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Description
This Saudi Arabia Cultural Awareness online course will equip business professionals with the skills and insights needed to navigate Saudi business culture with credibility and confidence. By understanding the motivations and expectations of their peers, learners will be at an advantage when building productive relationships and maximising the success of their business outcomes. With a module dedicated to etiquette, learners will also be better able to protect their relationships by avoiding potential cultural faux pas and taboo behaviours.
What topics are covered in this Saudi Arabia online course?
Topics include:
Saudi Arabia – Exploring the Country
Religion – Uncovering the key influences of Islam in Saudi society, its core beliefs and how it shapes identity.
Royal Family – Learning about the role of the Royal Family in Saudi Arabia and its importance within the local culture.
Saudi Values – Understanding core Saudi values and their impact on local culture and the way of life.
Communication Style – Exploring the Saudi approach to communication, how they share information, show politeness, give opinions and manage disagreements.
Business Culture – Covering critical aspects of Saudi business culture, such as relationship building, consensus building, negotiations and meetings.
Etiquette & Taboos – Appreciating common taboos and etiquette to ensure foreigners present themselves positively.
Stereotypes – Affirming that when working with anyone from Saudi Arabia, it is important not to draw upon stereotypes.
Relocating to Saudi Arabia – In this section, we’ll answer some of the pertinent questions you’re likely to have and present you with some important insights.
Who is this online course aimed at?
This e-Learning course is suitable for learners of all levels who either work with Saudis remotely, or for those visiting or moving to the country. It has been produced with a professional audience in mind and is useful for anyone looking for cultural insights to help them in their roles. The course addresses many of the common cultural challenges faced by foreigners working with Saudis, whether clients, colleagues, suppliers or anyone else.
Learning objectives
In this online course, you’ll gain essential direction and guidance relating to Saudi culture to help you maximise your business performance and drive the best possible outcomes:
You will:
- Develop a detailed understanding of Saudi business culture.
- Understand the influence of Saudi culture on the Saudi communication style.
- Gain strategies to ensure your communication approach facilitates the best possible outcomes.
- Understand how to build trusting relationships that help motivate positive results.
- Examine business critical areas such as decision making, negotiation and sales and gain an appreciation of how to approach these practices effectively.
Course assessment and certification
Assessment is carried out during the course.
You will be asked multiple choice questions as well as questions based around case studies and workplace scenarios.
With a pass mark of 85%, the answers are marked automatically so you know instantly whether you have passed. If you don’t pass, then not to worry! You can take the test as many times as you need and there’s no extra charge.
A certificate is available to download on completion of the course.
