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Course Description

In an increasingly multicultural workplace, working across cultures is an essential skill. Learn how behaviours and attitudes are influenced by the dynamics of geographical, organizational, and individual cultural values. Understand and appreciate the different ways in which people work and communicate from culture to culture. Begin practicing how to lead, work, communicate, and resolve conflict with people from diverse cultures in inclusive and creative ways.

Who Should Take This Course?

This program is aimed at individuals interested in working within a global context. Learners come from a variety of industries, volunteer organizations, the government sector, and both small and large enterprises.

Notes
  • 🗸 Offered fully online learning - self-paced asynchronous format.
  • 🗸All components of this online, self-paced, asynchronous course must be completed within the specified dates of the course.
  • 🗸In this learning model, you are free to move through the content at your own pace, or you can follow the suggested timeline provided.
  • 🗸Your instructor will answer questions and support you as needed, via email and CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.

Recommendations

Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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Section Title
Working Effectively in Culturally Diverse Settings
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 05, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
Contact Hours
39.0
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $865.00
Section Notes

This is a self-paced online course allowing students to work through course materials and activities entirely at their own pace. All components must be completed within the specified dates. There are no live virtual classes to attend.

Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Introducing Intercultural Communication by Liu, Vocic, & Gallois Sage 4th edition ISBN 9781529778755
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