NPSIA-PT&D training and development programs are designed to meet the on-going educational needs of our graduate program alumni, the international foreign service community throughout the world, and the broad scope of public, non-profit and private sector professionals who wish to manage public and international affairs with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Spring 2026
May 28 & 29, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight – online
REVISED June 18 & 19, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Open Source Research and Intelligence – online
Summer 2026
August 19 & 20, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Canadian National Security – online
Summer 2026 – dates TBD – The Practical Certificate in Critical Infrastructure Protection – online
Fall 2026
October 1 & 2, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Foundations for Screening and Risk Factors – online
October 26 & 27, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight – online
October 28, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in International Social Protocol – Networking, Reception and Dining Etiquette for Professionals – in person
October 28 – 30, 2026 – The Professional Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette – in person (day 1) and hybrid (days 2 & 3)
October 29 & 30, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol – hybrid
Winter 2027
January 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2027 – The Professional Certificate in Intergovernmental and International Negotiation – online
February 15 & 16, 2027 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight – online
February 17, 2027 – The Practical Certificate in International Social Protocol – Networking, Reception and Dining Etiquette for Professionals – in person
February 17 – 19, 2027 – dates TBD – The Professional Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette – in person (day 1) and hybrid (days 2 & 3)
February 18 & 19, 2027 – dates TBD – The Practical Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol – hybrid
February 2027 – dates TBD – The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Program Building and Organizational Integration – online
March 2027 – dates TBD – The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Open Source Research and Intelligence – online