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Quick Facts

Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Career success is directly related to networking. Social and professional connections are vital for acquiring the right opportunities at the right time. The Preparing to Network in English certification course will take you through the basics of networking and why it is important for you. It is a part of the professional certificate in English for Business networking.

The course curriculum for the Preparing to Network in English online programme houses the knowledge and skills to grow your business network. You will learn to focus on your qualities and how you can refine them. The course also places special emphasis on the English language as it happens to be a global language known and valued by most employers. It is a six weeks training course.

You will have the opportunity of exploring the business culture around the globe with the Preparing to Network in English course by edX. The course also enables you to improve your command of the English language. The instructors from the University of Washington will train you to speak confidently while introducing yourself in English. 

There are 2 modes of study - Audit and Verified Track that can be selected by the candidates to complete their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, the candidates will get a particular time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, the candidates will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

The Highlights

  • Offered by the University of Washington
  • Verified programme certificate
  • Instructors from the University of Washington
  • A Language course
  • Paid verified path available
  • Online course
  • Free enrolment training
  • Self-paced learning path
  • Six-week training
  • Video lectures in English
  • Introductory-level training

Programme Offerings

  • Offered by the University of Washington
  • Verified programme certificate
  • Instructors from the University of Washington
  • A Language course
  • Paid verified path available
  • Online Course
  • Free enrolment training
  • Self-paced
  • Six-week training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 15770yesUW Washington

The Preparing to Network in English online course has no fee for the audit option. You do not get the certificate in the audit option and can only access the study material. For the course completion certificate, you need to pay Rs.15,770 as the certification fee.

Preparing to Network in English course fee structure

Course option

Fees in INR

Preparing to Network in English course

Free

Preparing to Network in English course - Certificate experience

Rs.15,770 


Eligibility Criteria

The Preparing to Network in English online course requires candidates to have at least an intermediate English proficiency level to enrol.

What you will learn

NetworkingBusiness Management

The edX Preparing to Network in English course will help you grasp the following topics:

  • Defining your network while making decisions to grow it proactively
  • Identification of your goal for networking
  • Using business cards and LinkedIn to maintaining and build business connections within your network
  • Identifying your unique qualities and skills
  • Using culturally and professionally appropriate customs and greetings
  • Making effective introductions for your yourself and others

Admission Details

  • Go to edX’s official website.
  • Search the course name (Preparing to Network in English course) in the search tile.
  • Click on the programme prompt as it appears to land on the programme’s homepage.
  • Now, you have to select the “Enroll Now” or “Sign In/Register” option.
  • You need to furnish a few fields with your details to register on the website, including your email ID. You have the option to use your Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, or Google account details as well for registering. Prior edX account holders can simply log in.

Application Details

There is no application form for the Preparing to Network in English online training. You just have to enter your email address and name in a registration form to proceed with the course. You can also link your Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, or Google account to edX for the same purpose. Candidates with prior edX accounts can simply log in to their accounts for course registration.

The Syllabus

  • Networking and the reasons for networking overview
  • Defining your goals and sharing ideas with other course learners

  • Identifying the people who are part of your network
  • Analysing and deciding who you wish to connect with truly
  • Pinpointing reasons getting help yourself and for helping others
  • Discussing your priorities with fellow participants

  • Learning the key language for making introductions
  • Quiz on key language
  • Practising the self-introduction
  • Recording your introduction for feedback from fellow participants

  • Introducing yourself in a business setting
  • Receiving and giving business cards
  • Developing a LinkedIn profile summary and headline

Instructors

UW Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I take this course as a standalone one?

Yes. You can take the programme as a standalone course. You must pursue all other courses of the English for Business Networking series for maximum outcomes.

2: Which programme follows the Preparing to Network in English?

The second course in the four-part series is “Using Email for Networking in English.”

3: How many weeks does this course take to complete?

The Preparing to Network in English course by edX is a six-week programme.

4: Will the programme cover business culture as a topic?

Yes. The Preparing to Network in English certification course will cover the business culture in North America and the rest of the world.

5: To which domain does this course belong?

The Preparing to Network in English course belongs to the Language course category.

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