Career and practice

Conflict series 1-3

Last checked: 7 August 2026

The UN training institute's free courses on conflict, with badges.

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Open the provider's page

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. No card is asked for at any point.
2Work through the material, ~4 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
3Complete every module. The document is issued on completion, not on an exam result.
4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile, with the verification link.

From Georgia

Open from Georgia; registration is free.

What to watch for

The free courses issue a badge rather than a certificate.

Where this helps

Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.

All remote vacancies

Frequently asked questions

Is Conflict series 1-3 really free?

The UN training institute's free courses on conflict, with badges. 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, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.

Can I take it from Georgia?

Open from Georgia; registration is free.