Course Summary
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who want to improve their business English skills. You will learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace, write professional emails, and participate in meetings and presentations.Key Learning Points
- Learn practical business English skills that you can use in the workplace
- Improve your English writing abilities for professional communication
- Develop your speaking skills for meetings and presentations
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate effectively in English in a business environment
- Write professional emails and reports
- Participate in meetings and presentations with confidence
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Intermediate level of English proficiency
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and interactive quizzes
- Peer-graded assignments
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- Business English: Networking
- Business English: Finance and Economics
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Jennifer ESL
- Speak English with Vanessa
Related Books
Description
A common necessity among business professionals who are new to an international work environment is the ability to create a plan of action to launch a new product. In this task, one has to communicate with many different departments within a company including finance and marketing. In this capstone project, you will create a plan of action to launch a new product. This plan will include:
Outline
- Week 1 CEO, CFO, and CMO
- Welcome Wishes
- Top Tier Success - Advice for Learners
- Example Submission and Feedback (D1)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D2)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D3)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D4)
- Building Toward the Capstone Portfolio and Presentation
- Descriptions of Deliverables 1-4 (D1-4)
- Skills Review ~ Cheat Sheet for Week 1
- CEO, CFO, CMO Support
- Feedback Advice for Peer Reviews
- C-Suite Collaboration
- Quiz on Week 1 Expectations
- Week 2 CEO / CFO / CMO Deliverables
- Top Tier Success~Advice for Learners
- CEO: Example Submission and Feedback (D5 & D6)
- CFO: Example Submission and Feedback (D5 & D6)
- CMO: Example Submission and Feedback (D5 & D6)
- CEO, CFO, and CMO Action Items ~ IPW Update
- Skills Review ~ Week 2 Cheat Sheet
- CEO Support: Agenda and Email Writing
- CFO Support: SWOT Analysis Article and Slide Presentation (D5 &D6)
- CMO Support: Advice for Marketing/Sales Calendar of Events (D5 & D6)
- CEO: Quiz on Week 2 Expectations
- CFO: Quiz on Week 2 Expectations
- CMO: Quiz on Week 2 Expectations
- Week 3 CEO / CFO / CMO Deliverables
- Top Tier Success Advice for Learners
- Example Submission and Feedback (D7)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D8)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D7)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D8)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D7)
- Example Submission and Feedback (D8)
- CEO, CFO, and CMO Action Items ~ IPW Update
- Skills Review ~ Week 3 Cheat Sheet
- CEO Support: Help with "Why" Statement (D7)
- CEO Support: Help with your Mission Statement (D8)
- CFO Support: Help with "Why" Statement (D7)
- CFO Support: Help with Success Factors (D8, D9)
- CMO Support: Help with "Why" Statement (D7)
- CMO Support: Help with Market Analysis (D8)
- CEO: Quiz on Week 3 Expectations
- CFO: Quiz on Week 3 Expectations
- CMO: Quiz on Week 3 Expectations
- Week 4 CEO / CFO / CMO Deliverables
- Top Tier Success ~ Advice for Learners
- CEO Example Submission and Feedback (D9 & D10)
- CFO Example Submission and Feedback (D9 &10)
- CMO: Example Submission and Feedback (D9 &10)
- CEO, CFO, and CMO Action Items ~ IPW Update
- Skills Review ~ Week 4 Cheat Sheet
- CEO Support: Help with your Elevator Pitch (D9 & D10)
- CFO Support: Help with a Financial Report using a Chart or Graph (D9 & D10)
- CMO Support: Help with Mock Up of Marketing/Sales Piece (D9 & D10)
- CEO: Quiz on Week 4 Expectations
- CFO: Quiz on Week 4 Expectations
- CMO: Quiz on Week 4 Expectations
- Final Capstone Portfolio and Business Presentation
- How to Begin? Watch Wanda Walk Through Her Process
- Example Submission and Feedback (Final Pitch)
- Congratulations! You Did It!
- Final Portfolio Support: Help with your Final Slide Deck
- Final Presentation Support: Help with your 3-Minute Pitch Slide Presentation
Summary of User Reviews
The Ingles Empresarial Proyecto course on Coursera has received positive reviews overall. Many users found the course to be well-structured and comprehensive, providing a solid foundation in business English.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course is well-structured and comprehensive, providing a solid foundation in business English.Pros from User Reviews
- The course covers a wide range of business English topics, including presentations, negotiations, and email writing.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
- The course provides ample opportunities for practice and feedback.
- The course is self-paced, allowing learners to work at their own speed.
- The course is affordable and accessible to learners from all over the world.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt that the course was too basic and did not cover advanced business English topics.
- Some users found the course to be too slow-paced.
- Some users felt that the course lacked interactivity and engagement.
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the course platform.
- Some users found the assessments to be too easy and not challenging enough.