Diplomatic Communications in Practice

Online Course

Diplomatic Communications in Practice Course

Starts 13th of January

This online course, led by top experts, offers an interactive platform for learning and sharing experiences, aligning with the latest diplomatic training trends to prepare future diplomatic leaders for the 21st century.

The course goes beyond theory, teaching participants how to develop and implement effective communication strategies. With 75% of the program focused on practical exercises like case studies, presentations, and scenario settings, participants gain real-world skills for diplomatic environments.

Designed for public diplomacy staff and policy officials, the course emphasizes audience understanding and provides a 2-page communication plan template for practice and professional use. It also highlights the role of digital communication in modern diplomacy, equipping participants with essential skills for a globalized world.

Modules

Module 1: Diplomatic Context (Week 1):

Module 2: Know Your Audience (Week2):

Module 3: Diplomatic Communications Channels (Week 3):

Module 4: Diplomatic Communications Road Map: Implementation, Monitoring, and Adjustments (Week 4):

Course Took Kit

The Course Tools Kit : 2-page Communications plan template :

1.     Diplomatic Contexts ( Communications Objectives )

2.     Audience Profile

3.     Diplomatic Communications Channels

4.     Diplomatic Communications Road Map- Calendar

5.     Diplomatic Communications Road Map Implementation 

6.     Diplomatic Communications Road Map Monitoring and Adjustments  

Hybrid Format

In addition to the online format, we also offer a hybrid option where practical exercises are conducted in person. This is available for institutions such as embassies or ministries that enrol more than 15 participants. For more information about this option, please contact us directly on events@gdforum.org

Course Fees

See below for enrolment options:

1- Individual course access: access this course for 12 month  ( £395) 

2- Monthly access plan : access all GDF academy courses for a month (£79 per month )

3- Annual access plan : access all GDF academy courses for a year ( £49 per month paid annually )

4- Institutions Access Plan : For Embassies or Ministries to enrol a certain number of staff

Check below the benefits of each option

Practical Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be:

  • Defining the communication perspective within a diplomatic context and setting clear objectives

  • Expertly identify, understand, profile, and create personas for each target audience

  • Determine the optimal communication channels for a given diplomatic context and audience

  • Design and execute a diplomatic communications plan

  • Master the use of a diplomatic communications template

  • Enhance productivity and improve the outcomes of diplomatic communications

  • Provide training and share knowledge of diplomatic communication within the organization and with colleagues

Module Leaders

  • Dr. Katherine Brown: President & CEO of Global Ties U.S an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies

  • Dr. Corneliu Bjola; rofessor and Head of the Oxford Digital Diplomacy Research Group at Oxford University. Author of Diplomacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

  • Younes El- Ghazi:Chief Executive, Global Diplomatic Forum

Enrolment Options