The Language and Communications Training Unit of the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS) has created a variety of short online self-study courses for language and communications skills development. Eligible learners can complete these activities independently on their own time and schedule.
All self-study offers can be found in the New York and global brochures at Language Programmes at UNHQ.
Two-step Registration Process
First, learners must register for the self-study courses of their choice via inspira (UN Secretariat staff) or Elearning (eligible external learners) to obtain an enrollment key. Learners will then use the enrollment key to enroll in CDOTS Campus and access all learning materials and activities.
The video below shows detailed instructions on the two-step process.
Self-study Courses
Most self-study courses are available throughout the year, so you can start learning at any time.
Click on the expandable titles below to discover different topics currently covered in our self-study courses.
► Effective Communication: Write for the United Nations
| LMS-6755 | Foundations of Writing for the United Nations Learn the foundations for writing effectively at the United Nations over the course of four lessons focusing on purpose and audience, organization, style and tone. English / 4 hours / offered throughout the year | |
| LMS-7042 | S'informer sur la rédaction stratégique à l'ONU Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to write various types of texts more effectively in the UN professional context. français / 6 hours / offered throughout the year | |
| LMS-7451 | S'informer sur la rédaction de courriels à l'ONU Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to write various types of emails more effectively in the UN professional context. français / 6 hours / offered throughout the year | |
| LMS-7452 | S'informer sur la rédaction d'une lettre de candidature pour un poste à l'ONU Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to write a cover letter more effectively in the UN professional context. français / 6 hours / offered throughout the year |
► Discover a new language: First Contact
Learn the basics of pronunciation, develop listening skills, learn how to greet in formal or informal situations...
► Learn more about diversity and discrimination
► Gender-Inclusive Use of Language
► Language Skills Development
► Exploring the United Nations
Language Proficiency Exam Preparation Courses
All information regarding the online preparation courses for candidates to the Language Proficiency Examination is available at SupportingMultilingualism.