At Ascensus Global, we deliver comprehensive training solutions for government and commercial customers designed to enhance professional performance. Our scalable, adaptable, and results-driven training services include curriculum and content development, language, regional expertise, and culture (LREC) training and non-language workforce and executive education. We deliver high impact training programs how and where they are needed throughout the continental United States (CONUS) as well as outside the continental United States (OCONUS). Whether preparing personnel for critical missions, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, or equipping teams with non-language professional skills, our tailored programs combine expert instruction, relevant content, and cutting-edge tools to empower individuals and organizations to succeed.
Curriculum and Content Development
Our comprehensive curriculum and content development services are designed to meet diverse organizational training needs. Leveraging expert instructors and cutting-edge tools and methodologies, we create tailored, interactive learning solutions that align with specific objectives. Our expertise spans digital and in-person formats, utilizing adaptive learning technologies, scenario-based modules, and culturally attuned content to enhance engagement and retention. From needs assessments and instructional system design to expert delivery and evaluation, our approach ensures measurable outcomes. In addition to curricula, Ascensus Global creates rich, interactive materials, including multimedia resources and scenario-based learning, tailored to specific industries. Whether developing language training, cultural competency programs, or non-language professional skills courses, Ascensus Global delivers customized curricula and high impact course materials that drive individual performance, empower teams, and support long-term success.
Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) Training
Ascensus Global provides a range of high impact LREC training, from language acquisition to advanced area studies and immersion programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. We offer our customers the following LREC training options:
- Familiarization/Survival Language and General Cultural Awareness courses focus on introductory language acquisition and cultural awareness for a specific country or region. This short-term training is designed for personnel requiring foundational language and cultural knowledge to successfully perform on assignment. Pre-deployment classes serve to expose students to everyday phrases and behavioral norms of the local population as well as highlight conduct to avoid.
- Initial Acquisition courses arebeginner classes designed for students with no measurable proficiency in the target language. Instruction typically covers all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and is tailored to meet the students’ particular needs. For example, training may incorporate mission-specific military terminology and commonly used expressions.
- Language Enhancement courses are geared to help students reach a higher level of proficiency in specific language skills. Training is offered at the basic, intermediate and advanced level and can be customized to focus on job-related vocabulary and subject matter.
- Refresher Training is designed to return student proficiency to a previously attained level and is typically taken by students who need to review, update or refresh their language skills. Classes are available at the basic, intermediate and advanced level and can incorporate specific topics as required.
- Language Maintenance courses are intended to maintain or prevent loss of current proficiency and often follow other recent language studies to ensure skills are not diminished. Instruction is offered at the basic, intermediate and advanced level.
- Language Re-Training (Conversion) coursestransition linguists from one language to another, such as Pashto to Persian Farsi, based on evolving military and intelligence priorities.
- Language Training for Diplomats emphasizes protocols and negotiation skills in the target language.
- Dialect Seminars focus on regional dialects, such as Egyptian Arabic versus Levantine Arabic.
- Translation Training covers foundational strategies and techniques for document translation in military and commercial contexts.
- Interpretation Training covers foundationalconcepts, protocols and best practices.
- Summer/Winter Language Institutes are four to six-week programs designed to teach language and culture in context, emphasizing contemporary linguistic and cultural usage, current affairs topics, and practicallistening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Training is conducted in the target language drawing on a variety of authentic resources. To maximize participation, student-centered instruction is delivered in small group settings, and individualized attention is provided to help students achieve learning objectives.Courses are offered at intermediate and advanced proficiency.
- DLPT Preparation, Post-DLPT, and Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Preparation coursesare designed for linguists and analysts aiming to enhance their language proficiency and achieve success in critical assessments. DLPT Preparation classes focus on improving listening and reading comprehension skills, with the flexibility to emphasize specific topics and modalities based on student needs. Post-DLPT “booster training” is available for individuals requiring follow-on instruction after prior courses, helping them achieve the necessary DLPT scores. OPI preparation training equips students with the vocabulary, discussion skills, and confidence needed for OPIs, covering relevant topics under the guidance of instructors who are typically certified OPI testers. These courses collectively ensure targeted, effective language development tailored to DoD assessment requirements.
