The Peace Operations Training Institute offers distance-learning courses on current topics in peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. Our training provides the flexibility and accessibility for students to study at their own pace. Our curriculum aims to build solid, practical knowledge of UN peacekeeping and related topics. Institute course authors are former Force Commanders, Military Advisers to DPKO, experienced peacekeepers, published authors, and scholars expert in their fields.
Enrolling, taking courses, and testing can be performed anywhere in the world, including in the field on UN missions. Simply:
Many courses are available in multiple languages. See the list of courses and languages. Students interested in a comprehensive study of peacekeeping and humanitarian relief may earn a Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations (COTIPSO).
Thousands of students from over 170 nations have enrolled in our courses. Serving military and civilian peacekeepers, police, humanitarian relief workers, United Nations staff, and others interested in global peace and security, many of our courses are offered in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. We constantly strive to provide the most accurate and relevant courses possible, and we regularly update our curriculum with new courses, additional translations, and revised texts.
Some students qualify for free enrolment under sponsored programmes, while others qualify for reduced fees under discounted programmes. Every effort is made to keep the fees paid by students to a minimum. Once you find your training programme, you will be able to see the exact price you will pay.