This Specialization equips professionals with essential skills to succeed in multicultural teams by covering cultural differences, effective communication, and conflict management. Through three courses, you'll develop self-awareness, adaptability, and collaboration techniques to build trust and enhance teamwork. By the end, you'll be prepared to confidently navigate varied work environments, gaining a competitive edge in the global workplace.
Team Success through Cultural Awareness Specialization
Team Success through Cultural Awareness Specialization
Thrive in Multicultural Teams. Navigate Cultures, Build Inclusion, Achieve Team Success
Instructor: Brenda J. Allen
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 months at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Navigate cultural differences by recognizing and adapting to diverse norms, boosting team cohesion and optimizing performance.
Develop cultural agility competencies to thrive in diverse team settings and optimize team success.
Apply effective communication strategies to build rapport, reduce misunderstandings, and foster more cohesive, high-performing teams.
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May 2025
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
We are all multicultural!
Practical strategies for overcoming cultural challenges and optimizing team effectiveness.
Characteristics of effective teams and how cultural dynamics influence teamwork.
Skills you'll gain
Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Adaptability, and Diversity and Inclusion
What you'll learn
The powerful relationship between culture and communication.
How to build authentic relationships across cultures.
How to decode cultural nuances during teamwork.
Skills you'll gain
Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Active Listening, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Safety Culture, Adaptability, and Collaboration
What you'll learn
Develop cultural agility to collaborate comfortably and effectively with people from different cultures.
Apply practical frameworks to navigate cultural differences in communication, decision-making, and teamwork.
Improve self-management and relationship-management skills.
Skills you'll gain
Teamwork, Intercultural Competence, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Curiosity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Empathy, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Workplace inclusivity, and Professional Development
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Frequently asked questions
Go at your own pace to complete the Specialization.
Having been a member of a workplace team of any type.
The courses are designed to be taken in order, but can be completed as standalones without the specialization.
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