Professional Development Courses

Become more effective in your organization by keeping your skills sharp and your knowledge relevant. Our noncredit professional development courses can give you more insights, and confidence, for your job today — and for what lies ahead in the workplace.

Professional development consists of courses that do not offer academic credit, but may award Continuing Education Units (CEUs), professional development units (PDUs) or contact hours that can help you meet certification or recertification requirements in your profession.

Djagora university offers the following courses:

Advanced Executive Communication Skills

In this program, you develop advanced skills in business communication, as well as public speaking and presentations in the workplace.

Cultural Competence for the Global Workforce

In today’s business environment, the ability to communicate effectively across geographies and cultures is increasingly important. Do you know that someone from a different culture may be showing you respect by avoiding eye contact in conversation? Culture might also explain why you don’t receive quick e-mail replies from colleagues or clients in Asia.

In this program, you develop the skills to understand various cultures, including communication patterns, norms, expectations, and taboos. The program includes a mix of lectures, case studies, illustrative videos, discussion, and a cultural simulation exercise.