CQ Certification and CQ Train-the-Trainer

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A very special CQ Certification led by two global CQ authorities (1.5 days, starting morning of Day 1):

Add the globally recognized Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) Certification to your professional skill set so that you can begin to administer CQ solutions. Help your team, peers, clients and even friends enhance their Cultural Intelligence capabilities.

Facilitated By

  • Linn Van Dyne, PhD (Co-founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center) 
  • David Livermore, PhD (Co-founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center)
CQ Train-the-Trainer (1.5 Days, starting afternoon of Day 2):
  • Led by Master Facilitator, Janine Allen, this newly updated program teaches you how to run the flagship Developing Cultural Intelligence Workshop in your own organization. This highly interactive program provides you with everything you need including a license, slide decks, examples and best practices. 
  • Prerequisite:  CQ Certification
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Event Schedule

Day 1
  • Morning – CQ Certification 
  • Lunch – Included
  • Afternoon – CQ Certification 
  • Evening – Networking Reception
Day 2 
  • Morning – CQ Certification 
  • Lunch – Included
  • Afternoon – CQ Train-The-Trainer 
  • Evening – Networking Reception
Day 3
  • Morning – CQ Train-The-Trainer
  • Lunch – Included
  • Afternoon – CQ Train-The-Trainer 
Reasons To Attend - Recent Survey Results from Previous Events
CQ Certification

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The activities and exercises made the practical application of the material clear.

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The facilitator was engaging throughout the certification program.

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Facilitators encourage participant engagement.

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CQ Train-the-Trainer

The Train-the Trainer program was engaging.

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The activities and exercises made the practical application of the material clear.

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The facilitator demonstrated mastery of the content.

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The Train-the-Trainer program content was high quality.

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Objective, Schedule, and Materials

CQ CERTIFICATION:

Objective: To have an in-depth understanding of the CQ Model and debrief the CQ feedback report for your colleagues or clients. 

SCHEDULE:

  • Introduction/Ground Rules
  • Breakout Room: Scenario Discussion
  • The Research behind the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework
  • Debriefing the CQ Assessment
  • The Four Capabilities of CQ
    • CQ Drive
    • CQ Knowledge
    • CQ Strategy
    • CQ Action
  • CQ Development Plan
  • Facilitator Debrief Role Play
  • Breakout Room: Participant Debrief Pair and Practice

CQ CERTIFICATION CONTINUED

  • Debriefing the Cultural Values Profile
  • Breakout Room: Cultural Values Mapping
  • Making the Case for CQ
  • Next Steps
  • Q&A

FOR CQ TRAIN-THE-TRAINER:

Objective: To learn how to successfully facilitate the Developing CQ workshop within your own organization or for your clients.

Prerequisite: CQ Certification

SCHEDULE:

  • Introduction/Ground Rules
  • Developing CQ Workshop
  • Culture Matters
  • Mapping Cultural Diversity
  • What’s Your CQ?
  • The Four Capabilities of CQ
  • Breakout Room: CQ Challenge Project

CQ TRAIN-THE-TRAINER CONTINUED:

  • Developing CQ Workshop Cont’d
    • CQ Action
    • Case Study
    • CQ Action Plan
  • Breakout Room: Pair and Practice
  • Breakout Room: Group Facilitation
  • Partnering Together
  • Q&A

FOR CQ CERTIFICATION:

Pre-Course Work Requirements:

All participants must complete a CQ 360 Assessment and Applying CQ: Using CQ in Everyday Life e-learning e-learning program before the course begins in order to receive your certification.

Participant Materials You Will Receive:

  • CQ Certification Manual
  • CQ Slide Decks
  • Cultural Intelligence Readings
  • CQ 360 Assessment and Feedback Report
  • MyCQ™ Pro: Understanding My Cultural Intelligence & Cultural Values e-learning course
  • Additional Teaching and Coaching Resources
  • Digital Credentials including a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge

FOR CQ TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

Pre-Course Work Requirements: 

All participants must complete the CQ Starter program before the course begins in order to receive your certification.   

Participant Materials You Will Receive: 

  • Developing CQ Slide Deck
  • “What’s Your CQ”– Participant Guide
  • Case Studies with complete teaching notes
  • Digital Credentials including a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge
  • Complimentary seat in CQ Center’s Developing CQ workshop
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