ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Social Media for Community-Based Protection

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:58:26 +0000

Last Updated 06/25/2024

Duration 5 hours

Details

This comprehensive 5-hour online course equips you with practical strategies and expert insights to enhance your community-based protection efforts, using the power of Social Media. In a world where digital connectivity is paramount, ensure that innovation meets compassion and ensure a safe use of Social Media to amplify your impact and foster resilience within communities.

Objectives:

• Identify if Social Media is the right tool for your project goals.
• Assess, identify and mitigate risks when implementing Social Media.
• Design a Social Media Strategy for Community Based Protection.
• Identify different ways to address difficult conversations on social media.
• Face the main challenges related to moderating online content.
• Address rumors to improve your programs.
• Identify challenges and opportunities of using Social Media for feedback and response mechanisms into protection operations.
• Experiment different ways to use analytics.
• Connect outreach and advocacy objectives with SM strategies.
• Link Social Media performance indicators with protection outcome indicators.

This course is designed for all Protection and Operations/Programme staff in the field, in all contexts (urban, semi-rural or rural areas). In the current context of dwindling resources and reduced footprint, social media engagement is increasingly relevant to reach out to and remain connected with communities.

How to register

Enrol via https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/9801ae36-195...

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Online Certificate Course - Project Design Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Organizations and NGOs

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:48:03 +0000

This course presents the principles of Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) cycle. DM&E is a critical element of development projects as it provides the information needed to make decisions for project management, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the interventions and satisfy accountability requirements.

This course will enable you to understand and put into practice the principles of sound results-based monitoring and evaluation methodology in your project; you will build an understanding of the most common processes, tools, techniques, and theories that are necessary to monitor and evaluate a project. This course examines the defining characteristics of monitoring and evaluation techniques and introduces the student to a variety of project management techniques that can be applied in a development project context. Through case study exercises and group discussions, participants will learn the links between design, monitoring and project evaluation. This course will stimulate ideas on how to design and implement monitoring and evaluation processes that strengthen accountability and learning and contribute to project effectiveness.

The course is based on an interactive case-study approach, with hands-on exercises, homework reading materials, participant presentations, and online discussions. It focuses on peer learning and exchanging information on practical experiences in monitoring and evaluation. The online course has a duration of three weeks. Each week, the instructor will provide instructions to help students complete the required assignments. Students will participate in discussions and receive feedback from the course instructor, and have access to videos, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students will apply their understanding in case study exercises that will be reinforced with feedback from the instructor.

As a student, you will follow a detailed schedule to complete the assigned activities, participate in discussion forums, and submit their exercises in order to receive a grade. Successful completion of all the course requirements will lead to the award of a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

Course Content:

Lesson 1 – The Project Concept

• The DME Cycle
• Development Strategy
• Project Identification
• Needs Analysis
• Theory of Change
• Project Concept Note

Lesson 4 – Project Monitoring

• Monitoring Fundamentals
• Project Monitoring
• Baseline Study
• Data Management
• Information Management
• Monitoring Reports

Lesson 2 – Project Design

• Design Principles
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Problem Analysis
• Objectives Analysis
• Logframe Matrix
• Project Proposal

Lesson 5 – Project Evaluation

• Evaluating the Project
• Types of Evaluations
• Principles of Evaluation
• Evaluation Process Evaluation
• Developing a ToR
• Evaluation Reports

Lesson 3 – Project Planning

• Planning the Project
• Monitoring Plan
• Selecting Indicators
• Management Plan
• Information Systems
• Participatory Planning

Lesson 6 – Project Learning

• The Learning Project
• Learning Cycle
• Reflective Practice
• Lessons Learned
• After Action Reviews
• Learning Principles

Course Information:

• Course materials are available for download from the online course module page to allow for printing and review.
• Evaluation. It is required that participants complete the course evaluation after they take the final exam.
• Credits. This course provides 35 PDUs (Professional Development Units)* or 35 contact hours.
• This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website at https://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/cdpm.html

Student Feedback

"The courses at PM4DEV are great as they are easy to fit into your schedule as a working professional and you are very well supported in your learning. Would definitely recommend these courses to people wanting to expand their knowledge in PM." Adrianova Carrion - UCA- Nicaragua

"The course has really helped me to have a clear understanding of ways I can apply my field experiences in the design, Monitoring and Evaluation a project" John Olahan, Save the Children, Nigeria

"As someone now entering the development sector, this course helped me to gain a solid foundation in designing, monitoring and evaluating projects. The course material was relevant, in-depth and understandable. I have even started meeting a lot of the course terminology in my everyday work." Romario Edwards, Trinidad and Tobago

"The PDME course provided me many tools that I can apply in my work as a programme manager. It also gave me a better understanding of the organisation's processes concerning design, monitoring, evaluation and learning and how I can help to improve these processes on a project level to assure effective and efficient implementation of project activities and successful completion of a project. " Melany Oey, Liberia

Click here to read feedback from our students

In 2013, PM4DEV became a PMI Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). It means that our courses meet the strict criteria from the largest project management organization of the world, and that increases the value you obtain from learning at PM4DEV. Your investment in learning is secure, and you can be certain that our courses have the quality you expect.

How to register

Visit this link to register online: https://pdme4dev.eventbrite.com/...

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio

Student Services

ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com

www.pm4dev.com

Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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Online Certificate Course - Fundamentals of Project Management for Development Organizations and NGOs

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:47:07 +0000

This course is a comprehensive introduction to development project management. Designed for people who want to build or increase their skills in project management and who work or are looking to work with international development organizations, donor and public institutions, NGOs, non-profit and community-based organizations, Government and donor agencies, and anyone interested in a career in development project management.

You will learn the most important concepts in project management, such as the project life-cycle, process management, roles and responsibilities of a project manager, organizational structures, program and portfolio management and use of various management techniques. This course promotes and facilitates a collaborative learning approach in an online environment. Students participate in discussions as part of the assignments and receive feedback from the course instructor. Students "learn by doing" through the class exercises, while lecture points are reinforced with class discussions and videos.

Course Content:

Lesson 1 - Development Project Management

• Definitions of project management
• Project management constraints
• Development challenges
• A systemic approach
• The project management ecosystem

Lesson 4 - Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills

• Role and responsibilities of the project manager
• Managerial skills of project managers
• Interpersonal skills for project managers
• Influence and power of the project manager
• Project management competencies

Lesson 2 - Project Management Processes

• Scope and project log frame
• Schedule management
• Budget management
• Quality management
• Team and stakeholder management
• Information management
• Risk and contract management

Lesson 5 - Project Management Structures

• The project structure
• Factors in designing a project structure
• Types of project organizational structures
• Project structure
• Program structure
• Matrix structure
• Project governance

Lesson 3 - The Project Management Cycle

• Initiation and planning phase
• Implementation and monitoring phase
• Adapting and closing phase
• Project management cycle
• Adaptive project management

Lesson 6 - Strategic Project Management

• Integrated project management
• Program management
• Portfolio management
• Project maturity model
• Project management office

Course Information:

• Course materials are available for download from the online course module page to allow for printing and review.
• Evaluation. It is required that participants complete the course evaluation after they take the final exam.
• Credits. This course provides 35 PDUs (Professional Development Units)* or 35 contact hours.
• This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website at https://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/cdpm.html

The course is asynchronous; the instructor provides materials, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students are given a timeframe during which they need to complete the assigned activities, participate in discussion forums, and submit their exercises in order to receive a grade. The course is based on the fourth edition of the textbook Fundamentals of Project Management.

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

Student Feedback

"The course provides a great overview of the core concepts of project management and how to apply these to real-world settings. I enjoyed having the opportunity to engage with the materials and interact with fellow students in the discussion forums. I thoroughly recommend PM4DEV courses to anyone looking to build their capacity and knowledge of project management concepts." - Thomas Urry, co2balance - UK

"This is course, and others like it, are essential to the health of the International Development Field as it ensures that Project Managers are implementing projects in ways that actually help the vulnerable populations that are the focus of the field. " Maria Zupan - USA

"Educative, interesting and practical. I loved the information shared by my course mates in the discussion forums because they were practical making the course useful." Florence Kariuki - Kenya

"This course was eye opening and enabled me to contextualize my work. The timing could not have been better." - Diana Opollo, ADRA Canada

"This course was a true delight and has equipped me to take on projects with confidence and competence going forward!" Catherine John - India

"This is one of my favorite course, and it has given me an opportunity to enhance my managerial skills in project management. I have been using this course to empower the people I supervise with aim to create a new merging leadership in project and program management. I can say with confidence that, this course has added a great value to my work experience and has enhanced my capacity to manage a project effectively." Roger Kabuya - LIHC, Canada

Click here to read more feedback from our students

In 2013, PM4DEV became a PMI Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) It means that our courses meet the strict criteria from the largest project management organization of the world, and that increases the value you obtain from learning at PM4DEV. Your investment in learning is secure, and you can be certain that our courses have the quality you expect.

