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(Mission/Designated Area) level personnel in UN Field Operations, and for those in analysis, planning,
operational or intelligence roles, or those in management or leadership roles where they interact and co-
operate with different actors in the field of security management.
Upon completion of the programme, the learner:
1. Knows and understands the UN system actors and mandates and is able to identify UN actors
and main security practices (Foundation Course)
2. Understands UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and is able to participate in Security
Cell and own component’s security management supporting activities (Basic Course)
3. Is able to apply UNSMS policies and practices, and cooperate in all aspects of UN security
management planning and cooperation activities in UN field operations (Advanced Course)
2.2 Concept of the Course
The programme will be conducted in the Finnish Defence Forces Moodle Learning Management
System's platform (PvMoodle) supported by Zoom online conference meetings.
The programme is a combination of online- and residential activities. The pre-learning, self-study phase
(UNFOSMP Foundation Course) must be completed before applying to the instructor-led online phase
(UNFOSMP Basic Course) and further to instructor-led residential phase (UNFOSMP Advanced
Course).
Didactical approach: The programme uses a broad range of interactive and peer-learning methods, as
well as innovative digital tools to cater to different learning styles. It aims at building on the experiences
and knowledge of the participants and places their contributions at the entre.
The programme consists of three courses which you can complete separately before applying
and entering to next course.
3 Course Presentation and Methods of Studying
3.1 UNFOSMP Foundation Course is open 24/7/365
UNFOSMP Foundation course (self-study online) is open for studies 24/7/365. Foundation Course is
open for anyone without an application process. There is no fee for the Foundation Course.
Instructions for registering to the course can be found below.
This self-paced Foundation Course comprises of eight mandatory courses and self-studies. They require
approx. 1-5 hours each to be completed. All following e-learning courses and activities must be
successfully completed in order to be eligible to apply to the UNFOSMP Basic Course.
Course 1 The United Nations, the United Nations System and UN Leadership
Course 2 Improving Security of United Nations Peacekeepers (Santos Cruz report)
Course 3 BSAFE
Course 4A UNPO Military Component
Course 4B UNPO Police Component
Course 4C UNPO Civil Component
Course 4D UN and UNPO Integrated Structures
Course 5 UN Country Team, Agencies, Funds and Programmes (UNCT and AFPs)