Why POTI?

The Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI) offers e-learning courses on current topics in peace support, gender awareness, humanitarian relief, and security and stability operations. Our training is flexible and accessible, allowing students to begin at any time and study at their own pace. The curriculum builds solid, practical knowledge of peace operations and related topics, with course materials written by academics, United Nations agencies, technical experts, nongovernmental organizations, and universities.

• The self-paced method of study gives students the opportunity to complete courses at their own pace when it is convenient. POTI courses do not have a start or end date. They are available at any time for student enrolment.
• The courses have no academic or professional prerequisites.
• Students can engage with course authors and ask questions related to the training material.
• Students join a diverse and accomplished global community.
• Students have access to support in English, French, and Spanish. POTI staff answer questions and receive feedback about students’ experiences.

How POTI Training Works

1. Create an account.
2. Enrol in the course of your choice.
3. Download the course and study the materials at your convenience. Watch video introductions and webinars from course authors and test your knowledge with self-scoring quizzes at the end of each lesson. Utilize interactive course modules to review the materials.
4. After studying, take the End-of-Course Examination. You have two opportunities to successfully complete the exam with a score of 75 per cent or better.
5. Submit your exam for grading and receive your results immediately.
6. After successfully completing a course, students earn a Certificate of Completion. Certificates are available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
7. If they so choose, students may have their name listed on the Honour Roll.
8. Students may also request transcripts officially documenting the courses they have completed.