At JCI, we believe leadership is built through action, learning, and purpose. Our Skills Development Program equips members at every stage—whether you're just starting out or leading on a global scale—with the tools, training, and support needed to grow. Through certified pathways, real-world challenges, and personalized learning experiences, we empower young leaders to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Foundational Courses
Start your JCI journey with a solid foundation. These courses introduce new and aspiring members to JCI’s mission, values, leadership structure, and the mindset of active citizenship. Whether you're discovering your role, exploring how JCI works, or learning to lead with impact, this track sets the stage for long-term personal and organizational growth.
JCI Discover, JCI Explore, JCI Adventure
Membership Development
This course helps Local Organizations improve how they recruit, engage, and retain quality members. It includes strategies to turn prospects into active contributors and create long-term value for your chapter. By strengthening internal systems, chapters can build stronger, more sustainable membership growth.
Engage, Empower, Grow!
Leadership Essentials
Leadership isn't just a title—it’s a mindset. This course group strengthens core leadership capabilities, from running effective meetings to managing high-impact projects. Learn to lead with purpose, plan strategically, and deliver results that align with JCI’s mission.
Effective Leadership, Effective Meetings, Project Management
Communication Mastery
Great leaders communicate with clarity, empathy, and confidence. This four-part series guides members through every stage of effective communication—from building a strong foundation, to crafting messages, delivering presentations, and managing challenging situations. Each course builds on the last to help you master the full spectrum of communication.
Effective Communication Series, Facilitator, Presenter
Specialized Courses
Expand your leadership toolkit with advanced courses that focus on networking and social responsibility. Whether you’re growing your influence or driving ethical action in your community, these courses help you lead with integrity and impact. They're ideal for members looking to deepen their contribution to JCI and society.
Social Responsibility, Networking
The Certified Trainer Program recognizes JCI members who commit to developing others through high-quality training experiences. Whether at the national, regional, or global level, certified trainers play a vital role in delivering impactful learning that shapes the next generation of young leaders. These trainers are ambassadors of JCI’s mission, helping build capacity across Local and National Organizations worldwide.
JCI offers three progressive levels of certification, each with specific experience and impact requirements:
Train at the national level and empower Local Organizations within your country.
Requirements include:
Endorsement by your National President
Graduate of both Presenter and Facilitator courses
Delivery of at least 1 Foundation or Leadership course
25+ hours of training experience within your national territory
Subscription to all 4 Global Leadership Masterclasses
Expand your reach by training at area conferences and across nations in your region.
Requirements include:
Graduate of Presenter and Facilitator
Delivery of 2+ Foundation or Leadership courses
45+ hours of training experience
Subscribed to all 4 Global Leadership Masterclasses
Join the top tier of JCI trainers and deliver at World Congress and global events.
Requirements include:
Delivery of 4+ Foundation or Leadership courses
Delivered training in one of JCI’s four official languages
65+ hours of training experience
Endorsement by your National President and National Skills Development Director
Final approval from the JCI Skills Development Committee
Official recognition from JCI and the Skills Development Committee
Opportunities to train across the globe
Network with top trainers and leaders
Strengthen your public speaking, coaching, and facilitation skills
Contribute to developing young active citizens around the world
Take the next step in your JCI journey by becoming a certified trainer. Share your expertise, empower future leaders, and make a lasting difference on a national, regional, or global stage.
Have questions or need guidance? Reach out to the Skills Development Team:
Unotida Nyoni – 2025 Skills Development Chair | unyoni@jci.cc
Esunge Ariunbold – Skills Development Manager | earinubold@jci.cc
Fatima Byambajav – Skills Development Coordinator | fbyambajav@jci.cc
