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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 Аксинья Ч

Feb 1, 2022

Thanks for this course. It was really interesting to know more about the job search process in different countries. Really recommend this course for not native speakers!

By Osvaldo O

Jan 17, 2022

It was a wonderful course and the team that created it need to be recognized. Thank you so much for your time and skills to teach this subject. have a wonderful 2022 !!!

By Niraj K S

Jun 26, 2021

Methodology for teaching is very innovative on online platform like assignment, balance between video lecture and study material. Feel proud to be a part of this course.

By Shafaat A

Jan 28, 2021

It was a great opportunity for me to be a part of this course. I really enjoyed and learned many new things. The teachers were great and really enjoyed their lectures.

By John C P

Feb 10, 2017

I have learned a lot from this course, if you are a foreign job seeker or worker this will definitely help you from your Resume up until the Interview process in the US.

By Eliane F

Jul 1, 2022

I don't have enough words to describe how much I enjoy this course an how much I learned . Thank you very much . the instructors are great and the material is excelent.

By Héctor G C

Apr 26, 2021

I have learned usefull information that helps me how to introduce myself during hiring processes. The classes are very clear and the videos very funny but illustrative.

By Mehedi H B

Jan 30, 2021

I learned many things from the course.This course would help to job seekers.This course make confidence to us.As a result,we can apply any job sectors with confidently.

By Vishal L

Jul 18, 2020

Knowledgeable course .The instructors are very polite and friendly .The course provides brief description about the topics .The course is interactive you will enjoy it.

By SM F

Apr 27, 2020

It is called the real learning platform. It is not easy, you have to study and clear all level and get your certificate. I can say it will sure increase your knowledge.

By Oluwatobi B

Apr 22, 2020

The lectures are excellent and inspiring. Quiz and assignment were also structured in a manner that enhance further understanding of the course. Thank you Team Cousera!

By Kylie C

May 21, 2019

I was really enjoying in this course, and learned a lot from these lessons. Thank you so much. And I am looking forward to attend your another class in the near future.

By Mikee C P A

Nov 16, 2018

Coursera opened a brighter door to all who are still willing to learn and learn more. It also help people enhance their self esteem and confidence in facing challenges.

By Mantas K

Sep 12, 2023

Very detailed course about how to be successful in Job interview step by step.

I actually liked this course and would recommend to friends who struggles to find a job.

By He C

Sep 12, 2022

This is a good course which not only improve my english it also let me know more about how to make arrange about my career and how to develop it ! Thank you so much !

By L F S L

Mar 19, 2022

My God! You are impeccable! I didn't know there was such a well done course.I already miss classes and teachers. I say goodbye with my best regards. Luciane Loureiro

By sharif m

Jul 15, 2021

always I am learning from the Coursera platform it's a good way for learning any course recently i was complete my English for Career Development Course From Coursera.

By Nithiya K

Sep 26, 2020

I learned lot from this Course. I Really enjoyed this course. It really helpful for my future job interviewing process. Thanks to Coursera for providing this course.

By luz s c o

Jul 11, 2020

This course is very helpful if you want to found a job in the United States. I'm going to start to apply more self-confident and I'm sure that I get a job.Thank you!!!

By Radhika S

Jul 5, 2020

A helpful course for professionals who seek to develop their skills related to the employment sector as well as develop themselves professionally to face an interview.

By Jaqueline d S L

May 31, 2020

I loved this challenge to improve my skills and refine my personal development. Thank you for this opportunity but mostly for the dedication of doing this amazing job!

By Gabriel B

Apr 28, 2020

He aprendido muchas habilidades para la comunicación oral, visual. Verbal. Comunicación efectiva y cómo obtener una mejor preparación. Muchas gracias. Excelente curso.

By A. S

Mar 28, 2020

It's a good course to know and learn from tha starting point. Here we can develop or modify our knowledge in this career development. Simpl lessons are good to revise.

By Mohamed A Z

Mar 20, 2020

This course is so awesome and greatly helped me to understand all the steps required to land a job.

I do recommend it to all job seekers.

Many thanks to the instructors.

By Jose m A S

May 3, 2019

Muy buen curso. Práctico, sencillo y con muy buen contenido para aprender y poner en práctica. Gracias al curso pude mejorar mi CV y obtener ofertas de trabajo pronto.