C4D offers a practical experience focused on equipping participants with essential tools and strategies for effective communication within the development sector. It covers key aspects such as strategic communication planning, where participants will learn to design and implement communication strategies that align with organizational goals. Additionally, the course emphasizes storytelling and content creation, helping participants develop the skills to craft engaging, human-centered narratives that resonate with their audience. It also explores best practices for using both online and offline communication channels to maximize the reach and impact of messages. Participants will gain exposure to the latest trends and innovative approaches in communication for development, enabling them to apply creative solutions in their work and drive positive change in their respective fields.

AI Skills for UN personnel is an initiative led by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), in close collaboration with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General and Microsoft Elevate, with contributions from teams across the UN, in support of the UN 2.0 and UN80 agendas.

This course seeks to outline AI applications of particular relevance to peace and conflict settings from a gender perspective. Ultimately, it aims to demonstrate how the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda can be leveraged to ensure that AI technologies are deployed in a gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive manner, drawing on observations and experiences from Southeast Asia.

This virtual course provides an introduction to how behavioral science impacts policy design, enhancing outcomes in various sectors, including education, healthcare, social norms, gender equality, tax compliance, climate change, and more.