2026-2027 Catalogue of Training Programs

NPSIA-PT&D’s programme in Negotiation features the SageBargaining method developed by our principal instructors: Dr. Brian Tomlin and Dr. Michael Dolan is offered in cooperation with the Centre for Public and International Affairs Training and Management (CPIAT&D).

The Practical Certificate in Negotiation (Negotiation Skills) (1-day)

• TBD

Learn more about the Practical Certificate in Negotiation Skills here.

The Professional Certificate in Intergovernmental and International Negotiation (4-days)

• SOLD OUT!!! Winter, 2026: Part 1 – January 19 and 20, Part 2 – January 26 and 27, 2026
• Spring, 2026:  Part 1 – March 26 and 27, Part 2 – March 30 and 31, 2026
• Winter, 2027:  TBD

Learn more about the Professional Certificate in Intergovernmental and International Negotiation here.

The Executive Certificate in Intergovernmental and International Negotiation,

Available on a custom basis only.  Click here to learn more about this workshop.

• The Practical Certificate in Policy Analysis: Not available this program year.  Click here to learn more.
• The Executive Certificate in International Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning:
  TBD . Click here to learn more.

The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight

• SOLD OUT!!!  Fall 2025: November 4 and 5, 2025
• LIMITED SEATS!!! Winter 2026: February 23 and 24, 2026
• Spring 2026: March 23 and 24, 2026
• Spring-Summer 2026:  May 28 and 29, 2026

Learn more about the Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight here.

The Practical Certificate in International Conflict Management -Prevention, Diplomacy and Mediation- is not currently scheduled for delivery during this calendar year.  Learn more about this workshop here.

The Practical Certificate in Canadian National Security

• Winter 2026: February 10 and 11, 2026

Learn more about the Practical Certificate in Canadian National Security here.

The Practical Certificate in Canadian Intelligence Enterprise

• 2025-2026: Not available.

Learn more about the Practical Certificate in Canadian Intelligence Enterprise here.

The Practical Certificate in Defence Intelligence

• 2025-2026: Not available.

Learn more about The Practical Certificate in Defence Intelligence workshop here.

The Practical Certificate in Open Source Intelligence

• 2025-2026:  Not available.

Learn more about The Practical Certificate in Open Source Intelligence workshop here.

• The Certificate in Practical International Affairs Management (PIAM) is not currently scheduled for delivery during this calendar year.  Click here to learn more.

The Practical Certificate in International Social Protocol – Networking, Reception and Dining Etiquette for Professionals –

• Winter 2026: February 18, 2026 – In-person
  Click here for more information.

The Practical Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol

• Winter 2026: February 19 and 20, 2026 – Hybrid
  Click here for more information.

The Professional Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette

• Winter 2026: February 18-20, 2026 – The Professional Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette (both Practical workshops combined)
  Click here for more information.

New!!! The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Open Source Research and Intelligence

• Spring 2026: April

Learn more about The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management, offered in cooperation with the Canadian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence here.

The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Foundations for Screening and Risk Factors

• Winter 2026:  March, 2026

Learn more about The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management, offered in cooperation with the Canadian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence here.

The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Investigations

• Winter 2026: January 29 and 30, 2026

Learn more about this Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management, offered in cooperation with the Canadian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence here.

The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Organizational Integration

• Winter 2026: February 25 and 26, 2026

Learn more about this Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management, offered in cooperation with the Canadian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence here.

• The Professional Certificate in International Partnership Management.  This workshop is available on a custom basis only and is not presently available for individual open-registration. Click here to learn more.

• Please visit the Centre for Trade Policy and Law at: http://www.carleton.ca/ctpl/