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University of Cape Town

English and Soft Skills For Tech Professionals

University of Cape Town via edX Professional Certificate

Overview

This course is aimed at students of all backgrounds with Pre-Intermediate (A2) or Intermediate (B1) levels of English wishing to improve their English communication skills for a successful tech career.

The course is right for you if:

  • You have to communicate with international customers and navigate your daily tasks in English.
  • You are in a non-technical role and want to improve your technical vocabulary, grammar, and business communication skills to better understand your clients and colleagues.
  • You are switching careers and need to boost your English to get a job in the tech industry.

What makes this course unique?

  • The course helps you make English your everyday habit because it is built on the principles from the #1 New York Times bestseller "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.
  • You will not only improve your English but also become a better tech professional by learning about new trends in tech.

By the end of this program, you will have gained the confidence to communicate effectively in English, enhanced your technical vocabulary, developed the soft skills necessary to excel in a tech environment, created a professional cover letter, and prepared for a job interview in the tech industry/

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: English For Tech Professionals

Learn five main English skills (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, speaking, and writing) using real-life tech-focused examples. Become a more effective communicator and prepare to land a job at an international tech company.



Course 2: Soft Skills For Tech Professionals

Become a better tech professional by improving your communication and other soft skills (politeness, cultural awareness, negotiation skills, etc).



Course 3: Job Interview Preparation For Tech Professionals

Craft an outstanding resume, learn to write a professional cover letter, and prepare for a job interview.



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