Be recognized as a leader and expert in applying the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad with a Professional Certification in Education Abroad. The Certification program is intended for education abroad professionals at all levels and is a great way to expand your network of colleagues.
After completing the program, you will be able to use the Standards at your institution to:
Register for the Professional Certification Virtual Course |
Meet in-person for a three-day intensive residency where you’ll attend all six of the program workshops with a cohort of colleagues in the field. By the end of the residency, you will have the foundation and resources needed to complete the assignments when you return home.
When: Annually in June Where: In-person. Location varies. What’s Included: The Professional Certification enrollment fee includes the cost of attendance at the Accelerated Residency. Lunch is provided during each full day. What’s Not Included: Attendees are responsible for travel, accommodation, and other meals. |
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AssignmentsUsing a combination of provided case studies and your own experience, you will complete assignments that evaluate your ability to articulate and apply the Standards. Assignments are submitted online and evaluated by Forum Certification Assessors.
Sample: Module 1 Assignments |
“The Certification program provided space and intentionality to think deeply about advocacy points in my profession and in the field. The in-person, cohort structure supported relationship building with other professionals, which I have continued to find meaningful. I would highly recommend this Certification program to those engaged in the education abroad field, at any level.” - Stephanie Lovseth, Principia College |
EligibilityThe Forum Professional Certification Program is intended for professionals who are active in or are considering a career in the field of education abroad.
Participants must agree to:
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ScholarshipsScholarships for The Forum’s Professional Certification in Education Abroad are available to Forum Fellows. Learn more about The Forum Fellowship and application deadlines.
Sara's Wish Foundation Fellow
Sara’s Wish Foundation has generously provided funding for the establishment of a Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow. The recipient of the Sara’s Wish Fellowship will receive funding to enroll and participate in º«¹úÈý¼¶Æ¬Professional Certification program. Participants may choose from the Professional Certification Asynchronous Course hosted by the SIT Graduate Institute, or the Accelerated Residency program offered in-person each June.
Accelerated Residency Professional Certification
Sara’s Wish has generously provided funds that allow individuals from under resourced colleges and universities such as HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Full scholarships of $2250 will be allocated to up to 2 candidates
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