POTI Course Catalogue 2014 by Peace Operations Training Institute

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Course Catalogue Summer/Fall 2014

A Note

from

Executive Director Harvey Langholtz

Greetings. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Peace Operations Training Institute and our 2014 catalogue of programmes and courses. Here at POTI we offer self-paced e-learning on peacekeeping and related topics to students worldwide. The majority of our students are military peacekeepers, police, or civilian humanitarian relief workers already deployed on peacekeeping missions or in training for deployment. We provide over 1,000 enrolments weekly and our students study in situ at their own pace in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The POTI staff and I are pleased to announce new for 2014 the Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate (POST-Cert). Six POST-Certs are available: Military Studies, Police Studies, Civilian Service, Gender Awareness, Logistical Support, and Human Rights. For additional details please see page 11. The most gratifying part of our work at POTI is hearing directly from you, our students. You participate in discussions on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, post photos on Flickr, watch archived versions of our webinars and videos, and email our staff and course authors. I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of you – earnest and sincere men and women working tirelessly to bring relief to the world’s most troubled regions. I wish you success in your studies.

Relevant Courses

Global Students

The Peace Operations Training Institute offers 28 self-paced distance-learning courses on current topics in peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations. Our course authors are former Force Commanders, Military Advisors to DPKO, experienced peacekeepers, published authors, and scholars in the field who develop our courses to accord with or exceed UN Training Guidance, as appropriate. We strive to continually evaluate and update our courses, developing them in conjunction with important global peacekeeping topics. ®

Each course contains all needed reading and study materials, learning objectives, and self-scoring end-of-lesson quizzes with answers provided, allowing the student to study at his or her own pace. After completing the quizzes at the end of each lesson, a student completes a unique 50-question multiple choice End-of-Course Examination. With a passing grade of 75%, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion for that course. If students fail the exam, they are provided one opportunity to take an alternate form of the exam.

Easy Enrolment Enrolment may be made conveniently through POTI’s website, www.peaceopstraining.org. Course materials are delivered immediately online or printed materials can be mailed to the student directly. Bulk enrolment programmes can be made available to institutions upon request.

Students from over 170 nations have enrolled in courses from the Peace Operations Training Institute, both as individuals actively pursuing knowledge in the field of peacekeeping and as members of organizations integrating our courses into their own training programmes. These organizations include national ministries of defence, NGOs, IGOs, peacekeeping missions, and educational institutions, among others. A list of current enrolment programmes can be found on the following page.

Accessibility Through POTI’s website, students may enrol, download their courses, submit their exams, email with their course authors, participate in discussions on our Facebook page, watch introductory course videos, and experience other online features. However, students with no Internet access may still receive this same support through post, fax, or telephone. Courses are available online (through PDF download) or in print (shipped to you through the mail).

Your Needs, Your Choices Students may choose from three enrolment structures, each designed to meet different needs. Students may enrol in individual courses (all 28 courses) or a cooperative programme leading to the Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations (COTIPSO). Additionally, POTI is pleased to annouce a new specialized training certificate programme, the Peace Operations Specialized Training Certificate (POST-Cert). For more information on POST-Cert, please see page 11.

INSTITUTIONAL ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES National Training Centre E-Learning Platform Many national peacekeeping training centres worldwide subscribe to the National Training Centre E-Learning Platform (NTCELP) funded by the UK. Under NTCELP, national training centres provide their classroom students with a blended learning curriculum that combines their classroom courses with POTI’s e-learning. Students earn Certificates of Completion jointly issued by both institutions. For more information on NTCELP and to see if your national training centre participates, see www. peaceopstraining.org/programs/ntcelp.

E-Learning for African Peacekeepers (ELAP) and E-Learning for Peacekeepers from Latin America and the Caribbean (ELPLAC) All military personnel, police, and gendarmerie who are citizens of African nations or the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean may enrol at no cost through the sponsored regional scholarships ELAP or ELPLAC. In 2014, these regional scholarships are made possible through the generous support of Australia, Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

E-Learning for Mission Staff

Other Bulk Enrolment Programmes

E-Learning for Mission Staff (ELMS), funded by Sweden, provides 10 selected POTI courses at no cost for all military personnel, police, and civilians assigned to all UN, AU, and hybrid missions. For more information see your Mission Training Focal Point or visit http://www. peaceopstraining.org/programs/elms/.

POTI offers additional opportunities for bulk-enrolment programmes whereby institutions may integrate POTI courses into their own training programmes. To see if your institution is eligible for one of these programmes, write to help@peaceopstraining.org.

