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Given the globalizing economy and world we live in, all businesses and individuals ultimately compete in a global market. Cultural competency is necessary for effective cross-cultural interaction, and cultural competency training offers a deeper understanding of culture and skills to handle cross-cultural communication challenges effectively.

In partnership with Culture Connect Inc., the University of Georgia's Cultural Competency Series develops cultural competency skills for organizations and individuals wishing to become more successful in multicultural situations.

The Cultural Competency Series focuses on building cultural competency by highlighting six cultural values and how they are manifested in cultures around the world.

Advance Your Cultural Knowledge and Effectiveness

By attending the Cultural Competency Series, you will develop new knowledge and skills that will improve your workplace effectiveness immediately. You also get the added benefit of:

• Increased productivity and profitability, resulting from decreased time and money wasted on cross-cultural miscommunication
• A competitive edge in your industry
• Culturally competent employees for globalized businesses
• Leadership skills
• Increased multiculturalism and intercultural communication
• Increased effectiveness in the workplace when working with other cultures -- both between employees and employee-customer relationships

Program Goals

• To understand cultural competency
• To build confidence in multi-cultural and professional situations
• To empower workshop participants to develop solutions for cross-cultural conflicts

Program Objectives

• Define culture, cultural competency and cultural values
• Identify cross-cultural conflicts
• Teach participants to produce possible solutions for cross cultural conflicts
• Practice real-life problem-solving for cross-cultural miscommunications

Who should take this course?

• International business representatives
• Interpreters
• Consulate representatives
• Social Workers
• Teachers
• Nurses
• Conference and Event Planners

Register now! Classes fill quickly and space is limited.

Take steps now to strengthen your ability to handle a wide-range of cultural challenges. Both you and your employer will benefit from the knowledge and skills gained from the Cultural Competency Series.

Request to be placed on our mailing list for future Cultural Competency and Language & Culture-related courses. Please provide your name, postal address, and telephone number. Also, please let us know of any specific training needs you have -- we want to help you reach your career goals.