Country: World
Registration deadline: 22 Sep 2019
Starting date: 23 Sep 2019
Ending date: 20 Oct 2019
About
This e-Learning course aims to improve the practical skills of diplomats in international mediation and in understanding the role of the UN in resolving conflicts. The course will offer insights into the mediation process. The course will also assess the process of gaining entry into a mediation initiative and examine the early and later stages of mediation. In particular, it will touch upon the importance of re-framing, active listening and communication when trying to generate options and crafting an agreement that is acceptable to all the parties.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this e-course, participants should be able to:
- Define mediation and the role of the mediator in preparing, strategizing and prioritizing effective interventions;
- Describe the different phases involved in the mediation process;
- Explain the UN’s role in international mediation;
- Develop mediation skills which can be utilised in international diplomacy;
- Analyze the political, diplomatic and cultural dimensions of mediation.
Methodology
e-Learning: The course is internet-based, moderated by senior international experts, asynchronous, and places emphasis on online discussions and self-paced learning. The participants will be primarily responsible for their own learning over the four-week span of the course. The estimated workload is a minimum of 40 hours.
How to register:
To apply for this course, first create a user account here, and then register for the course following this link.