The US offers free online training for English language skills
The US Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Start Lessons (MOOC) for non-native English speakers interested in enhancing their English dialect skills, and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship as well as part of its GlobalEntrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2020 programs.
From identifying a chance to planning a persuasive pitch, this program will guide individuals step-by-step through the basic elements of setting up a new organization, said the embassy.
Through case studies, decided on readings, and video lectures, participants will discover how to use market research to identify risks and opportunities.
They will also figure out how to read and develop an organization plan and how to find investors and financial support.
The MOOC is self-paced, meaning participants study independently, without facilitation from an instructor.
It is provided by the Online ProfessionalEnglish Network (OPEN), a good US Department of Status initiative, and is administered by FHI 360, a good US-based nonprofit man development organization.
Participants may enroll(https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi/courses/english-for-media-literacy) in these six-module lessons until December 18, 2020.
After enrolling, participants can log in at any moment - day or night - to access the course.
All six modules of coursework must be completed by December 28, 2020.
Participants who have complete the required activities with a good rating of 70 percent or higher will get a digital badge and certificate.
This “English for Organization and entrepreneurship Syllabus” MOOC is designed for non-native English-speaking entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs thinking about increasing their language skills and understanding of business and entrepreneurship.
At the end of the course, participants will manage to identify and apply strategies to improve studying and listening comprehension in English and practice using key vocabulary running business and entrepreneurship contexts.
They will be able to analyze the purpose of entrepreneurship in local economies, identify and compare business models, and evaluate key elements of effective general market trends and factors of an effective business plan in differing contexts.
They will also have the ability to identify and practice growing ways to attract investors and acquire funding for astart-up.
