Gain a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and intercultural communication has become essential to thrive in a globally interconnected world.
In this comprehensive four-module micro-credential course, you’ll explore the foundational elements and dimensions that makeup cultures across the globe. You will be able to explain the stages of cultural adaptation, strengthen intercultural competencies and identify factors that influence a country’s culture.
You’ll apply this knowledge through real-world case studies and practical self-reflection scenarios to challenge your perceptions and promote diversity and inclusion in your community and workplace. Delve into the personal biases impacting our interactions and relationships while building your intercultural effectiveness profile.
You’ll conclude your course by reflecting on the effectiveness of your intercultural journey and preparing to embrace global citizenship in the future.
This micro-credential is a component of the Professional Certificate in Business Administration.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Intercultural Effectiveness Essentials:
- Recognize varying country-specific historical, social, economic and political insights and their effects on current cultures as compared to Canada.
- Discuss the elements and various dimensional frameworks of culture.
- Strengthen intercultural competencies of empathy, flexibility and intercultural understanding.
- Apply innovative solutions to real-world global challenges.
- Increase cultural awareness and improve cultural intelligence (or CQ) by building a personal intercultural effectiveness profile.
- Critique personal biases and assess the effects they have on the cultural integration process in communities and workplaces.
- Integrate the various cultural theories, frameworks and models into real-world scenarios to support global citizenship, teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapt communication strategies to bridge cultural gaps in unfamiliar international contexts.
- Design a personal action plan to demonstrate commitment to continuous cultural learning and adaptation.
Intercultural Effectiveness essentials for:
- Employees preparing for international assignments
- Professionals interested in progressing their cultural intelligence
- World travelers
- Team members working in a multicultural environment
- Leaders of multicultural teams
- Educators and trainers
- Business partners interacting with stakeholders from different cultures
Module 1:
Introduction to Culture
Module 2:
Intercultural Interactions
Module 3:
Country-Specific Cultural Exploration
Module 4:
Embracing Global Citizenship
Prerequisites
- General computer and technology literacy.
Technology Requirements
For in-person and online studies:
- Laptop: Minimum Windows 10 or equivalent operating system. Recommended 8GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Online studies only:
- Access to reliable high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
- Laptop must include integrated webcam and microphone.
To successfully complete your program, you will need to complete all the components outlined in your course. Your progress will be continuously evaluated using a variety of formative and/or summative assessments to receive a final mark. Information about these assessment methods will be provided in the Learning Management System on the first day of the program.
Intake details
A fully asynchronous online course does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses do not have the required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assignments and assessments.
Please see the registration page for specific section details.
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | PCSL 9N504 |
| Date of Next Start | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Price | $749 |
| OSAP Eligible | No |
| Delivery Mode(s) | ASY - Asynchronous Online |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Intake Details | Next and more intake info |
| Scheduled Class Time(s) | See registration |