Career and practice
Conflict series 1-3
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The UN training institute's free courses on conflict, with badges.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
The free courses issue a badge, not a certificate.
- Provider
- UNITAR
- What you get
- a digital badge
- Weight on a CV
- weak signal
- Time cost
- ~4 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The conflict series 1-3 covers conflict analysis, negotiation and peacebuilding. The courses are short and completed online.
The proportion matters: the overwhelming majority of UNITAR's catalogue is paid and only seven courses are free. So check the price field every time you enter the platform.
Who it is for
International relations students and NGO staff.
How to get it
- 1Open UNITAR and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~4 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia; registration is free.
What to watch for
The free courses issue a badge rather than a certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Conflict series 1-3 really free?
The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a digital badge. Checked against UNITAR's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Conflict series 1-3 take?
UNITAR states roughly 4 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia; registration is free.