How to register

Visit this link to register online: https://fpm4dev.eventbrite.com/?aff=reliefweb

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio

Student Services

ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com

www.pm4dev.com

Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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CDPM-III: Expert Certified Development Project Manager, Level 3 (S2)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:44:59 +0000

Master Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM)

The CDPM is a unique program in project management that allows development managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The Certificate in Development Project Management (CDPM®) addresses the people skills and real-world practices required for successful project managers. Taught by experienced professionals, program participants obtain a solid analytical framework, communication techniques, strategic planning skills and managerial insight to ensure projects are completed on schedule, on budget and within scope.

A certificate is a valuable credential for professionals working in humanitarian and development projects. In particular, those who are seeking to increase their responsibilities, obtain a raise or explore new job opportunities. This certificate is essential for project and program managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team to success. It is appropriate for organization leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers who need to learn the critical leadership skills necessary to ensure the high performance of a project team.

About this Program

The CDPM-Level 3 certificate program is an advanced training program designed for professionals who want to take their project management skills and knowledge to a higher level. The program consists of five (5) courses, to earn the certificate, you must complete two mandatory courses and select and complete three elective courses that best meet your individual learning objectives, each course has a duration of three weeks.

Program requirements

Complete two mandatory courses:

• OPM - Organizational Project Management
• MPM - Mastering Project Management

Complete the suggested elective courses *

• EPM - Effective Project Management
• APM - Adaptive Project Management
• PMIS - Project Information Management Systems

* These courses are elective, and you can choose from other courses of similar value.

Dedicated Instructors

Experienced, skilled instructors will guide you through a structured, interactive learning experience that features readings, interactive learning activities, discussion, and hands-on exercises. The work experiences of PM4DEV instructors cover a wide range of project management disciplines, and the personalized guidance provided throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Program participants Your classmates will include other development professionals. Together, you will share diverse insights that will deeply enrich your learning experience. Online PM4DEV courses allow you to meet, work with and learn from development professionals from all over the globe. The online discussion forums are quite active and offer a great opportunity to learn from the experience of others.

Online Convenience All PM4DEV courses are completely online, they include weekly structured online discussions with your classmates and instructor. You can participate in the courses whenever your schedule allows, but you must meet due dates for weekly assignments and complete all assigned activities.

Course Certificates Each course provides 35 hours of learning and instruction over a three-week period. After completion of the course, you will receive a Certification of Completion. Once you complete all three courses, you will receive the Certification in Development Project Manager (CDPM-III) mailed to your home address at no extra cost.

More about this program on this link CDPM

Download the 2025 Course Schedule and plan your learning. Click here.

In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.

How to register

The program fee is due before the start of a course, to receive the discount use the promo code 30CDPM. Visit this link to register online: https://cdpm-3.eventbrite.com/

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio

Student Services

ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com

www.pm4dev.com

Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Program Brochure

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CDPM-II: Expert Certified Development Project Manager, Level 2 (S2)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:44:53 +0000

Expert Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM)

The CDPM is a unique program in project management that allows development managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The Certificate in Development Project Management (CDPM®) addresses the people skills and real-world practices required for successful project managers. Taught by experienced professionals, program participants obtain a solid analytical framework, communication techniques, strategic planning skills and managerial insight to ensure projects are completed on schedule, on budget and within scope.

A certificate is a valuable credential for professionals working in humanitarian and development projects. In particular, those who are seeking to increase their responsibilities, obtain a raise or explore new job opportunities. This certificate is essential for project and program managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team to success. It is appropriate for organization leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers who need to learn the critical leadership skills necessary to ensure the high performance of a project team.

About this Program:

The CDPM-Level 2 certificate program, provides you with comprehensive training on development project management. The program consists of four (4) courses; to earn the certificate, you must complete two mandatory courses and select and complete two elective courses that best meet your individual learning objectives, each course has a duration of three weeks.

Complete two mandatory courses:

• APM - Adaptive Project Management
• LPM - Leadership in Project Management

Complete the suggested elective courses:

• EPM - Effective Project Management*
• RBPM - Results Based Project Management *

* These courses are elective, and you can choose from other courses of similar value.

Dedicated Instructors

Experienced, skilled instructors will guide you through a structured, interactive learning experience that features readings, interactive learning activities, discussion, and hands-on exercises. The work experiences of PM4DEV instructors cover a wide range of project management disciplines, and the personalized guidance provided throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Program participants Your classmates will include other development professionals. Together, you will share diverse insights that will deeply enrich your learning experience. Online PM4DEV courses allow you to meet, work with and learn from development professionals from all over the globe. The online discussion forums are quite active and offer a great opportunity to learn from the experience of others.

Online Convenience All PM4DEV courses are completely online, they include weekly structured online discussions with your classmates and instructor. You can participate in the courses whenever your schedule allows, but you must meet due dates for weekly assignments and complete all assigned activities.

Course Certificates Each course provides 35 hours of learning and instruction over a three-week period. After completion of the course, you will receive a Certification of Completion. Once you complete all three courses, you will receive the Certification in Development Project Manager (CDPM-II) mailed to your home address at no extra cost.

More about this program on this link, CDPM

Download the 2025 Course Schedule and plan your learning. Click here.

In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.

How to register

The program fee is due before the start of a course, to receive the special discount, use the promo code 30CDPM. Visit this link to register online: https://cdpm-2.eventbrite.com/

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio

Student Services

ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com

www.pm4dev.com

Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Program Brochure

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CDPM-I: Advanced Certified Development Project Manager, Level 1 (S2)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:44:45 +0000

Advanced Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM)

The CDPM is a unique program in project management that allows development managers to become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The Certificate in Development Project Management (CDPM®) addresses the people skills and real-world practices required for successful project managers. Taught by experienced professionals, program participants obtain a solid analytical framework, communication techniques, strategic planning skills and managerial insight to ensure projects are completed on schedule, on budget and within scope.

A certificate is a valuable credential for professionals working in humanitarian and development projects. In particular, those who are seeking to increase their responsibilities, obtain a raise or explore new job opportunities. This certificate is essential for project and program managers charged with leading a cross-functional or project team to success. It is appropriate for organization leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers who need to learn the critical leadership skills necessary to ensure the high performance of a project team.

About this Program:

The CDPM Level 1 program consists of three courses, each course has a duration of three weeks. The certificate program provides you with a comprehensive introduction to development project management. To earn the certificate, you will complete the two required courses and complete one elective course that best meets your individual learning objectives. Program Requirements

Complete two mandatory courses:

• FPM - Fundamentals of Project Management
• EPM - Effective Project Management

*Complete the suggested elective course:**

• PDME - Project Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation

* You can also choose an elective from other courses of similar value.

Dedicated Instructors Experienced, skilled instructors will guide you through a structured, interactive learning experience that features readings, interactive learning activities, discussion, and hands-on exercises. The work experiences of PM4DEV instructors cover a wide range of project management disciplines, and the personalized guidance provided throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Program participants Your classmates will include other development professionals. Together, you will share diverse insights that will deeply enrich your learning experience. Online PM4DEV courses allow you to meet, work with and learn from development professionals from all over the globe. The online discussion forums are quite active and offer a great opportunity to learn from the experience of others.

Online Convenience All PM4DEV courses are completely online, they include weekly structured online discussions with your classmates and instructor. You can participate in the courses whenever your schedule allows, but you must meet due dates for weekly assignments and complete all assigned activities.

Course Certificates Each course provides 35 hours of learning and instruction over a three-week period. After completion of the course, you will receive a Certification of Completion. Once you complete all three courses, you will receive the Certification in Development Project Manager mailed to your home address at no extra cost.

More about this program on this link, CDPM

Download the 2025 Course Schedule and plan your learning. Click here.

In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.

How to register

The program fee is due before the start of a course, to receive the special discount, use the promo code 30CDPM. Visit this link to register online: https://cdpm-1.eventbrite.com/

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio
Student Services
ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com
www.pm4dev.com
Atlanta, USA

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Coached Intensive: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:24:54 +0000

Coached Intensive: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Coached Training with 5 Live Zoom Sessions | 20 – 24 April 2026

Track progress, demonstrate impact, and ensure accountability through effective data collection and analysis systems.

This coached intensive equips you with practical tools to design MEAL systems that track progress, demonstrate results, and drive adaptive management. You'll develop data collection skills and create feedback mechanisms that ensure an integrated MEAL practice, leading to more responsive programming and decisions based on evidence.

In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience) on your actual projects—ask questions, troubleshoot real challenges, and build frameworks you'll use immediately. Walk away with the confidence to lead MEAL without needing a dedicated specialist.

