Skip to main content
Global Training Initiative
laptop on desk

Online Certificate Programs

Virtual Learning

The Global Training Initiative offers various online short-term, certificate programs for our campus community and global partners. We utilize a number of e-learning platforms and channels for our training and development programs. Research suggests that a combination of asynchronous content and synchronous facilitation leads to the best e-learning outcomes.

Student Cultural Competence Program Expands Global Reach

The global expansion and growth of the DCC program has allowed our NC State students to embark on their cultural competency journeys with a greater international diversity of students

Read more
screenshot of DCC course

signature programs

global flags

Developing Cultural Competence Certification

Applications for Spring 2025 are open now

Learn more
professor and students

GEARS Certification

The application for the Winter 2025 campus seminar is now open. The application for the Winter 2025 online seminar opens on October 8.

Learn more

current ONLINE programs

AI and Strategic
Communication

Winter Session: January 13 – February 7
Application deadline: December 15

Download flyer

Data Science

Winter Session: January 31 – February 13
Application deadline: January 5

Download flyer

Our virtual course options can be taken individually or as combination programs. More than 1,500 NC State and overseas students participated in GTI virtual programs during the last two years when we offered a menu of options that included program topics such as data science, global leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation, cultural competency, as well as technical and professional communications.

  • Global Leadership
  • News & Media
  • Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking (IP) and Business Plan Implementation (BPI)
  • Academic Professional Development
  • Introduction to Interfaith Engagement