Commercial Diplomats Regulation Authority - Commercial Diplomatic Practise

QCD Accreditation - Raising Professional Standards in Commercial Diplomacy

Higher Doctorate/Post-doctorate route

The prospective candidate shall:

have completed an acceptable Higher Doctorate (PhD/DCD/DSc/DCL)* in a related/relevant field; or
present a pre-approved (publishable) mandatory qualifying research project of high standard; and
present an acceptable portfolio of proven (significant) relevant professional experience in a related commercial diplomatic field/position (Senior Executive level), with an official supporting letter.
be a Fellow of Association of Certified Commercial Diplomats;
currently be in employment for more than ten years with proven relevant practical professional experience in a related field (Senior Executive level);
submit 2 acceptable official letters (of recommendation and professional reference);
submit certified copies of proof of qualification(s);
be willing and able to promote, contribute to and actively support the objectives of the global professional body; and
be willing and able to safeguard the integrity of the commercial diplomatic profession, and the global Professional Body.

Professional Experience Route

The prospective candidate shall:

have completed an acceptable postgraduate (Master/Doctoral or equivalent programme) in an acceptable relevant/related field;
have been in the diplomatic service (Senior Executive level) for more than twenty five years with proven significant relevant professional experience (preferably in commercial diplomatic service);
be a Fellow of Association of Certified Commercial Diplomats;
submit 2 acceptable official letters (of recommendation and professional reference);
submit certified copies of proof of qualification(s);
be willing and able (depending on years of proven practical professional experience) to submit a mandatory research project of high standard on a related topic, and or a portfolio of professional experience, with an official (supporting) letter by an acceptable referee;
be willing and able to actively support the mission and objectives of the global professional body (ACCD); and
be willing and able to safeguard the integrity of the profession of commercial diplomacy and the global Professional Body.