Starts 11th May 2026

Course Summary

The Diplomatic, Etiquette, Protocol and Ceremonial online course is led by top experts and offers an interactive platform for participants to learn and share experiences, aligning with the latest diplomatic training trends. It prepares the next generation of diplomatic leaders for the 21st-century landscape.

Delivered online, the course goes beyond theory, teaching participants how to create consistent and expert Protocol and Ceremonial guidelines within their organizations. With 75% of the training focused on practical exercises, case studies, and event management, participants gain hands-on experience simulating real diplomatic environments.

The course equips participants with a practical toolkit for future diplomatic engagements, emphasising the role of digital communication in modern protocol and ceremonial practices.

On completion of the course, you’ll be able to

• Gaining an understanding of the significance and application of soft skills such as first impressions, precedence, cross-cultural etiquette, and the art of gracious entertaining, and the importance of preparation

• Enhancing professional development and overall awareness by providing the necessary tools to conduct international relations and build and maintain business relationships

• Learning the protocol and procedures of event management and international meetings

• Mastering the art of protocol and ceremonial etiquette in diplomatic settings and entertainment

• Boosting productivity and improving the outcomes of diplomatic protocol and ceremonial engagements

• Providing training and sharing expertise on diplomatic protocol and ceremonial entertainment within the organisation and with colleagues

Unlock every course for monthly and annual subscription

Access all our courses in 3 ways:

1. Register for single courses: Simply click on each course to register

2. Get monthly access for all courses for £79 a month. Cancel anytime

3. Get access to all courses with an annual fee. This also includes all new courses

4.9 /5 Rating

Our course are rated by learner as 4.9/5. Our course are also available in English, Arabic, Spanish and French

Course Curriculum

• Module 1 : Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette

• Module 2 : Soft Skills and Cross-Cultural Communications

• Module 3 : Diplomatic Entertainment and Ceremonies

Course Fees

This course is £295. But is discounted by 40% for a limited time. Course fee is now £177.

Course Leader

Kathleen Jones is a multilingual Certified International Etiquette Consultant and Cross-Culture Training Specialist.

As the Founder and Director of Etiquette & Decorum, she provides her consultancy services to a wide range of international clients in the format of Modular Finishing School and Executive Education Programs presented in a modern, informative and entertaining manner.

Her International background and education, as her previous professional experience in Oil and Gas Trading spanning Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East have given her first-hand experience in dealing with and understanding culturally deemed “acceptable” and “unacceptable” behaviours, and have led her to develop an awareness of the need to set basic social and life skills on which multi-cultural individuals can build on and become effective leaders.

She is fluent in several languages and is passionate about the Art of Living, International Communication Codes, Children’s Education, and Women's Empowerment.

Kathleen is also an Ambassador for She Can He Can, a non-profit Monaco-based organisation whose principal aim is to raise awareness of the importance of Gender Equality and redefining leadership, and the Vice President of Zonta Club Monaco working on Gender Equality through service and advocacy.