New Executive Certificate - Advocacy in International Affairs Kicked Off by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and LEIDAR in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, January 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The first edition of the Executive Certificate – Advocacy in International Affairs programme has begun with the first class including 15 professionals with positions at international and non-governmental organisations as well as multinationals.

“We are very impressed by the quality of work and discussions taking place in the group,” said Cédric Dupont, Professor at the Graduate Institute and co-director of the programme. “I am sure that the programme will provide participants with the tools and skills they need to advance their careers,” added Rolf Olsen, co-director of the programme and CEO of LEIDAR.

During this first session the participants had an opportunity to meet distinguished guest speakers from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the World Economic Forum and UNI Global Union.

The four modules of the Executive Certificate – Advocacy in International Affairs cover advocacy concepts and practice; public diplomacy and campaigning; governmental affairs and lobbying; and communications programmes.

The programme is designed for professionals in charge of their organisation’s advocacy activities or those aspiring to leadership positions who require strong expertise in advocacy in the public and private sector.

In addition to the Graduate Institute faculty’s expertise and LEIDAR’s communications experience, the programme’s location is one of its major advantages. “Geneva is home to a wide range of global players: governmental, international and non governmental organisations, academic institutions and multinational enterprises as well as media and other influential figures. Delivering this course in Geneva, we draw on both the knowledge of the various players and the deep insights that the Graduate Institute can offer through its research and faculty,” said Rolf Olsen.

The next edition of the programme will take place from January to June 2013.

More information about the programme is available on the Graduate Institute Executive Education website.

Admissions for the next edition will begin shortly.

Check out the URL's below for more information.

http://graduateinstitute.ch/corporate/executive/masters_executive/advocacy_en.html

http://graduateinstitute.ch/Jahia/site/iheid/cache/bypass/lang/en/institute/news?newsId=126776

http://graduateinstitute.ch/corporate/executive_en.html

http://www.leidar.com/

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