Level I: Intercultural Foundations Certificate

This certificate represents the completion of learning activities grounded in intercultural theory and practice gained in workshops offered at ICI’s Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication, other ICI-sponsored activities such as the MA in Intercultural Relations (MAIR) program, and ICI affiliates currently in Japan and Austria. The certificate can be completed in one summer’s full attendance at SIIC, or in a variety of other ways built around attending SIIC. To complete the certificate, you will have investigated a range of intercultural topics that includes both conceptual foundations and current practice.

Requirements: Complete the following learning experiences:

• Attend 5 days of training at the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC) and 10 additional days offered by SIIC or other ICI-sponsored activities such as ICI’s MAIR program or workshops/trainings offered by affiliates in Japan or Austria. This requirement can be met over several summers, during one summer’s attendance at SIIC (13 days of training plus 6 evening programs), or by serving as a SIIC intern.

Application: After you complete all required learning activities, submit:

• An Intercultural Foundations Certificate application form
  
  
• A list of each activity (workshop, course, evening program, etc.) that you are using to meet the requirements of the certificate. For SIIC workshops or courses, please include copies of the Certificates of Completion; for each evening program, write a short paragraph that describes the event and its relevance to your intercultural learning.
  
  
• A copy of your current resume.
  
  
• A letter of application (2-4 pages) indicating how the training you received blends theory and practice in ways that are useful for you. For example, you might reflect on how a specific theory or model you learned has helped you in pursuing your personal interests or professional goals and how your behavior or practice has changed because of that new knowledge. The purpose of this letter is to allow you to reflect on the coherence and relevance of your learning to your life or work.

Evaluation Fee: US$125

Level II: Intercultural Practitioner Certificate

This certificate represents advanced knowledge of intercultural practice gained through SIIC and possibly other ICI-sponsored programs as noted earlier. This level is characterized by completion of a broad curriculum that reflects application of theory to practice. This certificate will acknowledge that you have received significant exposure to intercultural topics and have demonstrated graduate-level ability in at least one topic. The certificate can be completed in two summers of full attendance at SIIC, as well as in a variety of other ways based on SIIC and other ICI-sponsored programs.

Requirements: Complete the following learning activities:

• Obtain the Intercultural Foundations Certificate.
  
  
• Attend an additional 15 days (or 13 days and 6 evening programs) of training at SIIC or combine SIIC training with other ICI-sponsored learning.
  
  
• Earn graduate credit for at least one 5-day SIIC course.

Application: After you have completed the learning activities, submit:

• An Intercultural Practitioner Certificate application form
  
  
• A list of each activity (workshop, course, evening program, etc.) that you are using to meet the requirements of the certificate. For SIIC workshops or courses, please include copies of the Certificates of Completion; for each evening program, write a short paragraph that describes the event and its relevance to your intercultural learning.
  
  
• An unofficial copy of a transcript showing graduate credit for at least one SIIC course.
  
  
• A copy of your current resume.
  
  
• A report (5-10 pages) indicating how the training you received expands your ability as an intercultural practitioner. The purpose of this report is to allow you to reflect on the application of your learning to your life or work. For example, you might describe a training program or some other project you designed and explain how it made use of knowledge gained in your learning activities.

Evaluation Fee: US$250

Level III: Intercultural Professional Certificate

This certificate represents a higher level of achievement, including completion of an extensive curriculum of courses and workshops, and receipt of individualized feedback on intercultural competence and professional accomplishments. Holders of this certificate will have received comprehensive practical training and extensive intercultural assessment.

Requirements: Complete the following learning activities:

• Obtain the Intercultural Practitioner Certificate
  
  
• Attend an additional 5 days of related training from the Summer Institute or ICI’s Master of Arts program.

Application: After you have completed the learning activities and submitted the Intercultural Professional Certificate application form, you will work with ICI staff to:

• Develop a professional portfolio that will be reviewed by an intercultural expert selected by ICI. (Guidelines for developing the portfolio are available from ICI.)
  
  
• Complete the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) or other intercultural assessment tool you have not taken previously.
  
  
• Participate in a personalized feedback session with an assessment tool interpreter.
  
  
• Participate in a coaching session with a senior intercultural specialist

Evaluation Fee: US$2,000

For whom is this certificate program designed?

The certificate program is designed for anyone who attends the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC), and applies intercultural skills and knowledge in his/her profession—business, education, consulting, training, social services, health care, international programs and services, human resource development, or anywhere issues of cultural difference are present. Professionals and aspiring professionals in related fields will benefit from participating in the certificate program.

How do I begin?

Obtain an application form from the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) website. If you have questions about the program, contact:

Kent Warren, Ph.D.
Intercultural Communication Institute
8835 SW Canyon Lane, Suite 238
Portland, OR 97225, USA
Phone: 503-297-4622 Fax: 503-297-4695
Email: ici@intercultural.org

How do I get information about seminars in Japan and Austria?

ICI will provide you with contact information.

Do the workshops and seminars I have taken in the past qualify?

Yes, you can use SIIC workshops, MA in Intercultural Relations courses, and training and classes offered by our affiliates in Japan and Austria. It is important to keep records of what you have taken in the past, so you can document workshops and seminars you have attended.

When do I apply for a certificate?

Apply after completing all the required learning activities.