Learn international etiquette and protocol of the East and West and obtain certificates!
Group Programme Schedules in 2025
Titles
Global Protocol Specialist Certificate Programme (In English)
Experience the Art of Japanese Protocol & Cultural Heritage
Our unique specialist programme combines international protocol standards with the time-honoured traditions of Japanese culture. Based in Japan, this comprehensive course offers participants an unparalleled opportunity to master global protocol whilst experiencing Japan’s rich cultural heritage.
Global Social Etiquette & Protocol Specialist Certificate
- 17th-21st February 2025
- 6th-10th October 2025
Global Business Etiquette & Protocol Specialist Certificate
- 14th-18th April 2025
- 17th-21st November 2025
International Diplomatic Protocol Specialist Certificate
Private lessons only. Please enquire for individual scheduling.
General Japanese Etiquette and Protocol Courses (in English)
Experience the Art of Japanese Protocol & Cultural Heritage
- Level 1 Courses: 25 hours total
- In-person: 5 hours daily for 5 days
- Online: 3 hours daily for 8 days, plus 1 hour on the final day
- Level 2+ Courses: 30 hours total (schedules to be determined)
- Days and Times: Starting from 12pm (Japan Time Zone) on Monday to Friday
Japanese Social Etiquette and Protocol (Level 1)
- In-person: 3rd-7th March
- In-person:1st-5th September
- Online: 17th-27th June
- Online: 15th-25th October
Japanese Business Etiquette and Protocol (Level 1)
- In-person: 20th-24th May
- In-person: 2nd-6th December
- Online: 3rd-13th June
- Online: 13th-23rd January 2026
Intermediate to Advanced Etiquette and Diplomatic Protocol (Imperial Diplomacy)
Private lessons only. Please enquire for individual scheduling.
国際プロトコールスペシャリスト資格プログラム（日本語）
国内外で指導やコーチングができる資格プログラム
- 各コースは年2回開講されます
- コース実施の決定は開講2ヶ月前に行われます
- 申し込み完了（支払い）期限：開始2ヶ月前まで
- 各プログラム：計40時間（6時間×7回）
- 日程：土曜日 12:00-18:00
- お盆期間（8/10-18）、年末年始（12/28-1/5）は除く
- 定員：各コース10名まで
- グループプログラムに参加できない場合、個人講座で設定可能（追加費用あり）
国際社交マナー・国際プロトコールスペシャリスト資格
第1期：4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24
第2期：9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
グローバルビジネスマナー・異文化プロトコールスペシャリスト資格
第1期：5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12
第2期：11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10
国際外交プロトコールスペシャリスト資格
第1期：7/26, 8/2, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20
第2期：1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
認定バイリンガルスペシャリスト
- 外国人へのプロトコール指導資格
- 個人講座のみ（日程は個別調整）
- 受講要件：TOEIC 800点以上相当
国際プロトコール・グローバルマナー一般向けコース（日本語）
国内外で指導やコーチングができる資格プログラム
- 各コースは年2回開講されます
- コース実施の決定は開講2ヶ月前に行われます
- 申し込み完了（支払い）期限：開始2ヶ月前まで
- 初級コースは25時間（5時間×5回）
- 中級以上のコースは30時間（6時間×5回）
- 日程：日曜日 12:00〜
- 定員：各コース10名まで
- グループプログラムに参加できない場合、個人講座で設定可能（追加費用あり）
グローバルビジネスマナー・異文化プロトコール
グローバルビジネスに携わる方向け
第1期：2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
第2期：10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
国際ソーシャルマナー・プロトコール
エレガントなグローバル社交マナーを身につけたい方向け
第1期：6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
第2期：12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 1/11, 1/18
国際紳士教養学・紳士マナー
国際的な紳士としての振る舞いを身につけたい方向け
第1期：1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
第2期：7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
国際プロトコール総合基礎コース（GW特別コース）
ソーシャル、ビジネス、外交マナーをバランスよく学びたい方向け
4/27, 4/29, 5/3, 5/4, 5/5
Programme Guidelines
Venue and Scheduling
- Location: Central Tokyo
- Operating hours: Japan Standard Time
- Course confirmation: Two months prior to commencement
- Please refer to the application page for detailed enrolment procedures
Programme Structure
- Capacity: 4 to 10 participants
- Courses below minimum numbers will convert to individual training (additional fees apply)
- Individual training arrangements available upon request
- Pre-course work submission required
- Face-to-face sessions include practical training with video feedback
Seasonal Advantages
- Spring term: Scheduled during reduced airfare periods
- Autumn term: Benefits of off-peak season
- Preferential rates at partner accommodation
- Priority access to cultural activities
Enrolment and Payment
- Full course fees due two months before commencement
- Credit card payment via our system recommended
- 10% consumption tax applies to courses held in Japan
Attendance and Certification
- Full attendance mandatory for certification
- Successful completion of certification examination required
- Alternative session arrangements available for absences (additional fee applies)
- Rescheduling provided in case of natural disasters
- Programme content subject to modification without prior notice
Enquiries and Support Services
- Contact available via email or telephone
- Visa application documentation assistance
- Accommodation recommendations
- Local information guidance
ICPA Features To Support Your Learning Journey
We do not just teach etiquette; we guide you through a transformative experience of culture. Our programme is designed to nurture your cultural intelligence, helping you navigate the nuances of Japanese society with confidence and authenticity.
- Access to our state-of-the-art training facilities
- Immersive cultural experiences in authentic settings
- Complimentary refreshments during sessions
- Practical dining etiquette sessions with authentic cuisine
- 24/7 access to our online learning platform
- Comprehensive slide decks for review
- Supplementary study materials
- Interactive lesson quizzes
- Pre-course and post-course assessments
- Personalized progress reports
- One-on-one consultations with cultural experts
- Access to our global social platform for students
- Detailed course workbook
- Handouts and reference guides
- Official ICPA course completion certificate
- Digital badge for your professional profiles
- Regular updates to course materials
- Access to the latest information on etiquette, culture, and protocol
- Comprehensive instructor’s manual (for those in the Specialist Programme)
- Exclusive access to our Specialist social platform
- All instructional materials for teaching global etiquette and International protocol (and Japanese ones)
- Full video recordings of all lessons for review
- Interactive virtual etiquette practice sessions
Note: Features may vary depending on the specific course and level chosen. Please refer to individual course descriptions for a detailed list of inclusions.
FAQ
The group course will only start when the minimum number of participants has been reached.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the price will be changed according to the number of participants in that course. In the case of one person, the course will be customised as an individual lectures.
One-off courses:.
Application form, agreement to terms and conditions, ID card
Short-term and long-term programmes:.
Application form, agreement to terms and conditions, ID card, CV, course questionnaire, business certificate (for franchises and organisations)
As the programmes are aimed at people who wish to improve their knowledge, in order to ensure that the students maintain a high level of motivation and that the course content is tailored to their experience and position, we will check your identity and confirm the purpose and motivation of the course.
A wide range of working, conscious people attend the courses, including educators, managers, sole traders, lawyers, doctors and other professionals.
Specialists include school personnel, professors and leaders of organisations.
The common denominator is a strong desire to succeed.
ID card, CV submitted, manner and general knowledge test, and other details are not disclosed due to ICPA policy screening.
Persons unable to attend the course:.
Unidentified identity.
Failure to submit documents by the deadline
Documents are falsified.
Ambiguous objectives
Poor attitude
Considered problematic in the future
Other conditions that make the course inadmissible in the terms and conditions
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