The United Nations offers a range of online learning platforms across its agencies, providing free courses, webinars, and resources on development, humanitarian work, health, environment, gender, and more. These platforms are open to anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in line with the UN’s mission.
Eligibility: Open to all learners worldwide. No fees or formal prerequisites required.
Benefits:
- Free access to high-quality UN courses and resources
- Opportunity to earn certificates of completion from UN agencies
- Learn from experts across multiple sectors: health, development, environment, gender equality, humanitarian response, and more
Deadline: Continuous enrollment – courses open year-round
How to Apply / Access: Visit the official links of each UN e-learning platform below:
UNICEF – AGORA | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Official link: https://agora.unicef.orgUNDP – Learn Digital | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Official link: https://www.learn.undp.orgWHO – OpenWHO | World Health Organization (WHO)
Official link: https://openwho.orgUNHCR – Learning Platform | UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Official link: https://www.unhcr.org/learningFAO – E-Learning Center | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Official link: https://elearning.fao.orgUNESCO – Open Learning | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Official link: https://en.unesco.org/themes/educationUNSSC – Blue Line | United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)
Official link: https://www.unssc.orgUNODC – E-Learning | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Official link: https://www.unodc.org/e4jILO – E-Campus | International Labour Organization (ILO)
Official link: https://ecampus.itcilo.orgUN Environment – InforMEA | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Official link: https://www.informea.orgUN Women – Training Centre | UN Women
Official link: https://trainingcentre.unwomen.orgWFP – WeLearn | World Food Programme (WFP)
Official link: https://welearn.wfp.orgUNITAR – UN CC:e-Learn | United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Official link: https://unccelearn.orgUNCTAD – E-Learning | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Official link: https://unctad.org/topic/ecommerce-and-digital-economy/elearning