The International Cross-cultural Communication (ICC) Certificate

Cross Cultural Training

Overview

A trainer's certificate, certified by International House, inventors of the world famous International Teacher Training Certificate and the Distance DELTA online Teacher of English as a Foreign Language certificate, the ICC Certificate trains and certifies practising teachers and trainers as management trainers in cross-cultural and diversity training. The course offers a grounding in all aspects of cross-cultural training at school, college, vocational training and management training levels. Candidate progress will be examined by three micro-teaching assignments, the creation of a cultural briefing document and a three hour written examination. Participants who have successfully completed the three-day 'How to set up and run a cross-cultural and communication training course' receive a twenty hour credit against the full course.

Duration

100 hours face to face
20 hours self-study reading, examination and assignments.

Time

9.30 - 5.00 daily

Content

Theory and principles of cross-cultural education and training.
The development of materials for cross-cultural education and training.
The preparation and delivery of cross-cultural training at school, vocational and management training levels.
Approaches and techniques in cross- cultural training.
Preparation, delivery, evaluation and follow-up of cross-cultural training courses.
The role of educational technology in cross-cultural training.
Researching and developing cross-cultural briefing material.
Regional briefings on key cultural issues.
Transferring skills between countries.
The influence of globalisation and transnational issues on cross-cultural training.
The principles and practice of dealing with culture shock and cultural adaptation.

Outcomes

Certification as a recognised cross-cultural educator and trainer.
Competence in researching, setting up and running training courses at different levels.
Consultant confidence in advising on and dealing with cross-cultural issues.

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