Summer Diplomatic Academy
ONLINE | July 6-30, 2021
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The Washington International Diplomatic Academy's summer course is a unique practical professional training program that introduces undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to careers in international diplomacy by allowing them to learn from and work with career ambassadors with decades of experience.
The program covers the fundamentals of diplomatic practice and focuses on real-world aspects of work in embassies, consulates, government agencies, international organizations and global NGOs. The instructors are professional diplomats who have served in dozens of countries around the world. They teach the skills they learned by practicing diplomacy and managing international relations, with simulation exercises and case studies derived from their own careers.
Students can apply for $1,000 partial scholarships toward the tuition fee. Please click herefor more details. The application deadline is Saturday, May 15, 2021.
One-Year Certificate in International Diplomacy
IN PERSON & ONLINE | September 20, 2021 -- May 20, 2022
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The Washington International Diplomatic Academy's One-Year Certificate in International Diplomacy is an exceptional opportunity to spend two semesters learning from and working with career ambassadors with decades of experience. Short of actually working in diplomacy, this is the most comprehensive, in-depth and hands-on practical professional training program in diplomatic tradecraft offered anywhere.
The program includes four courses during each of the two semesters, creating optimal conditions for highly interactive, immersive and experiential learning. Our instructors are ambassadors and other professional diplomats who have served in dozens of countries around the world. They provide invaluable first-hand insight into policy-making and implementation, diplomatic protocol, the functions and management of embassies and consulates, diplomatic reporting and writing, negotiation and mediation, political and economic tradecraft, public diplomacy, cross-cultural communication, cyber diplomacy and other competencies.
Students can apply for $4,000 partial scholarships toward the tuition fee. Please click here for more details. The application deadline is Monday, May 31, 2021.