Developing Intercultural Competence for Future Business Leaders
Learn the critical information and practical skills to create more inclusive workplaces
Prepare to manage and lead a diverse workforce
There’s an urgent need for leaders who will advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build better and stronger workplaces and communities. Research studies consistently underscore that well-managed, diverse workplaces are more competitive, innovative and successful than non-diverse ones.
FIU now offers a free Developing Intercultural Competence for Future Leaders badge for your online credentials. This micro-credential consists of five fully online modules and will help you develop cultural self-awareness, embrace curiosity and learn the skills to effectively work and lead in today’s global marketplace. Program consists of five fully online modules.
What will you learn?
This micro-credential helps you maximize the benefits that diverse multiple perspectives and diversity of experiences can bring to an organization. Over five modules, you’ll grow in self-awareness, curiosity, perspective-taking and empathy. After you earn this micro-credential, you’ll be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the three pillars of intercultural competence.
- Apply intercultural competencies for effective leadership in an inclusive and global workplace.
- Leverage diverse perspectives to generate innovative solutions to complex problems.
What is a badge?
Badges are digital representations of your learning, designed so that you can display the skills you’ve gained after completing a micro-credential. Micro-credentials offer you an opportunity to learn critical skills, and give you practice "telling the story" of what you learned to potential employers.
Now, more than ever, employers are looking for professionals with additional skills beyond their degree. Intercultural competence can help boost your professional career and development. Understanding how to work with and manage diverse teams is a critical skill needed to stay competitive in today’s workforce.
Fall 2023 Intercultural Competence | Deadline October 6
(Sign ups received after this point will be moved to the Fall 2023 semester).