Diplomatic Etiquette, Protocol and Ceremonial

Online Course

Diplomatic Etiquette, Protocol and Ceremonial

Starts 10th March

The Diplomatic, Etiquette, Protocol and Ceremonial online course is led by top experts and offers an interactive platform for participants to learn and share experiences, aligning with the latest diplomatic training trends. It prepares the next generation of diplomatic leaders for the 21st-century landscape.

Delivered online, the course goes beyond theory, teaching participants how to create consistent and expert Protocol and Ceremonial guidelines within their organizations. With 75% of the training focused on practical exercises, case studies, and event management, participants gain hands-on experience simulating real diplomatic environments.

The course equips participants with a practical toolkit for future diplomatic engagements, emphasising the role of digital communication in modern protocol and ceremonial practices.

Practical Outcomes of the Course

  • Gaining an understanding of the significance and application of soft skills such as first impressions, precedence, cross-cultural etiquette, and the art of gracious entertaining, and the importance of preparation

  • Enhancing professional development and overall awareness by providing the necessary tools to conduct international relations and build and maintain business relationships

  • Learning the protocol and procedures of event management and international meetings

  • Mastering the art of protocol and ceremonial etiquette in diplomatic settings and entertainment

  • Boosting productivity and improving the outcomes of diplomatic protocol and ceremonial engagements

  • Providing training and sharing expertise on diplomatic protocol and ceremonial entertainment within the organisation and with colleagues

Course Structure

The course will be structured around 3 modules. The modules will include these themes and any other that you see relevant:

  • A brief background on diplomatic protocol and ceremonial

  • The importance of soft skills

  • Cross-cultural management

  • Entertainment and ceremonies management ( Flags Settings, etc )

  • Protocol of communications ( Also Digital Platform and Digital communications )

Modules

  • Module 1 : Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette

  • Module 2 : Soft Skills and Cross-Cultural Communications

  • Module 3 : Diplomatic Entertainment and Ceremonies

Course Fees:

The course fee us £199 - See below for enrolment options:

1- Individual course access: access this course for 12 month  ( £199)

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

Enrolment Options

SINGLE COURSE ACCESS

What you get:

  • 12-month access to the selected course.

  • Free GDF Platform Membership for 12 months.

  • Certificate of Completion to showcase your achievement.

  • 15% off future course enrolments.

  • Self-paced learning—study on your own time, at your own pace.

  • 10% discount for our Young Diplomats Forum.

MONTHLY ACCESS PLAN

What you get:

  • Unlimited access to all GDF Academy courses.

  • New courses added every year (5-8 courses per year).

  • Free GDF Platform Membership for the duration of your subscription.

  • Certificates for every completed course.

  • Self-paced learning—complete as many courses as you want during your subscription.

£79 a month

ANNUAL ACCESS PLAN

What you get:

  • Unlimited access to all GDF Academy courses for 12 months.

  • Free GDF Platform Membership for 12 months.

  • New courses added (5-8 per year).

  • 25% savings compared to the monthly subscription.

  • Certificates for each completed course.

  • Self-paced learning—complete as many courses as you want during the subscription period.

£49 Per Month Paid Annually