This is an introductory course to diploma students and practitioners in diplomacy aimed at offering a foundational examination of the role played by diplomacy in international relations. It provides an insight into how diplomacy has emerged to be an important tool in the implementation of states’ foreign policy, the maintenance of international peace and security as well as in the growth and development of international law. This training is designed to equip you with the knowledge of the form and processes carried out in diplomacy so that you can become a valuable practitioner in the field of diplomacy.