Distance Learning Programme for Nations (DLPN) Under the DLPN, POTI and national training programmes jointly provide POTI’s peacekeeping training courses to their military personnel at no cost. A student’s Certificate of Completion shows both national and Peace Operations Training Institute certification. To see if your nation participates, contact your ministry of defence.

Distance Learning Programme for Organizations (DLPO) A number of NGOs, IGOs, PVOs, and other organizations involved in peacekeeping have elected to train their employees through Peace Operations Training Institute courses. Employees of these organizations may enrol at no cost to them. Ask your organization whether they subscribe to this enrolment option. Individual NGO, IGO, or PVO personnel worldwide who are associated with an organization that does not subscribe to DLPO may still be eligible for reduced tuitions.

Programmes for Colleges and Model UN Participants All university and college students, faculty, staff, and Model UN participants may enrol at a reduced tuition rate. This programme also gives universities worldwide the opportunity to offer our courses as supplemental reading or primary text material for undergraduate and graduate curricula, allowing interested scholars and Model UN participants the chance to study real-world training used by peacekeepers and mission staff.

Cours en Français

Cursos en Español

La majorité de nos cours sont disponibles en français. Pour consulter la liste de nos cours traduits, veuillez consulter notre site internet à l’adresse http://www. peaceopstraining.org/fr/.

La mayoría de nuestros cursos están disponibles en español. Para la lista de traducciones actualizadas y disponibles, por favor visite nuestro sitio web en http:// www.peaceopstraining.org/es/.

The Curriculum Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (New) [In English]

Free Tuition for All

The Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) were designed by the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to provide the common and essential training required for all personnel – military, police, and civilian – who serve on UN peacekeeping missions. The CPTMs are circulated by DPKO and provide both a list of topics as well as actual training materials usable as lesson plans. National peacekeeping training centres worldwide incorporate the CPTMs into their classroom courses as an important part of their students’ training prior to their deployment on any UN peacekeeping mission, covering essential topics such as a Strategic Level Overview of UN Peacekeeping, the Establishment and Functioning of UN Peacekeeping Operations, Effective Mandate Implementation, and the Standards, Values, and Safety of UN Peacekeeping Personnel. While training in the CPTMs is currently available through traditional classroom course settings, the development of an e-learning course devoted to the CPTMs had not yet been produced until now. This course was developed as a guide to students navigating the official CPTMs through a joint project between POTI and five national training centres around the world, including the Australian Defence Force Peace Operations Training Centre, Chilean Joint Peacekeeping Operations Centre, German Armed Forces UN Training Centre, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana, and the Swedish Armed Forces International Training Centre. The course follows the original four-unit structure of the original CPTMs for convenient cross-referencing. The information offered in the course represents the baseline level of understanding and knowledge that the United Nations demands of any personnel who will serve in a UN peacekeeping mission. Ten lessons, 346 pages.

Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations [In English and French]

Free Tuition for All

This course has been developed in consultation with the Peacekeeping Best Practices Section of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations’ Policy, Evaluation and Training Division. It is based on the internal DPKO/ DFS publication entitled United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: Principles and Guidelines, which is more widely known under its informal name Capstone Doctrine. This publication is a comprehensive document that defines and promulgates available peacekeeping doctrine, definitions, procedures, and policy. In ten chapters, it introduces the concept and evolution of UN Peacekeeping, explains the decision process that precedes the deployment of a peacekeeping operation, and then the planning process to implement that decision. It also discusses the art of successful mandate implementation and addresses the management of peacekeeping operations, how operations are supported and sustained, and how they are concluded at their termination. The Institute course Principles and Guidelines is designed to teach this DPKO doctrine to all UN personnel serving in the field and at Headquarters, as well as to those who are new to UN peacekeeping. Ten chapters, 208 pages. DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH: General Robert Gordon, Co-drafter of the Original Publication, Commander of UN South Sector West Bosnia (UNPROFOR) in 1994, and Force Commander of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) from 2002 to 2004.

An Introduction to the United Nations System: Orientation for Serving on a Field Mission [In English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic] An Introduction to the UN System: Orientation for Serving on a UN Field Mission is an introductory course designed for students who may have limited knowledge of the United Nations. The course itself consists of four main sections. The first two are intended to give the student a thorough awareness of the guiding principles of the UN at the institutional and operational level. The following two sections focus on the practicalities and the problems that a Field Operator may encounter, as well as the means to deal with such issues.

