Welcome to Clingendael Academy

We are one of the world's largest independent training centres for diplomats and professionals working internationally

Our Programme

  • All Training
  • Diplomacy
  • International security
  • EU affairs
  • Peace negotiations
  • Humanitarian negotiation

Diplomacy

Clingendael Academy trains diplomats worldwide in essential diplomatic skills,  knowledge and work processes. 

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International security

Clingendael Academy strengthens professionals and partners working on international security.

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Peace negotiations

Clingendael Academy delivers negotiation and mediation training to peace negotiators, mediators, and mediation support staff around the world.

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Humanitarian negotiation

Clingendael Academy empowers professionals to take effective humanitarian action to support and protect civilians.

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Interested in a tailor-made training course?

Dealing with international policy questions requires concrete solutions. We design training concepts that best match your objectives and needs.

Our Impact

We believe that working successfully at an international level requires specialised training. Do you work in the international field? We offer training in every stage of your career.

40+
Trainers
4000+
Participants yearly
250+
Training courses yearly

Alumni Stories

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The humanitarian training reinforces your confidence.

María Romero

Action Against Hunger / Participant Humanitarian Training
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De pre-deployment training is zeer waardevol voor mijn uitzending naar Irak. De trainers zijn zeer kundig, de onderwerpen zijn goed opgebouwd en er is veel praktijktraining.

Casper Steeneveld

Consultant / militair
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Following a training at Clingendael was on my bucketlist.

Wifag Hadra

UN
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The group work teaches you to think in many different ways

Imadeldin Abuzed

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Libya
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This training does not only contribute to my organisation, but also to the pursuit of peace.

Gratias Kibanja

Women in Action for Human Dignity, Congo
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It is my responsibility now to teach these skills to others

Anibed Seta Charles

Community Humanitarian Emergency Board
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The negotiation training exceeded my expectations

Diana Eggleston

The Hague & Partners Business Agency
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I improved my methodology of delivering trainings and my concept of mediation.

Frank Wilson Bodza

National Peace Council Ghana
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De LBB is interessant voor een hele grote groep. Mensen die zich willen omscholen richting internationale betrekkingen, juist verdieping zoeken of aan het begin van hun internationale carrière een vliegende start kunnen gebruiken - zoals ik.

Marthe van Eckeveld

Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
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The best thing about this training was that we were going to do simulation exercises in addition to the theoretical part. I loved those simulations.

Tayyaba Islam Chaudry

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Participant Diplomatic Training
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De LBB was een fantastische periode met verdieping, ontwikkeling van vaardigheden en mooie vriendschappen.

Rob Schuurmans

Gemeente Den Haag / Deelnemer Leergang Buitenlandse Betrekkingen (LBB)
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"Ik ben vrij nieuw op het gebied van cybersecurity. Ons werk is niet primair om oplossingen te bedenken of uit te voeren, maar het stimuleren daarvan. Ik was meer op zoek naar iets om meer te begrijpen van de wereld om cybersecurity heen, dan dat ik echt een cursus cybersecurity zelf wilde doen."

Folkwin Poelman

Programmacoördinator bij het Nederlands Cybersecurity Coördinatiecentrum
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'De vriendschappen die ontstaan met mensen uit heel verschillende disciplines zijn heel waardevol.

Xiomara Veira

Compliance officer in het vermogensbeheer
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"If I encounter an unfamiliar culture tomorrow, I now feel better equipped to engage in meaningful conversations."

Jeroen Deckmyn

Deputy Representative of Flanders to the UK

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Our Approach

Clingendael Training Method

There is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ training. We developed the Clingendael Training Method that integrates content, competences and work processes.

Highlights

  • All Training
  • Diplomacy
  • International security
  • EU affairs
  • Peace negotiations
  • Humanitarian negotiation

Diplomacy

Clingendael Academy trains diplomats worldwide in essential diplomatic skills,  knowledge and work processes. 

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Networks and accreditation