POTI Course Catalogue 2012

Peace Operations Training Institute

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Study peace and humanitarian relief any place, any time

Course and Programme Catalogue Summer/Fall 2012

A Note

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Executive Director Harvey Langholtz

Greetings. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Peace Operations Training Institute and our 2012 catalogue of programmes and courses. The Peace Operations Training Institute offers self-paced distance learning on peacekeeping and related topics to students through open-enrolment, or through our programmes with field missions, national programmes, programmes with universities, NGOs, and others. Our students are military personnel, police, civilians, humanitarian relief workers, diplomats, and others involved in UN, AU, EU, and other peace support operations. Each week we provide over 1,000 enrolments worldwide, and our students study our materials at their own pace in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. I invite you to look through this catalogue and to also browse our website for information on the opportunities for study that are available to you. Through the website, our students enrol, download their courses, view course videos, participate in discussions on our Facebook page and message board, have the opportunity to email with our distinguished course authors, take their exams, and download their Certificates of Completion. Our courses have been welcomed by the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, and several of our courses have been developed in consultation with the UN. I congratulate you on your dedication to international peace and peacekeeping, and I wish you well in your studies.

Relevant Courses

Global Students

The Peace Operations Training Institute ® offers 24 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.

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.

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. 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.

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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 24 courses; or a cooperative programme leading to the Certificate of Training in United Nations Peace Support Operations (COTIPSO). Details of the COTIPSO programme can be found on page 10.

INSTITUTIONAL ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES Integrated Distance Learning Programme (IDLP) Many UN Missions subscribe to the IDLP, providing open enrolment to mission personnel. To see if your mission participates, contact your Mission Training Focal Point (TFP).

Special Programmes for all Personnel Serving on UN, AU, or EU Missions All personnel serving on UN missions, including International and National Staff, Military Observers, UN Police, UNVs, members of formed military units, and others are eligible for reduced-rate programmes designed specifically for them.

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.

E-Learning for African Peacekeepers (ELAP) and 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 2012, these regional scholarships are made possible through the generous support of Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Other Bulk Enrolment Programmes 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 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 elligible.

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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.

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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/.

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The Curriculum An Introduction to the United Nations System: Orientation for Serving on a Field Mission (Revised 6/2011) [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.

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Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations [In English]

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.

Commanding United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (Revised 6/2011) [In English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese] 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 SecretaryGeneral.

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 and Peacekeeping (New) [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 indispensible 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. 10 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.

Human Rights (New) [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.

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Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) in Africa (New)

Preventing Violence Against Women and Gender Inequality in Peacekeeping

[In English]

[In English, French, and Spanish]

Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), unanimously adopted in October 2000, sets out a policy framework for women and peace and security. This course introduces the main principles of the resolution and provides practical guidelines on how to implement it at the national level, including through the development of national action plans.

While informative for any student interested in the topic, the course was especially designed for people who work at the highest decision-making levels, especially at the national level, in Africa and who require a practical tool to support and facilitate the implementation of SCR 1325 (2000). The course is based on background information, analysis, and a wide range of studies. The first three lessons focus more broadly on the issues of women, peace, and security; the UN’s role and views on the subject; and SCR 1325 (2000) itself. Within this context, Lessons 4 and 5 highlight the challenges and priorities specific to the African region. Lesson 6 examines the role of both regional and subregional organizations in supporting national implementation of the resolution. The final lesson provides guidelines for creating and implementing a national action plan. Seven lessons, 244 pages.

COURSE AUTHOR: The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) in Latin America and the Caribbean [In English] This course, much like its sister course Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) in Africa, introduces the student to SCR 1325 (2000) and the policy guidelines it outlines on women and peace and security. As Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) in Africa does, the first three lessons of this course focus on the issues of women, peace, and security; the UN’s role and views on the subject; and SCR 1325 (2000) itself. Within this context, Lessons 4 and 5 highlight the challenges and priorities specific to the Latin American and Caribbean region. The final lesson provides guidelines for creating and implementing a national action plan. Six lessons, 221 pages.

COURSE AUTHOR: The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

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.

