E-Learning for Educators

In service of professional development needs, the Peace Operations Training Institute offers its e-learning courses at a reduced rate for educators. Educators receive a $10 discount on every paid POTI course and may enrol in the bundle below for special bulk pricing. Secondary school social studies educators have used the reading hours of the Institute’s courses for teacher licensure renewal credits, allowing them to earn credits flexibly, on their own time.

Educator Course Bundle

POTI Courses
POTI Courses selected for relevance to social studies educators
Reading Hours
Reading Hours for teacher licensure renewal credits
Price
Bundle Price to access all five online courses
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The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from 2000–2020

This course provides a general summary of major trends and patterns in UN peacekeeping during the twenty-first century and provides short histories of 30 UN peace operations active between 2000 and mid-2020. See more

Study with an interactive module and course audiobook.
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The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations During the Cold War: 1945 to 1987

This course provides students with an understanding of the genesis, origin, evolution, functioning, and effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping during the Cold War. See more

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The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Following the Cold War: 1988 to 1996

This course traces the resurgence and subsequent retrenchment of UN Peacekeeping and peace enforcement during the years following the Cold War, discussing both the successes and failures. See more

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The History of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Resurgence: 1997 to 2006

This course traces the retrenchment of UN peacekeeping operations in the late 1990s and early twenty-first century, which led to an increase in the size, scope, and complexity of new and existing UN peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. See more

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An Introduction to the UN System and Its Role in International Peace and Security

This course introduces the purpose and principles of the United Nations, its institutional framework, and its active leadership role in the global pursuit of peace, security, and development. See more

Study with an interactive module and course audiobook.