Training Programs

Becoming Active, Conscientious, and Effective Professionals in a Global World

Career & Technical Training

For the skills you need to thrive in a globalized society.

In partnership with our community-based organizations and education partners, these programs focus on developing skills and mindsets that help teams achieve targeted outcomes in cross-cultural contexts. 

Our Career & Technical Training programs have helped practitioners in a variety of industries – including public health, business and entrepreneurship – improve their performance and capacity while becoming happier, more effective professionals and collaborators. 

“I have learned to be more adaptable, creative, and to value teamwork.”
– Mary H, Western New England University

Educational Programs

Rich learning opportunities to achieve bold and clear outcomes

We develop student-centered, hands-on educational travel experiences based on well-defined goals and exceptional curricula. Each program engages a diverse mix of local and international partners, and features expert facilitators.

Students, faculty, and leaders from secondary schools, higher education, and specialized skills-based training programs all around the world have enjoyed our programs. Experiences can include language & cultural immersion, outdoor education, field study or research, service learning, capstone projects and more.

 “I was impressed by how well organized this program was.”
– Riley M, Coastal Carolina University

Professional Development

Build capacity by investing in the people that drive your organization

Our Professional Development and Leadership programs focus on leadership, organizational performance and cross-cultural competence. Expert facilitators build capacity within your team through workshops, experiential training and conferences in partnership with other experts and organizations in the BDP network.

Our people-centered programs will challenge you to become a more effective collaborator and creative problem solver while building the global capacity of your organization from the inside-out. 

“BDP provides such a world-class service for a low-budget team”
– Dr. Teeranoot S, Vice Dean for Research, Chiang Mai University

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