This course should provide the student with an adequate base of the following topics: the purpose and principles of the United Nations, its system, and its institutional framework; the United Nations’ roles in the areas of peace, security, and development; applications of international humanitarian law and human rights; application of communication, negotiation, and mediation techniques; issues regarding safety and security; and general obligations and responsibilities of the Field Operator. The objectives of the course are based on the policies and principles of the United Nations, as well as similar objectives as expressed by organizations/ institutes and nongovernmental organizations. New to this edition is the compilation and development of information that focuses entirely on the civilians assigned to United Nations field missions. Nine lessons, 220 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: LTC Christian Hårleman, Army of Sweden, Retired and former Chief of Training, UN Department Peacekeeping Operations. Served on UN Missions in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East.

Commanding United Nations Peacekeeping Operations [In English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic] This course was designed for military, police, and civilian students who may find themselves in leadership positions in peacekeeping operations, or for those wishing to understand the responsibilities and difficulties that come with commanding a peacekeeping operation. It is useful for participants at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels, and for senior and junior leaders on peacekeeping operations. Topics include UN Organs and Agencies; the Initiation and Definitions of UN Peacekeeping Operations; the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Peacekeeping Doctrine; the Relationship and Agreements between the UN and Troop- and Police-Contributing Countries; Training and Preparation Responsibilities; the Selection and Preparation of UN Mission Leaders; the Chain of Command; Sustainability and Logistical Support Requirements; Memoranda of Understanding; Civil-Military Coordination; Mission Components and Mission Integration; Cross-Cutting Issues such as Human Rights, DDR, Gender, and Safety and Security; the Medical Responsibilities of

Commanders; Tactical Techniques, and much more. The course also faithfully reproduces primary documents such as the Model SOFA and Model MOU, an UNMIL Soldier’s Pocket Card that contains the Rules of Engagement, patrol reports, and other support material. Nine lessons, 327 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Major General Tim Ford, Royal Australian Army, Retired, Former Head of Mission, UNTSO, and former Military Adviser to the Secretary-General.

Protection of Civilians [In English] The protection of civilians is now a recurrent theme in peacekeeping mandates. Yet, while much academic work has been done to highlight the issue, doctrine and guidance are still underdeveloped. This course seeks to address some of that deficit by providing a historical perspective as well as suggesting some practical options for consideration for those undertaking this task. Consisting of five lessons, the course begins by discussing the contemporary operating environment for peacekeepers and how the changing nature of conflict necessitates the protection of civilians. In order to actualize this sometimes ambiguous concept, the author then explores the legal basis and mandates that have been produced on protection and outlines the threats that peacekeepers face. The course then turns to look at the current guidance, and the various stakeholders, and ends with a look at the key principles of protection and how they can effectively be put into practice. Five lessons, 98 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Colonel Robert Manton (Retd), of the Royal Australian Army, served as the Military Adviser at the Australian Mission to the United Nations from 2007 through 2011.

Ethics in Peacekeeping [In English, French, and Spanish] This course provides a basic overview and creates an understanding of ethics in peacekeeping. Through the use of case studies and practical examples, this compilation aims to serve as a guideline for peacekeepers in the field and provides some perspectives concerning the major aspects of modern-day peacekeeping from an ethical point of view. Topics include: the Code of Conduct; Cultural Awareness; Gender and Peacekeeping; SEA and Human Trafficking; Child Protection; Human Rights; HIV/ AIDS Awareness; and UN Guidelines and Procedures on Discipline for Uniformed Peacekeepers. Eight lessons, 132 pages.

Human Rights

Implementation of the Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean [In English and Spanish] (Revised 11/2013) Free Tuition for All

[In English] This course is a comprehensive historical overview of the theory and practice of human rights. This course explores the different kinds of human rights, the various international and regional documents necessary to protect and enforce them, and the historical difficulties and conflicts that have occurred in spite of, and often because of, human rights. It includes extensive discussions on the development of the various human rights treaties and enforcement mechanisms, the special protection given to vulnerable groups, human rights during armed conflict, and current debates involving human rights, such as the use of technology either to promote or restrict human rights, and the increasing international significance of stateless actors like transnational corporations and terrorist groups. Fifteen lessons, 356 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Jessica C. Lawrence, J.D.

