Our Offers - Global Competence Certificate Program

Global Up with a unique program that develops essential & lifelong global “power skills”: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, cross-cultural communication, open-mindedness & flexibility.

ALL GLOBAL UP OFFERS INCLUDE:

Individual accounts for online learning environment
Online modules with video content subtitled in multiple languages
Online forum space for reflecting with peers from around the world
Online quizzes and assignments related to content
Guided reflection sessions (online or in-person) run by a Qualified Facilitator
A certificate upon completion

Check out the options for 2023 packages

There are different ways you can benefit from the Global Up programs to engage your institutions’ learners and take their development and understanding of global competence learning to the next level.

The AFS Global Up Abroad develops learners’ global competence before, during and after an international experience. The curriculum is delivered in 18 online modules supported by a trained Qualified Facilitator. Learners will Global Up by engaging in reflection, live dialogue sessions, peer forums and using their experiences as ways to make intercultural theories come to life. After completing the Global Up Abroad learners are equipped with skills and strategies for using their self-awareness and awareness of others for how to bridge across differences while in a new context and when they return home.

Features

Participants	18+; Adult
Total Modules	14-19
Modules Time Estimate	10-12 hours
Total Facilitated Dialogue Sessions	4
Total Estimated Time	15-25 hours* depends on FDS
Facilitated by	Trained QFs

Curriculum

BEFORE

1. Planning Your Journey
A. Learning How you Learn Best
2. Understanding Culture, Understanding Ourselves
3. Suspending Judgment
4. Understanding Cultural Values
5. Understanding Communication Styles
6. Preparing to Leave your Comfort Zone
7. Packing your Intercultural Suitcase

DURING

8. Settling into a New Environment
9. Diving into a New Environment
B. Recognizing Spiritual Diversity
10. Navigating Conflict
C. Seeing Beyond “Us vs Them”
11. Recognizing Inequality
12. Understanding Power & Privilege
13. Applying your Learning

AFTER

14. Returning Home
D. Taking Action
E. Skilling Up for the Future

In the AFS Global Up At Home learners are invited to collaborate effectively across differences through the virtual interactive program that requires no travel. The Global Up At Home brings into learners’ awareness that culture is all around us, even within our own communities or local context. Learners will Global Up by engaging in the curriculum that’s categorized into modules that bring them Inward, Outward and Forward. The full set modules below can be used as shown or rearranged and tailored to meet the needs of a specific audience. After completing the Global Up At Home learners are equipped with skills and strategies for using their self-awareness and awareness of others for how to bridge across differences while working on a diverse team, studying with peers or being an active member of their community.

Features

Participants	18+; Adult
Total Modules	9-20
Modules Time Estimate	10-15 hours
Total Facilitated Dialogue Sessions	4
Total Estimated Time	15-25 hours* depends on FDS
Facilitated by	Trained QFs

Curriculum

INWARD

1. Roadmap
2. Learning Styles
3. Who Am I?
4. Leaving your Comfort Zone
5. Coping Strategies
6. Observe Your Context

OUTWARD

7. Stereotypes & Generalizations
8. Empathy & Listening
9. When Differences Collide
10. DIVE – Suspending Judgement
11. Cultural Value Dimensions
12. Communication Styles
13. Dealing with Conflict
14. Polarized Societies
15. Spiritual Diversity
16. Understanding Inequality
17. Microaggressions
18. Power & Privilege

FORWARD

19. Skilling Up for the Future
20. Taking Action

With the AFS Global Up At Work learners will learn to collaborate effectively across differences through the virtual interactive program that requires no travel. The Global Up At Work teaches the skills and strategies necessary to work effectively on diverse teams. Learners will Global Up by engaging in the curriculum that’s categorized into modules that bring them Inward, Outward and Forward. The full set modules below can be used as shown or rearranged and tailored to meet the needs of a specific audience. After completing the Global Up At Work learners are more self-aware, aware of other perspectives and can bridge across differences.

Features

Participants	18+; Adult
Total Modules	9-17
Modules Time Estimate	10-15 hours
Total Facilitated Dialogue Sessions	3
Total Estimated Time	15-20 hours* depends on FDS
Facilitated by	Trained QFs

Curriculum

INWARD

1. Roadmap
2. Who Am I?
3. Observe Your Context

OUTWARD

4. Stereotypes & Generalizations
5. Empathy & Listening
6. When Differences Collide
7. DIVE – Suspending Judgement
8. Cultural Value Dimensions
9. Communication Styles
10. Dealing with Conflict
11. Polarized Societies
12. Spiritual Diversity
13. Understanding Inequality
14. Microaggressions
15. Power & Privilege
16. Coping Strategies

FORWARD

17. Taking Action

With the Global Up Educator program, educators will learn to collaborate effectively across differences through the virtual interactive program that requires no travel. The Global Up Educator teaches global competence and equips educators to foster global competence in their students. Learners will Global Up by engaging in the curriculum that’s categorized into modules that bring them Inward, Outward and Forward. The full set modules can be used as shown or rearranged and tailored to meet the needs of a specific audience. After completing the AFS Global Up Educator program, learners are more self-aware, aware of other perspectives and can bridge across differences.

Features

Participants	18+; Adults
Total Modules	20
Modules Time Estimate	10-15 hours
Total Facilitated Dialogue Sessions	4
Total Estimated Time	16-25 hours* depends on FDS
Facilitated by	Trained QFs

Curriculum

INWARD

1. Roadmap
2. Learning Styles
3. Culture & Identity
4. Leaving your Comfort Zone
5. Observe Your Context

OUTWARD

6. When Differences Collide
7. Empathy & Listening
8. Stereotypes & Generalizations
9. Suspending Judgement
10. Cultural Value Dimensions
11. Communication Styles
12. Dealing with Conflict
13. Polarized Societies
14. Spiritual Diversity
15. Understanding Inequality
16. Microaggressions

FORWARD

17. 21st Century Skills
18. Teaching the SDGs
19. Taking Action
20. Globally Competent Teaching

The Global Up Teen program is a one-of-a-kind, virtual program, open to teens (aged 14-17) to develop key global skills for the emerging future and build bridges across cultures, all while becoming part of a truly global community. Global Up Teen features a close, minors-only platform for connecting and sharing with other learners worldwide.

Features

Participants	14-17 Teens
Total Modules	18
Modules Time Estimate	10-12 hours
Total Facilitated Dialogue Sessions	4
Total Estimated Time	16-25 hours* depends on FDS
Facilitated by	Trained QFs

Curriculum

DISCOVER

1. Welcome & Roadmap
2. Learning Styles
3. Metaphors of Culture
4. Who Am I?
5. Leaving your Comfort Zone
6. Exploring Perspectives
7. Stereotypes & generalizations

DELIVER

8. Empathy & Listening
9. Suspending Judgment
10. Cultural Value Dimensions
11. Communication Styles

DEEPEN

12. Dealing with Conflict
13. Coping & Being Resilient
14. Understanding Inequality

DEBRIEF

15. Microaggressions
16. Power & Privilege
17. Skilling Up for the Future
18. Taking Action

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