Explore our online training courses for 2020
Take advantage of our free and fee-based online courses from the UNITAR Division for Prosperity which offer you the opportunity to learn current best practices, network with professionals from around the world with similar interests, and gain access to international experts and coaches.
The Division for Prosperity of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce its online training courses for 2020. Take advantage of our free and fee-based online courses which offer participants the opportunity to learn current best practices, network with professionals from around the world with similar interests, and gain access to international experts and coaches. Some courses target specific countries, whilst others are global.
Key Reasons to Participate
Our online courses extend beyond mere content to incorporate experiential and collaborative learning through multiple instructional tools and delivery approaches to allow learners to reflect and link concepts with practical solutions. The instructional design and methodologies are adapted around the learning styles of adult learners for maximum accessibility and flexibility. All courses are instructor-moderated by international experts and practitioners with a wealth of practical experience and know-how.
Successful participants receive a Certificate of Completion from UNITAR.
FREE ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
Free online training courses are funded by our partners. These courses are intended for participants from specific countries or regions. Participation is subject to a selection process taking into consideration several criteria including availability of slots, gender balance and distribution among relevant institutions.
Trade, Food Security and Nutrition
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
This is a 5-week online course in Russian implemented jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Date: 11 May 2020 - 12 Jun 2020
- Fee: None
- Target countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
- Registration: http://tfsn-ru.unitar.org
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Government of Japan
These are multi-phased blended training programmes funded by the Japanese government targeting specific countries.
Inspiring Agents of Change: Social Entrepreneurship Training and Knowledge Platform for Women
Harnessing Digital Technologies to Address Inequalities in Fragile African States
This is a multi-phased blended training programme funded by the Japanese government that aims to develop women entrepreneurs from the Horn of Africa.
- Date: May 2020 – March 2021
- Fee: None
- Target countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan
- For more information: https://www.greatideas.space/
Building Bridges: Entrepreneurship and Project Planning for South Sudan
This is a multi-phased blended training programme funded by the Japanese government that aims to nurture youth leaders in project planning, leadership and social entrepreneurship from the public sector, NGOs, academic institutions, the private sector, and media organizations in South Sudan.
- Date: May 2020 – March 2021
- Fee: None
- Target country: South Sudan
- For more information: https://www.greatideas.space/
Innovation for Growth: Inspiring Youth Entrepreneurs and Leaders in Iraq
This is a multi-phased blended training programme funded by the Japanese government that aims to nurture youth leaders in entrepreneurship and leadership from the public sector, NGOs, academic institutions, the private sector, and media organizations in Iraq.
- Date: May 2020 – March 2021
- Fee: None
- Target country: Iraq
- For more information: https://www.greatideas.space/
Financial Inclusion
Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND)
Several upcoming online courses relating to financial inclusion are funded by AGFUND. These courses are intended primarily for development practitioners across the MENA region and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Date: 4 May 2020 - 29 May 2020
- Fee: none
- Target countries: MENA region and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Registration: https://www.un-finance-learn.org/
Leadership Skills for Finance Managers
- Date: 25 May 2020 - 19 Jun 2020
- Fee: none
- Target countries: MENA region and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Registration: https://www.un-finance-learn.org/
Fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering: International Standards and Compliance Issues
- Date: 15 Jun 2020 - 10 Jul 2020
- Fee: none
- Target countries: MENA region
- Registration: https://www.un-finance-learn.org/
Fundamentals of Capital Market Development and Regulation
- Date: 29 Jun 2020 - 24 Jul 2020
- Fee: none
- Target countries: MENA region
- Registration: https://www.un-finance-learn.org/
Fundamentals of the Financial System
- Date: 13 Jul 2020 - 7 Aug 2020
- Fee: none
- Target countries: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Registration: https://www.un-finance-learn.org/
Negotiation of Financial Transactions
- Date: 27 Jul 2020 - 21 Aug 2020
- Fee: none
- Target countries: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Registration: https://www.un-finance-learn.org/
FEE-BASED ONLINE COURSES
UNITAR is a project-based organization and does not receive any funds from the regular United Nations budget. Training activities that are not funded by donors and partners are delivered as fee-based courses. All fee-based courses are expert-moderated.
Introduction to International Intellectual Property Law
- Date: 30 Mar 2020 - 1 May 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/introduction-international-intellectual-property-law-2020
- Date: 6 Apr 2020 - 8 May 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/advanced-public-procurement-2020
Negotiating for Conflict and Dispute Resolution
- Date: 27 Apr 2020 - 22 May 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/negotiating-conflict-and-dispute-resolution-2020
Sustainable Development: Idea, Process and Goal
- Date: 18 May 2020 - 19 Jun 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/sustainable-development-idea-process-and-goal-2020
Fundamentals of Corporate Governance
- Date: 25 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/fundamentals-corporate-governance-2020
Introduction to Privacy and Data Protection Law
- Date: 8 Jun 2020 - 10 Jul 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/introduction-privacy-and-data-protection-law-2020
- Date: 21 Sep 2020 - 16 Oct 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/global-financial-governance-2020
Global Public Goods: Concepts, Measurement, Policies and Financing
- Date: 5 Oct 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/global-public-goods-concepts-measurement-policies-and-financing-2020
International Negotiations: Practical Skills and Techniques
- Date: 5 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/international-negotiations-practical-skills-and-techniques-2020
Trade Finance Infrastructure Development
- Date: 26 Oct 2020 - 4 Dec 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/unescapunitar-trade-finance-infrastructure-development-2020
- Date: 9 Nov 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 | Fee: $800.00
- Target countries: Global
- Registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/cross-cultural-negotiation-2020