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Diplomatic Protocol, International Negotiation & Relations for Officials

Protocol and ceremonial rules, managing official visits and delegations, negotiating with international partners and organisations, and representing the state and institution.

Leptis Magna

Programme overview

For chiefs of staff, international-relations and protocol officers in ministries and national institutions: practical protocol rules, international negotiation skills and managing official meetings and conferences.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply protocol and ceremonial rules at official occasions.
  • Organise official visits, delegations and meetings.
  • Negotiate effectively with international partners and organisations.
  • Represent the institution confidently in international forums.

Target Audience

  • Chiefs of staff to ministers and senior leaders.
  • International-relations and protocol officers.
  • Leaders of national institutions with international partnerships.

Program Curriculum

  1. Module 1

    Day 1: Protocol and ceremony

    • Precedence, ceremony and official forms of address
    • Organising official visits and delegations
  2. Module 2

    Day 2: International negotiation

    • Negotiation preparation, interests and alternatives
    • Simulation: negotiating with an international organisation
  3. Module 3

    Day 3: Representation and meetings

    • Running official meetings and conferences
    • Official presence and cross-cultural communication

Upcoming Sessions

  • Tripoli
    16 seats left
    2027-01-31 – 2027-02-02
    In-Person
    USD 1,700
  • Kuala Lumpur
    12 seats left
    2027-03-21 – 2027-03-23
    In-Person
    USD 2,200