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The premier professional development programme for gender equity champions
At GenderPro, we're not just talking about change — we're making it happen. Our innovative Capacity Building Programme is leading the charge in transforming how gender equity is addressed in international development.
Designed for professionals committed to making a difference, our evidence-based curriculum equips you with cutting-edge skills to improve the lives of women and girls — in all their diversity — around the world.
Join the community of professionals reshaping gender equity worldwide. The next cohort kicks off September 1, 2025.
Apply for the Fall 2025 Cohort
Applications close July 15, 2025. Don't miss your chance to be part of the change.
Why GenderPro?
Expert-Crafted Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum is developed by leading gender specialists with decades of field experience. Each module addresses real-world challenges you'll face in international development or humanitarian work. The course features case studies from diverse global contexts and practical frameworks you can apply immediately.
Pathway to Professional Credentialing
Earn the GenderPro Credential—the first globally recognised certification for gender experts in international development and humanitarian sectors. Our course directly aligns with the credential requirements, providing targeted preparation for the assessment. This prestigious credential validates your expertise and distinguishes you in a competitive job market, opening doors to leadership roles in gender-focused initiatives worldwide.
Dynamic Learning Experience
Learn through our engaging blend of self-paced modules, interactive live discussions, and collaborative projects. Our virtual learning environment encourages peer exchange and provides opportunities to apply concepts to real situations you're facing in your work.
Personalised Mentorship
Connect with seasoned gender professionals who provide individualised guidance throughout your journey. Our instructors help troubleshoot complex gender integration challenges, review your assignments, and offer tailored feedback to accelerate your professional growth.
Global Professional Network
Join a diverse community of practitioners from international organisations, government agencies, and NGOs worldwide. The relationships you build during the programme create a lasting support system and open doors to future collaboration.
What You'll Learn
Over 15 weeks, you'll master essential competencies that organisations worldwide are seeking in gender specialists:
Intersectional Gender Analysis
- Learn systematic approaches to identify gender gaps in programming using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Master intersectional analysis methodologies
- Develop skills to recognise structural barriers that perpetuate inequality across different cultural contexts
- Practice conducting baseline assessments to inform evidence-based interventions
Strategic Programme Design
- Learn to design targeted interventions that address root causes rather than symptoms of gender inequality
- Master techniques for securing stakeholder buy-in across organisational hierarchies
- Create strategies that work within resource constraints while maximising impact
Implementation Excellence
- Develop skills to overcome resistance to gender integration in different institutional settings
- Learn practical approaches for mainstreaming gender considerations throughout project lifecycles
- Master techniques for building organisational capacity around gender responsiveness
- Create accountability mechanisms that ensure continued attention to gender outcomes
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Design M&E systems that capture meaningful changes in gender equity
- Develop approaches for engaging communities in participatory evaluation processes
- Master techniques for communicating evidence and program results to policy makers
" One of the things that I learned from the GenderPro course is that there are different levels of working on gender – gender blind, neutral, sensitive, responsive and transformative. I believe that we are mostly working on gender sensitive programs and that my colleagues are gender sensitive but I think that we have to go beyond. We have to start transforming. We have to start working together. We have to start using the same language. We have to start involving men and women in order to achieve change and equality."
Matthias Sachse
Health and Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Mexico
Invest in Your Future
We are committed to accessible excellence for tomorrow’s gender equity leaders. Here's how we ensure affordability:
$2,500 Course Fee
Full access to all modules, live sessions with gender experts, and lifetime global alumni network.
Scholarship Opportunities
Limited scholarships available for practitioners from the Global South and community-based organizations. Awarded based on financial need.
Payment Plans
Customized fee installment options to accommodate your financial situation.
Application Requirements
- Personal Statement of 500 words explaining your interest in this program and how you will apply the program skills in your job
- Resume/CV
- Proof of Bachelor's or Higher Degree (unofficial transcript or a picture of your degree is acceptable)
Ready to Transform Your Impact on Gender Equity Worldwide?
Applications for the September GenderPro cohort are now open. Join over 500 professionals who have strengthened their ability to create meaningful change across 60+ countries.
Limited spots available. Applications close July 15, 2025
Questions?
Contact our admissions team at genderprocourse
gwu [dot] edu and schedule a consultation to discuss how GenderPro can support your professional goals.