Schedule:
- Monday Nights at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time
- 12 Weeks | 2 Hours per Week | Total 24 Hours
This is not your typical Spanish class. This program is specifically designed for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors who want to excel in their roles by acquiring the Spanish language skills necessary for effective workplace communication. In today’s diverse workforce, the ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees is essential for fostering trust, engagement, and understanding. This program focuses on practical, real-world applications of Spanish that directly enhance professional effectiveness in areas such as employee relations, internal investigations, and workplace compliance.
This course represents the pinnacle of the comprehensive Spanish language learning journey for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors. As an advanced-level program, it hones participants’ ability to confidently handle the most intricate workplace scenarios, such as facilitating complex negotiations, delivering comprehensive training programs, and managing culturally diverse teams with precision and sensitivity.
In today’s workplace, bilingualism is no longer just an advantage—it’s becoming a necessity. The U.S. workforce is increasingly diverse, and Spanish is the second most spoken language in the country. For HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, the ability to communicate in Spanish isn’t just about breaking language barriers; it’s about building trust, promoting inclusivity, and leading with confidence.
Acquiring a second language, particularly one as widely spoken as Spanish, is more than a skill—it’s a career advantage. For HR professionals and leaders, it’s the key to unlocking effective communication, building stronger relationships, and ensuring that all employees, regardless of language, feel valued and included. This program empowers participants to lead with confidence in a multilingual workforce, bridging gaps and creating workplaces that thrive through connection and collaboration. By completing this program, you will position yourself as an indispensable leader who truly understands the needs of a diverse team, all while boosting your career and driving organizational success.
This course builds on the foundational knowledge from the Introductory Spanish for HR Professionals course and the skills developed in the Intermediate Spanish for HR Professionals course. Together, these progressive levels provide a seamless pathway to full proficiency, enabling participants to steadily advance their language skills. From learning basic communication to mastering complex workplace interactions, this series equips HR professionals, managers, and supervisors with the linguistic and cultural expertise needed to thrive in today’s diverse professional environments.
Why Attend This Training Program
- Practical and Custom-Tailored Content: Unlike general Spanish classes, these programs are specifically designed for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, ensuring that every lesson directly applies to workplace scenarios.
- Real-World Applications: Participants will gain the skills to navigate employee relations, handle HR processes, lead meetings, and create inclusive environments.
- Increased Career Opportunities: Bilingual professionals are in high demand. By mastering Spanish, participants can unlock higher earning potential, new roles, and leadership opportunities.
- Cultural Intelligence: The programs go beyond language by teaching cultural nuances, fostering stronger relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, and avoiding miscommunication in sensitive situations.
- Certificate of Completion: Each level includes a professional certificate, showcasing participants’ skills and boosting their resumes.
Objectives:
- Achieve fluency in complex workplace conversations and HR processes.
- Master advanced vocabulary for compliance, policies, and leadership.
- Develop cultural intelligence to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism.
- Prepare to lead HR initiatives or team meetings in Spanish.
Audience:
- HR professionals, managers, and supervisors with intermediate Spanish proficiency.
- Professionals ready to use Spanish at an advanced level in workplace communication and leadership roles.
Week-by-Week Breakdown:
Week 1: Advanced Grammar
- Complex sentence structures: subjunctive mood, past tenses.
- Practice: Writing detailed reports in Spanish.
Week 2: Legal and Compliance Vocabulary
- Vocabulary for workplace policies and compliance.
- Practice: Explaining compliance issues in Spanish.
Week 3: Conducting Advanced Feedback Sessions
- Advanced vocabulary for leadership and feedback.
- Practice: Role-playing constructive feedback scenarios.
Week 4: Leading Safety and Policy Discussions
- Phrases for leading group discussions.
- Practice: Hosting a safety training in Spanish.
Week 5: Discussing Organizational Changes
- Vocabulary for organizational structure and strategy.
- Practice: Announcing workplace changes in Spanish.
Week 6: Running Team Meetings in Spanish
- Vocabulary for facilitation and collaboration.
- Practice: Leading a meeting with a Spanish-speaking team.
Week 7: Cultural Sensitivity in Leadership
- Advanced cultural intelligence strategies.
- Practice: Navigating cultural differences in workplace conversations.
Week 8: Addressing Legal and Disciplinary Matters
- Advanced phrases for handling sensitive topics.
- Practice: Conducting investigations or disciplinary meetings in Spanish.
Week 9: Designing Training Sessions
- Vocabulary for workplace training.
- Practice: Delivering a mock training session in Spanish.
Week 10: Navigating Disputes and Mediation
- Phrases for mediating advanced workplace disputes.
- Practice: Mediation scenarios in Spanish.
Week 11: Presentations and Public Speaking
- Advanced vocabulary for formal presentations.
- Practice: Presenting to a Spanish-speaking audience.
Week 12: Final Review and Assessment
- Final scenarios and advanced role-playing exercises.
- Certificate distribution and participant feedback.