- Cultural Awareness courses are designed to develop or increase cultural knowledge of a particular country or region. Training may include foundational cultural information such as local etiquette, demographics, and social customs as well as more detailed information on such topics as relationship-building and working with host nation civilian and military counterparts.Courses examine the current local dynamics of an area in order to promote effective communication and positive interactions. Instruction can be customized for specific fields such as medical and religious cultural training for humanitarian aid workers preparing for in-country missions. Classes are available at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level.
- Cross-Cultural Training is industry-specific training that addresses the impact of cultural values on attitudes and behavior, strategies for effective communication in a multicultural environment, and approaches for working together in various professional settings. Training is highly interactive and incorporates scenario-based exercises for practical applications such as in the health or business arenas. Instruction is offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level.
- Area Studies and Regional Seminars are advanced programs conducted in a target language or English that seek to enhance subject matter expertise through close examination of specific topics such as geopolitics, security and foreign affairs. Simulation exercises and other student-centered activities aim to foster critical analysis and debate on key current issues of interest. Seminars are designed for linguists, analysts, foreign area officers, policymakers, and leadership as appropriate. Depending upon client requirements, programs are country-specific, regional or cross-regional and range from one to five days.
- Iso-Immersion Programs (CONUS) programs are designed to provide an intensive full-time living and learning experience to enhance language and cultural proficiency. Programs are held at an isolated training facility and conducted entirely in the target language for multimodal practice and optimal learning. Training includes both academic and practical components including a focus on area and regional studies. Large instructional teams provide exposure to linguistic variations as well as different points of view on complex topics. Learning is further shaped by extensive cultural activities to increase understanding of daily life in the target country and region. Programs are offered for intermediate and advanced students and run for one to three weeks
- Advanced Area Studies Immersion (OCONUS) programsarespecialized in-country training events intended to provide higher level knowledge and insights in key area studies topics as well as to enhance technical terminology, language proficiency for professional settings, and formal communication skills. Training draws on a select network of leading universities, think tanks and other organizations to provide students with the latest information on critical issues such as political reform, international affairs, military and security, economic development, science and technology, energy and environment, and contemporary culture. Students live together as a group in local accommodations to maximize the immersion experience and further participate in cultural activities, field trips and other outings. Programs are offered at the advanced level for three to four weeks.
- Homestay Language Immersion (OCONUS) Our programs are live environment training events that leverage longstanding ties with in-country academic centers and host-family accommodations to deliver a total immersion experience. Language lessons incorporate speaking, listening, reading and writing practice, and cultural activities and excursions complement the classroom training. These immersions are offered at the basic, intermediate and advanced level for four to twelve weeks.
- Language Immersion (OCONUS) programs are designed to provide an intensive full-time living and learning experience to enhance language and cultural proficiency in the target country. Designed for groups of 6-10 students, our language immersion programs are held in the target country and conducted entirely in the target language for multimodal practice and optimal learning, with optimal opportunity to utilize the language in context during every minute and every activity of the day. Learning is further shaped by extensive cultural activities and local field trips to increase understanding of daily life in the target country and region. Programs are offered for low-intermediate to advanced students and run for two to four weeks. Students may increase their language level by up to two levels within a short period of time due to the intensive and immersive nature of the program.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) / English for Specific Purposes (ESP) coursesare offered at all levels for academic, professional and personal needs. Instruction incorporates a cross-cultural component to facilitate effective communication and proper language usage. Tailored ESP training is also available for those looking to improve their level rapidly in a particular field, such as “Business English.”
