English for Professional Advancement

Provided By & Teachers

• University: University of Pennsylvania (ELP – English Language Programs)

• Instructors: Brian McManus and Robyn Turner, language specialists at UPenn

Goals of the Course and Audience

Designed for non-native English speakers aiming to advance in the global job market. It focuses on job search, application, and interview processes in the U.S.—and compares them with those in learners’ home countries

 Format & Duration

• Delivery: Fully self-paced, flexible schedule

• Estimated Time: Approx. 40 hours total (often listed as 2–3 weeks at 10–13 hrs/week)

• Structure: 5 modules covering key job-related English skills.

Course Content

1. Entering the Job Market

   • Steps in job-search in the U.S.

2. Resumes

   • Writing résumés, using job‑related vocabulary

3. Writing a Cover Letter

   • Crafting effective letters that highlight fit

4. Networking

   • Small talk, elevator pitch, professional communication

5. Interviewing for a Job

   • Preparing for Q&A, interview etiquette en.wikipedia.org+15coursera.org+15guide.courseeye.com+15geektonight.com+2classcentral.com+2geeksgod.com+2geektonight.com

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Key Benefits

• Career Readiness: Builds confidence for applications and interviews

• Global Insight: Compares U.S. and home-country practices

• Practical Language Skills: Career-specific vocabulary and real‑world scenarios

• Flexible Access: Learn at your own pace

• Certificate: Add to LinkedIn/resume if paid or granted aid

• Free Audit: Full content access without payment

• Financial Aid: Available for those who want a certificate

Popularity & Recognition

• Over 2 million learners enrolled since 2016

• Highly rated: 4.8/5 average, thousands of reviews coursera.org

• UPenn-ELP MOOC, funded by U.S. Dept. of State, reached 1 M learners in 2020, later 2 M+ in 2023 elp.upenn.edu+1elp.upenn.edu+1

Certification & Cost

• Audit: Free access to all materials (no certificate)

• Certificate: Requires purchase via Coursera or approved financial aid

• Materials: Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0; includes Newsela readings

Perfect For

• Non-native speakers targeting U.S. or international roles

• Job seekers aiming to improve English-language job competencies

What Learners Say

Students appreciate the hands-on, real‑world practice:

“I have learnt so much… gained more knowledge and understanding on job search, preparedness and proper planning before interviews.”

Overview of the Feature Description

• Provider: Coursera, University of Pennsylvania
• About 40 hours (5 modules) in length
• Auditing is free; certification is provided with payment or assistance.
• Shareable and LinkedIn-ready certificates
• Acquired ProficiencyJob market insight, résumés, cover letters,
  networking, interviewing
• Format Self-paced, quizzes, peer reviews, videos, readings
• Popularity 2+ million learners, 4.8 rating

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