Minding the Gaps: Communicating Across Differences is a six-week, online course designed for professionals who want to strengthen their leadership and collaboration skills in today’s diverse workplaces. Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and weekly live sessions with a facilitator with over 20 years of experience, learners will explore strategies to navigate cultural differences, build trust, and lead more inclusive teams.
The course equips professionals to:
- Develop skills to identify and address communication barriers
- Build inclusive practices that foster equity and collaboration
- Strengthen leadership and teamwork in multicultural and multi-disciplinary contexts
- Apply learnings directly to workplace challenges
Graduates receive a certificate of completion from the Centre for Digital Media, in partnership with Simon Fraser University and DigiBC.
Course Dates: There will be two offerings:
- October 13 – November 24, 2025
- January 26 – March 9, 2026
Course Details:
- Format: Fully online, with weekly live Zoom sessions
- Duration: 6 weeks (~5 hours per week)
- Credential: Certificate of completion from Centre for Digital Media (in partnership with Simon Fraser University & DigiBC)
- Registration: Takes place on SFU’s Continuing Education portal
👉Program Page: Minding the Gaps: Communicating Across Differences
👉Funding Opportunity: Participants may qualify for the StrongerBC future skills grant, which covers the full cost of this course (limited availability).