United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme 2027
About
Register now for the UNITAR Training Programme for Young Leaders. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is organising an online training programme for people wishing to develop their knowledge of the United Nations and their leadership skills. It will run from 4 au 29 janvier 2027, entirely in English.
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Objectives and Curriculum of the UNITAR Training Programme
The training aims to improve understanding of the United Nations system, multilateral diplomacy and the Sustainable Development Goals, while strengthening negotiation and intercultural communication skills.
The programme consists of four modules:
- The United Nations system;
- Conference diplomacy;
- The Sustainable Development Goals;
- Cosmopolitan communication.
Structure of the UNITAR Training Programme
The modules are available on UNITAR’s learning platform and can be studied at your own pace, requiring 4 to 6 hours per week. They include readings, multimedia resources, quizzes and discussion forums.
The programme also includes several webinars lasting 1 h 30 led by United Nations experts, as well as a weekly online leadership workshop lasting 3 h 30. Live activities will take place mainly on Zoom, in the afternoon, Geneva time. They will be recorded and made available on the platform.
Who the UNITAR Training Programme Is For
The programme is intended for people interested in international affairs who wish to take on leadership responsibilities. Secondary school pupils, university students, young professionals in the public and private sectors, and more experienced leaders can register.
Participation is limited to 30 people, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A UNITAR certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the programme.
Fees and Scholarships for the UNITAR Training Programme
The participation fee is 750 dollars. For information on scholarships, interested applicants should contact [email protected]. The source does not specify their value or the conditions for awarding them.
Each participant must have the necessary equipment, software and Internet connection. UNITAR also offers a subsequent field visit to Geneva; further information is available at unitar.org/immersionprogramme.
Registration
The announced deadline is 24 décembre 2026. However, registration will close as soon as all 30 places have been allocated, so to register for the UNITAR Training Programme, click on the buttons below:
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