Program managers, coordinators, and M&E officers in NGOs, UN agencies, and local organizations who want to strengthen their MEAL practice—whether you're building systems from scratch or improving what you have.

MEAL Foundations and Monitoring

Understand the core principles of MEAL systems and master monitoring fundamentals. Learn to design indicators, develop monitoring frameworks, and establish data collection systems that track progress effectively and inform decision-making.

Evaluation Design and Implementation

Design and conduct meaningful evaluations that generate actionable insights. Develop evaluation questions, select appropriate methodologies, and create evaluation plans that assess impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions.

Accountability in Practice

Build accountability mechanisms that strengthen stakeholder trust and program transparency. Learn to engage communities in feedback processes, establish complaint mechanisms, and ensure programs are responsive to beneficiary needs and concerns.

Learning and Adaptive Management

Transform data and insights into adaptive program improvements. Master techniques for facilitating learning sessions, documenting lessons learned, and creating knowledge management systems that drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Integration and Application

Synthesize all MEAL components into a cohesive system for your context. In the final session, we consolidate your learning through review and action planning. You then submit your assignment for personalized feedback.

This is a coached intensive — each day you work through structured video lessons and exercises, then join a live Zoom session where we tackle your real challenges together. Five focused days, one cohesive MEAL system.

Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC

Between sessions, expect around 3 hours of self-study — video lessons, reflection tasks, and applying concepts to your own project context.

• 5 live Zoom sessions with expert coaching
• Full self-study course — lifetime access
• 2 bonus courses: MEAL Under Pressure + Planning for MEAL
• Focused assignment with personalized video feedback
• Certificate of completion

Investment: $500 | Limited spaces

"I now understand MEAL in depth and can apply it to projects without needing specialized staff. The coaching gave me confidence to handle both qualitative and quantitative indicators and data analysis independently."

Médecins Sans Frontières

"Neil taught me to design logical frameworks and indicators to track long-term impact of our SDG projects. I've built skills in data collection and analysis and can now embed MEAL throughout our project cycle for strategic decision-making."

Kathrin E.

Visit https://www.eldtraining.com/p/meal-2026 to register or contact us at mail@eldtraining.com.

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Coached Intensive: Theory of Change

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:55:04 +0000

Coached Intensive: Theory of Change: From Activities to Impact

Map clear pathways connecting activities to measurable outcomes that satisfy donor requirements and guide implementation.

This practical coaching introduces a more strategic and deliberate way of planning for change. You'll work backwards from your desired impact, surface hidden assumptions, and build theories that satisfy donors while guiding implementation.

In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience) on your actual projects—bringing your Theory of Change challenges, getting expert guidance, and building frameworks you'll use immediately.

Program managers, project officers, and M&E professionals in NGOs, UN agencies, and local organizations who need to design, strengthen, or validate their Theory of Change—whether for a new proposal, an ongoing project, or a strategic review.

Foundations of Theory of Change

Master the core concepts of Theory of Change and learn to work backwards from impact to activities. Surface and address assumptions, map causal pathways, and understand the critical difference between goals, outcomes, and impact.

Theory of Change in Practice

Build practical TOCs that integrate with project logic models and frameworks. Master stakeholder engagement for participatory TOC development, validate assumptions in real contexts, and clearly link activities through outputs and outcomes to impact.

Addressing Complexity and Context

Navigate complex environments using systems thinking and participatory approaches. Address power dynamics, conduct contextual analysis, and build flexibility into your Theory of Change to adapt when contexts shift.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management

Design MEL frameworks based on Theory of Change principles. Collect data to measure progress along your causal pathways, implement adaptive management for course correction, and learn from best practices across sectors.

Consolidation and Application

Integrate all elements to create your own comprehensive Theory of Change. In the final session, we consolidate learning and develop action plans. You then submit your TOC for personalized feedback.

This is a coached intensive — each day you work through structured video lessons and exercises, then join a live Zoom session where we tackle your real challenges together. Five focused days, one cohesive Theory of Change.

Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC

Between sessions, expect 3–5 hours of self-study — video lessons, reflection tasks, and applying concepts to your own project context.

• 5 live Zoom sessions with expert coaching
• Full self-study course — lifetime access
• Case studies from disaster response, humanitarian assistance, and agricultural development
• Focused assignment with personalized video feedback
• Certificate of completion

Investment: $500 | Limited spaces

"A systematic approach that works. We just submitted a proposal to our donor and they specifically praised our Theory of Change section. First time in 8 years we got approved without revisions."

Patricia Nkomo, Program Director, Health Alliance Zimbabwe

"I took several courses on the Theory of Change, but Neil's teaching approach is practical, elaborative, and comprehensive."

Mir Ahmed

"The in-person sessions really helped in exploring the complexities of how TOC applies in my unstable context. I realized that I'd been making assumptions that I hadn't really questioned before."

Maria Ö.

Visit https://www.eldtraining.com/p/theory-of-change-2026 to register or contact us at mail@eldtraining.com.

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Coached Zoom Training: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:31:13 +0000

Coached Zoom Training: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Guided Training with 5 Live Zoom Sessions | 19 February – 5 March 2026

Track progress, demonstrate impact, and ensure accountability through effective data collection and analysis systems.

This guided program equips you with practical tools to design MEAL systems that track progress, demonstrate results, and drive adaptive management. You'll develop data collection skills and create feedback mechanisms that ensure an integrated MEAL practice, leading to more responsive programming and decisions based on evidence.

In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience)—ask questions, troubleshoot real challenges, and build frameworks you'll use immediately. Walk away with the confidence to lead MEAL without needing a dedicated specialist.

Program managers, coordinators, and M&E officers in NGOs, UN agencies, and local organizations who want to strengthen their MEAL practice—whether you're building systems from scratch or improving what you have.

MEAL Foundations and Monitoring

Understand the core principles of MEAL systems and master monitoring fundamentals. Learn to design indicators, develop monitoring frameworks, and establish data collection systems that track progress effectively and inform decision-making.

Evaluation Design and Implementation

Design and conduct meaningful evaluations that generate actionable insights. Develop evaluation questions, select appropriate methodologies, and create evaluation plans that assess impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions.

Accountability in Practice

Build accountability mechanisms that strengthen stakeholder trust and program transparency. Learn to engage communities in feedback processes, establish complaint mechanisms, and ensure programs are responsive to beneficiary needs and concerns.

Learning and Adaptive Management

Transform data and insights into adaptive program improvements. Master techniques for facilitating learning sessions, documenting lessons learned, and creating knowledge management systems that drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Integration and Application

Synthesize all MEAL components into a cohesive system for your context. In the final session, we consolidate your learning through review and action planning. You then submit your assignment for personalized feedback.

This is guided self-study — you work through structured video lessons and exercises at your own pace, then bring your questions to live Zoom sessions where we tackle real challenges together.

Schedule: 26 February – 12 March 2026

Pre-course : Before 19 Feb: Orientation materials

• Session 1: Thu 26 Feb: Introduction + MEAL foundations
• Session 2: Mon 2 March Feb: Monitoring
• Session 3: Thu 5 March Evaluation
• Session 4: Mon 9 March: Accountability
• Session 5: Thu 12 March: Learning + wrap-up

Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC

Between sessions, expect 4-6 hours of self-study — video lessons, reflection tasks, and preparing your questions.

• 5 live Zoom sessions with expert guidance
• Full self-study course — lifetime access ($150 value)
• 2 bonus 90-minute webinar replays: MEAL Under Pressure + Planning for MEAL ($98 value)
• Focused assignment with personalized video feedback
• Certificate of completion

Investment: $500 | Limited spaces

"I now understand MEAL in depth and can apply it to projects without needing specialized staff. The coaching gave me confidence to handle both qualitative and quantitative indicators and data analysis independently."

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Summer School on Migration and Human Rights, Rome (Italy)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:58:21 +0000

International migration and mobility are growing global phenomena, increasingly involving mixed migration flows and triggering new challenges in the areas of security and human rights. Analysing migration as a crosscutting topic and considering the perspectives of both migrants and States, along with other fundamental actors in the global governance system, are crucial steps in developing and implementing national migration and asylum policies that comply with international human rights, humanitarian standards, and labour protection policies. Human rights are at the core of all UNICRI’s activities as indispensable to preventing crime and promoting justice, peace, security, and the rule of law. They are also fully embedded in John Cabot University’s mission as an American liberal arts’ institution of higher education that promotes an international educational experience based on ‘intellectual tolerance, freedom and integrity’.