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., in association with Megan Bastick and Anja Ebnöther of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF).

Gender Perspectives in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (Revised 9/2011) [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, BS, MA, MSc. International Gender, Women, Peace, and Security Consultant to the UN, the Club of Madrid, and other international organizations and universities.

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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, Coordinator of Common Services at the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) and formerly served at ONUB, UNMIL, UNLB, and UNMIBH

Operational Logistical Support of UN Peacekeeping: Intermediate Logistics (Revised 8/2011) [In English, French, and Spanish]

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

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.

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

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, approximately 325 pages.

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

COURSE AUTHOR: Professor Sunil Ram

Advanced Topics in UN Logistics: The Provision of Troops and Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) and the Method for Reimbursement [In English, French, and Spanish] 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.

History of UN Peacekeeping Operations from Retrenchment to Resurgence: 1997 to 2006 [In English, French, and Spanish] 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.

COURSE AUTHOR: Professor Sunil Ram

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

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Mine Action: Humanitarian Impact, Technical Aspects, and Global Initiatives [In English, French, and Spanish] 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 AUTHORS: Mr. Martin Donoghue, UN Mine Action Service and Mr. Adrian Wilkinson, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD).

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.

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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 Guenther 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.

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, Ph.D., Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army, Civil Affairs.

The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations [In English, French, and Spanish]

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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 [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, Delegate to Academic Circles, International Committee of the Red Cross, Division for Promotion of International Humanitarian Law, Geneva.

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.

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

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), and Colonel Chris Holshek, US Army (ret.), Civil-Military Strategy Consultant.

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CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING IN UNITED NATIONS PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS (COTIPSO) 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 Education 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.

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. See pages 12-13 of this catalogue for additional information, and page 15 for download pricing.

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.

Where in the world are COTIPSO courses?

The second component of the COTIPSO programme is enrolling in a classroom course. To see a map of all of our courseroom course partners, and sample courses, see pages 12-13.

Classroom partners offer courses in many languages including English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, German, and Russian, Examples include: Mediator & Conflict Manager (German)

World-Mediation-Centre, Berlin, Germany

Conceptual and Programmatic Approaches to Peacebuilding (French)

Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada

International Police Development Course (English)

SWEDINT, Kungsangen, Sweden

Protection of Civilians (Spanish)

Escuela Nacional de Operaciones de Paz del Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay

Semir Julardžija of Bosnia and Herzegovina, pictured above, received his COTIPSO in 2012. He took his classroom course at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre in Sarajevo and wrote a thesis entitled, “Human Terrain System in Peacekeeping Missions.” His COTIPSO was presented to him by Mr. Yuri Afanasiev, UNDP Representative and Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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ACADEMIC CREDITS, WEBINARS, AND READING HOURS Academic Credits Towards a Bachelor’s Degree

by Distance Learning Students who complete Peace Operations Training Institute courses can earn academic credits that may be applied towards a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the American Public University System (APUS)*. APUS holds regional and national accreditation and provides all courses exclusively online. For additional details on how your POTI courses may be applied towards a university degree, visit http://www. amu.apus.edu/POTI/.

Webinars POTI has expanded its video offerings to include webinars along with its traditional course author introductions. While the course author videos introduce the student to the courses and the individual lessons, the webinars provide students an opportunity to interact with authors and experts live. Students may submit questions via email, Facebook, or Twitter and the webinar guest will answer the questions in real time. Check the POTI website for announcements about upcoming webinars.

* Note: APUS is a private, for-profit university system encompassing American Military University and American Public University. APUS offers online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees catering heavily to military and government-employed students.

Reading Hours Below are average reading hours per course. These are only averages and individual reading hours will vary. Study and exam time may vary as well.

Interested in CEUs? For more information on Continuing Education Units (CEUs), contact POTI at help@peaceopstraining.org.

