List of courses

Complete these mandatory courses as they deal with your immediate safety and that of your family, colleagues and other stakeholders. They will also help you understand how to safeguard the reputation of the United Nations organizations, and become aware of the rules, rights and obligations of UN personnel including UN Volunteers.

Mandatory courses

Completion of the mandatory courses is a prerequisite to the commencement of service.

  • As a UN Volunteer, you are required to complete these courses prior to the start of your volunteer assignment.
  • See the infographic guide on completing the mandatory courses.
  • Save certificate of completion for your record and spot check.
  • And update completion information to your UVP (opens in new window) profile under "Qualifications >> Other Qualifications".
BSafe Learn to manage risks, respond appropriately in the event of actual danger, threat, or injury and understand your psychological reactions to difficult circumstances. Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse of the local population (PSEA) Understand sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), its impact on victims, prevention measures, and the consequences for UN personnel. Prevention of harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority Understand and comply with policies on harassment and abuse of authority, fostering a respectful and harmonious workplace. UN Buddy First Aid Course (UNBFAC)* The UN Buddy First Aid Course (UNBFAC) aims to reduce incidents of preventable in-service death and disability of United Nations personnel. *mandatory for UN Volunteers deployed in Ukraine.