Global political ties form a multi-layered web which is navigated through diplomancy and global policies. In order to succeed in international relations, trades and conflict management, knowledge in the workings and rules of the international diplomatic sphere are key.
The certificate in Global Policy and Diplomacy addresses these challenges on a bilateral, European, and global level. Participants can choose the fields of study most relevant to their context and learning goals. Our courses combine theoretical foundations and practical implications in today's global stage.
Three of the following seminars or workshops*
- Digital Governance & the Politics of Platforms (29 September - 1 October 2025)
- European Union Governance (06 - 08 October 2025)
- Organizational Strategy: Build it with a Policy Partner (9 - 11 October 2025)
- Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century (02 - 06 February 2026, online)
- Towards a New World Order(s)? Challenges & Scenarios (19 - 21 February 2026)
- Sustainability (26 - 28 March 2026)
- Workshop in Brussels (02 - 05 June 2026)
One of the following skills trainings*
- Looking at the Future: Foresight & Scenario-Building Methods (6 - 7 November 2025)
- Public Affairs (18 - 19 November 2025)
- Managing Non-Profit & Non-Governmental Organisations (24 - 25 November 2025)
- Scenario-Building & Foresight (04 - 05 December 2025)
- Writing for Impact & Structuring Policy Communications (02 - 03 March 2026)
- Negotiation & Mediation (21 - 22 April 2026)
- Political Communication (11 - 12 May 2026)
*Participants make their choice.
Most courses take place on an annual basis.
Target group
Professionals from all sectors (public, private, and from NGOs)
Requirements
- Higher education degree
- At least three years of relevant professional experience (average is ten years)
- Good knowledge of English
Workload
- Three seminars and one skills training, amounting to a total of 11-12 days.
- Additional time for the preparation of the seminars, as well as for the follow-up assignments.
- 11 ECTS credits are acquired.
Seminar fee
8,800 euros per certificate (9,890 euros if certificate includes a workshop).
Certificate fees are exempted from tax according to Value Added Tax Act (UStG) §4 Nr. 21a. In Germany and many other countries, tuition fees for continuing education programmes are also fully tax-deductible as professional training expenses.
Certificate fee includes (unless otherwise indicated):
Attendance, online access to course literature before the seminars, materials during the seminars, beverages in the Hertie School cafeteria (open on weekdays), correction and rating of assignments, and a final certificate after full and successful attendance (11 ECTS credits are acquired). Participants of the certificate programme must complete the certificate within two years. Most courses take place on an annual basis. All seminars take place at the Hertie School in Berlin, workshops take place in London or Brussels.
Registration
Registration is possible throughout the year, on a first-come, first-serve basis via our online application module. Admission is subject to availability.
