The Global and Lifelong Learning Directorate is offering a new professional development training course on Cutlural Intelligence (CQ).
Cultural intelligence, often abbreviated as CQ, is indispensable in today’s globalised and diverse world. CQ refers to the capability to relate and work effectively across cultures, and the ability to successfully adapt to unfamiliar cultural contexts and thrive in diverse settings. It comprises of four key elements: motivation, knowledge, strategy and behaviour.
This course is designed to enhance your cultural intelligence. It is offered in two variations, both online: a complete version (3 hoursof training, 2 hours CQ Assessment and self-study, 1 hour debrief) and the basic version (3 hours of training).
This course is ideal for professionals working in Higher Education, and those who work in, or are looking to expand their activities in, international and diverse contexts; work with international clients or composite teams; and are interested in refining their EDI strategies and enhancing relevant training. Managers and team leaders in the third sector, services and stakeholder engagement will likewise find this course particularly useful.
The course is led by Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global and Lifelong Learning, and Principal Fellow of Advance HE; and Seb Cadinot, Head of Programmes, Global and Lifelong Learning, University of Kent. Both course facilitators are certified by the Cultural Intelligence Centre (CQ Centre).
For further information, including dates, costs and how to register, visit the course’s webpage.
