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 Foresight – Theme: 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