helpful course which polished some communication skills and built some confidence for facing the competition of the job market.

By Adham E

Apr 26, 2020

it is very enjoyable and easy course that will make your English and career skills improve

I recommend it if you are a beginner at the business community <3

By Érick A G

Dec 24, 2019

Wonderful course! All the content is excellent and I hope I can use my new skills to get a different job or a new position in my company. Érick from Brazil.

By Vincent K C

Oct 30, 2018

This course has been very helpful. I has supplied me with tacics and insights on how to please a potential employer in the near future. I loved this course.

By Nilda C

Feb 25, 2018

Excellent explanation! This course has been very useful, I really appreciate your help to teach how to make a resume and the importance of a cover letter.

By DIEGO F G O

Jul 23, 2022

Iliked son much this course, learned a lot things, the teacher did very good their explinations i could undertand all the course, i want give to you thanks

By TWINOMUJUNI S

Apr 21, 2022

I really do appreciate for the work done towardcetoward my boosting my English language and new habits of conductor to offer when you at work place .llow

By Jyoti P

Mar 12, 2022

It is an excellent course, well planned and well executed with the most important details. Kudos to the team....Thank you for sharing your valuable inputs.

By Aysenur S

Dec 3, 2020

If you want to change your career or find a new job you are in the right place.Take the course and make your future plans.Thanks for preparing this course.

By Marcelo O

Jul 21, 2020

The English course is great. I enjoyed so much and I do recommend for all levels. For English lovers and for future careers. Thank you for the opportunity.

By Арам П

May 16, 2020

Great course for people with different english knowledge levels.It easy to understand course materials and lessons was not too big or too small. Thank you!

By Asma A

May 14, 2020

Hello , I’m so happy to join this course , really I get many benefits , new skills , it’s good experience in my life , thank you so much for all of you .

By Alexey

Apr 23, 2020

Pretty good and actual course with well balanced items. But, in one video teacher says we will record audio of our answer and that assignment I didn't met.

By Atsuko S

Jul 22, 2019

I really enjoyed studying this course. Thank you for the 2 teachers who lead me to complete the lesson. Their English is so clear that it's easy to unders

By Vitaliy C

Feb 2, 2018

It was very friendly and comprehensive, I felt absolutely comfortable during the lectures and it inspired me to attend more courses! Thanks to everyone! :)

By Ion R

Nov 8, 2016

Enjoyable and useful course! The instructors made it as simple as possible, without missing the main point: teaching how to be successful with job hunting.

By Victor M

Oct 28, 2016

It's very intersting and useful course. It contains a lot of useful practical exercises. Thank's for teachers for clean and understandable,pronunciation

By Layze A

Oct 5, 2021

Very Very Very goog! I learned a lot about the entire selection process and about myself, I advise anyone interested in doing it, it adds a lot of value.

By Eleanor L G B

Sep 12, 2021

A true English course! One of the on-demand courses and a really fun, & educational online course! Would be of great help with your career development! :)

By Muhammad U b S

Jun 27, 2021

I have learnt too much, regarding communication skills, writing skills and language skills for career development.

Thanks a lot for such a creative course.

By Alexander N C

Feb 22, 2021

It was amazing. The instructors have a piece of huge important information about career development, the way, tools, and support were really good. Cheers.

By Fakhriddin S

Jan 28, 2021

Had great time with this course. Learned how to write a perfect resume and a cover letter. Found out new ways of searching for a job. Thank you very much!

By Арина А

Dec 20, 2020

thank you very much for this cours that gave me a knowledge how to create a good resume and Cover letter and gave me a confidence for my future interviews

By Mohamed E

Oct 23, 2020

This is an amazing course about career development. It is very informative, and it's worth paying all the efforts and time for it. I highly recommend it !