Professional Development Institute
Business & Management

Certified International & Strategic Relationship Specialist

A PDI professional certificate in Business & Management, assessed by online examination under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.

Modules7Pass mark70%Exam duration3 hoursLanguagesMultipleFormatOnline exam

Certificate overview

In today’s competitive and cross-border business environment, strategic and international relations have become a fundamental element for the success of companies and institutions. Building effective institutional partnerships, managing relations with international entities, and expanding into global markets are critical for achieving sustainable growth and enhancing competitiveness.

This professional certification is designed to produce experts and specialists capable of effectively managing institutional and international relations, understanding global trends, and building strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international partners in alignment with the goals of companies and institutions.

What you will learn

01

Analyzing the institutional and global environment to identify opportunities and challenges.

02

Building and developing sustainable institutional relationship strategies.

03

Drafting agreements and partnerships that enhance the organization’s value.

04

Effectively managing negotiations and alliances with local and international partners.

05

Providing specialized consultancy to senior management on international and strategic relationship management.

Curriculum

7 modules

  1. 01Fundamentals of Strategic and Corporate Relations
  2. 02Formulating Corporate and International Strategies
  3. 03Building and Managing Partnerships and Alliances
  4. 04Corporate Negotiation Management
  5. 05Corporate Relations in the International Business Environment
  6. 06Corporate Public Relations
  7. 07Applied Project

Who it is for

  • Executive managers and corporate/international relations managers
  • Business development, international partnerships, and public relations officers
  • Marketing and sales managers in multinational companies
  • Strategic management and project management teams
  • Consultants and specialists in international business relations and public relations

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
  • Have professional experience in the field.
  • Sit for and pass the certification examination.
  • Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.

Exam Requirements

Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.

  • 70% passing grade
  • Exam available in a range of different languages
  • 3 Hours duration
  • The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
  • All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
  • The exam duration is (3) hours.
  • Each exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).