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NC State Global Training Initiative

Building Global Success in Africa and Beyond

The Global Training Initiative (GTI) at NC State University is committed to fostering a new generation of leaders in Africa through specialized education and training programs. Our mission is to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle global challenges and drive impactful change across Africa and throughout the world.

Our programs span all topics and time zones.

Empowering Africa’s Future Leaders

The GTI is looking for partners, sponsors, clients and others in government, the private sector, and/or the academic sector throughout sub-Saharan Africa that would benefit from one of our ongoing academic programs or custom-made training programs. We provide opportunities for professionals, managers, students, university faculty/administrators, and government employees to learn new skills and knowledge, to acquire certifications and badges, and open up doors to future employment or U.S. graduate study programs.

NC State University: Think and Do Globally

NC State University is the largest four-year institution in North Carolina with more than 36,000 students representing 120+ countries. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in 101 fields; master’s degrees in 102 fields and doctoral degrees in 58 fields. NC State is a top-tier research university in the world renowned Research Triangle Park (RTP), which is the world’s first major integrated hub of Academic-Government-Industry Collaboration. We are known as a leader in technology commercialization, innovation, STEM fields, and data analysis. Our academic strengths include engineering, agriculture, textiles, sciences, veterinary medicine and science, etc.

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Professional Programs

Professionals can find a range of impactful development programs that are designed and customized to meet various budget and training needs. Delivery formats include:

  • online (synchronous only)
  • hybrid
  • onsite/overseas
  • on-campus (in Raleigh, North Carolina)

Some programs can be taught in languages other than English or via simultaneous interpretation.

Previous Program Topics

  • Global Skills Training – Working Across Cultures
  • Leading Diverse Teams
  • Technology Commercialization & Innovation
  • Cybersecurity (custom program or certificate series)
  • International Trade (Doing Business with the US)
  • Business Leadership in Uncertain Times
  • English for Professionals (Legal, Business, Health, Academic cohorts)
  • Transportation Policy and Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Global One Health, Agriculture, and Food Systems
  • Engineering and Computer Science
  • Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership
  • Public Administration (for newly appointed Civil Servants)

Programs For Educators

  • Global Skills Training – Teaching Across Cultures
  • Teaching EFL, ESL, CIL, CATT, or other Custom Topics
  • Developing and Leading Dual-Bilingual Education Programs
  • Teaching STEM-Ed, Design Thinking, or Computational Thinking
  • Executive Leadership (for Deans and Decision Makers)
  • Technology Commercialization & Innovation for Administrators
  • Academic Leadership in Uncertain Times
  • English for Academics (see website for details)
  • Creating STEM Support Programs for Women Students
  • Student Affairs, Counseling, and Student Success
  • Digital Technology and Instructional Design
  • Cyber Security for Academic Institutions
  • Public Administration (for new Academic Administrators)
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Student Programs

Students from around the world can engage in our cost-effective cohort-based programs that are customized to meet many needs. Delivery formats include:

  • online (synchronous only)
  • hybrid
  • onsite/overseas
  • on-campus (in Raleigh, North Carolina)

Previous Program Topics

  • Global Competency Skills
  • Global Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technical Communication
  • Academic English
  • Research Skills Experience
  • University/Grad Preparation
  • International Trade
  • Textiles
  • Ethics of AI
  • Statistics
  • Data Analytics
  • Journalism
  • Industrial Design
  • Food Science & Safety
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Semester-study Certificate (Direct Enroll Study Abroad)
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Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s degree programs and athletic scholarships (no financial aid)

Graduate Admissions

Master’s or doctoral degrees and financial aid

Intensive English Program

Intensive ESL/EFL courses and conditional admission

Sponsored Students Office

Government and other overseas scholarship agencies

NC State is not currently looking for overseas academic partners with whom we can establish joint or dual degrees, nor are we looking for more study abroad partners (either destination partners or sending partners).

NC State also does not retain or contract with overseas student recruiters or overseas agents for promoting our undergraduate or graduate degree programs, although educational services companies and others are welcome to contact the GTI to explore possible ways to engage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In addition to the training programs listed on this site, we have developed and delivered many other custom programs requested by clients.

No. Most GTI training programs, short-courses, and workshops are currently based on a cohort or group model that is customized for a particular sponsor or employer. Individuals who are aware of a training need in their company or agency are encouraged to have their manager, HR representative, or director level leader get in touch with us to discuss any training needs or ideas.

Each GTI course or training program is customized depending on the course objectives, meeting frequency, number of weeks, size of the group, and other program particulars. The GTI Training Program Coordinator will negotiate the overall cost of the course with the sponsor or employer.

No. For most courses and training programs the employer or sponsor pays the full costs of the course, although for some programs individual participants may share in some costs. As a public, non-profit educational institution, we strive to keep the program costs as low as possible.

No. Although the GTI does offer other courses and programs that offer academic credit and a university transcript, most professional training programs do not offer academic credit. Certificates and micro-credentialing available are available for program participants who successfully complete a training program. Participation in a non-credit training program with the GTI does not imply or guarantee admission to a degree program at NC State University.

Online courses and workshops do not require (or qualify for) a U.S. visa, but the GTI does assist with necessary documentation for an appropriate U.S. visa for programs offered on the NC State University campus when possible and if necessary.

The first thing is to connect with a GTI Training Program Developer to discuss your training needs and ideas. We will clarify with you the educational objectives and desired outcomes, possible formats (online, hybrid, onsite, or on our campus in North Carolina), your budget and timeframe, and other group particulars. We will provide a draft proposal, budget, and calendar for your review then proceed from there. You can email us at gti@ncsu.edu to set up an online meeting.

We have a large network of academic faculty and professional trainers not only at NC State University but across the state of North Carolina. Please email us to set up a free online consultation.