Through the specialized Pre-deployment Training and Advisory Team, the Division for Peace provides training and advisory services to Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs), Police Contributing Countries (PCCs), Countries Contributing Corrections Officers and civilian peacekeepers prior to deployment to peacekeeping missions.

Guided by the Action4Peacekeeping initiative, the Institute positions itself to complement initiatives implemented by other actors on the ground – at the national, regional and international levels – thereby strengthening the overall impact of peace operations. The Institute’s approach combines theory and practice, addresses the mission context, and is designed to change mindsets by working to transform attitudes and behaviours in addition to filling gaps in knowledge and skills.