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. 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 Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) and global competence, and how global competence is synonymous with global inclusion.
• 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 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.

April – May 2025 Six (6) Session Series

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

29th Apr. & 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, and 15th May

All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Asia Pacific (APAC) – Americas Regions

30th Apr. & 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, and 16th May in APAC
29th Apr. & 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, and 15th May in Americas*

 All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

July 2025 Six (6) Session Series

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

15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, and 31st July

All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Asia Pacific (APAC) – Americas Regions

16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th July & 1 Aug. in APAC
15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, and 31st July in Americas*

 All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

October 2025 Six (6) Session Series

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

7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd October

All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Asia Pacific (APAC) – Americas Regions

8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 24th October in APAC
7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd 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

3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th February

All times are presented using the 24-hour clock convention

Asia Pacific (APAC) – Americas Regions

4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th February in APAC
3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th 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.