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The Executive Course in Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs equips senior government officials, diplomats, corporate executives, development practitioners, international organization professionals, policy leaders, NGO executives and other senior professionals w... Last updated November 8, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person ## Course Overview The Executive Course in Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs equips senior government officials, diplomats, corporate executives, development practitioners, international organization professionals, policy leaders, NGO executives and other senior professionals with the strategic knowledge and practical capabilities required to navigate complex international environments, manage strategic relationships, negotiate competing interests and advance institutional objectives. Diplomacy and international engagement are no longer confined to traditional state-to-state relations. Governments, corporations, development organizations, NGOs and international institutions increasingly operate across borders and within environments shaped by geopolitical competition, regional integration, economic interdependence, regulatory and political uncertainty, international negotiations, conflict, climate and development pressures, and rapidly evolving global power relationships. Effective leadership in such environments requires more than technical expertise; it requires the ability to interpret geopolitical developments, understand interests and power, build strategic relationships, communicate across institutional and cultural boundaries, negotiate effectively and exercise influence. The programme develops practical executive capabilities in geopolitical and global-affairs analysis, diplomatic engagement, strategic negotiation, mediation, stakeholder management, strategic communication, international partnerships, economic and development diplomacy, multilateral engagement and contemporary global affairs. Participants will examine how diplomatic and international-relations principles can be applied to real institutional challenges involving governments, businesses, development organizations, civil society, international institutions and other stakeholders. 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Contemporary diplomacy and the changing international system 2. Global power structures and the evolving role of state and non-state actors 3. Diplomacy beyond traditional state-to-state relations 4. Emerging global trends and their strategic implications ### Module 2: Geopolitics, Global Power Shifts & Strategic Intelligence 1. Geopolitical analysis and strategic decision-making 2. Global power shifts, competition and emerging centers of influence 3. International political, economic and security risks 4. Strategic intelligence, horizon scanning and scenario analysis ### Module 3: Foreign Policy, Global Governance & International Institutions 1. Foreign policy, national interests and international engagement 2. Global governance and multilateral diplomacy 3. International institutions, regimes and policy influence 4. Coalition-building and strategic multilateral engagement ### Module 4: Contemporary Diplomacy, Strategic Engagement & Influence 1. Contemporary diplomatic practice and strategic engagement 2. Stakeholder diplomacy, relationship management and influence 3. Diplomatic protocol, etiquette and professional conduct 4. Cross-cultural diplomacy and international partnership development ### Module 5: Strategic Negotiation, Mediation & Conflict Management 1. Negotiation strategy, interests, leverage and strategic options 2. Power asymmetries, cross-cultural and multi-party negotiation 3. Conflict analysis, mediation and preventive diplomacy 4. Dialogue, consensus-building and agreement implementation ### Module 6: Public Diplomacy, Strategic Communication & Reputation 1. Public diplomacy and strategic influence 2. Strategic communication and executive diplomatic briefing 3. Stakeholder and public engagement 4. Institutional reputation, trust and digital engagement ### Module 7: Economic, Corporate & Development Diplomacy 1. Economic diplomacy, trade and investment relations 2. Corporate diplomacy and government relations 3. Development diplomacy and international cooperation 4. Strategic partnerships, investment relationships and institutional positioning ### Module 8: Regional Integration, Multilateralism & International Cooperation 1. Regional integration and strategic cooperation 2. East African and African regional integration, trade and strategic cooperation 3. Regional peace, security and cross-border cooperation 4. South-South cooperation and international partnerships ### Module 9: Climate Diplomacy, Global Development & Emerging Global Challenges 1. Climate diplomacy and international climate negotiations 2. Development cooperation, conflict-sensitive development and international partnerships 3. Energy, resource and transition diplomacy 4. Technology, migration, peace and security and other emerging cross-border challenges ### Module 10: Strategic Diplomacy & International Engagement Framework 1. Strategic international engagement and institutional objectives 2. Stakeholder, influence and geopolitical opportunity mapping 3. International negotiation, partnership and engagement strategies 4. Developing an institutional Strategic Diplomacy & International Engagement Framework ## Who Should Attend? - Senior government officials - Diplomats and foreign affairs professionals - Public-sector executives - Foreign policy and international cooperation officials - Regional and multilateral affairs professionals - Policy and strategic affairs leaders - Regulators and senior public officials - Officials engaged in international negotiations and partnerships - NGO and INGO executives - Development practitioners - Programme and country directors - Partnership and donor-relations professionals ## Training Methodology - Executive presentations - Interactive strategic discussions - African and international case studies - Geopolitical scenario exercises - Diplomatic and negotiation simulations - Mediation and dialogue exercises - Strategic communication exercises - Stakeholder-mapping laboratories - Peer learning - Executive strategy laboratories - Group consulting assignments - Capstone strategic project ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### Certification **Certificate in Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs** Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long is the Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course training? The Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately. ### Is the Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course delivered online or in-person? This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Kigali, Nairobi, Kampala), live online, or in-house at your organisation. ### How much does the Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course cost? The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours. ### When is the next Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course training? The next scheduled session runs from 23 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team. ### Do I get a certificate after completing the Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course? Yes. Participants who complete the Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS. ### What will I learn in the Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Affairs Course? Key learning outcomes include: Analyze geopolitical developments, global power shifts and international trends relevant to institutional decision-making; Assess the strategic interests, influence, relationships and risks of international and domestic stakeholders; Apply diplomatic principles and strategic engagement approaches to complex institutional and international environments; Develop effective negotiation strategies that account for interests, power, leverage, alternatives and cross-cultural dynamics; Apply mediation, dialogue and preventive-diplomacy approaches to managing conflict and competing interests. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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