Human Rights and Peacekeeping [In English] This course examines the cross-cutting principles and obligations concerning human rights within the specific context of armed conflicts and United Nations peace operations. Human rights is a dimension that transcends all phases and employs all components of a peace operation, leading to often complex implementation planning and coordination, which this course traces and delineates. The course begins by reviewing the landmark documents and instruments indispensable to the protection of human rights in theory, before demonstrating how such protection is enforced and performed on the ground. It discusses the various types of human rights violations, identifies the groups of people especially at risk, and conducts a thorough analysis on the concept of protection. The course contains important sections on human rights partners and on the process of accountability, which, as the course demonstrates, is essential in peace operations if an established peace is to be long-lasting and sustainable. Ten Lessons, 284 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Patrick Marega Castellan is a human rights consultant who has served in various capacities for United Nations missions in Haiti, Darfur, Angola, and Liberia.

The former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet greets students with a video introducing the courses on UNSCR 1325.

In Collaboration with UN Women: Courses on the Implementation of the Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda In October 2000, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1325 – a turning point in understanding and recognizing the role of women and girls in issues of peace and security. Security Council Resolution (SCR) 1325 has been further substantiated through six additional Security Council resolutions, including SCRs 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), and 2122 (2013). This three-course suite was developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with POTI with the purpose of raising awareness about the importance of these UN SCRs; to build capacities for their implementation; and to promote sustainable implementation at the regional and national level. Each course focuses on the efforts, challenges, and prospects of this agenda in one of three world regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Implementation of the Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Africa [In English] (Revised 5/2014) Free Tuition for All While informative for any student interested in the topic, this course was especially designed for people who work in the area of peace and security at the national or regional levels in Africa, and who require a practical tool to support and facilitate the implementation of the women, peace, and security agenda. The first three lessons focus more broadly on the UN’s role in promoting a peace and security agenda, including from a gender perspective and the role of SCR 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions. Within this context, Lessons Four and Five highlight the challenges and priorities specific to the African region. Finally, Lesson 6 examines the role of both regional and subregional organizations in supporting national implementation of the resolution. This course was developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with POTI. Six lessons, 226 pages.

While informative for any student interested in the topic, this course was especially designed for people who work in the area of peace and security at the national or regional levels in Latin America and the Caribbean, and who require a practical tool to support and facilitate the implementation of the women, peace, and security agenda. The first three lessons focus more broadly on the UN’s role in promoting a peace and security agenda, including from a gender perspective and the role of SCR 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions. Within this context, Lessons Four and Five highlight the challenges and priorities specific to Latin America and the Caribbean. This course was developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with POTI. Five lessons, 220 pages.

Other lessons cover women’s rights as human rights and the international UN mandate to involve women in key roles within peacemaking and peacebuilding processes at every stage and every level of authority. Readings and case studies provide examples to assist peacekeeping personnel with considering how they, as individuals and as teams, can work to promote gender equality and to change the attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence. Ten lessons, 310 pages. COURSE AUTHORS: AnnJanette Rosga, Ph.D., and Megan Bastick and Anja Ebnöther of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF).

Implementation of the Security Council Resolutions on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in Asia and the Pacific (New) [In English] Free Tuition for All While informative for any student interested in the topic, this course was especially designed for people who work in the area of peace and security at the national or regional levels in Asia and the Pacific, and who require a practical tool to support and facilitate the implementation of the women, peace, and security agenda. The first three lessons focus more broadly on the UN’s role in promoting a peace and security agenda, including from a gender perspective and the role of SCR 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions. Within this context, Lessons Four and Five highlight the challenges and priorities specific to Asia and the Pacific region. This course was developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in collaboration with POTI. Five lessons, 218 pages.

Preventing Violence Against Women and Gender Inequality in Peacekeeping [In English, French, and Spanish] Gender inequality and violence against women affect the lives of every person, regardless of age or gender. This course aims to assist peacekeeping personnel to promote the human rights and security of women and girls. It does so through lessons emphasizing the nature and scope of violence against women and girls around the globe, the connections between gender inequality and violence in both public and domestic spaces, as well as on interpersonal, community, national, regional, and international levels.

Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations [In English, French, and Spanish] This course addresses the conceptual and operational issues involved in integrating a gender perspective into multidimensional peace operations. It describes the problems related to gender within contemporary armed conflict by contextualizing the evolution of gender relations within the history of world conflict. The course also explores many important concepts such as gender equity, gender balance, and gender equality, along with several underreported realities of conflict, such as sexual violence against males and sexual exploitation and abuse committed by UN peacekeepers. Invoking the various UN and non-UN instruments of human rights and gender equality, the course emphasizes the need for women to play a strategic role in all levels of decision-making in regional, national, and international institutes and mechanisms. Seven lessons, 264 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Ximena Jimenez, International Gender, Women, Peace, and Security Consultant to the UN.

