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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..

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 Francisco I T P

Oct 19, 2021

Muy muy útil para latinos que estamos buscando trabajo en otros paises. Hablan lento y se les entiende todo, también ayudan con la ortografía y como escribir de la forma mas correcta los documentos.

By Reem I M A A

Jun 15, 2021

It's a really good course, I learned alot about writing resume and cover letter, and how to describe my skills when I apply for a job. Finally I knew more English communication skills and interview.

By mina a a m

May 23, 2020

very helpful in both ways -practicing English and jop application and interview-

I have really enjoyed the course and I hope I have more from courses from these teachers

I wish the course never ends.

By Rasa V

May 30, 2021

great structure and teachers of the course. The course had a clear content: resume, cover letter, interview process. It provided valuable extra reading materials. Thank you for the useful course!

By Geiviane C

Jan 1, 2021

The course is simple to understand for those who are not native English speakers and has a lot of subtitles, which helps a lot. The materials are very didactic, interactive, and great explanations

By Yolanda s

Jul 25, 2020

I love English for Career Development courses. At first, I thought it was time consuming,however, pacing myself and being able to re-enroll was an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Coursera

By V S

Jun 9, 2020

Thank you so much coursera for providing such a Good opportunity to learn such wonderful courses English for career development ,its a very very important course to get a job all over the world.

By Cristiano H d S

Oct 3, 2018

Achei muito bom e recomendo este curso a todos que querem melhor suas habilidades com o idioma e aprimorar suas técnicas com a busca de um novo emprego e experiência na sua carreira profissional.

By Diyora J

Aug 8, 2022

This cource is so awesome and I am not able to describe my happines when I got this sertificate. I learnt not only English skills but also teaching methods from these teachers . Thank you so much

By Md J H

Sep 11, 2020

This "English for Career Development" course is very much helpful for my career development. Course presenter did great job. I enjoyed this course so much, and learn many things from this course.

By Bilal M I

May 26, 2020

This course is an excellent opportunity for all to learn about job market and getting a new job through proper process. Also it helps me a lot to know about my weakness in this whole job process.

By Nayab s

May 19, 2020

I found this course extremely useful. Contents of the course are exactly what I had expected. All of the videos are of suitable duration 5-6 minutes. Tests are mostly of multiple choice pattern.

By Muhammad A

Aug 13, 2023

Coursera online career development program is really appreciable course, I learn a lot of from this course specially for my personal grooming and development.

Thanks & Regards

Muhammad Asim Akhtar

By Raul B M

May 11, 2023

Thank you very much for this valuable course. It is very clear and useful. I have learned a lot, and I now feel more prepared for a job interview in the US or any other country. Thank you again.

By Erick C

Sep 9, 2020

It was very interesting to share the homework with others, received their opinion and also review other people homework, I recommend to take this course for middle and advanced english speakers.

By Md.Rashedul H

Jun 21, 2020

Really ,a good course.It will be very helpful for job seeker in USA.I am from Bangladesh and i will suggest my friend to do this course for their development in resume and job searching process.

By Phirawit H

May 15, 2020

This is a excellent course with professionals I've learnt many things.All I wanted to say is thank you so much, this course really gave me amazing skills and experience I think I'm about to cry.

By Yash m

Apr 30, 2020

I feel delighted that I did this course. I have learnt several ingredients which I can add in my job seeking process. Thank youuuuu very much to the university of pennyslyvania for this course..

By Sabbineni H

Oct 26, 2022

This is wonderful course from coursera and unniverity of pennsylvania. I urge every college student must learn this course in their final year. i am so late to learn this life changing course.

By Jonathan G M

May 19, 2021

UN CURSO EXCELENTE. LOS MAESTROS ESTÁN DESTACADOS. HAY CLARIDAD DE PENSAMIENTO Y EXPRESIÓN EN LOS MAESTROS. TODOS LOS QUE ESTÁN BUSCANDO EMPLEO DEBEN HACER ESTE CURSO. FELICITACIONES AL EQUIPO.

By anabel g a

Nov 11, 2020

In this course i learned a lot of gramer and how look for job in web site or media social. so , the importance of cover letter and resume to stand out from the rest and than employers look you.

By Camila S R

Mar 24, 2020

Es realmente muy útil para conocer más sobre el proceso de desarrollo profesional en los Estados Unidos. Amplía tu vocabulario y te prepara para obtener una entrevista en tu próximo/s empleo/s!

By Dan. V

Apr 17, 2023

me encantó el formato, las tareas, las preguntas en medio de los videos, las tarjetas de estudio con deficiones y vocabulario, un curso muy dinámico, agradezco mucho el conocimiento disponible

By Walter M

Aug 15, 2021

Realmente excelente curso. Muy bueno para aquellas profesionales que quieren desarrollar el dominio del idioma inglés y así mismo, dominar el proceso de aplicación a un posible futuro empleo.

By Marco D (

Jul 9, 2021

Sometimes we think that we know a lot about job interview but this course has opened my mind for a such details that I have never think before. So good to know about these secrets. Thank you!