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 2025

May 28 & 29, 2025 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic ForesightTheme: Canada – US Relations – online


Summer 2025

June 23 & 24, 2025 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight – online

NEW!!! June 26 & 27, 2025 – The Practical Certificate in Insider Risk Management – Open Source Research and Intelligence – online

August 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2025 – The Professional Certificate in Intergovernmental and International Negotiation – online


Fall 2025

TBD, 2025 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight – online

October 22, 2025 – The Practical Certificate in International Social Protocol – Networking, Reception and Dining Etiquette for Professionals – in person

October 22 – 24, 2025 – The Professional Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette – in person (day 1) and hybrid (days 2 & 3)

October 23 & 24, 2025 – The Practical Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol – hybrid


Winter 2026

TBD, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Strategic Foresight – online

January 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2026 – The Professional Certificate in Intergovernmental and International Negotiation – online

February 18, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in International Social Protocol – Networking, Reception and Dining Etiquette for Professionals – in person

February 18 – 20, 2026 – The Professional Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette – in person (day 1) and hybrid (days 2 & 3)

February 19 & 20, 2026 – The Practical Certificate in Diplomatic Protocol – hybrid