Global Competence and GCAA® Certification

Certification is critical for deep understanding of GCAA® diagnostics, and by acquiring credentials, you are also able to demonstrate your global competence expertise. Become a Certified Global Competence Practitioner by the experts in global competence.

Participate in one of our certification programs to gain global competence mastery skills, and when you join our network, you can also collaborate with us on projects. Additionally, you will benefit from ongoing support in a community of certified practitioners that spans the world.

How You Will Benefit:

Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the 21st century global readiness and intercultural effectiveness construct called “ global competence.”

Gain deep insight into the Global Competence Model™ — a clear and comprehensive model based on worldwide consensus research—to anchor assessment and development across an organization.

Learn why global competence is a necessary update to past approaches—including cultural competence, intercultural competence, cultural intelligence, and global mindset—and avoids stereotypes or assumptions from cultural norms.

Learn how to implement the Global Competence Aptitude Assessment (GCAA)® and interpret its targeted metrics at both the individual and aggregate levels in order to systematically develop global competence. The GCAA® is a globally validated instrument that objectively measures the global readiness of working professionals and students.

Discover why global competence is foundational for leadership, and why leaders need global competence to engage and include everyone if they want to deliver the best results.

Support high-performing and diverse teamwork, as well as identify and prioritize developmental gaps at the individual and team levels.

Develop strategies for embedding global competence into your organization’s talent pipeline and talent development systems, as well as your curriculum and programming.

Learn how to assess participants’ growth and impact from mobility or other learning experience(s) with the GCAA-Pre® and GCAA-Post® versions, and determine return on investment as well as program improvement opportunities.

Enhance your skills as a leader, coach, consultant, and advisor that can be applied immediately.

Acquire ongoing support and continuous development as part of a network of global competence practitioners dedicated to advancing global competence in business, education, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Communicate your expertise with our digital badge so you can enhance your personal branding.

“The Global Competence Model™ is comprehensive and the GCAA® provides more accurate scores than other tools. The Certification program was clear and provided time for questions and dialogue. Being able to practice debriefing was invaluable.”

U. S. Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute

Leadership Development Specialist

“I appreciated how the GCAA® Certification Program was set up as a small cohort course, which provided participants with different perspectives on how to use and interpret the GCAA®. It was a comprehensive, well organized, and effective certification course.”

Louisiana State University

Director of Global Partnerships

“The course was clear, insightful, and provided accurate, personalized feedback for determining growth opportunities. Further, the evidence-based GCAA® instrument offers purpose-driven best practices for successful executive co-coaching that will help my clients leverage their strengths and accelerate integration for globally competent leadership.”

Career and Leadership Development Consulting

International Executive Coach

This certification program is a highly interactive, intensive process that includes a series of six (6) two-hour virtual instructor led sessions per certification course cohort.

Virtual Program Fees (per participant)

Small Business or Private Practice Rate	$750 (USD)
Education or Nonprofit Organization Rate	$750 (USD)
For-Profit Business or Government Rate	$1,250 (USD)

Group discounts and private programs are available.
Please contact us for more information:
info@globallycompetent.com
+1 610.717.4220

Upcoming Program Dates:

The course series is offered at two times of the day in consideration of varying geographic locations and time zones. We invite you to choose the course time that is more convenient for you.

NOTE: All participants need to register no later than 10 days before the course begins to ensure receipt of course materials.