Description: The Washington International Diplomatic Academy provides practical professional training in diplomacy and international affairs.
“I feel better equipped as I proceed along my career path. In the process of trying to resolve the issue at hand, based on the topic, and applying those fundamentals of diplomatic practice, you experience the different challenges a diplomat would run into. WIDA is an experiential immersion. It will give you tools and skills that you wouldn’t get anywhere else.”
“I applied to WIDA after doing extensive research and quickly determined that it was everything I was looking for. It offered the program that was going to give me the best insight into a career in diplomacy. And it topped all my expectations. I really felt immersed in everything foreign affairs and diplomacy. It changed my perception of things.”
We are trained to develop and cultivate relationships in the countries where we serve, so we can navigate their societies and manage official ties.