Course Title

Reading Hours

An Introduction to the UN System

14

Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC)

Human Rights and Peacekeeping

23

14

Implementation of SCR 1325 (2000) in Africa

15

Commanding UN Peacekeeping Operations

20

Implementation of SCR 1325 (2000) in LAC

15

The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations

15

International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict

15

Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)

19

Logistical Support to UN Peacekeeping Operations

14

Ethics in Peacekeeping

10

Operational Logistical Support

11

Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations

19

Advanced Topics in UN Logistics

15

Mine Action

18

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1945 to 1987

14

Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution

15

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1988 to 1996

22

Preventing Violence Against Women

20

Principles and Guidelines

14

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1997 to 2006

22

United Nations Military Observers

16

United Nations Police

11

Human Rights

29

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A View

Peace Support Training Centre Kingston, Ontario Canada SAMPLE COURSE: CIMIC Staff Officer LANGUAGE: English

United States Institute for Peace Washington, D.C. USA SAMPLE COURSE: Peacebuilding Organizations and Institutions LANGUAGE: English

CECOPAC La Reina, Chile SAMPLE COURSE: Militares Expertos en Misiones de Paz (Military Experts on Missions) LANGUAGE: Spanish

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Peace Support Operations Training Centre Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina SAMPLE COURSE: International Tactical Information Operations Course LANGUAGE: English

United Nations University Tokyo, Japan SAMPLE COURSE: Global Change and Sustainability LANGUAGE: English

International Peace Support Training Centre Nairobi, Kenya SAMPLE COURSE: UN Police Officers Course LANGUAGE: English

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UPCOMING COURSES Upcoming New Courses

Upcoming Revised Editions

The Peace Operations Training Institute is very pleased to announce the upcoming release of two new courses: Security for United Nations Peacekeepers and Protection of Civilians. Check the POTI website for updated course release information.

POTI is also pleased to announce four upcoming course revisions. In the next months, revised editions of Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC); Advanced Topics in United Nations Logistics: The Provision of Troops and Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) and the Method for Reimbursement; Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR): Principles of Intervention and Management in Peacekeeping Operations; and United Nations Military Observers: Methods and Techniques for Serving on a UN Observer Mission will be released to students.

UN Photo #174185 by Logan Abassi

New Course Format POTI has recently inaugurated a new course formatting structure. This new format provides the student with a more modern and interactive text. Highlights include: • Direct access to course author videos via scannable QR codes; • Consistent, colour-coded text boxes highlighting important topics; and • Colour photographs and charts illustrating the subject matter.

UN Photo #493057 by Logan Abassi

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.

To find out more about POTI, please visit our website at www.peaceopstraining.org.

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

What the Course will Include 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, email to contact our course authors, and access links to our YouTube Channel and Facebook Group via our website.

Choosing Your Courses The table below displays our course curriculum, inlcuding 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 vist our website at http://www.peaceopstraining.org/users/account_registration.

Course Name

Print*

Download Language

Introduction to the UN System

USD 75

USD 60

EN, FR, ES, PT, AR

Civil–Military Coordination (CIMIC)

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Commanding UN Peacekeeping Operations

75

60

EN, FR, ES, PT, AR

The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)

75

60

EN, FR, ES, AR

Ethics in Peacekeeping

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Gender Perspectives in UN Peacekeeping Operations

75

60

EN, FR, ES

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1945 to 1987

75

60

EN, FR, ES

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1988 to 1996

75

60

EN, FR, ES

The History of UN Peacekeeping: 1997 to 2006

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Human Rights

75

60

EN

Human Rights and Peacekeeping

75

60

EN

Implementation of SCR 1325 (2000) in Africa

75

60

EN

Implementation of SCR 1325 (2000) in LAC

75

60

EN

International Humanitarian Law and the Law of Armed Conflict

75

60

EN, FR, ES, PT

Logistical Support to UN Peacekeeping Operations

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Operational Logistical Support

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Advanced Topics in UN Logistics

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Mine Action

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Preventing Violence Against Women

75

60

EN, FR, ES

Principles and Guidelines for Peacekeeping Operations

75

Free

EN

United Nations Military Observers

75

60

EN, FR, ES, PT

United Nations Police

75

60

EN, FR, ES

All available courses in one language - reduced tuition

N/A

650

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.

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The Peace Operations Training Institute is registered with the US IRS as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

www.peaceopstraining.org