Overview

This one-week intensive programme (25 hours) is designed to equip diplomats with advanced media engagement skills. Through interactive lectures, case studies, simulations, and recorded practice, participants learn to navigate the global and local media landscape, craft clear diplomatic messages, perform confidently in interviews and press conferences, manage crisis communication, and use social media strategically and responsibly.

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Course Impact

By completing this programme, participants will:

  • Gain the ability to represent their nation with confidence in media settings.
  • Deliver impactful, diplomatic messages across broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Respond effectively to challenging interviews and crisis communication scenarios.
  • Strengthen their press conference and public speaking skills.
  • Receive a personalised performance evaluation and recordings of practice sessions.

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Who Can Attend?

This course is tailored for:

Diplomats and embassy staff.

Government spokespersons and senior officials.

Representatives engaged in international relations and public communication

 

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Curriculum

Curriculum

Day 1 – Understanding Media & the Diplomat’s Role

  • Explore the global and local media landscape.
  • Understand the diplomat’s role in media engagement.

Day 2 – Crafting Effective Messages

  • Learn message development and framing techniques.
  • Master soundbites and bridging strategies for clarity and impact.

Day 3 – Interview Mastery

  • Build confidence in on-camera performance.
  • Handle difficult journalists and challenging interview questions.

Day 4 – Crisis Communication

  • Manage media during sensitive situations.
  • Develop press conference and spokesperson skills.

Day 5 – Digital Diplomacy & Final Assessment

  • Use social media effectively and responsibly for diplomatic purposes.
  • Complete final recorded simulations, with feedback and evaluation.

 

 

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Fees

Course fee is only (1000 $)

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How to apply

You can participate after paying the course fee

Location: Excellence Center, Sulaimani Heights, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Or contact the center through mobile number: 07703158282

 

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The Centre of Excellence is announcing an intensive five-day course for diplomats

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Through this form, you can register yourself, and through the center’s staff all the required information will be sent to you

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