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 of International Protocol and Diplomacy Certification
- 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
International Protocol and Diplomacy Certification Course Outlines
Day 1
- Key principles and introduction
- The history of protocol
- Example of protocol traditions and modern-day applications
- Variations between countries and institutions
Day 2
- 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
- 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
- Royal Tea ceremony and other specialised events
- Diplomacy and ‘soft power’
- Cultural diplomacy history and the concept of ‘soft power’
Day 5
- 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
- Diplomatic conversation skills.
- Traditional and contemporary best practices
- Protocol traditions and modern-day applications
Day 7
- International and political etiquette
- Flag etiquette, anthems, and other important elements
- Royal protocol within a monarchy versus a republic
Day 8
- 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
- Personal diplomacy and the art of leadership
- Negotiating across cultures
- International orders of precedence
Day 10
- Public speaking and speech giving
- Public speaking and programme presentation skills
- Professional, diplomatic, and ceremonial images to project
- Communication and networking (personal charisma, written and verbal practices)
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