United Nations Military Observers: Methods and Techniques for Serving on a UN Observer Mission [In English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese] This course will assist in training Military Observers by enhancing the general understanding of peacekeeping and by providing specific knowledge of methods and techniques for serving on a United Nations mission. Beginning with a strategic overview of the United Nations organization, the course moves through the operational spectrum of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and ends at the tactical level of “on the ground” knowledge and skills required for an individual MILOB to succeed. Thirteen lessons, 254 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Phyllis J. Mihalas, Ed.D., Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army, Civil Affairs. Served in UNMEE.

Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution [In English, French, and Spanish] The overall aim of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the field of Conflict Resolution and its application, both theoretically and practically, to peacekeeping intervention in contemporary international conflicts. Topics include the nature of conflict, key concepts of conflict resolution, contemporary conflict dynamics, conflict mapping, early warning and conflict prevention, peacekeeping and conflict resolution in war zones, peace settlements and post-conflict peace building, the role of culture in conflict resolution, and gender issues. Ten lessons, 216 pages. COURSE AUTHORS: Professor Tom Woodhouse and Dr. Tamara Duffey, Centre for Conflict Resolution, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, UK.

International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict (Revised 12/2012) [In English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese] This course covers International Humanitarian Law as applied to soldiers, humanitarian workers, refugees, displaced persons, and others involved with armed conflict. Topics include background and definitions, protection of victims, rights of prisoners of war, rules of conduct in hostilities, means of implementation, human rights and IHL, applicability of IHL to peacekeeping and peace enforcement, different applications to international and intra-national conflicts, terrorism, sovereignty, and the role of the International Red Cross in International Humanitarian Law. Written at a higher level than other Peace Operations Training Institute courses, this course deals with complex legal and military issues. Eight lessons, 166 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Mr. Antoine Bouvier, Legal Adviser in the International Committee of the Red Cross Advisery Service on IHL, Geneva.

The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations

Mine Action: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives

[In English, French, and Spanish]

This course teaches students how humanitarian relief is provided to refugees and victims of war and natural disasters. The course begins with a history of humanitarian relief and highlights the development of humanitarian action in the 20th and 21st centuries and various international humanitarian organizations. The principles of intervention, including respect for at-risk populations including women and children and the importance of international humanitarian law, are then explored. Critical management techniques for humanitarian emergencies, refugee camps, and community health care are also covered. The course concludes with sustainable solutions to humanitarian crises, including topics such a freely consented repatriation, asylum, conducting elections, and the establishment of civil institutions. Eleven lessons, 208 pages.

The global problem of landmines and how international organizations approach the problem. Topics include The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa MBT); mine action guidelines for ceasefires and peace agreements; landmine and UXO safety training; identifying landmines and UXOs; International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and guidelines for application; victim assistance; mine risk education; UNICEF mine action strategy; mine information; mine action assessment; and electronic mine action network. Seven lessons, 272 pages.

COURSE AUTHOR: M. Yvan Conoir, MBA, 20 years experience in humanitarian relief operations, DDR, reconstruction, peacebuilding, and capacity building programmes.

United Nations Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC) [In English, French, and Spanish] Civil-military coordination provides the interface between the military component of a UN peace operation and the political, humanitarian, developmental, human rights, and rule of law components of the mission, as well as others in the larger peacebuilding system. CIMIC is a crucial function in any complex peace operation because it is a ‘force-multiplier’ that contributes to the mission achieving a system-wide impact on the conflict system it is attempting to transform. While aimed at UN CIMIC officers, all military and civilian students will find this course useful as it will improve their understanding of the institutional cooperation that needs to occur between mission components, and between the mission and the rest of the system, in order to ensure a sustainable peace process. The focus of the course is on principles, policies, and broad approaches and provides examples of CIMIC structures and operations from a number of UN and African missions. Seven lessons, 216 pages. COURSE AUTHORS: Cedric de Coning, joint Research Fellow at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), previously served on UNMIT, and Colonel Chris Holshek, US Army (ret.), Civil-Military Strategy Consultant, previously served on UNMIL.

COURSE AUTHORS: Mr. Martin Donoghue, UN Mine Action Service and Mr. Adrian Wilkinson, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD).

