Cognitive Cultural Intelligence | Understand Cultural Dimensions

Course Summary

Explore the mental frameworks that influence how you interpret cultural cues. This course focuses on Cognitive CQ—your knowledge about norms, values, and practices across cultures—and how cultural dimensions shape behavior. Learn to analyze cultural patterns and apply them to real-world interactions. By building your cognitive cultural intelligence, you’ll improve your ability to understand and communicate effectively across cultural boundaries.

Features & Benefits:
- Explore the subdimensions of Cognitive CQ
- Learn core cultural dimensions from major frameworks
- Apply cognitive skills to interpret unfamiliar cultural behaviors
- Develop practical knowledge for navigating diverse teams
- Strengthen informed decision-making and communication in multicultural contexts

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Cognitive CQ
3 Lessons
- Lesson 1 - Defining Cognitive CQ
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- Lesson 2 - Subdimensions of Cognitive CQ
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- Lesson 3 - Cognitive CQ in IFDM & Key Definitions
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Module 2: Dimensions of Culture
7 Lessons
- Lesson 1 - What are Cultural Dimensions?
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- Lesson 2 - Benefits & Definition of Cultural Dimensions
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- Lesson 3 - Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
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- Lesson 4 - Defining Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
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- Lesson 5 - GLOBE's Cultural Dimensions
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- Lesson 6 - Using Cultural Dimensions in Intercultural Fluency & Country Comparison Tool
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- Lesson 7 - Key Definitions
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STUDY & ASSIGNMENTS
4 Lessons
- COURSE QUIZ: Cognitive Cultural Intelligence
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- VIDEO - Hofstede Cultural Framework | International Business| From A Business Professor
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- VIDEO - Cultural Dimensions Theory (Explained in 3 Minutes)
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- COUNTRY COMPARISON TOOL
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Dr. Jennifer Figueroa

“A comprehensive and practical approach to intercultural development… this program has the potential to make a significant impact on global organizations, higher education, and individuals alike.”
— Dr. Virginia Richardson, Doctoral Project Chair

Course Pricing
(Course is included in the Advanced Fluency Development Program, Intercultural Fluency Certification Program, or Intercultural Fluency Executive Coaching Program purchase).

IFP: Cognitive Cultural Intelligence

Develop Cultural Knowledge for Deeper Understanding

Course Summary

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Cognitive CQ

Module 2: Dimensions of Culture

STUDY & ASSIGNMENTS

Dr. Jennifer Figueroa

“A comprehensive and practical approach to intercultural development… this program has the potential to make a significant impact on global organizations, higher education, and individuals alike.”
— Dr. Virginia Richardson, Doctoral Project Chair

Course Pricing
(Course is included in the Advanced Fluency Development Program, Intercultural Fluency Certification Program, or Intercultural Fluency Executive Coaching Program purchase).

IFP: Cognitive Cultural Intelligence

Develop Cultural Knowledge for Deeper Understanding

Course Summary

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Cognitive CQ

Module 2: Dimensions of Culture

STUDY & ASSIGNMENTS

Dr. Jennifer Figueroa

“A comprehensive and practical approach to intercultural development… this program has the potential to make a significant impact on global organizations, higher education, and individuals alike.” — Dr. Virginia Richardson, Doctoral Project Chair

Course Pricing(Course is included in the Advanced Fluency Development Program, Intercultural Fluency Certification Program, or Intercultural Fluency Executive Coaching Program purchase).

“A comprehensive and practical approach to intercultural development… this program has the potential to make a significant impact on global organizations, higher education, and individuals alike.”
— Dr. Virginia Richardson, Doctoral Project Chair

Course Pricing
(Course is included in the Advanced Fluency Development Program, Intercultural Fluency Certification Program, or Intercultural Fluency Executive Coaching Program purchase).