PSOW maintains an expansive network of professional affiliations to provide the highest quality of international etiquette and protocol courses and services to our students.
The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET.org) was founded in 1974 for the purpose of improving continuing education and training and has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a "reliable authority" as to the quality of education and training provided by the institutions they accredit.
As an accredited institution, we continue to review, monitor, and revise our curriculum, instructional delivery, and facilitators in order to ensure the highest quality education and training. Complaint Policy available here.
The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) was established under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE , through Resolution No. 49/2010. ACTVET is committed to establishing policies and standards that effectively regulate technical and vocational educational institutions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. ACTVET is also responsible for the licensing of trainers and tutors that meet the demands of the UAE's local market. The Centre aims to boost training and educational opportunities for young nationals within the qualification framework of the Emirate. ACTVET's ultimate goal is to increasing the number of skilled Emirati youth in rewarding career paths and foster life-long learning and personal development.
AmCham Abu Dhabi is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, not-for-profit trade association that has worked since 1986 to promote commerce, investment, and goodwill between its membership, the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates. It is comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized companies, and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. Through the support of its members, AmCham Abu Dhabi has become the recognized voice of U.S. business in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the U.A.E. The Protocol School of Washington has been a supporter of AmCham Abu Dhabi and their initiatives for many years. Likewise, AmCham is a media supporter for The Protocol School of Washington's educational events.
One of the world's top 500 universities and PSOW signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which outlines future collaboration in various areas of mutual benefit. This partnership encompasses a wide range of endeavors and will also offer alumni, graduating seniors, post-graduate students, leadership program students and executives within the community at-large, opportunities to attend a workshop to be offered twice a year at AUS. The focus is on internationally-accepted standards and skills that will enhance career and professional expertise.
The Protocol School of Washington received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council is the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC is a resource for the more than 700 US companies and government agencies that rely on WBENC’s certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs.
The Protocol School of Washington is available through a wide variety of contracting vehicles.
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The Protocol School of Washington and the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi entered into an Educational Alliance Agreement from 2011 to 2019 in relation to the Sponsorship of our “International Protocol Manager Training” Educational Initiative. With the establishment of the Presidential Protocol Office at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MOPA), the agreement has transferred to MOPA.
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with a view to establishing programs that support and develop the vocational skills of women leaders, helping them to hone their capabilities and achieve greater personal and professional development.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is responsible for the growth and quality of private education in Dubai. We support schools, universities, parents, students, educators, investors and government partners to create a high quality education sector focused on happiness and wellbeing. Our work is guided by the strategy of the Government of Dubai and inspired by those responsible for Dubai’s future growth and innovation – our students. Our publications, along with detailed school inspection reports, provide evidence-based information for everyone involved in education.
The Protocol School of Washington and the Presidential Court - UAE (previously known as the Ministry of Presidential Affairs - Abu Dhabi) have an Educational Alliance Agreement in relation to the Sponsorship of our “International Protocol Manager Training” Educational Initiative.
The Protocol School of Washington and the Protocol Department-Dubai, UAE entered into an Educational Alliance Agreement in July 2009 in relation to the Sponsorship of our “International Protocol Manager Training” Educational Initiative.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth's coordinating body for higher education. SCHEV was established by the Governor and General Assembly in 1956. Then as now, their mission, is "to promote the development of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education" in Virginia. Complaint policy available here.
The mission of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is to deliver the best value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government.
The Protocol School of Washington has a Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) - Schedule 874. Through a MOBIS Schedule, GSA and PSOW can help you improve performance and accomplish mission goals through the use of specialized consulting, training services, and facilitation.
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General Services Administration:
Professional Services Schedule (PSS) Contract
Professional and Management Development Training (SIN 611430) | Ancillary Supplies and/or Services (SIN Ancillary)
Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Pricelist
NAICS Codes
611430 Professional and Management Development Training
611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
611710 Educational Support Services
541611 Administrative Management Consulting Services