Why is this course needed and the Target Audience: In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, effective diplomacy and boost security strategies are critical for maintaining peace, protecting national interests, and fostering international cooperation. This course is important because it equips you with the practical and analytical skills needed to navigate today’s complex security environment, design effective diplomatic strategies, and communicate policy recommendations with confidence. You’ll learn to assess geopolitical risks, mediate disputes, gather and analyze intelligence, and craft persuasive messages that influence decision-makers and stakeholders.
Course Objectives:
Course outcomes:
Understand Global Security Dynamics
Explore key frameworks and theories realist and liberal
Develop Strategic Diplomatic Approaches
Engage in negotiation simulations through role-plays
Master Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
Learn methods for sourcing, verifying, and synthesizing
Build Intelligence & Policy-Analysis Skills
Develop and craft policy briefs, white papers, and security assessments
Course Duration & mode of Delivery:
This course will be delivered virtually (online) over a period of 6 weeks. The course combines live instructor-led sessions, pre-recorded lectures, case-study analyses, negotiation simulations, and group discussions to accommodate diverse learning styles. Participants will develop practical skills in strategic security analysis, conflict resolution, intelligence gathering, policy drafting, and diplomatic communication, preparing them to assess complex security environments and craft effective policy recommendations. By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence to negotiate agreements, design security strategies, and communicate diplomatically in high-stakes contexts.
COHORT COURSE TRAINING DATES: 6th June 2025, 1st August 2025, 3rd October 2025. The course will be delivered by 8Learning Virtual Platform https://8learning.org
Fees: UGX 500,000 or USD 135.