The Global Partner Certificate is an initiative of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) that began in Fall 2010. It is a professional development program designed for FSU employees (staff, faculty, and graduate students) who are interested in learning how to better assist international students and scholars at FSU. Additionally, the Global Partner Certificate helps participants develop intercultural communication skills through a mix of facilitator-led workshops, and by attending on-campus events to practice these skills. Participants must complete the entire workshop series comprised of four workshops and attend 3 global events to receive the certificate.
Here are some things to keep in mind as you take this transformational professional development opportunity with us!
- The workshops must be completed in order as they build on each other. That is, you start with Workshop I and end with Workshop IV, no skipping around.
- All workshops must be completed within a year of completing Workshop I. This gives you at least two semesters to complete the certificate.
- Each type of program or activity may only be counted once. For example, for CGE events we recommend you count 1 International Coffee Hour, 1 Global Café, and 1 Engage Your World Speaker Series event.
- This is a professional development certificate, not an academic certificate. It will not appear on your transcript.
Upcoming Workshops for Spring 2025
All Spring 2025 workshops will be held in person.
| Workshop Name | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop I: Introduction to Global Communication Styles | Friday, February 7 | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Room 2400, The Globe (GME) building |
| Workshop II: Navigating a New Environment as an International Student | Friday, February 21 | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Room 2400, The Globe (GME) building |
| Workshop III: ACIREMA Simulation | Friday, March 21 |
1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Room 2400, The Globe (GME) building |
| Workshop IV: Exploring Global Communication Differences | Friday, April 11 |
1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Room 2400, The Globe (GME) building |
How to Search and Register for Workshops
If you are on the FSU payroll, you can register for any of the workshops through your FSU portal. Please follow the instructions below.
1) To request training enrollment through my.fsu.edu:
- Login to my.fsu.edu.
- Click on the ‘Human Resources’ tab on the left-hand menu and choose ‘Request Training Enrollment’ from the drop-down menu.
- Once a pop-up window opens, click on ‘Search by Course Name’.
- Write ‘Workshop Registration’ in the search bar.
2) To view courses on the Continuous Improvement and Training’s virtual calendar:
- Go to https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/continuous-improvement-training.
- Select your preferred view – Day, Week, Month.
- If you wish to view an entire list of upcoming training courses with details, under Current View: select Upcoming Events (List) from the drop-down menu.
- If you need further registration assistance, please contact the Continuous Improvement and Training Office at training@fsu.edu.