Description

Learning Objectives

In this online course, you’ll gain essential direction and guidance relating to Emirati culture to help you maximise your business performance and drive the best possible outcomes:

You will:

• Develop a detailed understanding of Emirati business culture.
• Understand the influence of Emirati culture on the Emirati 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 Contents

This invaluable United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cultural Awareness online training is made up of 8 chapters focusing on specific aspects of Emirati culture, the people and their approach to work and business.

Chapter 1: Overview

Framing the course content and its benefits to foreigners working with Emiratis.

Chapter 2: Religion

Uncovering the key influences of Islam within Emirati society, its core beliefs and how it shapes their world view.

Chapter 3: The Emirates

Learning about the seven Emirates that make-up the country and how they work together through their leaders.

Chapter 4: Values

Understanding core Emirati values and their impact on the local culture and their way of life.

Chapter 5: Communication Style

Exploring the Emirati approach to communication, how they say ‘no’, show politeness, give opinions and manage disagreements.

Chapter 6: Business Culture

Covering critical aspects of Emirati business culture, such as relationship building, consensus building, negotiations and meetings.

Chapter 7: Etiquette & Taboos

Appreciating common taboos and etiquette to ensure foreigners present themselves positively when in the UAE.

Chapter 8: Stereotyping

Affirming that when working with anyone from the UAE, it is important not to draw upon stereotypes.

Course Assessment

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.

Course Audience

This e-Learning course is suitable for learners of all levels who either work with Emiratis remotely, or for those visiting or moving to the UAE.

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 Emiratis and consistently receives excellent feedback from learners.

Course Duration

45 minutes

Payment Options and Discounts

For purchases of 1 to 9 user enrolments select the number of users you require and add the product to your shopping cart by selecting Add to Cart. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a Paypal account.

For a licence for 10 or more user enrolments, discounts, or if you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice, please contact a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218 or email [email protected].

Purchasing Options for your Organisation

We offer a variety of purchasing options giving you total flexibility in how you purchase online training for your organisation. Let us know your requirements and we’ll advise you on the most cost efficient method of purchasing:

• User Licence – a licence for a specified user on specified course/s. The user licence consists of a number of enrolments for a user to use on specified courses.
• Course Licence – a licence for specified course/s for any learner. The course licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on specified course/s for any learner;
• Bundle Licence – a licence for a specified bundle of courses. The bundle licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on any course for any learner in the bundle;
• Subscription Licence – a licence for a maximum number of users to access any course in a specified bundle;
• Site Licence – a licence to install one course, or one or more bundles of courses on your own learning management system. The site licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on any course for any learner in the bundle;

For more information on purchasing options and discounts please phone a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218.