Organisational Behaviour - Online

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Understand people, behaviour and culture to drive organisational performance

Organisations succeed through people; how they think, behave, collaborate and respond to their environment. Understanding organisational behaviour is essential for leaders and professionals who want to build resilient, engaged and high-performing teams. As hybrid work, globalisation and evolving employee expectations reshape the workplace, the ability to interpret behaviour, shape culture and support effective collaboration is a critical capability.

The Organisational Behaviour online courses are designed for managers, professionals and leaders who want to better understand how people and teams operate at work. You will explore individual differences, team dynamics, motivation, emotions and organisational culture, and how these factors influence performance. Through practical frameworks, reflection and real-world application, you will strengthen your ability to build effective working relationships, create psychologically safe and inclusive environments, and support organisational performance through informed, people-centred decisions.

Who is this for?

For managers, team leaders, emerging leaders, HR professionals and anyone looking to better understand how people and groups behave at work, and how these behaviours impact organisational performance.

Course structure

Two-module option

The Bronze and Silver modules provide foundational knowledge and explore fundamental principles of the subject. You will learn independently and receive immediate access to the online learning materials.

Three-module option

After completing Bronze and Silver, the Gold module takes your learning to the next level. Comprising two days (five hours per day) of live online interactive workshops led by Cranfield faculty, the Gold module offers an opportunity to dive deeper into the subject and interpret the learning through the context of your own organisation.

Two-module option

Overview

DurationApproximately 10-12 hours, plus reflection activities
Cost£298
DateSelf-paced
TimeSelf-paced
Individual learnerYes
Organisational cohortsYes

Three-module option

Overview

DurationApproximately 20-24 hours, plus reflection activities
Cost£950
DateN/A
TimeN/A
Individual learnerYes
Organisational cohortsYes (minimum cohort size 10)

Programme impacts – Bronze and Silver

Build a strong understanding of organisational behaviour and how it influences performance, engagement and competitive advantage.
Understand individual differences, motivation and emotions to improve collaboration, productivity, and workplace relationships.
Develop the skills to contribute to and lead effective teams, both in-person and virtual, while navigating group dynamics and decision-making.
Assess and shape organisational culture, including cross-cultural dynamics, to support positive performance and continuous improvement.

Programme impacts – Gold

All of the programme impacts for Bronze and Silver, plus:

Critically evaluate organisational behaviour concepts and challenge assumptions about how organisations operate.
Apply principles of diversity, inclusion and difference to strengthen team cohesion and performance.
Reflect on your role in shaping behaviour, culture and outcomes within your organisation.
Collaborate with peers in live sessions to explore real challenges and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.

Modules

Digital Badges

On completion of each module, you will be issued with a digital badge that can be displayed on your professional profiles, serving as compelling evidence of your expertise and commitment to staying at the forefront of business and management knowledge.