Welcome to the Writing a CV course. 
This online course will explain what you need to include in your CV, the problems you may face and how to present your finished CV. You will also learn the importance of tailoring your CV to each specific role; and be provided with a number of resources, including CV templates and checklists.

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Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their CV writing skills.

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How will I benefit from this course?
On completion of this course you will learn:
  • What makes a good CV
  • How to choose the type and style of a CV
  • Key elements of a CV
  • Making a CV relevant.


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How long will it take?
 It should take you about 20 minutes to complete. 

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How much does it cost?
 This course is free.

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Will I get a certificate at the end?
 Yes - you will be able to download a certificate after you have completed all the modules and the feedback form.

The word START and a question mark in a circleHow do I start?
 Scroll to the top of the page and click on the       Join course       button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.