World-class Strategic Communications education and training for the Defence, International Security, and Humanitarian Response sectors.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
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The StratCom Academy is a NATO-recognised Education & Training Facility delivering specialist Strategic Communications training to Defence, International Security, and Humanitarian Response organisations. Our modular approach lets you train your personnel effectively for the exact roles they undertake.
Led by Mark Laity and Peter Clarke – key architects of NATO’s current StratCom Policy and Doctrine – the Academy offers unparalleled access to the people who built the doctrine your students will be trained in.
To be the Provider of Choice for StratCom education, training and advisory services for the defence, international security, and humanitarian response sectors.
To deliver world-class Strategic Communications education, training and advice to organisations in the defence, international security, and humanitarian response sectors.
Performance-driven training built on real NATO doctrine, with performance requirements flowing directly to learning objectives and measurable outcomes.
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Residential Course Calendar
Lisbon, Portugal – Portugueses Defence University
COURSE TITLE
ETOC CODE
ITERATION
DATES
DURATION
APPLY
StratCom Foundation Course
STC-ST-26840
SF26/1
SF26/2
SF26/3
16-20 Feb 2026
13-17 Jul 2026
23-27 Nov 2026
5 Days
APPLY
FOGO & Joint Staff Senior StratCom Course
STC-ST-27254
JS26/1
JS26/2
26-30 Jan 2026
21-25 Sep 2026
5 Days
APPLY
Strategic Communications & Information Operations Planners’ Course
STC-ST-36922
SP26/1
SP26/2
26 Jan-6 Feb 2026
13-14 Apr 2026
21 Sep-2 Oct 2026
10 Days
APPLY
Military Public Affairs Course
STC-PA-27206
BP26/1
1-12 Jun 2026
10 Days
APPLY
Military Media Operations Course
STC-PA-37207
MO26/1
15-26 Jun 2026
10 Days
APPLY
Media Production Course
STC-PA-36702
MP26/1
MP26/2
23-27 Feb 2026
19-23 Oct 2026
5 Days
APPLY
Digital Engagement Course
STC-PA-36839
DE26/1
DE26/2
2-6 Mar 2026
26-30 Oct 2026
5 Days
APPLY
Strategic Engagement Course
STC-IO-37258
APPLY
2-6 Nov 2026
5 Days
APPLY
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Chair – Why Strategic Communications
Former Director of Communications at SHAPE and Special Advisor to the NATO Secretary General. Central architect of NATO’s StratCom Policy and Doctrine.
Dean of Academics – Planning StratCom Campaigns
Former Chief Plans, Training & Doctrine in SHAPE J10 and Chief Public Affairs in multiple NATO and UK HQs. Co-author of NATO’s StratCom Training Standards.
Associate Lecturer – Understanding Audiences
Expert in behavioural science, audience analysis, and strategic messaging. Brings deep expertise in how audiences process and respond to information.Standards.
Associate Lecturer – Delivering Strategic Communications
Practitioner with extensive experience delivering Strategic Communications across complex multinational environments and NATO operations.s deep expertise in how audiences process and respond to information.Standards.
MOBILE TRAINING
Not every organisation can send personnel to Lisbon. Our Mobile Education and Training Team (METT) capability brings world-class StratCom training directly to your headquarters — tailored to your staff, your context, and your training objectives.
From StratCom Foundations Courses, to Junior Officer introductions, to Flag Officer seminars, METT solutions are developed collaboratively with your organisation and can be integrated into your existing training programme.
3 hours – €1,500
StratCom Foundation Course
5 days – €20,000
Junior Officer & Senior Enlisted Module
3 hours – €1,500
Intermediate Joint Staff Module
2 days – €6,000
Higher Joint Staff Module
2 days – €6,000
Study Days, TTX, & Wargames
By Negotiation
FROM THOSE WHO’VE ATTENDED
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