Course Reviews

The Global Competence Certificate (GCC) is a course built by Sentio - an international, voluntary, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

Taking the Global Competence Certificate program through GV Victoria includes stimulating English language classes to broaden a student's perspective of the people and cultures of the world, building global competence.

With a qualified facilitator guiding the process toward certification, students maximize both their cultural learning and their English language learning.  By using classroom lessons and a variety of on-line resources, students will be able to develop intercultural competence, while developing their native-like fluency.

 

GCC TOPICS INCLUDE: > Stereotypes and generalizations > Cultural Values > Communication Styles > Dealing with Conflict > Navigating Cultures > Intercultural Learning

The course consists of: > An individual account for a unique online learning environment > Access to 18 online modules with video content subtitles in multiple languages > Access to forum space for reflecting with peers  

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the well-respected Global Competence Certificate, which will help make anyone more marketable in our global economy.

 

ABOUT SENTIO

Sentio Global Education Network is based in New York. A division of the American Field Service (AFS), Sentio is an international voluntary not-for-profit education organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities, most notably the Global Competence Certificate (GCC).

Since 1947, AFS has provided enriched intercultural learning experiences through global study abroad programs, volunteerism, structured learning methods and reflection.