How it works
Step 4. At the end of the study abroad program, students are invited to complete the post-program assessments within a designated four-week time window. Once completed, they immediately receive a personalized report showing the development of their competencies throughout their international experience. Students can also download a Study Abroad Global Experience Certification®, co-branded with your study abroad provider's logo, which validates the skills and competencies gained abroad. The certificate can be added to their CV or LinkedIn profile as independent evidence of their international competency development.
Step 1. Let us know how many students will use our online platform to obtain the Study Abroad Global Experience Certification®. We'll prepare a personalized one-year proposal tailored to your program. Pricing is on a per-student basis and varies according to the total number of participating students.
Step 3. Once the study abroad program begins, students are encouraged to develop not only academically but also in the key competencies measured by our certification. These competencies are assessed through eight self-assessments and reported across nine professional and personal competency areas. Many study abroad providers actively promote these competencies throughout the program, helping students strengthen their international profile and future employability.
Step 2. Once enrollment for the Spring, Summer, or Fall semester has closed and the final number of participating students has been confirmed, we provide your Study Abroad Program with a set of unique, confidential access codes. Each student receives an individual code along with instructions to complete the pre-departure assessments. The assessment period is scheduled within a designated time window, allowing students 3–4 weeks before departure to complete all required tests.
Recognition Badge. Study abroad providers receive our Study Abroad Global Experience Certification® badge, recognizing their commitment to measuring and validating students' global competency development. The badge may be displayed on promotional materials, websites, and marketing communications provided that at least 75% of participating students complete both the pre-program and post-program self-assessments.
Global Competence Profile
Students complete eight self-assessment tests and receive ongoing progress reports that demonstrate how their professional, academic, and personal competencies evolve throughout their study abroad program.
Cross Cultural Communication
Cross-cultural communication is vital because it prevents costly misunderstandings, builds empathy, and leverages diverse perspectives to drive innovation. In our highly connected world, navigating these differences effectively is a core skill for success.
Adaptability
Adaptability is crucial because the business landscape constantly evolves. Adaptable professionals can quickly pivot to new technologies, manage unexpected challenges, and maintain productivity during disruptions. In an international environment, it is equally essential for bridging cultural differences, building global networks, and navigating unfamiliar business practices.effectively is a core skill for success.
Problem Soving
This competency helps students and future professionals to navigate cultural barriers, unpredictable economic environments, and complex global risks. It ensures operational continuity across borders, helping to transform regional disruptions into sustainable business opportunities while leading diverse, cross-cultural teams
Global Competence Profile
Leadership
Leadership is crucial for future professionals because it equips them to navigate rapid technological disruption, foster team resilience, and drive innovation. Instead of just managing day-to-day operations, strong leadership empowers professionals to communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, and adapt to constant industry changes.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is vital for future professionals because it enables seamless collaboration, adaptability, and empathetic leadership. As automation and AI handle routine tasks, highly human skills like emotional regulation, relationship management, and social awareness are what make individuals stand out and succeed
Teamwork
Teamwork is essential for future professionals because it unlocks innovation, accelerates complex problem-solving, and fosters the adaptability required in a fast-paced global economy. It bridges skill gaps, turning individual efforts into collective successes
Global Competence Profile
Networking ability
Networking is vital for future professionals because it bypasses traditional, highly competitive application barriers to provide access to hidden job opportunities. By actively engaging with peers and mentors, you build social capital, gain actionable industry insights, and ensure your skills are visible and credible to decision-makers
Independence
Independence is crucial in professional skills because it drives efficiency, creativity, and adaptability. It allows you to tackle tasks without waiting for constant oversight, make confident decisions under pressure, and take full ownership of your growth and mistakes
Foreign Language Confidence
Foreign language confidence is a critical competitive advantage that transforms language skills into actionable business tools. Confident multilingual professionals excel at building trust with international stakeholders, easily navigating cross-cultural negotiations, and driving global collaboration. This assurance often expedites career advancement and widens the pool of remote and international job opportunities
The Global Compass Study Abroad Analytics®
An online platform that empowers students to assess their global competencies while providing study abroad programs with the insights they need to demonstrate and enhance their impact.
Competency Profile
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Detailed Analysis/Student
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Final Results
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Benefits of Earning our Certification
Study abroad must go beyond traditional approaches to prepare students for a globally connected economy. By stepping beyond basic coursework and tourism, modern programs emphasize hands-on research, cross-cultural competencies, and career-focused education to ensure lasting professional value.
More Applicants for your Study Abroad Program
Improved Study Abroad Program Reputation
Study Abroad Program Quality Improved
Attract top students by demonstrating the proven value of your study abroad experience to both students and their parents.
Proudly display your badge of honor and certification to appeal to shareholders, customers, and other business stakeholders of your Study Abroad Program.
An independent, third-party certification that verifies your students' growth in international competencies and validates the impact of their experiential learning abroad.
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