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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 Rogerio R D C

Jan 2, 2018

I would like to thank Professors Mrs. Robyn Turner and Mr. Brian McManus and the University of Pennsylvania for the great course, until the next!

By Hadiqa S

Sep 17, 2023

I really enjoy learning English through this coarse that teaches and makes me to understand the role of English in jobs at a professional level.

By Nestor C

Mar 4, 2023

Fue una excelente oportunidad de mejorar habilidades y obtener las mejores prácticas para encarar un proceso vital como es la búsqueda de empleo

By Kate P

Mar 1, 2023

You gave me a wonderful experience on my first FREE online course. Hence, this made me more motivated to take more and learn more! Thanks a lot!

By Артем С

May 9, 2022

Хоть я и до этого хорошо знал и использовал английский, этот курс предоставил мне много полезной информации которая наверняка будет мне полезна.

By Márcia T

Aug 16, 2021

This is my favorite course so far. I encourage everyone who wants to become a professional, who wants to develop your career, to do this course.

By Anjali P

May 25, 2021

Very good course and this is well developed step by step. I was able to improve my english skills further by joing this course.highly recommend.

By Iriana M A S

May 20, 2021

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in this course, I have learned a lot and I know that it is very beneficial for my career.

By Anirudh S

Feb 26, 2021

This has helped me a lot with personal development skills, how to build a eye catching resume and job description and how to face an interview.

By Mildred Y C O

Nov 22, 2020

I loved the course, I learned many words that I did not know, as well as I also learned how to make a good resume and how to do a good interview

By Sandy T S

Oct 18, 2020

This course is helpful for all candidates starting new employment, transferring or changing career. I appreciated a lot for joining this course.

By sam s

Aug 31, 2020

Thanks for giving me so much good knowledge about career development. Now i am feeling more confident about further coming interviews and so on.

By Gayathri.K

Jul 21, 2020

This is the best course to learn English career development.The tutors are really good explanation.I learned so many things through this course.

By Claudia S

Jul 9, 2020

I loved this course, I have learned so many new things about how to be prepared for the search of employment. I totally recommendend .

Thank you!

By SHILPA S

Jun 29, 2020

I have learned so many thing from this course. Thank you coursera for this wonderful experience. I will learn so many courses from this portal.

By Francisco L A

Jun 27, 2020

This course was incredible, I thank everyone for what I have been taught, I find it fantastic the way the course was developed. I learned a lot.

By Daly C

Jun 14, 2020

It was good things for me to learn with this online course during lock down at home and could spend good time to learn and explore something new

By Rachna

May 13, 2020

This course is very helpful.There are small videos,in which we will learn and understand the concept easily. Quiz and games also helpful for me.

By Abdurahmon K

May 2, 2020

This course provides the most useful and helpful information for graduates or students who want to start their own career from around the world.

By Anderson R T

Apr 29, 2020

Excellent course! I learned and discover a lot of new things job my personal job and find another one. I really recommend this course to anyone.

By Беляченко Ю А

Apr 22, 2020

I have enjoyed this course really! It's very interesting and helpful! Nice and professional tutors! Thank you very much for such a great course!

By Franco T

Apr 2, 2017

Great course. I had the chance to practice my english skills while learning about the job search process and related topics. It was very useful.

By DIYAA E A

Mar 19, 2017

I hope all participants found this course useful like me.

I want to thank the course teachers and the course supporting organizations.

Thanks....

By Elmer D F

Dec 6, 2016

This is very helpful to all job seekers and also to students. This will equip them with skills necessary in job hunting and career searching. :)

By Nuryaman

Feb 17, 2023

Thank you so much for giving this opportunity. Everything about this course was awesome for me. I love the videos as well as reading materials.