At Diplomatic Skills Lab, we offer targeted training for public sector officials from across Europe and beyond, equipping them with the professional and interpersonal skills required to operate effectively at the highest levels of EU and international engagement.

Our courses are led by an international team of seasoned practitioners—former ambassadors and senior officials with hands-on experience in national administrations, EU institutions, and multilateral organisations. What sets us apart is our practical, real-world approach: we are professionals who have lived the challenges we teach, not just studied them.

We support both individuals and organisations—including diplomatic missions—seeking to navigate, influence, and perform effectively within the EU system. Our programmes help participants refine their skills in networking, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, chairing, speechwriting, and public speaking. We also help develop political judgement, media literacy, and the confidence to handle complexity with clarity.

Training is conducted in small groups and centres around interactive simulations based on real, current issues. Sessions can be delivered face-to-face at your workplace or online. Participants also benefit from personalised feedback and one-on-one mentoring to support their growth and development.