Global Literacy and Impact Certificate
In today’s interconnected world, understanding global dynamics requires more than knowledge—it demands real-world insight and strategic awareness. This program offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. role on the international stage, diplomacy, national security, trade, and global governance. Led live via Zoom by Ambassador Michael C. Polt, a senior U.S. diplomat with decades of experience shaping U.S. foreign policy, you’ll gain unmatched expertise through eight interactive masterclasses.
Key Benefits
- Learn to think like a diplomat
- Build critical global awareness and cultural fluency
- Learn to analyze how international relations affect the lives of Americans
- Understand U.S. foreign policy in the context of U.S. national interests
What's Included
- Seven live Zoom sessions with interactive Q&A
- Direct engagement with Ambassador Polt and guest experts
- Real-world simulations and insights from experienced international policy and diplomacy professionals
- Personalized, actionable feedback from Ambassador Michael C. Polt and guest experts to refine decision-making and communication skills
- Professional digital certificate to showcase your global competency
Equip yourself with key diplomatic skills to navigate complex challenges and enhance your professional impact in any field in cross-cultural environments.
Masterclasses within the certificate
- Global Leadership and Diplomacy First
- Power, Policy, and Prosperity: Democracy, Capitalism, and Governance Today
- Global Challenges That Shape Our Daily Lives
- Borders, Migration, and National Identity
- Representing America: National Awareness and Global Engagement
- America's Global Role: Leadership, Diplomacy, and Responsibility
- International Negotiation Strategies
- Global Trade and the American Worker
A masterclass schedule will be posted at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. Please note that sessions are not recorded, so attending live is mandatory.
Applying Past Masterclasses Toward Your Certificate
You may be able to count previously completed masterclasses toward the requirements for the Global Literacy and Impact Certificate and/or the Practical Diplomacy and International Leadership Certificate. Please check the Past Masterclasses for Credit link to see how earlier course titles align with their updated titles. If you have taken any of these masterclasses under their former names, they will still apply for credit toward the new certificate programs.
Check Past Masterclasses for Credit
Each program in this certificate takes the form of a 90-minute masterclass. These programs can be taken in any order and have no maximum time limit for completion.
By the end of this certificate, you will be able to
- Demonstrate global awareness to understand complex international issues
- Analyze foreign policy and its impact on national and global dynamics
- Apply cultural intelligence to navigate diverse environments effectively
- Evaluate key concepts in international relations and their real-world applications
- Employ critical thinking skills to assess global challenges and opportunities
- Communicate confidently across cultures using effective cross-cultural communication techniques
Questions: Please contact Kristi Hickman at [email protected].