University of Washington

Business English: Capstone Project

This course is part of Business English Communication Skills Specialization

Taught in English

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Richard Moore

Instructor: Richard Moore

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
30 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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2 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(153 reviews)

|

98%

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
30 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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This course is part of the Business English Communication Skills Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 7 modules in this course

In Week 1, we will review some of the content from previous Business English courses. We will also introduce what you need to do to finish the Capstone project.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In Week 2, you will review how to describe a product or service, how to introduce yourself in networking, and complete a peer review assignment.

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10 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In Week 3, we will review business plans and then introduce you to the concept of a mini-business plan for your final project.

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4 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In Week 4, you will go over marketing ideas financial vocabulary, and review lectures on making presentations.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 discussion prompt

In Week 5, we will review lectures on being persuasive and you will complete a rough raft of your mini business plan.

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In Week 6, you will get an introduction to making short pitches and presentations and then review examples before making your first practice pitch. You will also be given a chance to review past lectures on presentations.

What's included

8 videos2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In your final week of Capstone, you will polish your final mini business plan and presentation. You will review and be reviewed by your colleagues for your certificate.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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4.9 (25 ratings)
Richard Moore
University of Washington
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