United Nations Police: Restoring Civil Order Following Hostilities [In English, French, and Spanish] This course familiarizes the student with the roles and duties of UN Police in restoring civil order following hostilities. Topics include the UN and the UN Charter, a History of UNPOL Operations, Privileges and Responsibilities, Staff Duties, Reporting, Liaison, Negotiation, Mediation, the Use of Interpreters, Administrative Matters, Logistics, Security and Safety, Hijacking, Detainment, Mines, Sniper Fire, First Aid, Communications, Radio Procedures, Driving, and various reference materials. Nine lessons, 186 pages. COURSE AUTHORS: Detective Chief Inspector Peter Heepen, German State Police, and Colonel Günther Freisleben, German State Police, formerly EU Police Mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Chief Adviser in the Republika Srpska, Head of the State Police College Wertheim.

Security for UN Peacekeepers (New) [In English] This course prepares peacekeepers in all aspects of personal and professional security. Course author Marshall Wm. Conley, Ph.D., starts students on their journey by introducing them to the UN structure, specifically that of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Department of Safety and Security (DSS), and other offices designed specifically for the provision and maintenance of peacekeeping safety measures in the field. He explains the legal instruments that enforce peacekeepers’ privileges and responsibilities as they relate to the performance of their duty on behalf of the United Nations. Students then learn what measures they can take to enhance their

own physical security – whether at home, in the office, or in the field – as well as that of their dependants, colleagues, and charges. First aid, mine field and improvised explosive device (IED) recognition, tips on what to look for in a home or office, and how to behave when you may be the target of hostility are all examples of these measures. Information security and communication and negotiation skills are just a few related topics that go into giving students the thorough understanding of security precautions that is so necessary while on Mission. Twelve lessons, 262 pages. Course Author: Marshall Wm. Conley, Ph.D., is a Senior Professor of Human Rights and Peace Studies at Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR): Principles of Intervention and Management in Peacekeeping Operations [In English, French, Spanish, and Arabic] The aim of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process is to contribute to security and stability in post-conflict situations so that recovery and development can begin. The DDR of ex-combatants is a complex process, with political, military, security, humanitarian, and socioeconomic dimensions. It aims to deal with the post-conflict security problem that results from ex-combatants being left without livelihoods or support networks during the critical transition period from conflict to peace and development. This course will help UN and national decision makers to understand the aims, objectives, and practical issues related to a DDR process. It will present different policies and strategies for the development, management, and evaluation of a DDR programme based on the International DDR Standards (IDDRS), which consolidate over 15 years of UN lessons and good practises on DDR issues. Eleven lessons, 316 pages. COURSE AUTHORS: Yvan Conoir and the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR.

LOGISTICS COURSES Logistical Support to UN Peacekeeping: An Introduction [In English, French, and Spanish] Revised in 2010 to reflect the changes to the United Nations Logistics system, this course introduces students to logistics operations in UN peace operations. This basic course gives the background and rationale behind United Nations Peacekeeping logistics, the strategy employed in the field and at Headquarters, introduces the mission life-cycle, explains how financial support is gained, and introduces the different components that make up integrated logistics support in a field mission. Eight lessons, 248 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Mr. Kamran Baig, Common Services Manager, UN City at UNDP Copenhagen and formerly served at ONUB, UNMIL, UNLB, UNMIBH, and UNON.

Operational Logistical Support of UN Peacekeeping: Intermediate Logistics [In English, French, and Spanish] This course provides the student with a background in intermediate-level topics of United Nations Operational Logistics. Topics include: an overview of UN operational logistics, command and control, planning, supply, engineering support, transportation, aviation and air services, maintenance, medical aspects of logistical support, communications, and postal and courier services. Ten Lessons, 182 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Major Don Leslie, Canadian Forces, Ret., conducted reconnaissance and assessment missions for UNMIH (Haiti), UNAMIR (Rwanda), and UNPROFOR (former Yugoslavia).

Advanced Topics in UN Logistics: The Provision of Troops and Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) and the Method for Reimbursement

HISTORY COURSES History of UN Peacekeeping Operations During the Cold War: 1945 to 1987 [In English, French, and Spanish]

PEACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIZED TRAINING (POST) CERTIFICATE POTI is pleased to announce a new specialized training certificate programme, POST Certificate. This specialized training programme allows students to specialize in one or more professional areas and earn the POST Certificate by taking a prescribed set of courses as well as a Comprehensive Exam. There are six certificates currently available, outlined below.

