5 Examples of Courses and Classes on Resumes and CVs
Applicants can add courses and classes to multiple sections of their resumes or CVs, which can make it hard for them to decide where to put this information.
Here are a few examples.
1. Relevant Coursework on a Resume Example—School Teacher
It makes the most sense to put relevant coursework (or classes) in the education section on the resume. This makes it easier for recruiters to connect this information and find it easily.
If you recently graduated from college and you’re applying to become a school teacher, you would include your degree, university or college, school address, and completion date. Right under that information, you’ll include relevant coursework (or classes) in a detailed list.
On a resume, it would look like this:
Bachelor Of Education Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Graduation: 2015
Relevant Coursework: Curriculum Development, Classroom and Behavior Management, Child Development Psychology, Special Education
This example doesn’t include any descriptions, as a recruiter would instantly understand that these courses are relevant to the job title. This is only necessary if the association is unclear.
2. Relevant Classes on a CV Example—Tenured Professor
On a CV, there’s an expectation that you’ll go into great detail. It’s preferred that professionals go in-depth about their experience and that they separate this information into detailed sections.
As another positive, CVs always include a “relevant coursework” section. This is placed below or included in the education section. Similar to a resume, the applicant would include their degree, university or college, school address, and completion date, but also their GPA.
On a CV, it would look like this:
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2011
Minor: Philosophy
Concentration: Classical Literature
Major GPA: 3.91/4.0, Overall GPA: 3.83/4.0
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Intercultural Communication
- Business and Professional Speaking
- Foundations of Management
- Marketing Research
- Organizational Communication
While the applicant has the choice to add explanations in their CVs, it’s pretty rare that this happens. However, you can add a small description, like in our next resume example.
3. Relevant Classes on a Resume Example—Content Writer
Content writers don’t necessarily have to be journalists or marketers. In fact, many copywriters make a decent living without degrees, especially if they’re considered niche topic experts.
However, if you have a degree in an unrelated field, such as kinesiology, you have to prove you have the writing and marketing chops to put your thoughts on the page. Since your degree doesn’t have anything to do with the position, you need to show off your writing courses.
On a resume, it would look like this:
Relevant Classes:
- Nonfiction Writing: Developed a process to write nonfiction successfully
- Nutrition and Healthy Living: Developed an understanding of diet.
- Convergent Journalism: Engage with audiences through engaging journalism.
- Story Research Methods: Explored how to evaluate your own writing in depth.
- Freelance Writing: Developed strategies to work well with clients.
An explanation is needed for this writing job, and this content writer explains well through coursework that they’re ready for the job. They also prove their knowledge of diet.
You can also read about copywriting in our latest blog, 5 Must-Know Copywriting Hacks for Content Writers.
4. Relevant Coursework on a CV Example—Web3 Senior Software Engineer
While educational establishments have rules for how to structure their CVs, institutions outside academia often don’t. For this reason, you can experiment more with the format and your info.
A good way to do this is by making your CV easier to read. A person applying for a senior software engineer position likely has thousands of hours of experience under their belt. A recruiter would appreciate it if these applicants separated their relevant coursework smartly.
On a CV, it would look like this:
Relevant Coursework:
Solidity Bootcamp
- Blockchain fundamental knowledge
- Smart contract creation
- Ethereum platform knowledge
Cybersecurity
- Scripting
- Intrusion detection
- DevOps
Going into detail for a Web3 senior developer job is really important, as most schools don’t teach blockchain topics. You prove your suitability in this industry via extra coursework.
5. Relevant Coursework on a Resume Example—High School Diploma
It’s difficult to get a job right out of high school, especially in a world with applicant tracking software (ATS). To stand out from the rest, you’ll need to include as many keywords as possible.
The relevant coursework section gives people with a high school diploma a chance to stand out and bypass ATS systems at the same time. If an employer is looking for a set of skills, and you took a class in a subject that teaches said skills, you should put them on your resume.
On a resume, it would look like this:
High School Diploma
Bear Valley High School, Bear Valley, CA
Graduation: 2022
Relevant Coursework: AP English Language, Modern Communication Skills, AP Spanish Language, Finance, Accounting, Introduction to Business, Fundamentals of Marketing
This resume is perfect for someone looking for a customer service or retail position, as it proves they have the skills to work the cash register, perform simple math, and talk to customers.