United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme

UNITAR is delighted to offer an online training programme in Geneva specifically designed for the global youth. The United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme consists of a 4-week e-Learning course implemented on UNITAR’s e-learning platform. The course comprises 4 different modules, which can be studied in a self-paced manner and require 4-6 hours of studying per week.

• Module 1: The United Nations
• Module 2: Conference Diplomacy
• Module 3: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Module 4: Cosmopolitan Communication

The Young Leaders Training Programme is open to all actors related to international affairs wishing to take on leadership roles in their respective environment and to build up knowledge and skills related to the UN and International Geneva.

Participants can include university students, high school students and other aspiring young leaders of similar background. Junior professionals from public and private sector and senior officials who are young at heart are equally welcome to apply.

The programme offers participants the chance to gain first-hand experience of the United Nations and will provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to fully unfold their potential as global leaders.