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QUALIFIED CERTIFIED DIPLOMAT

APPROVED MANDATORY QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

Guidelines for the appointment of Practitioners to the rank and status of QCD

QCD is recognition of ability, integrity and competence of qualified commercial diplomats and is open to individuals who can satisfy council with significant career progression. Prospective candidates must be able to produce evidence of seniority and maturity of experience in commercial diplomatic field/service, or any field which involves or promotes the advancement and professional practice of commercial diplomacy.

Professional Accreditation:

Qualified Certified Diplomat

To be appointed to the rank and status of Qualified Certified Diplomat (QCD), the prospective candidate shall:

have successfully completed the QCD Mandatory Qualifying Programme;

currently be in employment (senior executive/responsible position) with proven significant relevant practical experience (Experience may be gained in any organization in the public or private sector and can be combined with study);

submit an acceptable portfolio of proven significant professional experience;

submit 2 acceptable official letters (of recommendation and reference);

be willing, and able to safeguard the integrity of the commercial diplomatic profession, and the global Professional Body; and

be willing, and able to actively support the mission, and objectives of the professional body - ACCD.

Targeted Audience

Diplomats, Members of the legislature, and or the Judiciary

Government officials dealing with international trade, investment, commerce and economic issues, including the formulation and implementation of policies in one or more fields covered in the ACCD approved syllabus.

Qualified legal executives, or practitioners in government offices and private law firms assisting governments in international litigation involving foreign trade, and or investors.

Professionals from developing and transition countries and mid-and high-level officials involved in international trade policy/relations, multilateral trade negotiations, international policymaking, in particular the negotiation or implementation of international investment arbitration and agreements

Doctoral graduates whose research activities deal with international trade relations, international investment policy, international arbitration, international trade policy etc.

Other acceptable routes