Global Leadership

Earn a Certificate

Courses for everyone 3

executives
directors
managers
public sector employees
volunteers
educators

These part-time study courses are designed to enhance current practitioners’ skillsets
Program enrolment is optional – register in a course without applying for admission

EXGL 5001

Working Effectively in Culturally Diverse Settings

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.

Not currently scheduled – new schedules announced each June and November.

Course overview

EXGL 5002

Global Organizations and Cultural Experience

Through examining global leadership attributes and practices, organizational framework, communication styles and environmental and contextual influences students will identify some of the key approaches used in international organizations. Student will become aware of cultural filters and customs that influence communication and develop strategies for more effective personal and organization-wide growth.

Not currently scheduled – new schedules announced each June and November.

Course overview

EXGL 5003

Reframing Global Leadership Practice

scheduled

Students will reflect on their intercultural experience and learning to identify strategies for effective leadership within a global context. Coursework and discussions will explore some of the skills, knowledge and perspectives needed in order to address the challenges and complexities facing global leaders in the future.

April 22

already started

Online learning, asynchronous.

Details

Tuition and Funding Assistance

An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program.
Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
Courses are GST-exempt.
Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.

Bursaries and funding opportunities

Funding source Eligibility	Amount Apply by
Canada-Alberta Job Grant Available for businesses in all sectors across Alberta	Two-thirds of the training costs (up to 100% if hiring an unemployed Albertan) any time
Canada Training Benefit Residents of Canada, 25-65 years old, who have $10,000-150,000 in earnings for work.	$250+ income tax return
Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan Whether you intend to work in the same field you trained in outside of Canada, or you wish to apply your transferable skills to a new career, this low-interest loan helps you cover the cost of education and related living expenses.	Up to $15,000 loan N/A
HRDF Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA)	$750 annually Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep

Continuing & Professional Education

Business and Leadership