Staff in foreign affairs offices, embassies, regional bodies and public entities across Africa must write with a precision and courtesy that upholds their institution's standing. Notes verbale, official letters and invitations follow conventions that carry real diplomatic weight. This course develops the drafting skills and protocol knowledge needed to represent an organisation correctly in formal correspondence.
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Register for this courseThis course is designed for staff in foreign affairs, embassies, high commissions, regional organisations, protocol offices and public entities who prepare formal official correspondence.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 7 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | Closed | |
| 6 to 8 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | Closed | |
| 7 to 9 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | Closed | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | Closed | |
| 13 to 15 Oct 2026 | Windhoek | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 14 to 16 Oct 2026 | Gaborone | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Maseru | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 20 to 22 Oct 2026 | Mbabane | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 21 to 23 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Lilongwe | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 28 to 30 Oct 2026 | Blantyre | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 4 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 11 to 13 Nov 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 18 to 20 Nov 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | Register | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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