Mandatory Learning Programmes

A range of learning programmes are considered to be critical for United Nations staff members, and thus, are required. The following programmes are mandatory for either all staff or mandatory under certain conditions. The following programmes reflect and are organised by these conditions.


Mandatory Training for All Staff Members
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Basic Security in the Field - Staff Safety, Health and Welfare Training inspira Online Learning programme which may be accessed through the internet.
Integrity Awareness Initiative Programme3 Go Learn Online Learning programme which may be accessed through the internet. Refer to ST/SGB/2005/17 Sec. 2.2
Prevention of Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Abuse of Authority in the Workplace inspira Online Learning programme which may be accessed through the internet. Refer to ST/SGB/2008/5.
HIV/AIDS Orientation Session Contact Mr. Nicholas Fucile at fucile@un.org for information Half-day instructor-led Programme. Refer to ST/SGB/2007/12.
Ethics and Integrity in Our Workplace3 Contact Ms. Selma Coban at cobans@un.org for information 1-day Instructor-led Programme. Refer to A/60/568.
Mandatory Training for Supervisors
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Performance Management and Development Learning Programme for Managers and Supervisors Contact Mr. Jose Veliz at velizj@un.org for information 1-day Instructor-led Programme. Refer to ST/SGB/2011/5.
Mandatory Training for Staff Members at P4 and P5 level
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Management Development Programme (MDP) Contact Ms. Carina Stern at stern@un.org for information 5-day residential programme (in 2 modules). Refer to A/61/255, Para 301.
Mandatory Training for Staff Members at D1 and D2 level
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Leadership Development Programme (LDP) Contact Ms. Maria Hutchinson at hutchinsonm@un.org for information 5-day residential programme (in 2 modules). Refer to A/61/255, Para 301.
Mandatory Training for Staff Members at ASG and USG level
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Induction programme for Senior Leaders (IPSL) Contact Ms. Maria Hutchinson at hutchinsonm@un.org for information 3-day instructor led programme.
Mandatory Training for Staff Participating in Interview Panels
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Competency-based Selection and Interviewing Skills Contact Mr. Ricardo Panchoo at panchoo@un.org for information 2-day Instructor-led Programme. Refer to SMCC-XXVII/2006/Report, A/61/255 & Memo ASG/OHRM to all Heads of Departments and Offices of 10 July 2007.
Mandatory Training for Staff Members in Procurement
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
The Fundamentals of Procurement inspira Online Learning programme which may be accessed through the internet. Refer to A/RES/62/269 Procurement reform.
Ethics and Integrity in Procurement
Best Value for Money
Overview of the Procurement Manual
Mandatory Training for Staff going to Non-Headquarters Duty Stations2
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Advanced Security in the Field inspira Online Learning programme which may be accessed through the internet.
Mandatory Training for Staff deploying to DPKO-led field missions up to/incl. D14
Course Name Direct Link1 / Contact Description
Civilian Pre-deployment Training (CPT) Contact Mr. Boris Lissassi at lissassi@un.org for further information 5-day residential programme held at UNLB in Brindisi/Italy. Refer to Code Cable 1006 of 14 May 2012 from USG's DFS & DPKO to Heads of Field Operations.

[1] Please note, that some courses may be accessible in various ways. However, it is strongly advised that staff members register for and enter courses through inspira in order to prove the participation in the respective programmes.

[2] With the exception of Nairobi

[3] All staff members are required to take ethics training annually

[4] New staff and staff who have not served in a DPKO-led field mission within the last 3 years