As a service to the system, UNSSC has designed five, freely available, self-paced, introductory e-learning modules, each focusing on a cutting-edge skill identified in the Quintet of Change - UN 2.0 Policy Brief (Innovation, Strategic Foresight, Behavioural Science, Data, Digital).

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ITC
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Taking the Entrepreneurship Route

This course gives aspiring young entrepreneurs a clear understanding of the path of entrepreneurship, the risks and rewards of being an entrepreneur, as well as the business start-up process. Young men and women will benefit from enhancing their entrepreneurial mindset and developing skills to identify and act on opportunities. It takes you through the main concepts behind innovation, allowing you to understand how innovation adds value to your business, why it is important to consider it in your strategy, and how to operationalize it. As an entrepreneur, you probably have heard a lot about innovation, especially if you are working with digital technologies. However, Innovation is not only a concept that fits the digital world, it is a process that places the needs of the customer at the centre of any offering.
Long (a few weeks)
Online
Innovation in Business Processes
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SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
UNITAR
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Training of Trainers

This course is designed for trainers, facilitators, learning specialists, and project leaders who want to enhance their ability to design impactful training that drives real behavioural change. It is also ideal for organisations aiming to multiply the impact of their initiatives by embedding a Training of Trainers (TOT) approach.
Short (a few hours)
Online
Culture of Innovation
Communications & Knowledge Sharing
Behavioural Science
Strategic Foresight
Innovation in General (incl. HCD)
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SDG 04: Quality Education
UNITAR
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Data Quality for Impact, with Python

This 2-week online course equips UN analysts and data practitioners with practical skills to systematically assess and improve data quality using Python.
Medium (a few days)
Online
Data Innovation
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UNU
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Emerging technologies and human rights 2026

Learn how emerging digital technologies impact human rights and how responsible governance can harness innovation while protecting fundamental rights.
Short (a few hours)
Online
Innovation in General (incl. HCD)
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