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Learner Reviews & Feedback for English for Career Development by University of Pennsylvania

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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

ZG

Jan 18, 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

JL

May 14, 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.

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By Julio C M M M

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Sep 14, 2020

Why can´t I get that Completion Statement? Will I need to pay for the courses, against the initial basic purpose of Coursera?

By Xingyang Y

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Apr 15, 2020

It is more relevant to graduates or no interview experience beginners. Not much help on discovering self talents or goals.

By Beulah P

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Jun 22, 2023

It has shown that it is a free course and after completion of the course they are asking to purchase the certificate.

By Shashank R

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May 24, 2020

You should this information at the starting of the course that i have to purchase the certificate for this course

By Tiago M

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Oct 30, 2020

O curso e totalmente em inglês, então para pessoas como eu q n sabemos inglês,n é possível fazer o curso

By Abdul A T

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Aug 31, 2020

I got cheated. There is a description that the course is free. But now I am being told to purchase it.

By Muhammad R I

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Jan 15, 2023

It was a free course then why are you demanding money to purchase course certificate ? very poor

By Noman E

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Sep 18, 2021

I need my certificate , I applied when it was free now this course is asking me to pay??

By Fatima H

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May 5, 2025

Please give me free certificate because I'm completed this course

By Sarah S

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Jul 28, 2025

I can't get certificate after completion. It costs more than 2k.

By Kristine D C

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Nov 25, 2023

Needs peer review to get the certificate. What a hassle.

By Yuvraj s

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Oct 7, 2018

Not good enough things are not particularly helpful

By Saundharya P

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Aug 16, 2020

I didn't get certificate for completing my course

By Rabiya Z

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Jan 8, 2023

Free course but why we purchase certificate?

By MAYUR C

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Jun 6, 2023

Useless, can't even remove from my courses.

By Thiago B P

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Feb 24, 2025

Não consigo baixar o certificado do curso.

By NADER S

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Feb 1, 2022

for intermediate and advanced learners

By Rakhee N

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May 9, 2020

Am unable to purchase certificate help

By Shranya G

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Nov 6, 2021

doesnt require review its very bad

By Living S T

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Aug 28, 2020

stick here, never can be ongoing

By NOELIA B S I

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Sep 14, 2025

Quiero dar de baja a este curso

By Júlia C

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Nov 20, 2025

Where's my certificate?

By Shohag A

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May 24, 2025

This is a great course.

By Mary C

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May 24, 2022

why it is not free !!!

By Sofia R

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Apr 23, 2024

old and bored content