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Description Effective writing is an important business skill, especially for networking, and most communication takes place using email.   In this course, you’ll learn important vocabulary and strategies for writing effective emails, starting with the subject line.  You’ll learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You’ll also learn how your choice of…

Description In this course, you’ll focus on two key parts of networking.  In the first part, you will focus on an elevator pitch, a short speech to highlight the qualities that are important to finding a job or making a connection. You’ll practice giving your speech and get feedback on your content, vocabulary, and pronunciation.   The second part…

Description In this final course of the English for Business Networking Professional Certificate program, you’ll put your knowledge into practice by preparing for and conducting an informational interview.  First off, you’ll clarify your goals and set up a practice informational interview. You’ll practice talking on the phone to make arrangements to meet.  Then, you’ll set up…

Description This course serves as an introduction to the exciting field of cybersecurity. As our daily lives become more and more dependent on Internet-based tools and services, and as those platforms accumulate more of our most sensitive data, the demand grows for experts in the field of cybersecurity. In this course, you will gain an…