Intercultural Communication and Collaboration
An onsite 2-day workshop hosted by the
United Nations-established University for Peace
Costa Rica
Intercultural Communication and Collaboration
An onsite 2-day workshop hosted by the
United Nations-established University for Peace
Costa Rica
ONSITE WORKSHOP
At the University for Peace, Costa Rica
August 8-9, 2025.
A certificate from the University for Peace, established by the UN General Assembly
ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE
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Who should take this course?
This course is for anyone who wants to build strong personal and professional relationships, especially if you work in a multicultural environment and wish to deepen your understanding of effective intercultural communication.
In this workshop, you will learn to question the assumptions we make, identify attitudes and aptitudes that foster collaboration, and learn how to apply these skills to create a culture of positive communication and collaboration.
Who should take this course?
This course is for anyone who wants to build strong personal and professional relationships, especially if you work in a multicultural environment and wish to deepen your understanding of effective intercultural communication.
In this workshop, you will learn to question the assumptions we make, identify attitudes and aptitudes that foster collaboration, and learn how to apply these skills to create a culture of positive communication and collaboration.
What skills will you get?
What skills will you get?
You’ll learn a communication model to improve relationship development and address verbal and non-verbal cues.
You'll develop listening and cross-cultural communication skills and techniques.
You'll hone strategies to identify ethnocentric attitudes and their effects on collaboration.
What benefits will you get?
What benefits will you get?
An engaging, dynamic, and hands-on experience.
A certificate from the Centre for Executive Education within the United Nations established University for Peace.
Deep relationships with a tight-knit, international network.
What else can you expect?
What else can you expect?
The course is designed to be a practical and hands-on workshop, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning.
Spanning two full days on campus, we'll cover a variety of introspective activities, theory, and small group application.
The course is designed to be a practical and hands-on workshop, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning.
Spanning two full days on campus, we'll cover a variety of introspective activities, theory, and small group application.
Agenda Highlights
01 The Role of Cross-cultural Communication
02 How to Identify Ethnocentric Attitudes
03 Listening Skills and Techniques
04 The Impact of Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
How much does it cost?
We offer flexible payment plans should it be helpful. Get in touch!
The course cost is
$895
Enroll with a friend a receive a 10% discount!
20% discount for United Nations staff and UPEACE alumni.
*** Partial scholarships are available for selected students. Only one discount is available per student. Email us to find out more and discuss your options!
*** Partial scholarships are available for selected students. Only one discount is available per student. Email us to find out more and discuss your options!
This workshop takes place on the beautiful UPEACE campus!
This workshop takes place on the beautiful UPEACE campus!
The Facilitator
Meet Anthony.
Anthony Marten is a Program Manager for Diplomas and Open Enrollment with the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He holds a BA in Social Communications from the University of Costa Rica, with a particular interest in gender equity, LGBTIQ+ rights, and youth empowerment. He has previously worked as a Communications Officer in a regional sustainable coffee and cocoa program, managing communications and learning processes across diverse sectors and stakeholders.
Anthony was born in Minnesota, USA, but has lived in Costa Rica since he was 13. He was recently elected as a UN Youth representative, participating in UN Country Team meetings. He is also a board member of Bean Voyage, a women-powered coffee NGO, which operates in Costa Rica and Mexico; and is a local coach for Stanford’s Design for Extreme Affordability course.
Meet Anthony.
Anthony Marten is a Program Manager for Diplomas and Open Enrollment with the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He holds a BA in Social Communications from the University of Costa Rica, with a particular interest in gender equity, LGBTIQ+ rights, and youth empowerment. He has previously worked as a Communications Officer in a regional sustainable coffee and cocoa program, managing communications and learning processes across diverse sectors and stakeholders.
Anthony was born in Minnesota, USA, but has lived in Costa Rica since he was 13. He was recently elected as a UN Youth representative, participating in UN Country Team meetings. He is also a board member of Bean Voyage, a women-powered coffee NGO, which operates in Costa Rica and Mexico; and is a local coach for Stanford’s Design for Extreme Affordability course.
Meet Rey.
Rey Sirakavit is a vision-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in education. As a professor, principal, and a trainer for the Anti-Defamation League, she has trained hundreds of educators. She firmly believes that the purpose of education is to prepare, equip, and engage learners to be leaders and positive changemakers in their families, communities, nation, and world. In her many roles as a school leader and teacher trainer, she has persistently helped teachers shift to a more student-centered approach, by providing values-based coaching and data-informed training.
In her role as Program Manager at the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education, Rey will oversee university-group study abroad programs, open-enrollment professional development programs, gap year program partnerships.
Meet Rey.
Rey Sirakavit is a vision-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in education. As a professor, principal, and a trainer for the Anti-Defamation League, she has trained hundreds of educators. She firmly believes that the purpose of education is to prepare, equip, and engage learners to be leaders and positive changemakers in their families, communities, nation, and world. In her many roles as a school leader and teacher trainer, she has persistently helped teachers shift to a more student-centered approach, by providing values-based coaching and data-informed training.
In her role as Program Manager at the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education, Rey will oversee university-group study abroad programs, open-enrollment professional development programs, gap year program partnerships.
Meet Anthony.
Anthony Marten is a Program Manager for Diplomas and Open Enrollment with the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. He holds a BA in Social Communications from the University of Costa Rica, with a particular interest in gender equity, LGBTIQ+ rights, and youth empowerment. He has previously worked as a Communications Officer in a regional sustainable coffee and cocoa program, managing communications and learning processes across diverse sectors and stakeholders.
Anthony was born in Minnesota, USA, but has lived in Costa Rica since he was 13. He was recently elected as a UN Youth representative, participating in UN Country Team meetings. He is also a board member of Bean Voyage, a women-powered coffee NGO, which operates in Costa Rica and Mexico; and is a local coach for Stanford’s Design for Extreme Affordability course.
Meet Rey.
Rey Sirakavit is a vision-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in education. As a professor, principal, and a trainer for the Anti-Defamation League, she has trained hundreds of educators. She firmly believes that the purpose of education is to prepare, equip, and engage learners to be leaders and positive changemakers in their families, communities, nation, and world. In her many roles as a school leader and teacher trainer, she has persistently helped teachers shift to a more student-centered approach, by providing values-based coaching and data-informed training.
In her role as Program Manager at the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education, Rey will oversee university-group study abroad programs, open-enrollment professional development programs, gap year program partnerships.
The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our professional development programs give you the skills to have a positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission.
The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our professional development programs give you the skills to have a positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission.