- Basics of technology diplomacy and its importance in international relations
- Historical perspectives and approaches to technology diplomacy
- Interface between technology diplomacy and political/economic Diplomacy
- Technology promotion: Role of ministries/departments and that of missions
- Technology sourcing (including technology acquisition) and their assessment
- Values and Visions
- Negotiations of technology transfer
- Stress Management
- Overview of intellectual property Rights and its role in technology diplomacy
- IP asset valuation and IP audit
- Patent application
- Simulation exercise on patent drafting
