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Digital Diplomacy: International Relations in the Digital Age
Global Diplomatic Forum
  • Start Date: 01 Feb, 2021
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Explore how technological innovation is disrupting the political world order, and changing the diplomatic profession.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Identify how cybersecurity threats are changing diplomatic practise


From fake news to hacking and AI, governments worldwide are facing technological advances that are threatening to topple established geopolitical hierarchies – and change the world order.


These technological advances are both a challenge to the work of diplomats, as well as an opportunity to change how the diplomatic profession works for the better – making it more savvy, safe, and switched-on.


Enhance your diplomatic career


On this course, you’ll learn from top international diplomatic experts at the Global Diplomatic Forum how to navigate the issues that cyberspace and the digital revolution throw up for diplomats.


You’ll explore how AI can be used to aid diplomacy, how to excel at digital communication, and how to develop an effective digital diplomatic strategy that will let your organisation make the most of emerging virtual spaces.


Learn transferrable cybersecurity skills


Examining the current cybersecurity landscape, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that you can utilise in your organisation, understanding how diplomacy needs to respond to the latest cybersecurity threats.


In just four weeks you’ll come away with practical training that will leave you with a competitive edge.


You’ll be ready to further your career in a 21st-century diplomatic environment, armed with cutting-edge training in digital best-practice and cybersecurity.


This course would benefit diplomats of all levels, from junior to ambassadorial. It would also appeal to diplomacy students and trainee diplomats aiming to pursue a career in diplomacy.


The Course Material Can be accessed online via a browser. Students will be given login details to access the course contents.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Global Diplomatic Forum

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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