Overview

NPSIA-PT&D provides non-credit, short-term training and development programs to help meet the ongoing educational needs of professionals seeking international careers or who are undertaking work in an international secretariat at home or abroad. Whether engaged in the military or public service, the Non-Governmental community or global-business sectors, NPSIA-PT&D programs are designed to enhance skills in both general and specific International Affairs management environments. Our programs cover a broad range of professional learning, from workshops in International Negotiation and International-Critical Infrastructure Protection to International Policy Analysis and Strategic Foresight training. A total spectrum of learning opportunities is offered through our Practical to Executive levels of Certificate programming. This includes NPSIA-PT&D’s Certificate in Practical International Affairs Management, meant to introduce essential management skills and concepts for men and women new to international focused work, to Executive decision-makers who are responsible for creating and maintaining complex global relationships in an environment of crossing cultures, sectors and interests. Who we are NPSIA-PT&D is comprised of over 20 full and part-time faculty, associate trainers, consultants and volunteers including former Canadian and International Ambassadors, Executive level Foreign Service professionals, Carleton University Research Chairs and NPSIA Alumni. All programs are managed through the Office of the Director for Professional Training and Development at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. The Associate Director and managing principal of the Office of Professional Training and Development is Bryan Henderson. A NPSIA alumnus, Bryan possesses over 20 years experience in international human resource development, education and project management consulting.