According to the United Nations (UN) there are about 281 million international migrants in the world, constituting 3.6 of the global population, with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimating that 169 million are migrant workers. Forced migration is unfortunately on the rise: as reported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as of mid-2024, an estimated 122.6 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, and events seriously disturbing the public order. This means one in every 67 people, remained forcibly displaced - nearly double the 1 in 114 people in this situation a decade ago. With 43.4 million refugees currently protected in Member States across the world, today’s global displacement situation is testament to the enduring relevance of the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol and of regional refugee law systems.

Finally, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) confirms that smuggling routes affect every region of the world and that, after a sharp decrease during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of trafficking victims detected worldwide is on the rise, and that they are trafficked through an increasing number of international traveling routes.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes, in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, Target 7, a pledge by United Nations’ Member States to “Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.” Moreover, the 2018 adoption of two Global Compacts regarding Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and Refugees, is a clear indicator of the relevance of international migration in the global governance system.

Although the numerous international legal instruments in place to ensure the protection of human rights for migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and trafficking victims, violations frequently occur. These individuals remain among the most vulnerable members of our society, despite the potentially significant benefits of migration. They are exposed to discrimination, abuse, and exploitation by various actors, including transnational organised crime networks and terrorist organisations.

The 11th edition of the Summer School on Migration and Human Rights will be delivered in Rome from 13 to 17 July 2026 by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and John Cabot University (JCU). Participants will gain insights into a variety of concepts and topics and actively engage in discussing matters related, among other issues, to:

• International human rights, humanitarian, migration, anti-trafficking, and asylum laws
• The rights of asylum seekers and refugees under international and European law
• The rights of asylum seekers and migrants under the European Convention on Human Rights and in the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights
• Internally displaced persons
• Irregular migration: balancing human rights and security
• Irregular migration by sea
• Migration and rural development
• Migrant protection and assistance
• Right to health for migrants and refugees
• Migration and the challenge of religious pluralism
• Protection of migrant children
• Migration, development, and integration
• Global displacement

The Summer School offers a comprehensive exploration of professional, legal, social, scientific, and academic perspectives through theoretical lectures, group discussions, dynamic case studies, individual readings, and practical exercises. The faculty of the Summer School comprises leading scholars and academics from John Cabot University and other universities, along with representatives from the United Nations system, international human rights bodies, and civil society.

By attending the course in person at JCU’s beautiful campuses in the heart of Rome, participants will have the unique opportunity to interact with internationally recognised experts and peers from around the world, exchange views and opinions and build lasting professional relationships. This experience promotes intercultural dialogue and deepens understanding of some of the world’s most complex and debated issues.

1. Entry Requirements

The course is intended for university and post-graduate students in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, and other related fields. It is also open to professionals working in governmental bodies, local authorities, as well as international and non-governmental organizations who wish to deepen their understanding of contemporary migration dynamics, policies, and challenges, including the human rights issues affecting migrants.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a first university degree programme (bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Possess a strong command of the English language.

2.Course Methodology and Attendance

Classes take place at John Cabot University Campus in Rome (Italy), Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. CEST. The class schedule may be subject to change for additional activities, which will be communicated before the course begins.

Absences resulting from inadequate planning will not be considered justified. Participants who do not complete the course will not be entitled to the certificate award, refunds, or reductions in registration fee.

3.Certificate of Participation

Upon successful completion of the entire Summer School programme, participants will be awarded a certificate of participation jointly issued by the United Nations and John Cabot University. The Organizers reserve the right to take into account duly justified and exceptional reasons for absences when determining eligibility for the certificate.

How to register

4.How to Apply

Application deadline: 29 June 2026. The selection is carried out on a rolling basis.

Application Procedure

• Online application via INDICO platform (UN):

Applicants are required to register on the INDICO platform of the United Nations and submit their application exclusively through the online system. PLEASE CLICK HERE to apply.

• Required documents:
  • upload a recent photograph (which can be taken directly through the platform using the website tools)
  • upload a scanned copy of a valid passport or another valid identification document.

During the application process, candidates will be required to:

5.Selection and Acceptance

• Confirmation of acceptance:

Applicants will be notified of the selection outcome by e-mail within seven (7) days of application submission.

• Enrolment of the candidate:

Enrolment is finalised only upon receipt of full payment (see sections #6 and #7)

6.Registration Fee and Payment

The registration fee is €1,000 and includes tuition and course materials.

• Payment procedure:

Payment details will be provided upon approval. Payment is accepted by bank transfer only.

• Payment deadline:

Full payment is due within seven (7) days of confirmation of acceptance.

• Proof of payment:

Applicants must send a copy of the payment receipt to unicri.courses@un.org.

7.Refund and Cancellation Policy

In the event of a participant cancellation for any reason, including visa denial, registration fee will not be refunded.

8.Accommodation

Accommodation is available in Double/Triple rooms for an 8-night stay at the John Cabot University Housing facility.

Check-in and check-out

• Check-in: Friday, 10 July 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Check-out: Saturday, 18 July 2026 by 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Check-in outside the designated time frame is not permitted. Check-in on Saturday and Sunday is not allowed. Exceptionally, Saturday check-in may be granted upon prior request and approval. Participants are kindly requested not to purchase flight or train tickets before receiving confirmation from the Summer School Administrative Office and/or JCU Housing Office.

Late check-out is not permitted, and it is not possible to extend the stay beyond the end of the programme.

Deadlines

• Application deadline: 15 May 2026
• Payment deadline: 1 June 2026

How to apply

Participants duly enrolled in the Summer School can apply for accommodation through the JCU Program Application Portal:

https://students.johncabot.edu/register/program

Please enter the Program code: UNICRISUM2026 to complete your registration before submitting the online housing application.

The UNICRI Administrative Office will assist participants with all practical matters related to their stay in Rome.

Accommodation fees

• 350 Euro per person

The fee applies to double or triple rooms in shared apartments. Full payment is required in advance at the time of online registration.

Cancellation and refund policy: please note that a refund of accommodation fees is only granted to participants who submit a request to the JCU Housing Office by 15 June 2026. In the event of a participant cancellation after 15 June 2026, for any reason, including visa denial and health issues, accommodation fees will not be refunded.

Accommodation Refund and Cancellation Policy
Accommodation fee is refundable only for requests submitted to the JCU Housing Office by 15 June 2026. Cancellations made after this date will not be refunded for any reason, including visa denial or health issues.

9.Visa Requirements (Important)

Applicants requiring a visa are strongly encouraged to apply early (preferably by 31 March 2026) and inform the Summer School’s Administrative Office. Visas are issued by the relevant Italian Diplomatic Authorities or Visa Application Centres. Appointments may take up to 3 months, and visa processing about 30 days.

UNICRI and John Cabot University cannot be held responsible for any delays, denials, or refusals in the issuance of visas by the relevant authorities.

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Summer School on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ethics and Human Rights, Hybrid Format: Rome (Italy) and online

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:57:00 +0000

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping societies and creating new opportunities for efficiency and innovation. However, these developments present significant ethical challenges, particularly in protecting fundamental human rights. Issues such as algorithmic bias, discrimination, and fairness highlight the disproportionate effects AI can have on marginalised communities. The tension between public safety and personal freedom becomes especially critical as AI technologies are increasingly integrated into vital sectors, including criminal justice, healthcare, and labour.

The international community continues to grapple with the challenges posed by AI advancements. In December 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the Security Council, stating, “Humanity’s fate can’t be left to algorithms.” He stressed the urgent need for global AI governance, warning that the rapid pace of AI development is outpacing regulatory efforts, increasing risks to global peace and security. The Secretary-General Guterres highlighted critical concerns, including safety, equality, accountability, and the need to maintain human oversight in AI-driven decision-making.

The need to advance knowledge on AI and challenges associated with the protection of human rights and ethical principles is becoming increasingly urgent. It is equally essential to foster the development of a new generation of experts equipped to tackle today’s challenges while anticipating those of the future. In response to this need, UNICRI and LUMSA Human Academy are hosting a unique and specialised training dedicated to these critical topics.

The Summer School offers a comprehensive knowledge of the main scientific features of AI, starting with its definition, exploring its key characteristics, and examining recent developments and innovations. It also addresses emerging ethical questions and their impact on human rights in today's landscape.
Participants will engage with key ethical principles and values surrounding AI, such as meaningful human control, trustworthiness, explainability, transparency, non-discrimination, privacy, surveillance, autonomy, accountability, and sustainability. They will also examine how these principles and values should guide our actions throughout the AI life-cycle, from design and development to deployment and real-world applications.
The objective is to illustrate how technologies may pose risks to or help safeguard human dignity from a human-centric perspective.

Over the week, participants will delve into the philosophical and legal frameworks governing AI and human rights in the international context, exploring recent regulations in Europe (AI Act, 2024) and outlining how international human rights law applies to AI technologies.

The course will then focus on critical issues such as algorithmic bias, discrimination, and inequalities in AI systems, emphasising their impact on marginalised communities and society. It will also highlight the tension between public safety and personal freedom in an increasingly data-driven world. Additionally, the course will also address the ethical responsibilities of tech companies, governments, societies, and individuals in mitigating the risks associated with AI and its impact on specific fields. Furthermore, it will explore neuro-AI (the convergence of neurotechnologies and AI) and examine specific cases in healthcare, criminal justice, and labour rights, focusing on vulnerabilities.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between AI, ethics, and human rights, equipping them with interdisciplinary knowledge and critical awareness to evaluate AI's role in society.
Through lectures, document analysis, case studies, interactive debates, and expert insights, participants will explore ways to ensure that AI is developed and deployed with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations and respect for human rights. This dynamic learning environment will engage and empower participants to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on balancing scientific and technological innovation with fairness and justice in a human-centric approach.

This course will take place within the AI Literacy Programme, conducted by UNICRI through its Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in The Hague, The Netherlands, since 2016. The programme promotes awareness of AI’s risks and benefits through a human rights-based approach, fostering practical coordination, knowledge-sharing, and public engagement. This Centre is dedicated to the responsible development and use of AI and robotics from the perspective of crime and security, focusing on awareness-raising, education, information exchange, and stakeholders' harmonisation.

In 2024, LUMSA University established the Centre for Bioethics and Digital Transition in Rome, which promotes an interdisciplinary dialogue encompassing informatics, human and social sciences, ethics, law, and politics. Its goal is to reflect on the theoretical foundations and practical application of a human-centric perspective to AI. The Centre coordinates European and international research projects on AI ethics in medicine and the workplace, with a specific focus on vulnerabilities.

The course is designed for university students, postgraduates, PhD candidates, professionals, UN personnel, and AI enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of AI, ethics, and human rights.
The Summer School offers professional, legal, social, scientific, and academic perspectives through lectures, interactive debates, case studies, and expert insights. The faculty of the Summer School comprises leading scholars and academics from LUMSA and other universities, along with representatives from the United Nations system, international human rights bodies, and civil society organisations.

Whether attending the course in person at the LUMSA Human Academy’s beautiful premises in the heart of Rome (Italy), or through a dedicated online platform, participants will have the opportunity to interact with internationally recognised experts and peers from all over the world, exchange views and opinions, and build lasting professional relationships. The Summer School experience aims to foster intercultural dialogue and promote a deeper understanding of some of the world’s most complex and debated issues.

1. Entry Requirements

The course is intended for university and post-graduate students, PhD candidates, including United Nations (UN) personnel, and AI enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of AI, ethics, and human rights.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a first university degree program (bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Possess a strong command of the English language.

2. Course Methodology

The Summer School adopts a hybrid model of learning, which allows participants to attend lectures either in person or virtually through their own devices to accommodate individual needs.
Classes will be delivered live at LUMSA Human Academy in Rome (Italy) for those attending on-site and will be streamed for those joining remotely. Special attention will be devoted to ensuring synchronous and seamless interaction between instructors and participants, both online and in class.
The class schedule may be subject to change to include additional activities, which will be communicated before the course begins. Absences resulting from inadequate planning will not be considered justified. Participants who do not complete the course will not be entitled to a certificate, refunds, or reductions in registration fees.

In-person modality
Classes will take place at LUMSA Human Academy in Rome (Italy) from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm CEST.
Online modality
Classes will be streamed via a dedicated online platform from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm CEST from Monday to Friday. Online participants are expected to adjust their schedules to fully participate in the classes, irrespective of the time zones they are in.
Participants need a computer (recommended) or a mobile device with audio and video capabilities, a headset with a microphone to connect to the audio through the computer or mobile device, as well as a reliable internet connection. It is recommended to access audio through the computer. No special software is required. Upon acceptance to the course, participants will be provided with information on how to access the platform.

3. Certificate of Participation

Upon successful completion of the entire Summer School programme, participants will be awarded a certificate of participation jointly issued by the United Nations and LUMSA Human Academy. The Organizers reserve the right to take into account duly justified and exceptional reasons for absences when determining eligibility for the certificate.

How to register

4. How to Apply

The selection is carried out on a rolling basis.
Please click on this link and follow the instructions to apply through the Lumsa Human Academy portal. If you need any assistance, you can contact us via email or phone.

Applicants requiring a VISA (IMPORTANT)
Applicants wishing to attend in person and requiring a visa are advised to submit an early application (preferably by 31 March 2026) and notify the Administrative Office of this circumstance. The visa will be issued by the competent Italian Diplomatic Authorities in the countries of nationality or residence of participants or the relevant Visa Application Centre.
Please note that booking an appointment with the competent Italian Diplomatic Authorities or the Visa Application Centre may take up to 3 months, and issuing a visa takes approximately 30 days. Neither UNICRI nor LUMSA Human Academy can be held accountable in the event of visa refusal.

5. Registration Fees

In-person modality: 1,000 Euro.
Online modality: 800 Euro.
Registration fee includes:
● Tuition
● Course material
● Lectures’ recordings (upon request)

6. Refund and Cancellation Policy

In the event of a participant’s cancellation for any reason, including visa denial, registration fees will not be refunded.

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Specialised Course on Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security: Protecting our Past to Invest in our Future, Online

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:55:43 +0000

Globally, cultural heritage faces an increasing threat of destruction, not only due to the natural process of decay, but also due to political, security and social factors. Wars, political instability and economic recessions pose significant challenges to the protection and conservation of cultural heritage, together with the looting and trafficking by single enterprises or organised criminal groups. Over the years, the number of international crimes related to the looting and trafficking of cultural heritage property has significantly grown. Moreover, their links to international criminal activity, including the use of assets to finance terrorist activities, are becoming more evident year by year. The correlation between the illicit trade of cultural artifacts and terrorism poses an additional multifaceted threat to peace, security, and cultural diversity worldwide. The magnitude and gravity of these new dangers calls for the entire international community to take an urgent and firm stance for the protection of cultural heritage.

The protection of cultural heritage is one of the targets of Goal 11 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda through which countries have pledged to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” In particular, Target 11.4 aims to “strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.”

As the United Nations Research and Training Institute mandated to crime prevention and criminal justice administration, UNICRI supports target 4 of the Goal 11 to detect, investigate and recover assets from the illegal trafficking of cultural heritage. “This issue is not just about the illegal trade of artifacts; it is a direct attack on our shared human heritage and the values that bind us together as a global community,” said UNICRI Acting Director Leif Villadsen during the unveiling of the new report Cultural Heritage Smuggling and the Nexus with Terrorism, in June 2024. The report sheds light on the interconnections between criminal trades of cultural heritage and terrorism financing and provides an understanding of the obstacles of investigating such crimes and the importance of collective efforts.
The 6th edition of the Specialised Course on Cultural Heritage, Crime and Security – Protecting our Past to Invest in our Future, will be delivered online from 8 to 12 June 2026 by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and The American University of Rome (AUR). The course will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of heritage crime and how heritage organisations, law enforcement bodies and judicial systems are responding.

The course curriculum includes the following topics:

• Legal frameworks for the protection of cultural property
• Conflict and decolonisation – the legacy of empires
• Understanding criminal trafficking networks and countering looting
• The link between organised crime and terrorism: cultural property as a tool and funding source
• Armed conflict and the role of the military in protecting cultural heritage
• Protecting museums and heritage sites
• Understanding the psychology and motives of looters, traffickers and dealers and Other Supply Chain Actors
• Operational and law enforcement approaches to preventing and countering illicit trafficking of cultural property
• Protecting Cultural Heritage at War: a study case

The Specialised Course offers professional, legal, social, scientific, and academic perspectives through live webinars, group discussions, dynamic case studies, individual readings, and practical exercises. The faculty is composed of leading scholars and academics from AUR and other universities, as well as international legal experts from the United Nations system, international and non-governmental organisations, and civil society.
Through a dedicated online platform, participants will have the opportunity to interact with internationally recognised experts and peers from all over the world and build lasting professional knowledge. This experience aims to foster intercultural dialogue and to promote a deeper understanding of the most important and emerging issues faced by the international community in relation to cultural heritage, crime, and security.

1. Entry Requirements

The course, organised by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and The American University of Rome (AUR), is designed for university graduates in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Science, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Archaeology, and other relevant disciplines. It is also suitable for professionals working in governmental institutions, local authorities, international and non-governmental organisations, museums, heritage sites and cultural institutions seeking to deepen their understanding of the most salient issues faced by the international community in relation to cultural heritage, crime, and security.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Hold a three-year university degree from an internationally recognised university in one of the mentioned areas (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Have a strong command of the English language.

Applications from students expecting to graduate at the end of the 2025/26 academic year will also be considered.

