THE PRACTICAL CERTIFICATE IN DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL
This unique 2-day skills development program examines the basic rules of Diplomatic protocol and how they support and facilitate international relations as well as guide best practices for engagement in domestic / public affairs.
Practical sessions include planning exercises and presentations for state-level visits and official events. Participants will undertake planning activities throughout the workshop to test their learning in the program.
Registration: registration is now open. Before proceeding please review our cancellation and withdrawal policies here.
Download the workshop notice and registration form here.
Dates: Thursday October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024.
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM daily
Location: Richcraft Hall and Online – Room TBD
Parking: available on campus
Fee: $ 600.00 + HST.
NPSIA and NPSIA-PT&D alumni as well as members of the Ottawa Diplomatic Association and their spouses are eligible for an alumni fee: $ 575.00 + HST
Student Fee: $ 275.00*
* Please note that eligibility for the student fee rate is limited to those participants who are full or part-time enrolled in a recognized, post-secondary institution. Participants who have ‘special’ student status are not eligible for this rate.
About the workshop:
In this workshop participants will learn about various types of visits, meetings and events and how they are to be managed through international diplomatic protocol practices. Receiving visitors / guests, seating-plans for meetings and conferences, flag and official title presentation, and the management of media including press events will all be reviewed during the program.
What you will learn:
- learn basic elements of Diplomatic Protocol and how they relate to the work of International and Public diplomacy
- understand the work and role of diplomatic protocol across international visits and events
- learn how to plan aspects of protocol into high-level visits, conferences and meetings
- manage media and communications in support of protocol activities
Who should participate?
The Practical Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol is ideal for professionals who participate in or are responsible for the organization and management of international conferences, meetings and events, as well as those who work in hospitality and news / media professions. It is ideal for anyone who may require knowledge and practice in Diplomatic protocol for official visits.
Featured trainer: Andrea Hudson
Andrea Hudson is a former Deputy Chief of Protocol and Director of Official Visits at Global Affairs Canada (GAC). She was responsible for facilitating diplomacy and building relationships with foreign governments through the development and delivery of successful visit programs in Canada and abroad. For 35 years she played a key role in executing the international engagements of GAC ministers, the Governor General of Canada, and the Prime Minister of Canada as well as the management and delivery of official visits to Canada at the Leader and ministerial level. The over 3,500 visits she contributed to in the Office of Protocol are a testament to her passion and deep knowledge. In 2017, Andrea received the Public Service Award of Excellence.