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Course Structure

We have designed the CPD Summer Institute to allow for a mix of lecture, real-time projects, discussions and presentations. Collaborative learning is an integral part of the CPD professional education experience. Participants are expected to attend every session regardless of the program, complete all assignments and contribute effectively in both large and small group sessions.

Content modules for 2025 focus on foundational principles and emerging trends; social science research and insights; audience understanding; common behavioral data and analytics; and next-generation content creation strategies and tactics. Our 18 faculty will be presenting the following modules in Summer 2025.

  • Foundational Principles and the Future of Public Diplomacy
  • Navigating Contemporary Information Environment for Public Diplomacy
  • How Will AI Shape the Future of Public Diplomacy
  • Research Insights: Emotions and Polarization
  • Cultural Diplomacy
  • Practice Highlights: Advancing a Foreign Policy for all Americans Through Innovation
  • Computational Thinking and Data Types
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI
  • Theory of Change and PD Campaign Measurement
  • World Expos as Public Diplomacy Platforms
  • Lessons from Contemporary Information Warfare
  • Research Insights on Disinformation and Misinformation
  • Research Insights: Global Attitudes
  • Knowing & Crafting Your Story
  • Organizing to Amplify Your Story
  • Creator Culture and Youth Engagement
  • Practice Highlights: One Minute Video Strategies for PD
  • Designing Public Diplomacy Strategies
  • Real Time Analytics and Digital Insights
  • Public Diplomacy to Reach 2 Billion Video Gamers
  • Digital Storytelling for Public Diplomacy
  • Audio Storytelling for Public Diplomacy
  • Crisis Management and Narrative Strategy
  • AI and Storytelling for Public Diplomacy
  • Mixed Reality Storytelling for Public Diplomacy
  • Public Diplomacy for Global Challenges - Climate Policy

CPD Summer Institute Podcasts

Listen to the 2023 and 2024 Summer Institute podcasts with participants and Institute faculty. The 2023 podcast can be found here and the 2024 one is here.