The International Education Professional Certificate (IEPC), created in partnership with NAFSA, Times Higher Education, and Common Purpose, is a professional development program tailored specifically for international education (IE) professionals worldwide. The IEPC is dedicated to advancing careers in international education and designed to empower international educators at different stages in their career – from recent graduates entering the field to senior professionals.
The IEPC is a comprehensive, 12-module online course providing knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in a global education career. Accessible asynchronously online, the program consists of four packages: Decision Making, Compliance Care, Inclusive Programs, and Agile Leadership. Each package includes three modules, each dedicated to the facets of the NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies™ 2.0.
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The full certificate course costs USD$695 for NAFSA members and $795 for non-members. Packages of 3 modules cost $225 for NAFSA members and $300 for non-members.
The IEPC is made up of 12 modules which are delivered asynchronously online, allowing learners to access course materials and complete modules at their convenience.
There are four packages: Decision Making, Compliance Care, Inclusive Programs, and Agile Leadership. A full description of each package and its courses will be available soon.
The course content will be available on the Common Purpose platform and has been developed by experts in international education, drawing upon the knowledge and experience of the NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies™ 2.0.
When you successfully complete the program, you will receive a personalized IEPC certificate, e-mail signature, and social media badge, which you can proudly display.
Cancellation requests must be made in writing through the IEPC Support form no more than 15 days after the date of purchase for trainings that have not been accessed. There is a $100 cancellation fee if the cancellation request is received in writing within 15 days of purchase. No refunds will be issued if the cancellation request is made more than 15 days after the date of purchase.
Refunds minus the cancellation fee, if approved, will be processed 2 to 4 weeks after the live virtual training takes place. If payment is made by credit card, a credit will be issued to your credit card account; otherwise, a refund check will be issued.
Requests for all other changes to registration, including transfers, must be made in writing through IEPC Support form and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
