Training Course: International Protocol & Diplomacy Certification Comprehensive Course

Improving Your Skills, Knowledge and Understanding of International Protocol, Etiquette and Diplomacy!

REF: PR321659

DATES: 28 Apr - 9 May 2025

CITY: Orlando, Florida (USA)

FEE: 9600 £

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Introduction

This International Protocol Etiquette and Diplomacy Certificate Training Course will give all participants the skills, knowledge and understanding of International Protocol and Diplomacy.  Diplomacy, etiquette, and protocol is a vital part of working with agencies, governments, embassies and building relationships doing business around the World.

Course Objectives

  • To provide knowledge and understanding of protocol and diplomacy.
  • Know the role within different organisations and governments.
  • To provide an understanding of the need for protocol, etiquette, manners, and diplomacy.
  • How to use it effectively to support their organisation and managers?
  • Ideas that will prepare participants for the development of their capabilities and skills.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Protocol

  • Key principles and introduction.
  • The history of protocol.
  • Example of protocol traditions and modern-day applications.
  • Variations between countries and institutions.

Day 2: Navigating Diverse Protocol Practices

  • How religious, multi-faith and cultural can have an effect on protocol practices?
  • Multicultural dining protocols (French, English, Asian & Middle Eastern).
  • Some simple but important rules of negotiation across cultures.
  • International standards of protocol, etiquette, and diplomacy.

Day 3: Managing High-Profile Events and Protocol

  • Planning VIP events, receptions, and ceremonies.
  • Procedures for organising visits, meetings, and conferences.
  • Seating strategies, security, and protection.
  • Diplomatic gift-giving and receiving.

Day 4: Specialized Events and Cultural Diplomacy

  • Royal Tea ceremony and other specialized events.
  • Diplomacy and ‘soft power’ .
  • Cultural diplomacy history and the concept of ‘soft power’.

Day 5: Evolving Practices in Cultural Diplomacy

  • Influences of technological and societal changes on cultural diplomacy practices.
  • Techniques for organizing international VIP meetings, including meals and dinners.
  • Cross-cultural communications; verbal and non-verbal.

Day 6: Mastering Diplomatic Communication

  • Diplomatic conversation skills.
  • Traditional and contemporary best practices.
  • Protocol traditions and modern-day applications.

Day 7: Etiquette and Protocol in International and Political Contexts

  • International and political etiquette.
  • Flag etiquette, anthems, and other important elements.
  • Royal protocol within a monarchy versus a republic.

Day 8: Cultural Diplomacy and Media Engagement

  • Cultural diplomacy through etiquette and the media.
  • Media diplomacy and presentation to an international audience.
  • Formal and informal dress codes and professional image.

Day 9: Advanced Diplomatic Practices

  • Personal diplomacy and the art of leadership.
  • Negotiating across cultures.
  • International orders of precedence.

Day 10: Mastering Public Speaking and Professional Presence

  • Public speaking and speech giving.
  • Public speaking and programme presentation skills.
  • Professional, diplomatic, and ceremonial images of the project.
  • Communication and networking (personal charisma, written and verbal practices).

Training Course: International Protocol & Diplomacy Certification Comprehensive Course

Improving Your Skills, Knowledge and Understanding of International Protocol, Etiquette and Diplomacy!

REF: PR321659

DATES: 28 Apr - 9 May 2025

CITY: Orlando, Florida (USA)

FEE: 9600 £

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