The D-Class academic ladder.
Three official program levels — Foundation, Mid-Level Professional, and Executive — delivered through D-Class, the Digital Diplomatic Campus of the Lincoln Institute.
Foundation / Lower Level
Open-access introductory diplomatic education for students, youth leaders, and early-career professionals entering the field of international relations.
Programs in this level are being finalized.
Mid-Level Professional
Applied and analytical certificates for practitioners, civil servants, program officers, and researchers operating in diplomacy and governance.
Programs in this level are being finalized.
Executive Level
Strategic, policy-oriented executive education for senior leaders, diplomats, and decision-makers shaping foreign policy and international affairs.
Programs in this level are being finalized.
The Digital Diplomatic Campus.
All Institute programs are delivered through D-Class — live executive classes, simulations, and verifiable certification.