Professional Skills Courses

Practical knowledge for the professional world

A leader among professional schools of international affairs, the Elliott School was the first to offer its graduate students a full set of professional skills courses focusing on practical skills that help students succeed as practitioners in their careers. The courses are designed to supplement the substantive and theoretical aspects of our academic curriculum and teach skills applicable to the professional world.

• Register as you would register for other courses.
• Skills classes are listed as IAFF 6502 or IAFF 6503.
• Each skills class is 1 credit.

Explore our professional skills courses:

• Basic Skills
• Advanced Skills
• Specialized Professional Knowledge
  
  What you should take: Employment qualification and skills report

For more information about enrolling in a professional skills course, contact:
Office of Academic Programs
The Elliott School of International Affairs
The George Washington University
1957 E Street, NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202-994-6034
Fax: 202-994-0335
esiaacad@gwu.edu