Course description

Traliant's Cultural Competence training is a 30-minute course that introduces employees and managers to the importance of cultural competence in the workplace. It identifies practical strategies and actionable steps employees can take to avoid misunderstandings, foster respect and ensure effective communication and interactions across diverse cultures.

A healthcare version of the course is also available.

ONLINE TRAINING

Cultural Competence Training

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What to consider when choosing the most effective cultural competence training

KEY FEATURES

Why you'll love our training

It’s time to embrace a new era of online training with a valued partner who will ensure seamless implementation, a truly enjoyable learning experience, and courses with continuous compliance you can trust.

Traliant's in-house legal expertise ensures training is accurate and kept up-to-date with any regulatory changes.

Traliant provides an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities, by going beyond Section 508-C standards and offering WCAG 2.1/2.2

Our story-based approach blends leading instructional design with Hollywood talent to produce engaging, interactive and nuanced training.

Traliant makes it simple to roll out training to your workplace and provide technical support directly to your employees at no additional cost.

Tailor courses to include your logo, relevant policies, workplace images, and more. Traliant can even customize the course with scenarios that take place in your own workplace environment.

Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE

Your partner in training compliance

Uniquely qualified in-house compliance team

Our exceptional in-house Compliance Advisory Team is led by Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer and former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who has provided training and guidance to organizations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Google, the United Nations, and the World Bank.

Keeping you compliant, effortlessly

Keeping up with the complex web of employment laws — especially if your workforce spans multiple states — can be tricky. That’s why we offer a streamlined training solution that ensures you stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, so you can focus on what matters most: your team.

Simplifying your policies and handbooks

Crafting an employee handbook that meets legal standards can be daunting. Let us ease the burden. We help you navigate regulatory changes to ensure your policies and handbooks not only comply with the law but also reflect industry best practices.

6 courses

THE TRALIANT DIFFERENCE

Compliance you trust.
Training and solutions you love.

Our in-house legal team is at the heart of our course development, writing content and ensuring compliance. As laws change, they provide real-time updates so you can trust your training is accurate and up to date.

Brilliant training

Each year we release brand-new, cinematic, Netflix-style courses with fresh stories, interactive scenarios, and industry-specific nuance. The result? A lasting impact on your culture and an experience employees will love.

Innovative solutions

With TikTok-style micro reels, advanced AI translations, phishing simulations, policy and handbook services, and analytics in one scalable platform, we make compliance simple and engaging now and into the future.

Valued partnership

Our main focus? It’s all about making your job easier. We do that with unmatched responsiveness and seamless deployment, dedicated to driving your success.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cultural Competence, and Why is Cultural Competence Important?
  • Create a more inclusive and welcoming workplace: Cultural competence helps to build a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and comfortable sharing their perspectives.
  • Improve communication and collaboration: An understanding of cultural competence helps employees to understand different cultural norms and communication styles, leading to more effective communication and collaboration among diverse teams.
  • Enhance customer service and client relationships: Cultural competence is essential for providing excellent customer service in a globalized marketplace.
Why should you train your employees on cultural competence?
  • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, which can lead to greater confidence and comfort.
  • Strengthen your organizational culture: Training helps to build a culture of respect, understanding, and inclusivity.
  • Boost innovation and creativity: Diverse teams with strong cultural competence are better positioned to develop creative solutions and to achieve success.
What is culture?
Culture is the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group of people. Culture can influence a wide range of aspects of a person's life, including how they communicate, how they interact with others, and their views on work and family.
What is cultural competence?
Cultural competence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. It involves recognizing your own cultural biases and assumptions, as well as developing the skills to communicate and collaborate effectively across cultural differences.
How can employees increase their cultural competence?
  • Be open to learning: Be curious about different cultures and willing to learn about their beliefs, values, and practices.
  • Develop empathy and understanding: Try to see the world through the eyes of others, and to understand how different cultures shape perspectives and behaviors.
  • Practice active listening: Pay attention to both verbal and nonverbal communication, and ask clarifying questions.
  • Be mindful of your own biases: Recognize your own cultural biases and assumptions, and strive to challenge them.
  • Use respectful language: Avoid using stereotypes or generalizations, and choose your words carefully to avoid misunderstandings.
What are some common cultural differences to be aware of in the workplace?
  • Time: Different cultures may have different perspectives on time, such as how meetings are scheduled, deadlines are met, and schedules are followed.
  • Personal space: Cultural norms may dictate how much personal space people prefer.
  • Physical contact: Cultural norms can vary significantly when it comes to physical contact, such as handshakes, hugs, or pats on the back.
  • Social roles: In some cultures, there are clear distinctions between social roles, such as gender roles or roles related to authority.
  • Communication styles: Different cultures may have different communication styles, such as directness versus indirectness, verbal versus nonverbal communication, and the use of humor.

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