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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 Kissbell I T I

May 14, 2020

I really enjoyed all the videos, I felt like they was talking to me, it was very easy to see and undertand, i am gratefull for this course.

By Radha B

May 3, 2020

This course is very useful for non English speakers. Job seekers will learn how to write resume, cover letter and how to attend interview.

By Anik D

Apr 5, 2020

I have learnt English for career development course from Coursera under University of Pennsylvania... I loved so mouth doing this course...

By Mushtaque H

Mar 30, 2020

The course was very informative and insightful. I could learn a number of new things too. It will really me in my professional development.

By Katherine J M R

Aug 13, 2023

Thank you for helping me understand many things in the field of work, without a doubt I have learned and put my new teachings to the test.

By Maria L J

May 15, 2023

Excellent course for those who would like to start to converse in Professional English and would like to excel in their respective fields.

By Smart E - C

Oct 25, 2022

It is a very interesting and important course in order to help people in developing carrers and opportunities in job market.

Great Course.

By Raymonde P

Dec 8, 2021

It was really a good course. I developed a new skill . I totally recommend it for those who would like to develop their career development

By Chen Y M

Nov 13, 2021

I love the tutors / lecturers explaining the course more in depth and easily to understand. Especially, the grade I get is all 100. YES!!!

By Kankanalaganesh 7

Mar 21, 2021

It was really a career matters course where we can get up to the date and can get managed in any situation faced in job searching process.

By Eduardo P T

Feb 28, 2021

it was really helpful for me as professional who is looking for a job, I absolutely recommended for any professional in similar situation.

By Noel R

Jan 12, 2021

Really grateful with the opportunity. This course helps me to find better opportunties and improve my communication skills for challenges.

By IVAN G

Dec 11, 2020

Excellent course of great utility, helps you understand the selection process, in addition to developing the necessary arguments and tools

By Ayush J

Dec 9, 2020

Don't think much about the course. Its just wonderful. Go for it. Good luck :)

Thanks for teaching us. Lots of love and respect from India.

By Umair S

Oct 2, 2020

Perfect, many things i have learnt in this course some of them i already knew them but still 5 star course and great job for the trainers.

By Haidy S C

Aug 20, 2020

The course is excellent, it offers information on valuable resources such as the interview, resume and the cover letter. 100% recommended.

By Alvaro D

Jun 24, 2020

It was very helpful to me, I really enjoyed learning everything about the job searching process and to make a good impression to get a job

By SENA G

Sep 3, 2019

i really appreciate this course because i am learning important things about job and career development .The teachers are so professional.

By Vanessa d P C

Aug 8, 2019

Very good! The course clarified the job seeking process and made me more confident to try my space in the market. I really recommend this.

By María A G B

Nov 26, 2018

I really recommend this course. Help you with both language and knowledge that you certainly need to improve your Job searching experience

By TONISPAUL

Jan 29, 2018

It is an interesting course and it is convenient for the workers and employees who are busy with work and cannot attend school or college.

By Maleeha N

Feb 26, 2023

Thoroughly, enjoyed learning from the two most amazing instructor.Thank you so much for upgrading my knowledge in such a tremendous way.

By mahyar e

Nov 11, 2022

I suggest who want to learn the pathway 0-100 how you can get a job? join this course. Thanks courser for give me this chance to join :)

By Mahnoor Z

Jun 17, 2022

It was really very much informative and enjoyable course. I learned a lot and had fun in completing and earning a certificate. Thank you.

By amna a

Dec 14, 2021

Thank you so Much this course was amazing it was contained a lot of details and very useful information really this course was meaningful