Professional Skills Training
In addition to language and cultural instruction, we leverage our vast network of subject matter experts and a robust instructional systems design (ISD) process to create impactful workforce training programs aligned with government and commercial clients’ organizational goals. We offer a range of training options for DoD personnel on critical functions such as intelligence analysis and reporting. In addition, we offer training in an array of topics designed to enhance professional development, organizational efficiency, and personal growth. For example, we provide leadership development, strategic planning, negotiation skills and conflict resolution programs that focus on building strong, adaptable teams. We also offer comprehensive training on topics such as communication, time management, and team collaboration. For technical and functional excellence, we provide project management and data analysis training tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern workplaces. Our approach blends expert instruction with a focus on practical application, providing participants with the skills and confidence to excel in diverse roles. Whether you’re optimizing performance in critical defense missions or enhancing the general professional capacity of your workforce, our training programs provide the tools and confidence to achieve operational and strategic success.
Specialized Tactics and Readiness (STAR) Training
Ascensus Global’s STAR training combines language and professional skills training to maximize the performance of language-enabled personnel in executing their specific professional duties. While all of our training is customized to address specific learning objectives, our STAR training goes a step further to include more extensive customization and customer involvement, integrating real-world task-oriented exercises and customer-provided documentation for a specific job function, task or operational environment.
AGI STAR training enhances military operational readiness with mission-specific training in foreign languages. For example, leadership development, including cross-cultural negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis communication, is complemented by pre-deployment preparation and advanced proficiency training in a specified language. Our STAR training has been very successful in enhancing DoD linguist performance and interoperability with partner nations. Our STAR programs for the Air Force, for example, develop interpreters’ capabilities through intensive training on standards and protocols while developing subject matter expertise related to technical topics such as airfield damage repair in target languages.
STAR training applications within civilian government span diplomacy, emergency response, law enforcement, public administration, and education, offering multilingual communication, cultural sensitivity, and specialized training for diverse roles, ensuring readiness and success in multilingual contexts.
Similarly, AGI’s STAR training is highly adaptable across the commercial sector, delivering customized solutions that align with specific operational goals. For instance, we have designed programs for client-facing personnel that focus on customer service language, cross-cultural negotiation, and persuasive communication strategies. In healthcare, we offer STAR courses for medical professionals emphasizing language used in emergency, triage, and critical care settings, enabling more accurate and compassionate interactions under pressure. Human resources teams benefit from STAR training geared toward foreign language recruitment, onboarding, conflict resolution, and employee engagement. We are also developing industry-specific programs for manufacturing teams that address safety communication, bilingual coordination, and compliance with occupational health standards. Regardless of the industry, Ascensus Global’s STAR training delivers mission-driven, job-relevant learning experiences that improve performance and organizational effectiveness.
Delivery Methods & Technologies
At Ascensus Global, we ensure training reaches clients wherever and however it is needed through flexible delivery methods and advanced technologies. Our expert training solutions are accessible via video teleconferencing and a variety of secure online platforms, leveraging tools such as eLearning, mLearning, blended learning, and interactive courseware to create dynamic, engaging experiences. With both synchronous training for real-time interaction and asynchronous options for self-paced study, we accommodate diverse learning requirements. Our Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) bring instruction directly to client locations, supporting over 100 CONUS and 70 OCONUS sites worldwide.
To enhance accessibility and streamline training management, our state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS) connects learners with resources, instructors, and progress tracking tools in one intuitive platform. With multi-device access and tailored course structures, our LMS empowers organizations to deliver personalized training programs, track performance, and optimize outcomes. Whether on-site, remote, or hybrid, Ascensus Global ensures training is flexible, accessible, and impactful, meeting the unique needs of government and commercial clients alike.
Training Program Management
In addition to developing customized training, Ascensus Global manages training programs with a focus on quality, consistency, and alignment with client objectives. For the DoD, this includes overseeing large-scale language and culture training programs. In the corporate sector, we coordinate with global leadership and skill development initiatives to ensure smooth implementation and measurable success. high-resolution, print-ready, or web-optimized foreign language publications that meet the highest standards.
Learn more about our training work by downloading our Training Capability Statement