Peace Corps Prep Program
Earn a certificate and get a competitive edge when applying to the Peace Corps. Peace Corps Prep builds the foundation for core competencies critical to serving boldly with the Peace Corps and working collaboratively as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Peace Corps has identified four core competencies that are critical to the intercultural fieldwork Peace Corps Volunteers do:
- Focused hands-on experience
- Intercultural exchange
- Professional leadership
- Foreign language skills
Build your skills with Peace Corps Prep!
This web site explains each of these requirements in detail. Use this site to map out your Peace Corps Prep course of study. In particular, refer to this when completing your PC Prep application, where you’ll need to document how you plan to fulfill each requirement. This site aligns point-by-point with each section of the application!
Training & experience in a specific work sector
Leveraging concrete knowledge and skills is central to on-the-ground international development work.
Foreign language skills
Most students must hone their capacity to interact professionally using a non-English language.
Intercultural competence
Engaging thoughtfully and fluidly across cultures begins with one’s own self-awareness.
Professional and leadership development
Peace Corps service and similar international development work opportunities are highly professional and selective.