This special preparation is specifically designed for diplomats and civil servants recently accredited to diplomatic missions and international organizations in France, as well as for expatriate executives wishing to acquire the knowledge needed to accomplish their mission in France.
This program, led by practitioners (diplomats, journalists, business leaders), aims to provide, in a concrete and practical way, basic knowledge and essential references on France, on the functioning of its institutions and on the main actors of the French society and political and economic sphere, as well as those of the European Union.
It is distinguished by visits to institutions and significant sites as well as meetings with privileged interlocutors in Paris, in the provinces and in Brussels. Its modular structure makes it possible to create a tailor-made course adapted to the particular needs and priorities of each target group. It could also be delivered in Arabic (upon request).
Today, diplomacy and international affairs take place in a globalized context marked by increased geopolitical risks, a rise in extraterritorial norms, and increased competition between new actors in the public and private spheres. These inescapable realities require diplomats and international actors and future actors to be mobile, active and efficient in many fields.
Thismultidisciplinary training, given in intensive and extensive cycles, is particularly aimed at diplomats, international civil servants, negotiators, journalists, analysts, and all professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of the key developments and issues in international relations, and acquire the tools and operational techniques necessary to act effectively in diplomatic and international contexts.
The program is offered in class and online. Its modular structure allows the creation of a tailor-made course adapted to the particular needs and priorities of each target group.
Protocol covers activities related to the ceremonial of the Republic, the travel of Heads of State and Government and the visits of dignitaries and official personalities, organizes international conferences and summits, awards honors, prepares international treaties, and manages relations with the diplomatic and consular corps. Today, many companies are also confronted with protocol issues, and need to participate in diplomatic events and partnerships on a bilateral and multilateral level to support their international development. To manage these relations efficiently, these actors need to master an adapted know-how and management.
This applied training, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, allows diplomats and civil servants accredited to diplomatic missions and international organizations, company executives and public relations managers from the public and private sectors, to understand the recent evolutions of the Protocol and to become familiar with its rules, its uses, and its working methods, in order to better apprehend the behaviours to be adopted and the mistakes to be avoided.
This program, offered in face-to-face and online sessions, could be tailored to the specific needs of each target group.
English is now the first international lingua franca. It is, de facto, the predominant language in political institutions and in business. The mastery of this language, for diplomats and international actors, and their ability to understand and communicate with ease, are a necessity and a guarantee for maintaining fruitful relations and contributing more actively and constructively to their country's action in the world.
Thislanguage course, organized in partnership with Cambridge Training Institute, is designed for non-English speakers who work in diplomatic and international environments (diplomats, civil servants, public and private sector executives, and representatives of NGOs and international agencies). It enables them to master the subtleties and nuances of the English language, and to acquire the language skills necessary to function more effectively in their professional activities.
Thisprogram, delivered both face-to-face and online, could be "tailor-made" and adapted to the level and expectations of the trainee or target group.
Professional training and skills-building programs, based primarily on experience and reflection around practice, enable participants to deepen their knowledge and acquire the techniques and tools necessary to better accomplish their missions.
TheAcademy organizes "tailor-made" training and skills-building programs at the request of governments, diplomatic missions, regional and international organizations, non-governmental organizations as well as public and private institutions. The content, duration and structure of each training program are tailored to the needs and objectives of the organization concerned and vary according to the priorities and level of the participants.
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French has been an instrument in the organization of international relations, and remains with English one of the two diplomatic languages of the world system. Its clarity and precision make it an appropriate language for drafting treaties and for international negotiations. The mastery of French, for diplomats and international actors, and their ability to understand and communicate with ease, are a necessity and a guarantee for maintaining profitable relations and better defending national interests within international forums.
Thislanguage training, organized in collaboration with the Alliance Française, is intended for diplomats and international civil servants, as well as for any international actor in the public and private spheres. The courses, oriented towards the development of oral and written expression and comprehension skills, confront the participants with authentic situations allowing them to better master the nuances of the French language and to acquire the vocabulary necessary for communication and negotiation in diplomatic and international environments.
Thisprogram, delivered face-to-face and online, could be organized "tailor-made" and adapted to the level and expectations of the trainee or the target group.
In a context marked by growing geostrategic instability, crises and emergency situations now seem unpredictable but inevitable. Preparing to deal with them effectively represents a major challenge for any actor called upon to act in an international context, and calls for crisis management and communication skills and methods, adapted to each situation.
Thisprofessionalizing program is particularly aimed at diplomats, international civil servants and executives, negotiators, as well as any actor called upon to assume responsibilities in the event of an emergency or crisis situation. It aims to expose participants to the dynamics and challenges of crisis management, and to provide them with the key knowledge and operational techniques to analyze, anticipate, intervene, communicate and resolve emergency and crisis situations.
Thisprogram, delivered face-to-face and online, could be organized "tailor-made" and adapted to the specific needs of each target group. An intensive session, combining the international negotiation and crisis management modules, is also organized over 5 days.
The media are neither our friends nor our enemies. They can be useful carriers of our messages, but if handled improperly, they can also destroy the public image of an esteemed individual or a renowned organization. The pressure of 24-hour news and what veteran presenter Nick Gowing calls "the tyranny of real time," combined with the rapid growth of internet media and social networking, makes it more crucial to understand the power of the media and learn how to deal with it effectively.
This intensive workshop is particularly aimed at diplomats and international civil servants, politicians, senior public and private sector executives, and representatives of non-governmental organizations. It aims to provide them, in a practical and professional way, with the tools and techniques necessary to better manage and master the relationship with the various media (Television, Radio, Print and Internet).
This program, delivered face-to-face and online, could be organized "tailor-made" and adapted to the specific needs of each target group.
The current international environment is characterized by numerous crises leading to an increase in bilateral and multilateral consultations and negotiations. In order to actively participate and effectively manage these negotiation processes, all international actors are called upon to master key negotiation strategies and techniques, specific to each context.
This practical training is intended for diplomats and international civil servants, political leaders, civil servants, military personnel, as well as business executives and NGO representatives. The program allows participants to better understand the stakes and dynamics of negotiation in a bilateral and multilateral context, and to acquire techniques that can be directly mobilized to prepare and effectively conduct the negotiation process in a variety of professional situations.
This program, delivered both face-to-face and online, could be organized "tailor-made" and adapted to the specific needs of each target group. An intensive session, combining the international negotiation and crisis management modules, is also organized over 5 days.
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