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. Due to a platform upgrade, please be aware that both registrations for self-study courses in Inspira and self-enrollment in self-study courses in CDOTS Campus will be temporarily unavailable from March 16 to March 31.
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Learn the basics of pronunciation, develop listening skills, learn how to greet in formal or informal situations...
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LMS-7375 |
First Contact with Arabic Discover the very basics of the Arabic language.
عربي / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7104 |
First Contact with Chinese Discover the very basics of the Chinese language.
中文 / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-3058 |
First Contact with French Discover the very basics of the French language.
français / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7380 |
First Contact with Russian Discover the very basics of the Russian language.
русский / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-6215 |
First Contact with Spanish Discover the very basics of the Spanish language.
español / 2 hours / offered throughout the year |
Keep abreast of language diversity and strategies to ensure communications are non-discriminatory.
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LMS-7471 |
Linguistic Diversity in the English Language The richness and diversity of how English sounds across the globe.
English / 9 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7371 |
S'informer sur la diversité de la langue française The richness and diversity of how French sounds across the globe.
français / 9 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7372 |
S'informer sur la langue française et la discrimination Discrimination and biases hidden in the language.
français / 5 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7369 |
Para saber más sobre la diversidad del español The richness and diversity of how Spanish sounds across the globe.
español / 9 hours / expected in Spring 2024 |
Learn how to apply strategies to ensure communications are gender-neutral and inclusive.
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LMS-7105 |
Using Gender-inclusive Language in Chinese Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to communicate in Chinese using gender-inclusive language. 中文 / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7377 |
Using Gender-inclusive Language in English Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to communicate in English using gender-inclusive language. English / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7335 |
S'informer sur le language inclusif Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to communicate in French using gender-inclusive language. français / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-6397 |
Using Gender-inclusive Language in Russian Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to communicate in Russian using gender-inclusive language. русский / 4 hours / under development |
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LMS-7376 |
Using Gender-inclusive Language in Spanish Develop strategies and techniques and learn about tools and resources to communicate in Spanish using gender-inclusive language. español / 4 hours / under development |
BASIC GRAMMAR
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LMS-7102 |
Gramática y vocabulario: Gustos y tiempo libre How to express likes and interests and how to make suggestions. español / 4 hours / offered throughout the year |
INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR
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LMS-7081 |
Intermediate Grammar I Intermediate grammatical competence in modals, passive voice, phrasal verbs, prepositions, and relative clauses. English / 7.5 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7082 |
Intermediate Grammar II Intermediate grammatical competence in adjectives, nouns, verbs, clauses, and questions. English / 7.5 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7227 |
Gramática y vocabulario: Aconsejar en subjuntivo How to use the subjunctive to give advice and recommendations. español / 4.5 hours / offered throughout the year |
ADVANCED GRAMMAR
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LMS-7083 |
Advanced Grammar I Advanced grammatical competence in conditionals, passive voice, past perfect, reported speech, and punctuation. English / 7.5 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-7084 |
Advanced Grammar II Advanced grammatical competence in independent/dependent clauses, conjunctions, and connector types. English / 7.5 hours / offered throughout the year |
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La langue française et la discrimination: grammaire en action Understand how to use the appropriate advanced grammar structures, such as active vs. passive voice, the pronouns "y" and "en," the relative pronouns "ce qui," "ce que," and "ce dont," the verb "se faire + infinitive." français / 3 hours / offered throughout the year |
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LMS-6756 |
Exploring the United Nations Explore the history and work of the United Nations by completing lessons focused on reading, listening, and vocabulary. English / 12 hours / offered throughout the year |
Language Proficiency Exam Preparation Courses
All information regarding the online preparation courses for candidates to the Language Proficiency Examination is available at Supporting Multilingualism.