ECILP - European Certificate for Intercultural Learning Professionals: A Framework for the Professionalization of the Intercultural Domain.

The domain of intercultural competences (ICC) has changed, driven by a proliferation of definitions, models, and assessment tools, with much heterogeneity but also some convergence. Intercultural learning professionals (ILP) require competences beyond traditional, often simplified country comparisons. The ECILP (European Certificate for ILP) project, co-funded by the European Union, established a Europe-wide certification for ILPs. ECILP provides a self-assessment of ICC, meeting demands of international business, administration, social work, and other sectors for standardization. The article details this objective, its components, and the next steps toward the professionalization of the field.