Crossing Cultures with Competence: Training of Trainers Program (in-person)
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-15 | Detroit, MI, United States
Enhance your journey as an Intercultural Trainer with our Crossing Cultures with Competence (CCwC) – Training of Trainers program. Ideal for individuals already engaged in working with people from diverse cultures, this course enables you to start or advance your career in intercultural training.
Key Benefits:

Master our industry-recognized toolkit: Gain expertise in utilizing a range of proven strategies, techniques, and materials to provide comprehensive and culture-specific cross-cultural orientations.
Expand your cultural skills: Augment your existing knowledge base by acquiring essential cultural competencies that will enrich your training capabilities.
Complement existing training programs: Enhance your current cross-cultural training initiatives by incorporating the insights and resources offered through CCwC.
Smooth employee transitions: Help employees seamlessly adjust to new countries and cultures, facilitating their successful integration into new environments.
License, certificate, and digital badge: Upon completion, you will be licensed to utilize CCwC materials, receive a certificate of completion, and be awarded a digital badge, showcasing your accomplishment.
Progress towards ITEC certification: Earn credits towards the highly respected Intercultural Training Expertise Certification (ITEC), elevating your status as a certified professional trainer.

Our engaging and interactive program is delivered by experienced senior trainers from The Interchange Institute, ensuring a personalized learning experience. Classes are conducted in manageable group sizes to foster meaningful interaction and knowledge exchange.
Choose the format that suits you best: Attend the ‘in-person’ two-day course available in various international locations or opt for the ‘online’ format delivered over five days, with manageable two or three-hour sessions.
*early bird and group discounts also available.

Culture Chat
2023-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual
Register at https://interchangeinstitute.org/culture-chat

Crossing Cultures With Competence: Training Of Trainers Program (In-Person)
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-20 | Mumbai, India

Crossing Cultures With Competence: Training Of Trainers Program (online)
2023-12-08 - 2023-12-14 | Virtual

Culture Chat
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virtual

Culture Chat
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Zoom online

Crossing Cultures with Competence (CCwC) Online
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-30 | Virtual
This unique train-the-trainer program is designed for those who are already working with people from other cultures and who want start or continue their journey as an Intercultural Trainer.
This course will enable you to:

Learn how to apply our industry recognized CCwC toolkit of strategies, techniques, assessment and materials to offer in-depth and culture-specific cross-cultural orientations
Add cultural skills to your knowledge base
Supplement your existing cross-cultural training program
Ease employees’ transition to a new country
Be licensed to use CCwC materials, receive a certificate of completion and digital badge
Option to complete an additional assessment and earn your Intercultural Training Expertise Certification (ITEC) Associate to become a certified intercultural trainer

Crossing Cultures with Competence (CCwC) Online
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-04 | Virtual
Crossing Cultures with Competence: Training of Trainers

Culture Chat
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York), 2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York), 2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York), 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York), 2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax), 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax), 2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax), 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) and 2 more dates | Virtual
Your Global Living Room: Join the Culture Chat Community
Ever felt like a “citizen of the world” with too many stories and not enough places to share them? Whether you’re a Cross-cultural Trainer, Third Culture Kid, a globetrotting professional, or simply someone fascinated by the “hows” and “whys” of the world, Culture Chat is your space.
What to expect:

Conversation: We start with a lightning talk from a guest speaker on topics ranging from the nuances of cross-cultural negotiation to the soul-warming traditions of global holidays.
Small Circles, Big Ideas: Small group Breakout rooms to Connect deeply with others who “get it.”
The Wrap-Up: We return to the main stage for insights, questions, and friendly conversation.

The Details:

When: Twice a month on Wednesdays at the same time (Check your timezone) via a zoom.
Cost: Completely Free.
Vibe: Relaxed, informal, and open to all.

Don’t just observe the world—discuss it. Registration
You can also follow us on the following platforms to keep up to date on all future Culture Chat’s and other events.
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Crossing Cultures with Competence (CCwC) Program - ONLINE
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-29 | Virtual
This unique train-the-trainer program is designed for those who are already working with people from other cultures and who want start or continue their journey as an Intercultural Trainer.
This course will enable you to:

Learn how to apply our industry recognized CCwC toolkit of strategies, techniques, assessment and materials to offer in-depth and culture-specific cross-cultural orientations
Add cultural skills to your knowledge base
Supplement your existing cross-cultural training program
Ease employees’ transition to a new country
Be licensed to use CCwC materials, receive a certificate of completion and digital badge
Option to complete an additional assessment and earn your Intercultural Training Expertise Certification (ITEC) Associate to become a certified intercultural traine

Time commitment / Method:

14 hours of live interactive classes delivered virtually over 5 days

ITEC Submission Deadline
2026-02-01, 2026-03-01, 2026-05-01, 2026-06-01
The Intercultural Training Expertise Certification (ITEC) establishes and advances the quality of intercultural training in the international sphere (e.g., global relocation, multi-national teams, international education), by (1) helping interculturalists communicate their level of preparedness to do intercultural training in the international sphere through a recognized industry standard, and (2) helping those who hire interculturalists assess the preparedness of trainers.
We accept portfolio submissions on the 1st of each month Feb – Nov.

ITEC Submission Deadline
2026-04-01
The Intercultural Training Expertise Certification (ITEC) establishes and advances the quality of intercultural training in the international sphere (e.g., global relocation, multi-national teams, international education), by (1) helping interculturalists communicate their level of preparedness to do intercultural training in the international sphere through a recognized industry standard, and (2) helping those who hire interculturalists assess the preparedness of trainers.
