This section shows all nine mandatory learning programmes that the Organization requires for United Nations Secretariat personnel to complete.
If you are a manager, supervisor, or commander, you will need to complete additional learning programmes, two of which replace courses listed in this section. Please see the list of courses for all managers and supervisors.
For inquiries, please contact learning@un.org.
Useful documents and links
Mandatory Learning Policy
- United Nations Mandatory Learning Programmes (ST/SGB/2018/4)
- OHR Policy Guideline for Mandatory Learning Programmes (OHR/PG/2025/1)
Inspira Instructions
- How to transfer learning records to your internal Inspira account
- Non-staff personnel access to Inspira eLearning
- How to find a course for enrollment in Inspira
Course-specific
BSAFE
Registration through Inspira
LMS-3395 (English)
LMS-3396 (French)
LMS-4019 (Arabic)
LMS-4020 (Chinese)
LMS-4021 (Russian)
LMS-4022 (Spanish)
About this training
This course offers vital security information for personnel and family members.
Basic Security in the Field II and Advanced Security in the Field were replaced by BSAFE effective June 2019. Certificates from either of those courses do not meet the requirements to have completed this programme.
Ethics and Integrity at the United Nations
Registration through Inspira
LMS-1796 (English)
LMS-2164 (French)
LMS-6607 (Arabic)
LMS-6606 (Chinese)
LMS-6608 (Russian)
About this training
Provided by the Ethics Office, this training addresses typical ethical issues faced by staff, and is designed to promote a common understanding of best ethical practices and standards of integrity.
I Know Gender: An Introduction to Gender Equality
Registration through Inspira
LMS-2375 (English)
LMS-2376 (French)
LMS-2377 (Spanish)
About this training
Created by UN Women, this course explains gender concepts, the international frameworks for gender equality, and how to promote gender equality within the UN System.
Information Security Awareness - Foundational
Registration through Inspira
LMS-1834 (English)
LMS-6824 (French)
LMS-7074 (Arabic)
LMS-7075 (Spanish)
About this training
Provided by OICT, this training serves to enhance organizational knowledge on information security and to educate staff on handling related threats.
See below section for information on the annual recertification of the Information Security Awareness assessment.
Information Security Awareness - Foundational [Assessment Certification 2025-2026]
Registration through Inspira
LMS-7868 (English)
LMS-7869 (French)
LMS-7870 (Arabic)
LMS-7871 (Spanish)
About this training
Once "Information Security Awareness - Foundational" has been completed, learners must take the assessment separately to fulfill all course requirements.
The assessment needs to be taken on an annual basis starting April 1st every year.
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Preventing Fraud and Corruption at the United Nations
Registration through Inspira
LMS-2926 (English)
LMS-6029 (French)
LMS-6928 (Arabic)
LMS-6929 (Spanish)
About this training
Courtesy of the Ethics Office, this course is part of the UN system’s ongoing commitment to address fraud and corruption and reinforce the UN’s zero tolerance position on fraud and corruption.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Personnel [Version 2.0]
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LMS-7256 (English)
LMS-7257 (French)
LMS-7169 (Arabic)
LMS-7178 (Chinese)
LMS-7189 (Russian)
LMS-7186 (Spanish)
About this training
Version 2.0 launched on February 1st, 2023. All staff are to complete this new version, regardless of completion or progress made in the previous version.
This programme is available in three versions: a foundational version for all personnel, a version for Managers (civilians), and a version for Commanders (uniformed personnel). Staff only need to complete one version to fulfill mandatory learning requirements. See the list of mandatory learning for managers and supervisors.
Records and Information Management
Registration through Inspira
LMS-6434 (English)
LMS-7387 (French)
United Nations Human Rights Responsibilities
Registration through Inspira
LMS-2302 (English for staff in DEVNET, INFONET, LEGALNET, POLNET)
LMS-2299 (English for staff in ITECNET, LOGNET, MAGNET, SCINET and SAFETYNET)
About this training
Developed by OHCHR, this course contributes to the Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights and aims to ensure that the protection of people from violations of international human rights and humanitarian law remains central to United Nations strategies and actions.
There are two versions of this course. Which one you should take depends on your job network (DEVNET, INFONET, LEGALNET, POLNET / ITECNET, LOGNET, MAGNET, SCINET, SAFETYNET).
United to Respect: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Other Prohibited Conduct
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LMS-6638 (English)
LMS-6814 (French)
LMS-6818 (Arabic)
LMS-6820 (Chinese)
LMS-6816 (Russian)
LMS-6822 (Spanish)
About this training
This course replaced "Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse by UN Personnel - Working Harmoniously" effective August 2022. Certificates from "Working Harmoniously" do not meet the requirements to have completed this programme.
This programme is available in two versions: a foundational version for all personnel and a version for managers that includes an additional module. Staff only need to complete one version to fulfill mandatory learning requirements. See the list of mandatory learning for managers and supervisors.