IACA
Develop diplomatic, negotiation and anti-corruption expertise for international careers and global leadership.
Jointly delivered by UNITAR and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), this six-month executive diploma equips professionals with practical skills in anti-corruption strategy, multilateral diplomacy, negotiation, ethics and international governance.
Designed for professionals working in international organisations, government, public affairs, compliance, development and diplomacy.
Why this programme matters
Corruption increasingly affects international development, governance, public trust, diplomacy and global cooperation. Organisations across the public, private and international sectors are seeking professionals capable of navigating complex ethical, political and diplomatic environments.
This programme provides participants with the practical tools, diplomatic competencies and global perspective required to address anti-corruption challenges in international contexts.
Key features
- Jointly delivered by UNITAR and IACA
- Fully online and flexible learning format
- Six-month executive diploma
- Self-paced learning combined with interactive sessions
- International cohort and networking opportunities
- Practical and interdisciplinary approach
- Expert faculty and practitioners from diplomacy and governance fields
Programme information
Programme Dates: June – December
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Duration: Six months
Modality: Online, self-paced learning with interactive sessions for each module
Fee: EUR 2,821
Contact: diplomacy@unitar.org
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand international anti-corruption frameworks and their implementation
- Analyse the relationship between diplomacy, governance and anti-corruption
- Strengthen diplomatic competencies including negotiation and cross-cultural communication
- Apply practical anti-corruption and governance strategies in professional environments
- Engage effectively with international organisations, governments and stakeholders
- Build an international network of professionals and practitioners
- Self-paced online learning
- Interactive expert-led sessions
- Case studies and practical exercises
- Discussion forums and peer exchange
- Interdisciplinary perspectives on diplomacy and anti-corruption
Participants benefit from a flexible executive learning environment designed for working professionals.
This programme is designed for:
- Diplomats and government officials
- Professionals working in international organisations
- Public affairs and governance professionals
- Compliance and ethics professionals
- NGO and civil society professionals
- Young professionals pursuing international careers
- Individuals interested in diplomacy, governance and anti-corruption
Applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The programme is particularly relevant for professionals interested in careers connected to:
- International organisations
- Diplomacy and foreign affairs
- International development
- Governance and public policy
- Ethics and compliance
- International cooperation
- Anti-corruption and integrity initiatives
- Global negotiations and multilateral affairs
To be considered for the programme, applicants must:
- Be fluent in English
- Hold a valid passport or national identity card
- Hold an undergraduate degree
To apply, kindly send the following documents to diplomacy@unitar.org:
- Updated CV
- Copy of valid passport or national identity card
- Copy of Bachelor's degree certificate in English
- Motivation letter (maximum one page)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Jack Williams -Lecturer, Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy President, Institute for Global Negotiation
“The programme fosters a highly interactive environment where participants exchange practical insights and develop skills directly applicable to diplomacy and anti-corruption work.”
Zainab Abdalla - Programme Alumna | Mechanical Engineer
“The diploma strengthened my understanding of diplomacy and anti-corruption while helping me build an international professional network.”