Since I attended a Protocol Officer Training course offered by the Protocol School of Washington (PSoW) in October 2011, the benefits of this training have been apparent from the request and feedback I receive from my counterparts in the African Union, UN agencies and sections within my mission who regularly seek my advice and guidance proper Protocol practices. I have attended many courses, but none of them were at the level of the course “Protocol Officer training” offered by the PSoW in October 2011; I attempted to take training on the “Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant” course to improve my knowledge through seeking funding from my organization, but due to budgetary constraints, as I am unable to pay out of my own pocket, this was not possible.