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30 Argentinean Officials Graduate from 2016 IEFPA - UNITAR Programme for Trainers in Transnational Fiscal Transparency
24 October 2016, Geneva, Switzerland - The Public Finance Institute of Argentina (IEFPA) and UNITAR successfully concluded the 2016 Programme for Trainers in Transnational Fiscal Transparency with a seminar held on 17 October 2016 in Geneva. On 18 October participants undertook a study visit to Bern where the Head of the International Financial Affairs Section at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAE) Mr. Alexander Renggli briefed the…
12 March 2019, New York, United States - United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York office recently partnered and signed an agreement with University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business to develop a new three-part e-learning learning certificate programme on “Leading with Ethics in Achieving the SDGs” for the summer and fall semester.
“Leading with Ethics in Achieving the SDGs” is an online course that will assist decision-makers in fostering the character traits and developing the durable skills necessary for SDG Leadership. Usin...
In addition to training and e-Learning courses, UNITAR provides the opportunity to gain knowledge through post-graduate courses. We partner with academic institutions such as the Open University of Catalonia, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Copenhagen to offer diplomas and certificates in areas such as peacekeeping, development policies and geo-information in disaster situations.
Different Masters Programmes have different requirements and admission process. For more information, please check each degree page in the Mas...
UNITAR and MAEC (Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation) partnership reaches larger audience than expected in relation to public finance and trade training
With the objective of skills building and networking for the benefit of Ibero-American officials and addressing the challenges of globalization specifically in the areas of public finance, trade and intellectual property policy, UNITAR has partnered with the Spanish Government to conduct a series of online courses for greater outreach and training using flexible online training methodologies such as e-…
Join Our Global MOOC Survey
International organizations support the quality initiative MOOQ
February 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - The Global MOOC Survey is a scientific, independent and non-profit first global survey on the quality of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). It targets MOOC learners, MOOC designers and MOOC facilitators. The long-term goal is the development of quality indicators and tools to improve the design of MOOCs.
Leading international organizations and associations are supporting the survey, including four United Nations' organizations. The Global…
A Joint UNITAR-IEFPA Initiative: First Cohort of 30 Argentinean Officials Graduates from 2017 Programme for Trainers in Transnational Fiscal Transparency
21 September 2017, Geneva, Switzerland. To mark the successful conclusion of the 2017 Programme for Trainers in Transnational Fiscal Transparency the Public Finance Institute of Argentina (IEFPA) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) held a graduation seminar on 18 September 2017 at the United Nations European Headquarters, Palais des Nations in Geneva. The following day participants…
UNITAR and the Government of Ecuador Promoting Thinking on Urban Issues
September 2016, Geneva, Switzerland - With the objective of promoting thinking on urban related topics and raising awareness about issues related to the United Nations Conference on Housing and Urban Sustainable Development (Habitat III), UNITAR in collaboration with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MIDUVI) delivered 10 webinars between 13 June and 7 September 2016.
The webinars were delivered by renowned experts from around the world who covered five broad areas as…
Increasing Flood and Drought Management Capacities in East Africa using Geospatial Technologies
14 October 2016, Nairobi, Kenya – 27 technical experts from 10 Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) Member States (including Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) successfully completed a two weeks technical training on “Geospatial Technologies for Flood and Drought Management in East Africa” by UNOSAT. The training was delivered in partnership with…
Geneva, 21 February 2014 – Registration for UNITAR’s online courses in Spanish is now open. This year, you have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to overcome some the current challenges often faced by public officials and entrepreneurs of today.
UNITAR’ objective is to help you achieve your professional goals. In these times of uncertainty and volatility, finance and trade have become delicate subjects. UNITAR is dedicated to deliver high quality courses on priority subjects in a flexible and interactive manner. Our online courses allow you to interact…
UNITAR Hosts Diploma Ceremony for Spring 2018 Programmes
25 May 2018, New York USA- The United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a joint Spring 2018 Diploma Ceremony for the participants in the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Programme with Collegiate Congress, and the Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation series with Columbia Law School. This closing ceremony was attended by participants and faculty of both programs. The attending faculties from the programs included Dr. Angel Angelov, Dr. Narinder Kakar, Mr. Fernando Luque…