Credential

Certification

Requirements

  • Complete all nine chapters across the four course weeks.
  • Submit the chapter activities and weekly reflections to your instructor.
  • Submit the community diplomatic leadership capstone and reflection.
  • Pass the final certification examination with at least 70%.

Your achievement

Receive your Certificate of Completion

After completing the course and passing the final examination, you will receive a beautiful certificate from GIA Advocate University recognizing your Diplomatic Leadership and Democratic Studies training.

The certificate recognizes your consultant studies covering the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and the Capstone study, under the leadership of Lady Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Lenora Peterson-Maclin. Ph.D.

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GIA Diplomatic Ambassador International badge

GIA Ambassador

Educational recognition through GIA Advocate University

Complete Certification & NYC Celebration Package

Continue the celebration

Eligible graduates may order the complete package to commemorate their training and join the GIA celebration in New York City near the United Nations.

Navy GIA Ambassador Passport with gold crest

GIA Ambassador Passport

A commemorative GIA program passport recognizing your completed training.

Crimson red ceremonial stole with gold laurel borders, a GIA globe emblem, and AMBASSADOR lettering

Ambassador Stole

A ceremonial stole for your GIA graduation and recognition celebration.

Evening celebration table with the United Nations building in New York City

NYC Celebration Ticket

One complimentary ticket to the GIA celebration in New York City near the United Nations.

The GIA Ambassador Passport is a commemorative program item. It is not a government-issued passport and does not provide diplomatic status, immunity, or official authority. Celebration details are subject to GIA confirmation.

Order your celebration items

Graduate order form

Eligible graduates who completed the training and passed the final examination may request the GIA Ambassador Passport, the Ambassador Stole, and their NYC celebration ticket below.

Important credential notice

This GIA educational certification documents completion of GIA training. It does not by itself create an official governmental diplomatic appointment, diplomatic immunity, a diplomatic passport, consular authority, or legal authority to represent the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the United Nations, or another government. Students must accurately describe their educational and organizational credentials.

Describing your credential

A GIA-certified humanitarian or organizational ambassador represents GIA within the scope GIA authorizes. Always state your organization and role truthfully, and never imply governmental appointment, diplomatic immunity, consular authority, or a diplomatic passport.