UN Training for Organisations
& Professionals

BUILD GLOBAL INSIGHT. UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM SHAPING TODAY'S WORLD.

UNAA NSW offers a new series of United Nations training courses designed to help professionals and organisations better understand the global frameworks, institutions, and norms that shape today’s operating environment.

These courses make the work, values and role of the United Nations practical, accessible and relevant for Australian workplaces. Participants gain a clear understanding of how the UN functions, how it addresses complex global challenges, and why multilateral cooperation continues to matter for governments, businesses and communities alike.

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Peace and Security detailed courses can be completed after attending the "Introduction to UN Peace and Security" course

Click on the courses below to see a detailed course description, scheduled dates, and to register for the course.

ABOUT

About the Training

OUR COURSES ARE DESIGNED FOR:

Corporate and organisational leaders seeking greater global and geopolitical literacy
Professionals working across policy, sustainability, ESG, risk, governance and strategy
Organisations engaging with international partners, standards or frameworks
Educators, students and emerging leaders interested in global affairs
Teams looking to broaden perspective and strengthen informed discussion

No prior knowledge of the United Nations or international relations is required.

PUBLIC ONLINE COURSES

UNAA NSW delivers live, online training sessions throughout the year. These sessions are open to individual participants and provide accessible, high‑quality learning in a flexible format suited to busy professionals.

Public courses are ideal for individuals looking to build foundational understanding of the UN system, strengthen global awareness and literacy, and engage in informed discussion on international cooperation and global challenges.

ONSITE DELIVERY FOR ORGANISATIONS

Courses are also available for in‑person delivery within organisations, tailored for teams, networks or leadership groups.

Onsite sessions allow organisations to integrate global context into professional development programs and support leadership capability and broader strategic thinking. Courses encourage informed, non‑partisan discussion of global issues, connecting staff more clearly with the international frameworks influencing today’s economic, political and social environment.

For enquiries about onsite delivery, contact nsw@unaa.org.au.

UN ESSENTIALS | PEACE & SECURITY

The initial training offering focuses on Peace and Security, a core area of the United Nations’ work and a critical pillar of global stability.

Understanding peace and security is critical to operating in today’s global environment. This training equips professionals and organisations with practical insight into how the UN system works to manage conflict, support stability and foster international cooperation, helping leaders make better‑informed decisions in an interconnected world.

Built from official UN peacekeeper training materials, these courses provide a practical introduction to how the UN approaches:

conflict prevention
peacekeeping operations
peacebuilding
international cooperation in fragile and conflict‑affected settings.

For professionals and organisations, this course offers valuable insight into the systems and ideas that underpin global stability, international law, diplomacy and multilateral engagement.

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION

Organisations today operate in an increasingly complex global environment shaped by international agreements, institutions, norms and risks - from geopolitics and conflict to human rights, sustainability and global standards. Even organisations without an explicit international mandate are influenced by these systems through regulation, supply chains, partnerships, workforce expectations and public trust.

UNAA NSW’s United Nations Training Courses provide a practical introduction to the global governance system that underpins this environment. The courses explain how the United Nations operates, how global issues are managed through cooperation and negotiation, and how these dynamics influence national, organisational and individual decision‑making.For leaders, managers and professionals, this training supports stronger global literacy, clearer strategic awareness and more informed judgement. It helps organisations understand where global frameworks come from, how Australia engages with them, and why international cooperation remains relevant to stability, risk management and long‑term outcomes.

TRAINERS

Meet Our Trainers

Our trainers bring a diverse range of experience across international affairs, peace and security, education, leadership, and the United Nations system. Each course is delivered by a qualified UNAA NSW trainer, with facilitators assigned based on expertise and availability. As the UN Foundations Training program continues to grow, additional trainers and specialist presenters will be introduced over time.

Lt. Col. Darleen Shrubb AM

Darleen Shrubb AM, RFD brings extensive international experience in United Nations peace operations, training, and leadership development. A former Commanding Officer of the Australian Defence Force Peace Operations Training Centre, her expertise includes peacekeeping operations, protection of civilians, gender and child protection, humanitarian response, and multinational training delivery.

Maj. Gen. (retd) Tim Ford AO

Major General Tim Ford AO is a respected leader in United Nations peace operations, with more than 40 years of experience across the Australian Defence Force and the UN system. During his distinguished military career, Tim held senior command appointments including Commander of the 1st Division of the Australian Army, before serving in a number of senior United Nations peacekeeping roles. Tim is a life member of UNAA NSW Division.

Chris Dwyer

Chris Dwyer is an experienced business leader, facilitator, and executive coach with more than 25 years of international experience across leadership, operations, customer engagement, and organisational transformation. As the Vice President of Operations for the UNAA NSW Division, he supports organisational strategy, governance, operational delivery, and the expansion of UN-focused education and engagement initiatives.

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