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Training Programs


Summary of Training Programs for the year 2009

No. Programs Targeted Sector Duration Hours Proposed Date Fees JD Time
1. Training of newly appointed diplomats Newly appointed trainee diplomats eligible to join the Jordanian diplomatic service One year 750-900 - - Full time
2. Development of capabilities of mid-level diplomats Third and second secretaries 4 weeks 20 July - To be decided later
3. Development of leadership abilities of senior diplomats First secretaries to ministers plenipotentiary 5 weeks 20 September - 2 days a week for 2 hours daily
4. Non- career Ambassadors qualifying program Ambassadors appointed from outside the foreign service 5 days 15 - - 10.00-13.00
5. General diplomatic skills for technical attaches Candidates from government departments assigned to serve as specialized attaches at foreign missions (cultural, labor etc.) 5 weeks 100 October - Full time
6. Consular and financial skills Diplomats expected to undertake consular and financial duties at foreign missions 10 days 30 October - 12.00- 15.00
7. Media skills for diplomats Diplomats of various ranks 10 days 20 October - 13.00- 15.00
8. Public diplomacy and transformational diplomacy Diplomats of various ranks 5 days 15 November - 12.00- 15.00
9. Shorthand Diplomats of various ranks 5 days 15 - - 9.00- 12.00
10. Israeli studies Diplomats of various ranks and those to be assigned at the embassy in Israel 5 days 15 To be decided later - 9.00- 12.00
11. Diplomatic and social skills Spouses of diplomats 10 days 30 May - 10.00- 13.00
12. Specialized mission-specific training program Diplomats on transfer to foreign missions One month To be decided later To be decided later - To be decided later
13. Public relations Public relations officers, liaison officers and public service employees 5 days 15 March 180 12.00 – 3.00
14. Public relations ( Advanced) Directors and heads of public relations division, liaison officers 5 days 15 March 180 12.00 – 3.00
15. Protocol & Etiquette Protocol officers, public relations officers, office directors 7 days 25 April 220 12.00 – 3.00
16. Administrative and strategic planning Directors and officers charged with administrative planning 3 days 9 July 120 12.00 – 3.00
17. "The outstanding director": Development of administrative performance Directors & heads of division expected to occupy higher posts 3 days 9 May 120 12.00 – 3.00
18. Efficient management of meetings and conferences Directors, heads of divisions, office directors, executive secretaries and public relations officers 4 days 12 July 140 12.00 – 3.00
19. Proficiency of correspondence and report writing. Manual and electronic archiving Office directors, secretaries, officers of personnel divisions and clerks 4 days 12 June 140 12.00 – 3.00
20. The Royal protocol and ceremonies Officers of the royal protocol, members of protocol departments of government institutions 5 days 15 August 180 12.00 – 3.00
21. Media skills Employees whose duties require dealing with the mass media 5 days 15 October 180 12.00 – 3.00
22. Electronic document management system ( EDMS) Administrative employees who use the Computers in Performing their duties 5 days 15 October 180 12.00 – 3.00

Note: Programs are organized on the basis of full time or part time participation (morning or evening) as needed.