2. Course Methodology

This course adopts an online learning model, allowing participants to attend interactive online classes through their own devices. This format enables direct interaction with internationally recognised experts and peers from around the world, fostering the creation of a global professional network. The program combines live training sessions in our virtual classroom, led by subject matter experts, with self-paced activities and interactive group discussions.

The live training sessions are conducted on a dedicated online platform. Participants need a computer (recommended) or a mobile device with audio and video capabilities, a headset with a microphone, and a reliable internet connection. We recommend accessing audio through the computer for the best experience; no special software is required. Upon acceptance to the course, participants will be provided with the necessary information to access the platform.

The live training sessions are scheduled from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Rome time (8:00 am to 12:00 pm New York time), from Monday to Friday. Please note that absences resulting from inadequate planning will not be considered justified. Participants who do not complete the online course will not be entitled to the certificate award, nor will they be eligible for refunds or reductions in the registration fee.

3. Certificate of Participation

Upon successful completion of the entire Specialised Course programme, participants will be awarded a certificate of participation jointly issued by the United Nations and The American University of Rome. The Organizers reserve the right to take into account duly justified and exceptional reasons for absences when determining eligibility for the certificate.

How to register

4. How to Apply

Application Procedure

• Online application via INDICO platform (UN):
  Applicants are required to register on the INDICO platform of the United Nations and submit their application exclusively through the online system. PLEASE CLICK HERE.
• Required documents:
  During the application process, candidates will be required to:
  • upload a recent photograph (which can be taken directly through the platform using the website tools)
  • upload a scanned copy of a valid passport or another valid identification document.
• Application deadline:
  Applications must be completed and submitted through the INDICO platform by 25 May 2026. The selection is carried out on a rolling basis.

5. Selection and Acceptance

• Confirmation of acceptance:
  The outcome of the selection process will be communicated to applicants via e-mail within one week following submission of the application.
• Acceptance of the application:
  Once the application has been reviewed and accepted, it will be formally registered in the system.
• Enrollment of the candidate:
  The candidate’s enrollment will be finalised only upon receipt of full payment (see sections #6, #7 and #8)

6. Registration Fee

Registration fee amounts to 800 Euro.
Registration fee includes:

• Tuition
• Course material in electronic version

7. Payment

• Payment deadline:
  Upon approval of the application, the full payment must be completed within one week.
• Payment procedure:
  Once your application has been approved, detailed payment instructions and the relevant bank details will be provided. Please note that payment may be made by bank transfer or credit card only.
• Proof of payment:
  A copy of the payment receipt must be sent by e-mail to the following addresses:
  • unicri.courses@un.org

8. Refund and Cancellation Policy

In the event of cancellation for any reason, the registration fee will not be refunded.

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Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) - México

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:46:20 +0000

El programa HEAT es un curso de entrenamiento de cinco días en el que los participantes aprenderán a gestionar de manera efectiva situaciones críticas o de emergencia durante despliegues en entornos hostiles, mediante simulaciones realistas.

Este entrenamiento tiene los siguientes objetivos:

• Proporcionar a los participantes las habilidades necesarias para enfrentarse a situaciones en las que surgen conflictos armados, comprendiendo a sus principales actores y su impacto sobre la población civil.
• Mejorar la capacidad de los participantes en resolución de conflictos y protección de civiles en contextos de conflicto armado.
• Reforzar la competencia y la confianza de los participantes para afrontar de manera eficaz situaciones de alto riesgo o críticas, como las que pueden presentarse durante misiones de mantenimiento de la paz.

Metodología:
La formación combina una base teórica con ejercicios prácticos de campo, centrados en simulaciones de escenarios reales mediante juegos de rol y simulacros. El 75 % del curso es práctico y el 25 % teórico.

Duración del curso:

5 días, con actividades programadas también en horario nocturno (total de 60 horas).

Diploma:

Los participantes que completen satisfactoriamente la formación recibirán un diploma del Centro Universitario Internacional para Misiones de Paz y de la Asociación Nacional de Técnicos Médicos de Emergencias (NAEMT).

Contenido del curso:

• Exploración del entorno, reconocimiento de símbolos importantes culturales. Principales
  actores armados en México
• Concienciación sobre Amenazas y Gestión de Riesgos.
• Defensa Personal. Respuesta ante Agresiones Sexuales. Respuesta ante robos.
• Primeros Auxilios tácticos y Soporte Vital Básico en ausencia de personal médico.
• Regulación Emocional, Gestión del Estrés y Resiliencia.
• Orientación y lectura de mapas.
• Navegación en Puntos de Control y Bloqueos de Carretera.
• Seguridad en Vivienda
• Seguridad en Desplazamientos.
• Minas, Artefactos Explosivos Improvisados (IED) y Municiones sin Detonar (UXO).
• Escóndete. Corre. Lucha.
• Conducción Evasiva.
• Gestión de Amenazas en Multitudes, Manifestaciones, Protestas y Disturbios.
• Secuestro, Secuestro Expres y Supervivencia de Rehenes.

¿Por qué elegir el curso HEAT con Helsinki España?
Nuestro curso HEAT ofrece la formación más completa, con el mayor número de situaciones simuladas para preparar a los participantes ante los desafíos reales que pueden enfrentar en el terreno.
Contamos con formadores altamente cualificados, tanto del ámbito civil como militar, con amplia experiencia en misiones internacionales y conocimiento directo de los escenarios simulados.
El equipo de Helsinki España brinda apoyo constante durante todo el curso, acompañando a los participantes para garantizar su bienestar y asistirles ante cualquier eventualidad, ofreciendo un nivel de atención y acompañamiento que va más allá de la formación.
Nuestro curso ofrece la mejor relación calidad-precio, combinando una formación de primer nivel con un coste accesible.

Información General HEAT México

How to register

Para registrarte en el curso, por favor envía un correo electrónico a:

? iucpm@helsinkiespana.org

Junto a tu CV y una foto.

Para más información, por favor, visite nuestra página web

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Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:45:47 +0000

The HEAT program is a five-day training course where participants will learn how to effectively
manage critical or emergency situations while deployed in hostile environments, through realistic simulations.

This training will fulfill the following objectives:

· To provide participants with the necessary skills to deal with situations in which armed conflicts arise, their key actors, and their impact on civilians.

· To improve participants' capacity in conflict resolution and protection of civilians in armed conflicts.

· To strengthen the competence and confidence of participants to deal effectively with high-risk or critical situations, as would be the case when working in peacekeeping missions.

Methodology: The training combines a theoretical foundation with practical field exercises, focusing on real-life scenario simulations through role-playing and drills. 75% of the course is practical, while 25% is theoretical.

Duration of the course: 5 days, with evening programs included (60 hours total).

Schedule of the course: 8am - 9pm.

Diploma: Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a diploma from the International University Center for Peace Missions.

Content of the course:

• Awareness of Threats and Risk Management
• Operational Safety Planning.
• Self-Defense Tactics.
• Response to Sexual Assault Attempts.
• Robbery Prevention and Response.
• Tactical First Aid.
• Casualty Evacuation.
• Emotional Regulation, Stress Management and Resilience.
• Conflict Management: Persuasion, Negotiation and De-escalation.
• Orientation, Map Reading and GPS Navigation.
• Defensive Driving and Off-Road 4×4 Techniques.
• Checkpoint and Roadblock Navigation: Managing Vehicle Inspections and Secure Passage.
• Weapons, Mines, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
• Hide, Run, Fight (Active Shooter Response).
• Travel Security: Protection and Safety Procedures for Vehicle Transport.
• Residential Security: Personal Safety and Protection at Accommodation.
• Managing Threats in Crowds, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots.
• Kidnapping and Hostage Survival.

Why choose the HEAT course with Helsinki España?

Our HEAT course offers the most comprehensive training, featuring the highest number of simulated situations to prepare participants for real-life challenges.

Our trainers are highly qualified professionals from both civilian and military backgrounds, with extensive experience in international missions and firsthand knowledge of the scenarios being simulated.

Our Helsinki España team provides constant support throughout the course, accompanying participants to ensure their well-being and assisting with any issues that may arise, offering a level of care and assistance beyond the training itself.

Our course offers the best value for money, combining top-quality training with affordable pricing.

How to register

To register for the course, please send an email to iucpm@helsinkiespana.org along with your CV and a photo. For more information, please visit our website.

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Protection of Civilians and International Legal Framework Programming

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:41:11 +0000

Protection of Civilians and International Legal Framework course is a module of the REACT program (a five-week training course focused on peacebuilding and conflict prevention).

This intensive five-day course (40 hours) provides a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities that, in contexts of armed conflict, fall upon the parties to the conflict, national authorities, and various international actors (humanitarian, development, and peacekeeping) in order to ensure effective and sustainable protection outcomes.

