1. APPLY NOW
Winter Programs
n Early Review/International Participant Deadline: October 1
n General Application Deadline: October 31
Summer Programs*
n Early Review/International Participant Deadline: March 1
n General Application Deadline: April 1
*Note: Davis UWC Scholar applications for DPMI D.C. due
February 15.
n Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after
the general application deadline. Class size is limited to
provide an intimate teaching environment.
n Scholarships are available. Financial aid is available with
credit option.
n The program fees include DPMI materials and access to
Middlebury Institute resources. For Middlebury Institute
students and others in the Middlebury community,
program fees are reduced.
n Currently enrolled students can enroll in DPMI for
course credit. For program fees and information, visit
go.miis.edu/dpmi.
460 Pierce Street n Monterey, CA 93940
831-647-4100 n www.miis.edu
CERTIFICATE IN
International
Development and
Social Change
We worked with a real organization
…on [a] poverty alleviation project
and, to me, that was the most
invaluable part of the experience,
to actually implement the tools that
we learned throughout the training.
—KARLA GREGORIO ’15

2. Launch your career.
This program is for aspiring international
development and social change practitioners
who want to gain skills in program design,
partnering, management, and innovation
(dpmi). Practitioners will gain the skills
needed to pursue careers in humanitarian
assistance, social entrepreneurship,
community development, public health, and
other social change fields.
Through developing skills in program
design, evaluation, strategic partnering,
and facilitation, you’ll be able to launch
your career in international development,
becoming part of a global network of over
1,000 dpmi alumni tackling the world’s most
pressing problems.
INTENSIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING
The highly interactive, participatory, and student-centered
curriculum includes three modules:
Designing and Managing Development Projects
n Design and assess projects that foster sustainable
development
n Use simulations and case study exercises to learn the
approaches widely used by multinational organizations,
such as USAID, World Bank, and UNDP
Facilitating Participatory Development
n Master tools and techniques to be an effective
facilitator, trainer, and change agent
n Engage local stakeholders in design process and
promote positive behavior-change strategies
n Engage in capacity building at the community level
Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Partnering
n Conduct analysis of vision and mission in a context of
social entrepreneurship
n Identify core competencies and forge strategic
partnerships for organizational effectiveness
n Apply innovative software for challenging simulations
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
The program is taught by internationally renowned
specialists who have extensive knowledge of the
development field, including Beryl Levinger of the
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey,
Evan Bloom, formerly of Pact and cofounder of Root
Change, and Sharon Bean of USAID, as well as other
expert practitioners from around the world.
WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS
Our two- or three- week certificate is offered in four
locations around the world.
Nairobi, Kenya (June)
Working side-by-side with African professionals from
leading NGOs, you’ll design innovative solutions to
address local priorities. Training will focus on change
management, program evaluation, facilitation, and
crafting attractive funding proposals. This program is
hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation.
Monterey, California (January, May–June)
On the campus of the Middlebury Institute of
International Studies, you’ll practice and apply leadership
methods within the areas of international development
project management and social change. Learn the tools
and standards set by major nonprofits, and also enjoy
being within walking distance to the wharf, beach, and
historic downtown.
Rwinkwavu, Rwanda (January)
With a focus on health, gender, and education, you’ll
build skills in project planning, facilitation, partnerships,
and social marketing as a public health tool. Following
intensive classroom instruction, you’ll apply your learning
to an actual client project working with Rwandan
professionals to develop solutions for Partners in Health
and the Rwandan Ministry of Health.
Washington, D.C. (June)
From the Middlebury in D.C. offices, you’ll work in teams
to strengthen your capacity-building skills and explore
power dynamics to solve problems and collaborate
for positive change. With its central location near
development organizations and government offices, you
can build your network while designing a project solution.