Global Competence and GCAA® Certification

Certification may be critical when you need a deeper understanding of GCAA® diagnostics. 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. To join our network, participate in one of our certification programs to gain global competence mastery skills, and you will also benefit from ongoing support in a community of certified practitioners that spans the world.

How You Will Benefit:

• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the state-of-the-art insights in the area of global competence, global mindset, and intercultural effectiveness.
• Discover the interrelationship between Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and global competence, and how global competence is synonymous with global DEIB.
• Understand the shortcomings of past models of intercultural competence and how relying on assumed cultural protocols or norms causes issues in the present day.
• Gain deep insight regarding the Global Competence Model™ — a clear and comprehensive model based on worldwide consensus research—to anchor assessment and development across an organization.
• 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.
• Develop strategies for embedding global competence into the talent and development systems of organizations, as well as the curriculum and programming of academic institutions.
• 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.

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.

Upcoming Program Dates:

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

October 2024 Six (6) Session Series

Americas – Europe, Middle East, & Africa (EMEA) Regions

1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th October

All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Asia Pacific (APAC) – Americas Regions

2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, and 18th October in APAC
1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th October in Americas*

 All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

February 2025 Six (6) Session Series

Americas – Europe, Middle East, & Africa (EMEA) Regions

4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th, February

All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Asia Pacific (APAC) – Americas Regions

5th, 7th,12th, 14th, 19th, and, 21st February in APAC
4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th February in Americas*

 All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Participation Expectations

Completion of the pre-work and active participation in the entire series of modules is necessary for certification. If you are unable to actively participate in any module in part or in full, or if you need to cancel your registration, we offer a one-time option to reschedule the incomplete portion of the series for up to one (1) calendar year from the initially registered program date.

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is necessary, you need to contact Global Competence Associates before the program’s start date to discuss rescheduling options within one year of the original program date. Registration tuition is non-refundable.