5-day executive course · Diplomatic services

International Relations, Diplomacy & Protocol

For diplomatic services and protocol staff

The international order is being reshaped. Diplomacy and protocol are how you navigate it. Five days on global governance, geopolitics, diplomatic correspondence and the order of precedence.

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The change this course delivers

International Relations, Diplomacy & Protocol

Before

Officers rely on habit for precedence and correspondence, and read geopolitics in fragments.

After

Officers host dignitaries, draft diplomatic correspondence and brief leaders with confidence.

Diplomacy and protocol for a changing world

Trade wars, geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances are redefining the way nations interact, making diplomacy and protocol essential tools for navigating a complex landscape.

This 5-day course explores the interplay between global governance, diplomacy and protocol, and equips participants to engage effectively in international political and business exchanges.

Duration
5 days
Designed for
Diplomatic services, protocol and international relations staff
Format
Live online via Zoom or in person
Included
Course material, certificate and day-time meals for in-person cohorts
Language
English or French, same dates

What you will achieve

Six outcomes

  1. Understand the international system of governance and its current disruptions.
  2. Analyse the impact of geopolitics, trade wars and global conflicts on international relations.
  3. Master the foundations of protocol and diplomacy to foster successful dialogue.
  4. Draft precise diplomatic correspondence for diverse scenarios.
  5. Explain the role and influence of multilateral organizations in shaping global policies.
  6. Apply the order of precedence when hosting dignitaries and planning diplomatic events.

Who should attend

Built for the people who represent the state and the institution

  • Officers in ministries of foreign affairs and diplomatic missions
  • Protocol and events staff who host dignitaries and official delegations
  • International relations staff in central banks, regional bodies and development institutions
  • Executive office staff who draft official correspondence and brief leadership

How it is delivered

Online or in person, in English or French

Cohorts run live online via Zoom, or in person in Johannesburg, Kigali, Bridgetown and Abidjan, with day-time meals included for in-person cohorts. Every cohort is also offered in French on the same dates, led by a French-speaking facilitator.

The course is also available in-house for a ministry, mission or institution, built around your own protocol rules and correspondence. Ask about in-house delivery →

Dates and fees

Upcoming cohorts

Fees are per delegate in US dollars and include course material and the Shared iQ certificate. Full venue details are sent with your registration confirmation.

DatesFormat and venueFee
23 – 27 November 2026OnlineZoomUS$2,450Register
7 – 11 December 2026In personJohannesburg, South AfricaUS$2,950Register
15 – 19 February 2027In personKigali, RwandaUS$2,950Register
19 – 23 April 2027In personBridgetown, BarbadosFee on requestRegister
24 – 28 May 2027In personAbidjan, Côte d'IvoireFee on requestRegister

Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate. Delegate substitutions are free.

Track record

Professionals from these organisations have trained with Shared iQ

Centrale Bank van ArubaCayman Islands Government, Department of Children & Family ServicesNational Insurance Scheme, GrenadaNational Bank of DominicaRepublic BankEnvironmental Protection Agency, GuyanaMinistry of General Affairs, Sint MaartenAfrican Development BankIslamic Development BankInternational Finance Corporation, World Bank GroupBanco de MoçambiqueIFADUNICEFUNEPIAEAMINUSCACGIARInternational Rice Research InstituteEuropean External Action ServiceForeign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeGlobal Affairs CanadaEmbassy of the United StatesEmbassy of the Kingdom of the NetherlandsRoyal Norwegian EmbassyGIZOxfamSupreme Audit Institution, United Arab Emirates

Registration

Reserve a place

Complete the form and we will confirm the place by email within one business day, with a proforma invoice for your finance team. No payment is required to hold a seat.

How payment works. Places are confirmed on registration and invoiced to your organisation. Payment is due within seven working days of the invoice, by wire transfer, credit card or PayPal. Delegate substitutions are free.
Needed to raise the invoice. You can send it later.
Who approves the spend, if not you.

How we handle your details: privacy notice.

Prefer to talk first? Email info@sharediq.org.  

Questions

Before you register

Can I attend in French?
Yes. Every cohort is offered in French on the same dates, with materials and certificates in French.
What is included for in-person cohorts?
Course material, the certificate and day-time meals. Airport transfers can be arranged on request, and full venue details are sent with your registration confirmation.
How do we pay?
Places are confirmed on registration and invoiced to your organisation. Payment is due within seven working days by wire transfer, credit card or PayPal. A cancellation in writing more than twenty-one days before the event incurs a twenty-five percent fee; inside twenty-one days the full fee is due. Delegate substitutions are always free.
Can you deliver this for our ministry or mission only?
Yes. See in-house training, or choose the in-house option on the registration form.