This course provides students with an understanding of the genesis, origin, evolution, functioning, and effectiveness of UN peacekeeping during the Cold War. It covers the Arab-Israeli conflict and missions in Korea, Lebanon, the Congo, India and Pakistan, the Middle East, Cyprus, and Africa. Military peacekeeping is discussed as a means to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. Eleven lessons, 206 pages.

or each of the six areas of specialty, students are required to F complete (pass the exam for) eight courses. These include the same three common core for all, two electives, and three courses specific to their own POST Certificate.

COURSE AUTHOR: Professor Sunil Ram, Canadian Forces Ret; based in part on the original course by the late Mr. F.T. Liu, former UN Assistant-Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs.

Once the student has passed all eight courses as well as the Comprehensive Exam, the student will receive their POST Certificate, along with a transcript listing all completed courses and a congratulatory letter.

History of UN Peacekeeping Operations Following the Cold War: 1988 to 1996

Students may obtain their courses through any of our existing programs – fee or free. The fee for the POST Certificate is USD 50. For more information about the programme and how to enrol, please view the POST Certificate informational page at http:// www.peaceopstraining.org/specialized-training-certificates/ or contact POTI’s registrar at help@peaceopstraining.org.

[In English, French, and Spanish] This course traces the resurgence and subsequent retrenchment of UN peacekeeping and peace enforcement during the years following the Cold War, discussing both the successes and the failures. It covers the operations in the Persian Gulf, Yugoslavia, Somalia, Rwanda, Mozambique, Angola, Cambodia, and Central America. Eleven lessons, 325 pages. COURSE AUTHOR: Professor Sunil Ram.

History of UN Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Resurgence: 1997 to 2006

[In English, French, and Spanish]

Revised in 2013 to reflect recent changes in calculations for COE, the purpose of this The purpose of this Advanced Logistics course is to provide students with an in-depth look at the provision of, and reimbursement for, troops and equipment that troop contributing countries provide to UN peacekeeping missions. The primary reference is the UN COE Manual and for ease of reference the lessons follow the same sequence as the manual. Students will understand what the COE system was designed to achieve and the rationale behind its creation. Topics include standard elements of COE, verification, transportation, loss and damage, rates, and responsibilities. References include glossary of terms, rate tables, and a sample MOU. Ten lessons, 158 pages.

This course traces the retrenchment of UN peacekeeping operations in the late 1990s and early 21st Century, which led to a growth in the size, scope, and complexity of new and existing UN peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. The course covers operations in Haiti, Guatemala, the Balkans, and Africa. Eight lessons, 330 pages.

In addition, to earn the POST Certificate, students are required to take a Comprehensive Exam. The Comprehensive Exam is comprised of 80 questions with 10 questions randomly drawn from each of the eight completed courses.

Peace Operations Specialized Training (POST) Certificate Areas of Specialization Military Studies

Police Studies

Civilian Service

Gender Logistical Awareness Support

Human Rights

Principles and Guidelines

3-Course Common Core

An Introduction to the UN System Core Pre-deployment Training Materials Commanding UN Peacekeeping Operations Ethics in Peacekeeping

Select 2 Electives

Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations Protection of Civilians UN-CIMIC

UNPOL

UN-CIMIC

Any WPS course

Logisitical Support to UN Peace Ops

UN-CIMIC

Mine Action

UN-CIMIC

Conduct of

Preventing

Humanitarian

Violence Against

Operational Logistical Support

Human Rights

Relief Ops

Women

IHL

Mine Action

UN-CIMIC

Advanced Topics in UN Logistics (COE)

Human Rights and Peacekeeping

DDR

COURSE AUTHOR: Professor Sunil Ram.

Select 3 from Area of Specialization IHL

COURSE AUTHOR: Major Don Leslie, Canadian Forces, Ret.

DDR

MILOBS 10

2014 COTIPSO

and Institutional

Partners

Earning the Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations (COTIPSO) The Peace Operations Training Institute, in cooperation with participating national and regional peacekeeping training centres and selected universities, offers the Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations (COTIPSO). This comprehensive three-part programme typically takes 18 to 24 months to complete. Students may begin with either distance learning courses or a classroom course as discussed below: 1. One Distance-Learning Course Per Month for 12 Months: Students are enrolled in a programme of Distance- Learning that provides 12 self-paced POTI distance learning courses designed to be completed over a 12-month period. Students may select from the courses listed on pages 4–9 of this catalogue. Students have access to POTI’s website and online features. 2. Classroom Course: Students attend a resident classroom course of the student’s selection at one recognized regional or national peacekeeping training centre or approved college or university. Classes are scheduled at locations worldwide. See http:// www.peaceopstraining.org/e-learning/cotipso/ partner_course_list for additional details. Any fees for the resident classroom course are the responsibility of the student and are not included in POTI’s fee for the COTIPSO. 3. An Original Research Thesis: Students complete an original research thesis under the supervision of an approved POTI Thesis Adviser. These are graduate level papers and, when approved, are web-published through POTI’s website and made available to the public. Students who complete the three components of this cooperative programme of study will earn the Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations.

