Your Global Career Starts Here
The International Professional Readiness Program (IPRP) is Praxis Global Institute’s flagship online training program designed to equip emerging and early-career professionals with the competencies, confidence, and strategic positioning required to compete for international roles and opportunities.
Why This Program Matters
Today’s international job market is more competitive and interconnected than ever. IPRP bridges the gap between local experience and global employability, giving you the tools, mindset, and strategic edge required to stand out internationally. Organizations across the world are looking for:
Professionals who understand global systems
People with strong communication and analytical skills
Individuals who are culturally intelligent and adaptable
Candidates who can navigate international standards, expectations, and workflows
Choose Your Path
Four Specialized Tracks
Select the track that aligns with your career aspirations and gain specialized knowledge for your chosen field.
Example Organizations
WHO, UNICEF, CDC, USAID global health partners, ministries of health, global NGOs
Key Focus Areas:
Global health systems and governance
Health programs and implementation
Disease surveillance and public health security
Maternal, child, and reproductive health
Epidemiology fundamentals
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) in health
Global health research and policy
Careers in international public health
Example Organizations
USAID, UN agencies, development implementers, NGOs, foundations, regional organizations
Key Focus Areas:
Foundations of international development
Governance, policy, and public sector systems
Social impact program design
Climate change and resilience
Gender and social inclusion
Education and livelihoods programming
Donor-funded program cycles and management
Careers in global development
Example Organizations
Ministries of foreign affairs, embassies, consulates, UN agencies, regional bodies, think tanks
Key Focus Areas:
Foundations of diplomacy and foreign policy
Global governance and multilateral systems
Roles of embassies, consulates, and foreign ministries
International negotiation and protocol
Peacebuilding, security, and conflict prevention
Economic diplomacy and trade promotion
Writing policy briefs and diplomatic communications
Careers in diplomacy and foreign service exams
Example Organizations
UNHCR, OCHA, WFP, ICRC, Save the Children, Mercy Corps, humanitarian implementers
Key Focus Areas:
Global humanitarian architecture
Crisis response and emergency coordination
Refugee and migration systems
Humanitarian principles and standards (Sphere, CHS)
Disaster management and resilience
Protection, shelter, and food security
Conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm approaches
Humanitarian reporting and rapid assessments
Careers in humanitarian action
Program Format
100% Online
The IPRP is accessible globally.
Weekly Modules
Video lessons, readings, and guided assignments.
Live Q&A Sessions
Interactive mentorship and support.
Community
Fellow learners and early-career professionals.
Capstone Project
Portfolio to demonstrate your readiness.
Mock Interviews
Interviews with recruiters and industry professionals.
Who This Program Is For
Early-Career Professionals
For individuals seeking their first strong step into global career pathways.
Recent Graduates
For young graduates preparing to compete for international roles and opportunities.
Career Transitioners
Ideal for those moving into global health, development, humanitarian work, research, or consulting.
Young Professionals Seeking Growth
For those pursuing upward mobility, new skills, and international exposure.
Global Opportunity Seekers
Perfect for anyone preparing to pursue roles with organizations such as the UN, WHO, UNICEF, USAID partners, World Bank, AU, NEPAD, ECOWAS, NGOs, foundations, or global companies.
What You Gain After Completion
A globally competitive job readiness portfolio
Enhanced communication, analysis, and workplace skills
A strengthened professional identity and compelling personal narrative
Confidence navigating international professional environments
Access to a network of mentors and peers
A certificate of completion from Praxis Global Institute
Increased competitiveness for international internships, scholarships, and job roles
Access to exclusive alumni network and job opportunities and placements
Why Choose PGI's IPRP
- Designed and taught by global development experts, strategists, and data professionals
- Combines hard skills, soft skills, and global sector knowledge
- Practical, hands-on, and application-focused
- Tailored for individuals in emerging markets seeking global pathways
- Backed by Praxis Global Institute's multidisciplinary strength in training and capacity development
Admissions Process
Admission into the IPR Program is selective to ensure quality and commitment. Successful completion of the IPR Program is required for consideration into select in-person experiential opportunities coordinated by Praxis Global Institute.
02.
Review
Our admissions team carefully reviews all applications.
03.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief interview.
04.
Admission
Successful applicants receive admission offers.
Tuition and Scholarships
When admitted, you will be notified whether you have been awarded a scholarship. Our goal is to make this program accessible to talented individuals regardless of their financial situation.
Career Advancement Scholarship
Praxis Academy offers merit-based and need-based scholarships for selected applicants for this program. Applicants who are admitted may be awarded up to a 100% Career Advancement Scholarship. All applicants are considered automatically, and there is no separate application for it.
Flexible Payment Options
We understand financial constraints and offer installment payment facilities for admitted applicants.
This allows you to spread your tuition payments over the duration of the program, making it more accessible and manageable.
Progression Pathways & Experiential Exposure
Global Immersion Opportunities
Visit International Organizations
Upon successful completion of the IPR Program, select participants may be invited to participate in exclusive global immersion visits to premier international organizations. Experience firsthand visits to organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, WHO, UNICEF, USAID, and other major international institutions.
Organization Visits
Tour leading international organizations across such as UN, WHO, UNICEF, USAID partners, World Bank, AU, NEPAD, ECOWAS, and major NGOs.
Networking Events
Connect with global leaders, industry experts, and PGI alumni.
Career Pathways
Uncover potential internships and global career openings during the tour.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the IPR Program is required for consideration into these exclusive experiential opportunities.