The programme addresses the legal frameworks and obligations under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), including the mandate to protect civilians, which is binding at all times and in all circumstances, particularly for those not directly participating in hostilities, such as women, children, the elderly, and medical and humanitarian personnel. In-class case studies apply the fundamental rules of protection: Distinction, Proportionality, and Precaution.

Through a practical and multidisciplinary approach, participants will learn how to reduce risks and vulnerabilities in contexts of armed violence and strengthen the capacities of affected individuals and communities. The course also covers monitoring and accountability mechanisms, as well as transitional justice. Upon completion, participants will have key tools to understand, compare, and apply different civilian protection approaches used by humanitarian, development, and peacekeeping actors in real-world scenarios.

Course Contents

The course addresses the main legal, political, and operational frameworks for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, combining theory and practice. Key topics include:

• The centrality of protection in humanitarian action
• Protection of civilians mandates in peacekeeping operations
• Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
• International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
• Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• Internally displaced persons and refugees as vulnerable groups.
• International obligations under International Refugee Law.
• Accountability mechanisms and monitoring of violations
• Transitional justice
• Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda
• United Nations mandate on children in armed conflict

These contents enable participants to understand the existing legal and operational instruments for the protection of vulnerable populations, as well as the current challenges in their implementation.

Methodology

The training combines lectures delivered by active professionals, guided debates and critical analysis sessions, group work and collaborative dynamics, real case studies using conflict mapping, role-playing exercises, and conflict scenario simulations involving decision-making processes and promoting hands-on, participatory learning applied to real-world contexts

This methodology ensures the development of both solid theoretical knowledge and essential practical skills for working in humanitarian and peace contexts.

Format

• Intensive training: 1 week
• Modality: On-site
• Language: English
• Certification: Official Diploma from the International University Center for Peace Missions (IUCPM)

The course is delivered in small groups, allowing for personalized attention and encouraging the active participation of each attendee.

The programme features an international faculty with direct experience in organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations, as well as legal advisers from international institutions. It also brings together a diverse cohort of participants from different nationalities and professional sectors, fostering the exchange of experiences and the development of global professional networks.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals and students interested in the protection of civilians in contexts of armed conflict and humanitarian crises, including staff from international organizations, NGOs, and humanitarian agencies; personnel deployed or preparing for peacekeeping and other international missions; members of the armed forces and security sector with operational responsibilities; legal professionals specializing in international law, human rights, or transitional justice; public officials working in international cooperation or crisis management; and professionals involved in monitoring, documentation, and accountability for violations of human rights or International Humanitarian Law.

OBJECTIVE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand the different concepts, principles and approaches of humanitarian, development and peacekeeping actors to protect civilians.
2. Get familiarised with various legal frameworks that aim to protect vulnerable persons in armed conflict situations and beyond, such as international human rights law, international humanitarian law and refugee law.
3. Learn about the role of different humanitarian actors, such as the ICRC.
4. Identify monitoring and accountability mechanisms and approaches to transitional justice.
5. Become familiarised with the Children and Armed Conflict mandate; Women, Peace and Security agenda; and UN conflict-related sexual violence and rule of law mandates

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• United Nations
• Global Protection Cluster

Duration: The course consists of 40 hours of training, Monday to Friday.

Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate and become part of our international alumni network.

Learn more about Module II here.

How to register

For more information and how to apply, see the information below or contact us at: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent professional training
• Fluency in English: B2+
• Strong interest in international affairs

To enroll in the course, please send us a copy of the following documents:

1. Registration Form (available here)
2. Resume/CV
3. Recent digital photo, passport size

All application documents should be sent to: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org

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Conflict Analysis & Conflict Sensitivity Programming

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:39:20 +0000

Conflict Analysis & Conflict Sensitivity Programming is a module of the REACT program (a five-week training course focused on peacebuilding and conflict prevention).

This intensive five-day course (40 hours) focuses on the analysis of situations of tension and the use of context-sensitive programming tools, including an approach based on the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Triple Nexus. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the actors involved, power dynamics, and how interventions and mediation efforts interact with the environments in which they are implemented.

Participants will learn to identify the causes, actors, and dynamics that generate tensions, taking into account gender dimensions and other identity-based exclusion factors. They will also develop the skills to design programmes that promote equality and inclusion as an integral part of their planning, applying strategies of positive communication, mediation, negotiation, and dialogue.

The module also incorporates the application of the Theory of Change (ToC) to plan effective and sustainable interventions, ensuring that programmes respond to the real needs of communities and foster social resilience.

Contents

• Analysis of actors and conflict dynamics: causes, stakeholders sustaining factors, and determinants of exclusion.
• Context-sensitive programming: designing programmes that address identity mechanisms, vulnerabilities, and leverage points to mitigate tensions.
• Gender in Conflict
• Equality and inclusion (EI) programmes in the context of conflict
• Communication strategies: nonviolent communication, inclusive and positive language, mediation, negotiation, and dialogue.
• Strategic planning: application of the Theory of Change (ToC) and the HDP approach for sustainable and effective interventions.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the causes, actors, and drivers of conflict.
• Understand the role of gender and identity in conflict and develop inclusive programming.
• Utilize conflict-sensitive communication tools and dialogue techniques.
• Apply conflict sensitivity to interventions across the Humanitarian, Development, and Peacebuilding (HDP) nexus.
• Design and implement Theories of Change (TOCs) to measure conflict transformation and prevention outcomes.

Target Audience: This course is designed for professionals with a strong interest in international affairs, including practitioners involved in project and program implementation in conflict and post-conflict areas, peacebuilders, diplomats, security and defense personnel, and those working with international organizations and NGOs. It is also ideal for consultants, analysts, academics, journalists, and professionals in economic and social development in conflict-affected regions.

Methodology: The methodology combines expert lectures, structured debates, collaborative group work, case study analysis, role-playing exercises, and simulations, promoting hands-on, participatory learning applied to real-world contexts.

Format

• Intensive training: 1 week
• Modality: On-site
• Language: English
• Certification: Official Diploma from the International University Center for Peace Missions (IUCPM)

The course consists of 40 hours of training, Monday to Friday.

It is delivered in small groups, allowing for personalized attention and encouraging the active participation of each attendee.

The programme features an international faculty with extensive experience in field missions, NGOs, and international organizations. It also brings together a diverse cohort of participants from different nationalities and professional sectors, promoting the exchange of experiences and the development of global professional networks.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate and become part of our international alumni network.

How to register

For more information and how to apply, see the information below or contact us at: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent professional training
• Fluency in English: B2+
• Strong interest in international affairs

To enroll in the course, please send us a copy of the following documents:

1. Registration Form (available here)
2. Resume/CV
3. Recent digital photo, passport size

All application documents should be sent to: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org

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REACT 2026 - Rapid Expert Assistance and Cooperation Teams for Conflict Prevention, Crisis Management and post-Conflict Rehabilitation (REACT)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:34:24 +0000

REACT content is divided into five modules which can also be taken separately.

Module I: Conflict Analysis & Conflict Sensitivity Programming (25-29 May 2026 | Alicante, Spain)

• Conflict analysis: Analysis of actors and conflict dynamics
• Context-sensitive programming
• Conflict transformation and prevention
• Equality and inclusion (EI) programmes in the context of conflict
• Gender in Conflict
• Communication strategies: nonviolent communication, inclusive and positive language, mediation, negotiation, and dialogue
• HDP triple nexus
• Theories of Change (TOC) and indicators of change

Learn more about Module I here.

Module II: Protection of Civilians and International Legal Framework (1-5 June 2026 | Alicante, Spain)

• The centrality of protection in humanitarian action
• Protection of civilians mandates in peacekeeping operations
• Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
• International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
• Human Rights Law
• International Criminal Law
• Internally displaced persons and refugees as vulnerable groups.
• International obligations under International Refugee Law.
• Accountability mechanisms and monitoring of violations
• Transitional justice
• Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda
• United Nations mandate on children in armed conflict

Learn more about Module II here.

Module III: Tools and Strategies for Sustaining Peace (8-12 June 2026, Alicante | Spain)

• Security Sector Reform (SSR)
• Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)
• Governance and institutional strengthening
• Electoral processes in post-conflict contexts
• The role of international and regional organizations such as the UN, NATO, OSCE, and AU

Learn more about Module III here.

Module IV: Risks and Threats to International Peace (15-19 June 2026, Alicante | Spain)

• Human security
• Transnational organized crime
• Conflict economies and their relationship with violence
• Armed conflicts and protracted crises
• Terrorism and armed groups designated as terrorists
• Radicalization and violent extremism
• Disinformation and Misinformation
• Cyberattacks and cyber threats
• Hybrid warfare
• International legal order

Learn more about Module IV here.

Module V: HEAT - HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS TRAINING (22-27 June 2026, Segovia | Spain)

Students will undergo a complete five-day HEAT training, in which participants will learn how to deal effectively with risk-associated and emergency/critical situations while deployed on a mission.

