This course is part of the International Business Essentials Specialization

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International Business Essentials SpecializationUniversity of London

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This course provides insight into the key professional skills needed by managers at all levels of an organisation. You’ll learn key skills such as how to make a positive first impression; how to become a role model at work; effective time and resource management; and networking.
This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. 

If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/.

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International Business Essentials Specialization

Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

Delegation
Personal Branding
Leadership
Management

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Course 1 of 6 in the

International Business Essentials Specialization

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David James

Founder and Director, DJ Learning Ltd

University of London

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University of London

The University of London is a federal University which includes 17 world leading Colleges. With extensive experience in distance learning since 1858, University of London has enriched the lives of thousands of students, delivering high quality degrees across the globe. Today, University of London is a global leader in flexible study, offering degree programmes to over 45,000 students in over 190 countries, delivering world-leading research across the world. To find out more about University of London, visit www.london.ac.uk

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Creating A Positive First Impression

7 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 163 min), 18 readings, 1 quiz

16 videos

Introduction to the Course and Week 13mCreating A Positive First Impression7mInterview with Claire Taylor | Making A Positive First Impression16mCialdini's Six Principles of Influence5mKey Concept and Case Study: Interview with Oliver James | How to Build Effective Relationships15mInterview with Michael Davis | Building Effective Relationships18mInterview with Claire Taylor | Collaborative Relationships26mGary Yukl | Building Expert Power10mMendelow's Stakeholder Matrix4mVerbal and non-verbal communication6mChoosing an appropriate communication channel9mKey Concept: The 7Cs of Communication2mCase Study: Interview with Oliver James | Applications of the 7Cs of Communication9mCommunication across cultures |Interview with Andrew Harding14mGlobal Communication | Paul Taylor10mWeek 1 Summary3m

18 readings

Ted Talk | Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are10mA Second Chance to Make the Right Impression10mMendelow's Stakeholder Matrix10mCMI Checklist | Stakeholder Analysis and Management10mCMI Checklist | Developing Trust10mFive Questions to Identify Key Stakeholders10mHow To Improve Your Stakeholder Relationships10mBuilding Expert Power10mAlbert Mehrabian10mUnderstanding Non-Verbal Communication10mThe 7 Cs of Communication10mCommunicating Across Cultures10mCommunicating in the Virtual Workplace10mGeert Hofstede10mFurther Reading: First Impressions10mFurther Reading: Communication10mFurther Reading: Relationship Building10mFurther Reading: Making A Positive First Impression10m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Becoming A Role Model In The Workplace

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 57 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Week 2 Introduction4mInterview with Oliver James | Becoming A Role Model In The Workplace20mManagerial Role Models | Interview with Andrew Harding12mManagerial Role Models | Interview with Paul Taylor8mAligning behaviour with organisational expectations8mWeek 2 Summary2m

7 readings

The Seven Traits of a Role Model10mHow Women (and Men) Can Find Role Models When None Are Obvious10mProfessional Development Is Key To Advancing Your Career10mManaging Your Career Like A Business10mKen Blanchard | Create A High-Performance, Values-Aligned Culture10mStonewall | Role Models10mWomen Rising | The Unseen Barriers10m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Effective Time and Resource Management

5 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 151 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

Week 3 Introduction4mInterview with Mary Stiasny | Efficiency15mInterview with Jan Cameron | Prioritisation8mBoddy and Buchanan5mCase Study: Interview with Stephen Hobbs | Key Stakeholders14mInterview with Mary Stiasny | Stakeholders18mInterview with Claire Taylor | Stakeholders15mInterview with Graham Chase | Stakeholders11mCase Study: Interview with Michael Davis | Stakeholder Management10mStakeholder Management | Interview with Paul Taylor12mInterview with Mary Stiasny | Delegation10mInterview with Graham Chase | Delegation18mWeek 3 Summary4m

10 readings

Remote Working | A Mixed Blessing?10mHow To Defeat Procrastination10mUrgent vs Important10mMurphy's Ten Laws of Time Management10mManaging Your Time Effectively10mMoSCoW Prioritisation10mBuilding collaborative relationships in four directions10mSuccessful Delegation10mEmpowerment10mFurther Reading: Week 310m

1 practice exercise

Week 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Networking

5 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 143 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

Week 4 Introduction4mKey Concept: Networking11mCase Study: Interview with Valentina Lorenzon | Key Skills in Networking9mInterview with Claire Taylor | Networking | Part 115mInterview with Claire Taylor | Networking | Part 211mInterview with Mary Stiasny | Networking13mNetworking | Interview with Andrew Harding12mNetworking and social media23mKey Concept: An Understanding of your Personal Brand1mCase Study: An Understanding of your Personal Brand9mInterview with Claire Taylor | Personal Brand13mCase Study: Interview with Valentina Lorenzon | Personal Brand10mSummary of Week 4 and the Course5m

10 readings

Networking Planning and Preparations10mNetworking Questions10mCMI Checklist | Networking10m3 Ways to Give More and Be More Proactive At A Networking Event10m6 Ways to Convince Your Boss That Business Travel Is Important10mSusan Cain | Networking for Introverts10mLearn To Love Networking10mFurther Reading: Networking10mHow To Use Social Networking10mPersonal Learning Networks | It's Who You Know10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

by JJAug 6, 2018

The course presentation was very easy to follow and relate with the presenters. I have also learnt a lot that I have immediately started applying to my work environment

by NJApr 9, 2020

This course is a very helpful course in increasing your skillset

It teaches the professional skills in an easy manner and builds your knowledge in the line of business.

by JSMay 9, 2020

The course gives us in depth knowledge of the business and the proffessor give depth knowledge of international business. I enjoy the time learning this.

by ASJul 2, 2017

It was eye opening and presented very well. I think the best part of the course is that Mr James is interviewing other people that have experience in the field.

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About the International Business Essentials Specialization

This specialisation from the University of London is designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in further study and in international business.

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