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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 26, 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.

RM

May 10, 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.

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By S . C

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May 19, 2022

he coursera ,thank you so much for

free providing this

By Adesesan Y

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Aug 29, 2021

I would personally recommend this course for everyone!

By Mac A M

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Jul 23, 2021

Really very good, I am very satisfied with this course

By La P

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Jul 5, 2021

It is very good and interesting course for a beginner.

By Hazem A

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Mar 22, 2021

One of the best courses to improve English proficiency

By Samia B A

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Mar 13, 2021

Really ,thank you very much for this enriching journey

By Fabio L

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Sep 5, 2020

Contribuiu muito para o meu conhecimento e preparação.

By Adrian F R

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Sep 4, 2020

excelente curso, me gustó y me ayudó bastante. Gracias

By Indira D

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Aug 20, 2020

I learned a lot in this course, was very useful to me.

By Amira E A

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Jul 24, 2020

I want my certificate because I dont have job recently

By Ali A

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Jul 17, 2020

Good course for anyone to help you to do you interview

By Prabudda d l

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Jun 23, 2020

excellent teaching method,properly explains everything

By Javier E E M

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May 14, 2020

Excellent! i learned a lot of things, is a good course

By Adriana G

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Apr 24, 2020

Very good videos, easy to understand, reach materials!

By Sofía M L S

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Apr 13, 2020

Is the best course of English , thank you very much !

By Naemuddin A

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Mar 31, 2020

Excellent course specially for freshers & new joiners.

By Ragib A T

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Mar 12, 2020

Great for career development. thanks to the instructor

By John P

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Sep 30, 2018

I gained a lot of new knowledge in taking this course.

By Marcelo M

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Aug 16, 2017

I loved the course, I found it very efficient didactic

By Umut Ç

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Aug 4, 2017

Very helpful if you are looking jobs in the US market.

By Jay G

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Nov 1, 2016

nice , really need to say thanks like your job career

By TUSHAR T

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Jun 23, 2025

Great Course for finding new career development jobs.

By Rafik H

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Jun 5, 2025

This is one of the most valuable things I’ve learned!

By kouamé G N

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Feb 20, 2025

Très instructif comme cours. Je le conseille vivement