• Awareness of Threats and Risk Management
• Operational Safety Planning.
• Self-Defense Tactics.
• Response to Sexual Assault Attempts.
• Robbery Prevention and Response.
• Tactical First Aid.
• Casualty Evacuation.
• Emotional Regulation, Stress Management and Resilience.
• Conflict Management: Persuasion, Negotiation and De-escalation.
• Orientation, Map Reading and GPS Navigation.
• Defensive Driving and Off-Road 4×4 Techniques.
• Checkpoint and Roadblock Navigation: Managing Vehicle Inspections and Secure Passage.
• Weapons, Mines, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
• Hide, Run, Fight (Active Shooter Response).
• Travel Security: Protection and Safety Procedures for Vehicle Transport.
• Residential Security: Personal Safety and Protection at Accommodation.
• Managing Threats in Crowds, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots.
• Kidnapping and Hostage Survival..

Learn more about Module V (HEAT) here.

FACULTY

Trainers and experts from international organizations, diplomats and civil servants, military personnel, police officers, experts from humanitarian NGOs, independent consultants and university professors.

How to register

If you would like to apply for REACT 2026, please send us a copy of the following documents:

1. REACT Registration Form (available here)
2. Motivation Letter
3. Resume/CV
4. Recent digital photo, passport size
5. Copy of passport
6. Proof of highest educational level achieved
7. Two letters of recommendation on letterhead.
8. English language certificate. In case you do not have one, please contact us and we will arrange a brief telephone interview.
9. If you wish to apply for a partial scholarship, please provide a document demonstrating your annual income and employment status (with an official translation into English or Spanish).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or equivalent professional training
• Fluency in English: B2+
• Strong interest in international affairs

All application documents should be sent to: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org

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Advanced Certificate in Humanitarian Leadership

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:31:05 +0000

Programme Overview

The humanitarian sector is expanding rapidly in scale and complexity. Rising global conflicts, climate-related disasters, displacement, and public health emergencies have significantly increased the number of people in need, operational budgets, and frontline responders. These shifts demand innovative models of humanitarian assistance — and more capable, strategic leaders to design and implement them effectively.

From conflict zones to disaster-affected communities, humanitarian professionals operate at the frontline of life-saving interventions. Negotiating access, coordinating multi-sector responses, managing security risks, and ensuring compliance with humanitarian principles and international law require strong leadership, sound judgment, and strategic vision. Yet, access to structured leadership training remains limited for many professionals, particularly in developing countries.

The Advanced Certificate in Humanitarian Leadership was developed by Dataville Research in consultation with experienced NGO practitioners to ensure the curriculum reflects current field realities and operational standards. Participants engage with practical, scenario-based learning designed to strengthen leadership capacity in high-pressure environments.

The programme is delivered through a flexible online learning platform, enabling participants to study at their convenience, access course materials, and submit assignments within structured timelines.

Programme Outline
• A First Look at Complex Emergencies
• Humanitarian Principles, Values and Ethics
• Humanitarian Systems and Actors
• International Conventions on Armed Conflict
• Sources of Internal Displacement Data
• Career Opportunities in Humanitarian Aid
• Research Methodology for Humanitarian Action
• Mobile Data Collection
• Templates for Aid Work
• Personal Security for Aid Workers
• Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Education in Complex Emergencies
• Humanitarian Communications
• Shelter and Settlements in Emergency Situation
• Human Rights at Sea
• Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Prevention and Response
• GPS Mapping of Intervention Locations
• Community Protection Action Groups
• Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) Systems
• Writing Policy Briefs

Who Should Participate

• Volunteers, first responders and entry-level professionals in the humanitarian sector from developing and developed countries.
• Young graduates wanting to break into the humanitarian sector.
• Medical Officers working in challenging political space.
• International civilians and military personnel preparing to serve at UN/AU/ECOWAS/NATO/EU-Mission.
• Postgraduate students of peace and conflict studies, disaster management, gender and development and other fields of humanities.

How to register

Follow this link to register:

https://datavillegroup.com/advanced-certificate-in-humanitarian-leadership/

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Advanced Certificate in Development Practice

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:30:26 +0000

Programme Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Development Practice is designed for professionals seeking to build or advance careers in the international development sector. Development practice remains a highly competitive and impact-driven field, with professionals working across NGOs, international organisations, consultancies, think tanks, donor agencies, and research institutions.

This advanced programme provides practical, field-relevant expertise in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), needs assessment design, GPS mapping, data collection and analysis, project design, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of donor-funded programmes. Each module integrates real-world scenarios that reflect how development practitioners approach programme planning, funding compliance, reporting, and impact delivery.

Developed by Dataville Research in consultation with experienced NGO actors, the curriculum is aligned with current sector demands and employer expectations. Participants gain hands-on, practical insights that strengthen their competence, confidence, and career progression within the development ecosystem.

The programme is delivered through a flexible online learning platform, allowing participants to study at their convenience and complete all modules within a one-month access period.

Programme Contents

• A First Look at Global Development
• Data Sources in International Development
• How to Break into International Development
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Research Methodology for Development
• Mobile Data Collection
• Exploring Opportunities in the Development Sector
• Project Implementation in International Development
• Template Development
• Communication for Development
• Baseline, Midterm and Endline Survey
• GIS Mapping for Development Projects
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Developing RFPs
• ICT for Development
• Data Science for Social Good
• Artificial Intelligence for International Development
• Future of Development Aid
• Working Remotely in the International Development Sector

Who Should Participate

• Entry and mid-level professionals in the humanitarian and development sector from developing and developed countries.
• Grant seekers from underserved communities and fragile political space.
• Individuals with a technical background interested in improving their knowledge and skills.
• Individuals with no technical background interested in becoming grant writers in the development sector.
• Postgraduate students of peace and conflict studies, disaster management, gender and development and other fields of humanities.

How to register

Follow this link to register:

https://datavillegroup.com/advanced-certificate-in-development-practice/

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Realizing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:44:30 +0000

The growing recognition of young people as a positive force in preventing and resolving conflict and building sustainable peace has gained momentum with the adoption of the UN Security Council (SC) resolutions 2250 (2015), 2419 (2018) and 2535 (2020) on youth, peace and security (YPS). YPS has developed into a comprehensive agenda that aims to enable, support and increase young people’s agency on peace and security matters and meaningful participation at all levels of decision-making. Young peoples’ meaningful participation and influence in peace-building processes is a right as much as an asset that can improve the relevance, effectiveness and impact of peace and security initiatives, policies and decisions.

Although there has been progress and recognition of young people’s essential role in peace and security, a more systematic approach to implementing the resolutions on YPS is urgently needed. The international community needs to support young women and men in fulfilling their full potential as a positive force for building peaceful and just societies, and action is needed to ensure that expertise on youth and peace and security within the multilateral system is adequately positioned at the local, country, regional and global levels.

Course methodology

This course is delivered entirely online. It combines self-paced modules with live sessions as well as interactive spaces for experience sharing, joint reflection and peer exchange. Course facilitators will guide and interact with you throughout the course.

This online course is spread over a year and it is divided into two parts:

• Part I - YPS Foundational Skills(Modules 1, 2, 3) will run from 13 April until 22 May 2026. This part includes one mandatory written assignment.
• Part II - YPS Applied Skills (Modules 4, 5, 6) will run from 14 September until 30 October 2026. This part includes at least one written assignment.

The course requires approximately 3-4 hours of self-study per week. In addition to the self-study, the course includes at least two written assignments and six live webinars. Successful course completion requires completion of the three foundational learning modules, plus completion of at least one of the three elective learning modules, including the respective assignments.

The course is hosted on the UNSSC online learning platform, which allows you a high degree of flexibility to access content at your own pace, from anywhere and at any time.

Course contents

13 April - 22 May 2026: Part I - YPS Foundational skills:

• Module 1: Introduction to the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda
• Module 2: Enabling meaningful youth participation
• Module 3: Conducting youth-sensitive conflict analysis

14 September - 30 October 2026: Part II - YPS Applied Skills (elective modules):

• Module 4: Serving as a YPS adviser/focal point
• Module 5: Youth-responsive & YPS-focused programming
• Module 6: In-country implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

Target audience

Practitioners and representatives from the UN system, international and regional security organizations, non-governmental organizations and civil society working with the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda.

Please register at the following link: SIGN UP.

The selection criteria include quality of motivation, relevant experience and knowledge, commitment, diversity (gender, geographic region, sector, etc.), and willingness to contribute to the course.

Please provide a clear motivation statement and a short explanation of the benefit you can derive from the course as well as your possible contribution to enriching it. UN applicants are also required to provide a supervisor’s endorsement in the online application.

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