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Commercial Diplomatic Practise

Becoming a Qualified Certified Commercial Diplomat

Mandatory Qualifying Programme

The mandatory qualifying programme requires rigorous training, tests of understanding, case studies, research project and proven relevant professional experience. All programmes offer specialized focus areas in international investment policy, international investment arbitration, international trade policy, multilateral trade negotiations, international trade arbitration, international commercial arbitration, diplomatic protocol and public diplomacy, regional approaches to international arbitration, understanding corruption and economic crime etc. Or, depending on your relevant practical professional experience and or educational background, you can customize a focus area to meet your individual needs.

Admissions Evaluation

Admission is offered only to those who the Academy believe will succeed in any of its programmes, excel in their chosen diplomatic careers, and exhibit the competence and potential to lead and practise effectively. Assessment is based on qualitative evaluation of academic and or professional qualification, strong interest in foreign affairs and commercial diplomacy, proven relevant knowledge and professional experience, education, skills, training, professional development, an appreciation of, and passion for the practise of commercial diplomacy, and proven personal integrity as it relates to the programme, the unique profession and the information an applicant provides.

Selection Procedures

Candidates will be evaluated on their total background including; experience, education, skills, training, personal and professional development, and integrity as it relates to the programme and profession. Selection for any of the Diplomatic Academy programmes is made only from among candidates possessing the best and relevant experience, and qualification.

Accreditation of Prior Learning - APL

Applicants with significant prior professional experience in a related field (diplomacy, trade policy, international relations etc) may apply to have the total programme reduced, which will be applied to the independent study requirement. Such application must make reference to areas in which the student has acquired professional competence.

Credit hours may be accepted for transfer into the Mandatory Qualifying Programme. These must be advanced degree courses taken at recognised and acceptable professional/diplomatic institutions and or international governmental organizations. All courses to be transferred must be substantially equivalent to courses taught in any of the programmes to which you are applying. Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis.

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