Cultural Intelligence 101
Cultural Intelligence 101 is a free six-week course designed to help participants understand international education, intercultural communication, and cultural competency. Through storytelling and discussions, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in global spaces.
Inspired by Dr. Barlow, an African American Studies professor, who inspired Black professors to use TikTok to share their expertise in various subjects. Search #hillmantok for more.
Cultural Intelligence 101
This is a free six-week course designed to help participants understand international education, intercultural communication, and cultural competency.
Through storytelling and discussions, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in global spaces.
Inspired by Dr. Barlow, an African American Studies professor, who inspired Black professors to use TikTok to share their expertise in various subjects. Search #hillmantok for more.
Weekly Topics and Learning Outcomes
From February 3 – March 10, video lecturers will be posted every Monday on TikTok (@drtiakey) with live discussions throughout the week.
Welcome to Cultural Intelligence 101 by Dr. Tia Key | Global Educator
Where to find the lectures and how to engage in the course
Read on SubstackWeekly Topics and Learning Outcomes
From February 3 – March 10, video lecturers will be posted every Monday on TikTok (@drtiakey) with live discussions throughout the week.
Week 1: Introduction to Cultural Intelligence
Understand the foundations of cultural intelligence and reflect on how it applies to your personal and professional goals.

Week 1:
Introduction to Cultural Intelligence
Understand the foundations of cultural intelligence and reflect on how it applies to your personal and professional goals.
Week 2: Understanding Culture & Adaptability
Develop an understanding of cultural differences and identify strategies for adapting to new cultural contexts.

Week 2:
Understanding Culture & Adaptability
Develop an understanding of cultural differences and identify strategies for adapting to new cultural contexts.
Week 3: Communication Across Cultures
Learn techniques for effective intercultural communication and bridging cultural gaps.

Week 3:
Communication Across Cultures
Learn techniques for effective intercultural communication and bridging cultural gaps.
Week 4: Building Relationships Across Borders
Develop skills for building and sustaining cross-cultural relationships and understand the importance of empathy in global connections.

Week 4:
Building Relationships Across Borders
Develop skills for building and sustaining cross-cultural relationships and understand the importance of empathy in global connections.
Week 5: Global Citizenship and Ethnical Engagement
Understand the principles of global citizenship and identify strategies to build professional strength and resiliency.

Week 5: Global Citizenship and Ethnical Engagement
Understand the principles of global citizenship and identify strategies to build professional strength and resiliency.
Week 6: Building a Global Career
Understand how to market international experiences and develop a plan for building a global career.
