Name: English for Career Development
Brand: University of Pennsylvania
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (6293 reviews)

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About this 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.

Featured reviews

5.0Reviewed 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.

5.0Reviewed May 15, 2021

I enjoyed the course. It was interesting, informative, challenging, interactive, and fun at the same time. It improved my knowledge and skills of the subject. Thank you for this learning opportunity.

5.0Reviewed 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.

4.0Reviewed 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

4.0Reviewed Jan 16, 2021

The course materials are good and the teachers are awesome. The course was very focused and it delivered a lot on the subject title. More focus on grammar may further improve the course, Best of luck.

4.0Reviewed Apr 5, 2020

I did not give one more star because i felt something missed, but my experience of learning in coursera was very enjoyable and helpful. I am really very thankful to you all for making coursera app.

5.0Reviewed Jun 1, 2021

It was a very amazing course. It help me how to write a resume and a cover letter effectively. It also helped me in how to start a conversation with the other employee. At last thank you very much.

5.0Reviewed 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!

5.0Reviewed Nov 4, 2020

I am more convenience and motivated to write my own cover letter and resume. Now that I have that knowledge I would keep practicing. Thank to all who put this course together. Keep up the good work.

4.0Reviewed Oct 22, 2021

this course is very helpful job seeker.this course help to improve you personality development and after completing this course you may feel confident that you can give the interview in correct way.

5.0Reviewed Oct 27, 2020

This is the excellent course to understand the job seeking process and enhance English skill which is especially related with the job hunting. I recommend to take this course for non-English speakers.

5.0Reviewed 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.

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5.0

Reviewed Aug 22, 2019

The course was well designed and developed. The language is simple and direct. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to up skill their English language for career advancement.

Dayala Iswarya

5.0

Reviewed Aug 26, 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..

Kenneth Wee

5.0

Reviewed Jul 22, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The videos, readings, quizzes and games were very informative, clear and helpful. I hope that other users enjoyed the course as much as I did. Thank you very much!

Elora Abonti Banik

5.0

Reviewed Jul 5, 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.

Kasonde Mulenga

5.0

Reviewed Apr 28, 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.

Ramana Sivakoti

5.0

Reviewed Jul 21, 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.

Ferdinand Reyes

5.0

Reviewed Apr 9, 2019

Very easy course I totally recommend taking it!

Khusbu Jain

5.0

Reviewed May 4, 2021

I enjoyed this Course English for Career Development and learnt a lot .The instructor were so helpful and proactive that it was easy for me to learn and I was able to reach clear all the assignment ..

Md Monjur Alam

5.0

Reviewed Apr 13, 2019

This course helps me to speaking in job interviews and writing English Effectively.

A lot of thanks you course traineer Brian Mcmanus & Robyn Turner.

Marc Jazzer Casonete Idos

5.0

Reviewed Mar 12, 2021

It really helped me to improve my English skill. Thankyou!

Mehrad Rousta

2.0

Reviewed Jul 3, 2018

It's in very very simple English. so if you're bored of watching it, skip to something more professional.

Fabio dos Santos

5.0

Reviewed Apr 9, 2019

That is an excelent course, everything well created. Thank you!!!

Петрович Оксана Павловна

5.0

Reviewed Apr 15, 2020

The course is written correctly. Thanks! thank you for your course, for your efforts, literacy and thoughtfulness. All the information was very clear and useful. For your positive attitude and ease!)

Estefanía Lachapel

5.0

Reviewed Nov 19, 2018

Great course. I was able to learn so much about how to apply properly for a job. Nice speakers and teachers they have a very clear understanding. I recommend everyone to take this course.

Tseegii Orsoo

5.0

Reviewed Nov 13, 2021

Erica Marie

5.0

Reviewed Sep 28, 2018

It really helped me and taught me a lot if lessons that I can really apply and use not only in my English subject but also with my technical papers. Thank you so much for this opportunity!

JEFF COFFEE AND ENGLISH

5.0

Reviewed May 28, 2019

I learned a lot from this course. If you're someone who's planning to look for a job in America then this course is for you.

John Christian C. Visperas

5.0

Reviewed Apr 7, 2019

This online course can help a lot of people. I really hope this will be recognized and endorsed to more countries for it to aid a lot of people.

Mark Bryan Salvador

5.0

Reviewed Apr 14, 2019

this course is realy help me to develop my skill and mental ability that i realy need