MPI Virtual Peacebuilding Training

Acceptance Criteria

Ability to communicate in English (oral and written)

Access to a good, reliable internet connection, and other necessary hardware

Familiarity with online programs/technologies (e.g. Zoom, web browsers, such as Google Chrome)

Prior knowledge and experience in peacebuilding and/or related areas of development

Able to clearly outline objectives and strategies for applying the lessons and skills learned from the course/s to one’s work situation or specific context (see application form)

Mature and committed to fully participate in the course/s

Open to dialogue with people from other faiths and cultures

Satisfy any other added requirement/s of the online course/s selected

Important note about
your participation:

MPI requires that all participants commit to fully participate in all the sessions of their respective online course/s. Below are MPI’s guidelines for absences from class:

  • A Certificate of Completion will be given to those who attend all the sessions or are absent for just one session. Please note that certain courses may have additional requirements for course completion.
  • A Certificate of Participation will be given to those who are absent for two online sessions.
  • MPI requires a written explanation for absences (an email will do).
  • No certificate will be given to those who are absent for more than two sessions.

Online Application Process

  1. Complete the application form online or download and upload your application form along with your latest Curriculum Vitae/résumé and English Fluency Letter of Assurance from your sending organization here. Please DO NOT email your application or any other sensitive documents to MPI. If you have difficulty uploading these documents, please contact us at apply@mpiasia.net.

  2. Don’t forget to upload your Curriculum Vitae/résumé and the English Fluency Letter of Assurance from your sending organization here to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The English Fluency Letter of Assurance may be uploaded directly by your director, supervisor, or another responsible person through the same link.

  3. An acceptance letter along with a billing statement will be sent to you once your application has been reviewed by MPI.

  4. Payment should be made one week before the start of the online course you have selected. If you have selected more than one course, payment should be received no later than a week before the start of the earliest course you have selected.

  5. Once payment is received, a confirmation letter will be sent to you, confirming your slot in the course/s you have selected.

Course Fees and Other Details

Course Fees: US$475 | PhP22,800 per online course
 Platform: Zoom for the online class and the MPI Virtual Classrooms for other class activities outside of the Zoom sessions.

Participants are expected to dedicate time to complete activities and assignments outside of the live sessions. Please refer back to your respective online course/s for details.
An Early-Bird Discount of US$25 or PhP1,200 will be applied to applicants who will submit their application on or before August 9, 2021.

Payment Scheme

Please wait for the billing statement, which will be sent to you along with your acceptance letter after receipt and review of your application, before you wire/deposit your payment.

You may select either one of the two options:
 Option 1: PayPal 
 If you would like to pay with either a credit card, debit card, or a PayPal account, please go here.PayPal Button
Option 2: Bank Transfer Please transfer your payment to the following bank accounts:

Dollar Account

Peso Account
 Bank Name Bank of the Philippine Islands
Davao Main Branch, CM Recto Street, Davao City, Philippines		 Bank Name Bank of the Philippine Islands
Davao Main Branch, CM Recto Street, Davao City, Philippines
Account Name Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute Foundation, Inc.   Account Name  Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute Foundation, Inc.
Dollar Savings Account No.  2084-0541-38  Peso Savings Account No. 2083-8730-38
SWIFT Code:   BOPIPHMM    
Once payment has been transferred, please scan a copy of the transaction/deposit slip and email it to apply@mpiasia.net. This will verify your payment and will serve as the basis for the issuance of an official receipt. You will then receive a confirmation letter, confirming your slot in the course. Bank charges for electronic payments should be shouldered by the participant.    

Cancellation Policy

Please inform MPI as soon as possible if you are unable to participate or continue with your enrollment. This will give MPI time to find a replacement for your slot. A refund can only be issued if cancellation is made two weeks prior to the start of the course.

Data Privacy Rights

MPI is not only duty bound by law but also believes that it must observe and respect your data privacy rights. Under Philippine RA10173, these rights include:
  • The right to be informed
  • The right to access
  • The right to object
  • The right to erasure or blocking
  • The right to damages
  • The right to file a complaint
  • The right to rectify
  • The right to data portability
To learn more about MPI’s Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.mpiasia.net/privacy.html or contact our Data Protection Officer at web-admin@mpiasia.net or at telephone number (+63) 82-295-3776 or mobile number (+63) 948-494-1579.