UN Foundations Training

UN Training for Organisations and 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.

Why This Training Matters

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.

Who is the Training For?

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.

Flexible Delivery Options

Public Online Courses

UNAA NSW delivers live, online training sessions at scheduled times 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
engage in informed discussion on international cooperation and global challenges.

See below for the range of courses available.

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
support leadership capability and broader strategic thinking
encourage informed, non‑partisan discussion of global issues
connect 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 and 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, this course provides 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.

Additional Courses in Development

UNAA NSW is developing further courses in areas including human rights and sustainability, expanding the program over time to reflect the full breadth of UN priorities and real‑world relevance.