Academic Catalog 2026–2027 — Xoutiq University
Founding Edition
2026 – 2027
Eight programmes. Five disciplines. One institution built for the adult learner.
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Programmes
5
Disciplines
27.0
Total CEUs Available
Discipline
Communication
XU-COM-101
The Art of Intentional Conversation
Duration
6 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
3.0 CEUs
A rigorous examination of conscious communication as a practice — covering active listening, boundary articulation, conflict resolution, and the ethics of dialogue in adult relationships. Students leave with a personal communication framework grounded in clarity, accountability, and mutual respect.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and interrupt unconscious communication patterns
- Apply structured frameworks for boundary-setting in personal and professional contexts
- Navigate conflict with de-escalation and resolution techniques
- Develop a personal communication philosophy
XU-COM-201
Difficult Conversations: A Practitioner's Guide
Duration
3 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
1.5 CEUs
A focused practicum on high-stakes interpersonal communication. Students engage with real-world scenarios requiring negotiation, feedback delivery, and conflict de-escalation. Emphasis is placed on the ethics of honesty, the mechanics of tone, and the discipline of saying hard things with integrity.
Learning Outcomes
- Initiate and close difficult conversations with confidence and care
- Deliver feedback that is honest, specific, and constructive
- Apply negotiation principles to personal and professional disputes
- Recognise and manage emotional reactivity in high-stakes exchanges
Discipline
Self-Leadership
XU-SL-101
Accountability & Personal Governance
Duration
4 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
2.0 CEUs
An exploration of the internal structures that drive consistent, ethical decision-making. Students examine frameworks for self-accountability, values alignment, and the discipline required to lead oneself before leading others. This course is the cornerstone of the Xoutiq self-leadership sequence.
Learning Outcomes
- Define a personal values hierarchy and apply it to decision-making
- Build accountability systems that function without external enforcement
- Identify the relationship between self-governance and relational integrity
- Develop a personal governance charter
XU-SL-201
Emotional Intelligence for Adults
Duration
4 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
2.0 CEUs
A research-grounded curriculum on emotional vocabulary, self-regulation, and empathic capacity. Students engage with the neuroscience of emotion, the practice of emotional literacy, and the application of emotional intelligence to leadership, relationships, and personal wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes
- Expand emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
- Apply self-regulation techniques in high-stress situations
- Demonstrate empathic attunement in interpersonal contexts
- Integrate emotional intelligence into daily leadership practice
Discipline
Relationships
XU-REL-101
Relationship Dynamics & Design
Duration
8 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
4.0 CEUs
A comprehensive curriculum for understanding, navigating, and intentionally designing the full landscape of adult relationships. Covers attachment theory, communication styles, consent frameworks, power dynamics, and the ethics of partnership. Designed for adults who approach their relationships with the same intentionality they bring to their professional lives.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply attachment theory to current relationship patterns
- Design explicit relationship agreements grounded in consent and mutual accountability
- Identify and address power imbalances in personal relationships
- Build a personal relationship philosophy
XU-REL-201
Ethical Non-Monogamy: Structure & Practice
Duration
6 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
3.0 CEUs
A rigorous, non-judgmental exploration of consensual non-monogamy in its various structures — from open relationships and polyamory to relationship anarchy. Covers the communication requirements, emotional demands, logistical realities, and ethical foundations of non-monogamous practice. Designed for practitioners and participants at any stage of exploration.
Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish between the primary structures of ethical non-monogamy
- Apply consent and communication frameworks to multi-partner dynamics
- Manage jealousy, time, and emotional labour in non-monogamous contexts
- Design relationship agreements appropriate to chosen structures
Discipline
Lifestyle Design
XU-LD-101
Designing Your Adult Life
Duration
5 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
2.5 CEUs
A holistic curriculum on intentional living — from values clarification and goal architecture to daily rituals and long-term vision. Students learn to build a life that reflects who they are, not who they were expected to be. This course draws on systems thinking, behavioural science, and the philosophy of self-determination.
Learning Outcomes
- Conduct a comprehensive life audit across all major domains
- Design a values-aligned life architecture with measurable milestones
- Build daily rituals that support long-term vision
- Develop a personal life design document
Discipline
Coaching
XU-COA-301
Foundations of Adult Lifestyle Coaching
Duration
10 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced
Credits
5.0 CEUs
The flagship practitioner programme at Xoutiq University. Designed for coaches, mentors, and practitioners who work with adult clients navigating lifestyle transitions and personal growth. Provides the theoretical grounding, ethical frameworks, and practical tools required to support clients with competence and integrity. Graduates of this programme are eligible for the Xoutiq Practitioner Designation.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply adult learning theory to coaching practice
- Navigate ethical complexity in practitioner-client relationships
- Design structured coaching engagements with clear outcomes
- Demonstrate competency across the Xoutiq Practitioner Standards
Practitioner Designation
Xoutiq Practitioner Designation (XPD)
Graduates of XU-COA-301: Foundations of Adult Lifestyle Coaching who complete all required assessments and demonstrate competency across the Xoutiq Practitioner Standards are eligible to apply for the Xoutiq Practitioner Designation.
The XPD is awarded to practitioners who have demonstrated the knowledge, ethical grounding, and practical skill required to work with adult clients in lifestyle coaching and mentorship contexts. Designation holders are listed in the Xoutiq Practitioner Registry.
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