Cost of COTIPSO Enrolment Pricing varies depending on the course of study. The base COTIPSO fee is 1,239 USD. In addition, students must pay any tuition and expenses related to the classroom training course to the partnering institution directly. Students must also enrol in 12 courses from POTI. POTI courses vary by programme and delivery type. For additional information, please go to www.peaceopstraining.org/cotipso. 12

UPCOMING COURSES

COURSE ENROLMENT OFFERINGS

Upcoming New Courses

Upcoming Translations

The Peace Operations Training Institute has an open enrolment policy. Anyone worldwide may enrol.

The Peace Operations Training Institute is very pleased to announce an upcoming new course, Peacebuilding. This course will be a practitioner’s course and will provide an overview of modern day peacebuilding¸ including European, American, and United Nations views on the topic. It will also demonstrate the linkage between peacekeeping and peacebuilding and how these two international efforts bring peace, security, and stability back to fragile and failing nations.

POTI will be providing three new translations in the coming months. The revision of Commanding United Nations Peacekeeping Operations will be made available in updated French and Spanish translations. Human Rights will also soon be available in French.

Your enrolment includes all course materials, access to the End-of-Course Examination, and the Certificate of Completion upon passing the course. You can also view online video introductions to our courses, participate in webinars and student fora, email to contact our course authors, and access links to our YouTube Channel and Facebook Group via our website.

Upcoming Revised Editions

The Peace Operations Training Institute is an international NGO recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. POTI is governed by an international Board of Directors. The Peace Operations Training Institute has held special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council since 2012. For questions or to communicate with POTI directly, please contact us as shown below or visit our website at www.peaceopstraining.org. Peace Operations Training Institute 1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 202 Williamsburg, VA 23185-3380 USA

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Choosing Your Courses The table below displays our course curriculum, including all media and language choices currently available. You may use this table to assist you in your enrolment decisions. When you are ready to enrol, please visit our website at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/users/account_registration.

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POTI is also pleased to announce two upcoming course revisions. In the next months, revised editions of United Nations Military Observers: Methods and Techniques for Serving on a UN Observer Mission and Mine Action: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives will be released to students.

What the Course will Include

Telephone: +1 757 253 6933 Fax: +1 757 253 6954 Email: help@peaceopstraining.org

Course Name

Print*

Download

Language

An Introduction to the UN System

USD 75

USD 60

EN, FR, ES, PT, AR

Commanding UN Peacekeeping Operations

EN, FR, ES, PT, AR

The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations

EN, FR, ES

Core Pre-deployment Training Materials

Free

Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)

EN, FR, ES, AR

Ethics in Peacekeeping

EN, FR, ES

Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations

EN, FR, ES

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1945 to 1987

EN, FR, ES

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1988 to 1996

EN, FR, ES

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1997 to 2006

EN, FR, ES

Human Rights

Human Rights and Peacekeeping

Implementation of the UNSCRs on Women, Peace, and Security in Africa

Free

Implementation of the UNSCRs on Women, Peace, and Security in Asia and the Pacific

Free

Implementation of the UNSCRs on Women, Peace, and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

Free

EN, ES

International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict

EN, FR, ES, PT

Logistical Support to UN Peacekeeping Operations

EN, FR, ES

Operational Logistical Support

EN, FR, ES

Advanced Topics in UN Logistics

EN, FR, ES

Mine Action

EN, FR, ES

Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution

EN, FR, ES

Preventing Violence Against Women

EN, FR, ES

Principles and Guidelines

Free

EN, FR

Protection of Civilians

Security for United Nations Peacekeepers

United Nations Civil–Military Coordination (UN-CIMIC)

EN, FR, ES

United Nations Military Observers

EN, FR, ES, PT

United Nations Police

EN, FR, ES

Language offerings available for enrolment include English (EN), French (FR), Spanish (ES), Portuguese (PT), and Arabic (AR). Please visit our website for the most up-to-date enrolment choices available to you. *Please note: print prices do not include the cost of shipping.

Australia

Finland

Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)

Netherlands

Sweden

United Kingdom

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