UNITAR
The Division for Multilateral Diplomacy of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce its upcoming Online Certificate on Essential Professional Skills taking place this autumn. The online certificate will consist of a series of e-workshops targeted to working professionals and individuals seeking to improve their professional skills, covering an approximate total of 48 hours of online training. The online certificate aims to reinforce individuals’ transferable professional skills, especially in a time where flexibility and adaptability are key.
Topics covered
- Negotiation Skills (15-17 September)
- Stakeholder Engagement (29 September-1 October)
- Leadership and Team Mobilization (13-15 October)
- Cross-Cultural Communication (27-29 October)
Methodology
The online certificate will consist of four e-workshops facilitated by experts on the selected topics and will take place using the platform Zoom. The e-workshops are designed to be highly interactive and, where possible, include case studies, simulations and group exercises.
Upon successful completion of all four e-workshops, participants will be awarded the Online Certificate on Essential Professional Skills. Participants will also receive a separate certificate for each e-workshop.
Targeted Audience
The online certificate is aimed at introducing its concept to the wider public and raising awareness around the selected topics. The registration will be open to the public and participants will be admitted upon selection after submitting their CV.
Please note that there are limited spots available for this online certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of all four e-workshops, participants will be awarded the Online Certificate of Essential Professional Skills. Participants will also receive a separate certificate for each e-workshop.
More information
All e-workshops will take place at 13.00-17.00 CET.
Technical Requirements
UNITAR will not provide refunds for customers who face technical issues beyond UNITAR's direct control. UNITAR recommends that all prospective participants test Zoom for free at Zoom.us prior to confirming their payment.
Basic system requirements:
Stable internet connection
Speakers and a microphone
A webcam or HD webcam
Or, a HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card
Further information on technical requirements
Tailor made e-workshops for organisations are also available upon request.
For tailor made e-worskops, or any other query, please contact malcolm.olivieri@unitar.org.