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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

KM

Apr 27, 2019

I have learnt so much from this course. I am glad I came across it because I feel I have gained more knowledge and understanding on job search, preparedness and proper planning before an interviews.

ZG

Jan 19, 2017

I did not know before that finding applying and interviewing is like a science thing that I have to study and educate myself for, I found that the course is very good and standardise the whole idea

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By Diego X

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Mar 12, 2019

Very good and effective, even if your job market isn't the USA

By Afeera

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May 6, 2025

It was really helpful, especially in terms of job vocabulary!

By Marco V P

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Feb 25, 2025

I loved the methodology used, very practical and interactive.

By Rikade

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Nov 19, 2024

This Course worth every hour I spent on it. Great teaching!!!

By Raihana F

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Nov 9, 2024

The course is very helpful in guiding the career development.

By Zayar M

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Nov 4, 2024

It is a good training for preparing Resume and cover letter.

By Ei E T

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Feb 7, 2024

I enjoy a lot throughout the learning journey in this course.

By AZZAYA M

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Oct 31, 2023

Coursera is so perfect. I learned a lot of things. Thank you.

By Safia K

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Jan 6, 2023

i am so happy because i passed English for career Development

By Talha F

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Nov 19, 2022

I have learned many skills by completing this course and here

By Ve M D M

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Oct 14, 2022

It's clear and the materials are delivered in a great order.

By Daniela P

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Aug 29, 2022

Realmente sirve para prepararte para una entrevista en inglés

By razi t

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Aug 20, 2022

wonderful experience. It was very interesting and informative

By Moe T A

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Jun 10, 2022

I like it a lot. Thanks a lot for your patient and generous.

By Tatev A

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Jun 6, 2022

I really enjoyed the course, it was very helpful, thank you!!

By Thongbor J P

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Apr 21, 2022

this is a very nice course with a variety of skills to learn

By Muhammad Z K

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Sep 22, 2021

It was an excellent course to help someone to start a career.

By Vanessa R T

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Sep 14, 2021

Clear explanations and brilliant teachers. Thank you so much.

By Rashmi T

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May 24, 2021

Excellent flow of everything. It was very understandable too.

By Sabrina C

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May 3, 2021

Excellent tool to improve your career!! I WOULD RECOMEND IT!!

By Eduardo D R S

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Mar 30, 2021

Just excellent! I wish I could have classes with Mr. Zelikow.

By Marco D G

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Mar 13, 2021

Probably the best course in this website that i've ever done.

By Md S G

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Jun 7, 2020

its really a good for english and also for career development

By Maliheh M S

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Jun 6, 2020

Perfect in everyway,

Please fund my certificat, I can not pay