Main programme DA1

Details: Diplomacy

Number of students: 15
Course Duration: 130 hours
Level: Prague, September, 2026

38 500,- Kč

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Lecturer: Cyril Svoboda

Former Minister of the
Czech Republic

We will teach you:

professional representation of yourself or a company or institution
public speaking and speaking in front of students
rhetorical skills and conducting interviews in print and electronic media
preparation of materials for a superior or for team management
to comprehend current international politics, finance and international law
to understand the subtext of political negotiations
to analyse international security and European politics
to handle preparations for high-level visits, welcoming eminent persons

… and you will also acquire many useful contacts, boosting your chances on the labour market

For whom is the course intended

students and university graduates who wish to prepare for (and succeed in)
selection procedures for management posts and who wish to boost their ability to solve specific problems in practice
those who wish to advance their careers

Programme

The course, which consists of 130 teaching hours, is divided into five thematic blocks. The entire programme culminates with a final exam in the form of a security and political strategy game, a simulated protocol event and public speaking.

Thematic blocks:

Administration and communication with the media
Working with people and rhetoric
International law and finance
Foreign policy and the EU
Protocol and etiquette

What will I receive?

A course completion certificate
Retraining certificate (accredited MEYS)
Membership of the Diplomatic Academy graduate community (regular invitations to DA events, the chance to put questions to DA staff at any time)
Course content study materials

How many of us will be in the class?

Our courses are highly individualised and lecturers will devote their full attention to you. There will be a maximum of 14 participants in the class with you and small refreshments will be offered during the course.

You can contact our lecturers with questions at any time, not just during the course but after you have completed it.

Application form submission

Non-binding application

Registration for the course takes place via a non-binding application and subsequent signature of a participation agreement. Once you send the non-binding application we will contact you and provide all the necessary information.
Satisfaction guarantee – quality is guaranteed by the success and employment of Diplomatic Academy graduates in their careers.

Our mission is to educate a wide range of participants, from IT specialists and managers to creatively talented individuals, university and secondary school students, as well as civil servants.

Main programme DA1