Emotional Intelligence at Work

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Coventry University

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Emotional Intelligence at Work

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What is the course about?

Emotional Intelligence at Work

The course Emotional Intelligence at Work is an online class provided by Coventry University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore how emotional intelligence helps us to understand ourselves and others, resolve conflict and build better relationships.

Course description

Understand how emotional intelligence improves performance in the workplace
2 weeks

On this course you will explore how emotional intelligence influences not only our relationships with others but also with ourselves.
You will be introduced to the origins of emotional intelligence and key theorists who have attempted to define, develop and discuss this fascinating construct.
You will examine ways in which emotional intelligence can be measured, how emotional intelligence can be applied within organisational settings and whether it is possible for someone to be taught how to become more emotionally intelligent.

The origins of emotional intelligence
The trait, ability and mixed models of emotional intelligence
How to measure emotional intelligence
Criticisms of emotional intelligence research
How emotional intelligence can be applied in organisational settings
Emotional intelligence interventions

Describe and define emotional intelligence and identify its components
Identify differences between trait, ability and mixed models of emotional intelligence
Apply the concept of emotional intelligence to a workplace setting
Demonstrate what makes emotional intelligence different from ‘traditional’ intelligence
Explain how emotional intelligence can be used to improve inter-personal relationships and guide self-development
Compare and contrast interventions designed to develop emotional intelligence in the workplace
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emotional intelligence research

This course is for anyone with a professional or personal interest in exploring emotional intelligence in workplace settings. It is suitable for those with a background in business, psychology or with relevant work experience and for those who wish to expand their existing knowledge of emotional intelligence. It is part of the MSc Business and Organisational Psychology, which is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology.
Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Coventry University
Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Emotional Intelligence at Work

Course Topic

Business & Management, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Professional Development, Psychology, Psychology & Mental Health

University, College, Institution

Coventry University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Emotional Intelligence at Work

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Coventry University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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