Senior Mission Leaders’ Training Update

ITS conducted a Senior Mission Leaders’ (SML) course in partnership with the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) and the Geneva Centre of Security Policy (GCSP) in Nairobi, Kenya from 17 to 28 February 2025. The SML was sponsored by the Government of Switzerland and the British Peace Support Team Africa (BPST-A). ITS plans to conduct the next SML course in the summer of 2026 and the call for nominations is expected to be sent out in December 2025.

UN Infantry Battalions and UN Military Observers Specialized Training Materials Review and Update

ITS is currently reviewing and updating the UN Infantry Battalions (UNIBAT) and the UN Military Observers (UNMO) Specialized Training Materials (STMs) through workshops and consultations with the Office of Military Affairs (OMA). Preliminary reviews were completed in December 2024 and a pilot workshop is scheduled for June 2025. It is expected that publication of the updated STMs will be on the UN Resource Hub in late 2025.      

Translation of the Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials into Chinese and French

ITS, with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of France is translating the updated Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM) into Chinese and French. It is expected that the translated versions will be available for Member States use by the summer of 2026. The CPTM in English can be downloaded here.

Development of the Online Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials

ITS, with the Government of Switzerland is currently converting the Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM) into an online interactive version called the e-CPTM. The e-CPTM will supplement the existing in-person pre-deployment training where feasible, for T/PCCs. It will be structured similarly to the face-to-face version; 34 lessons divided into three modules. The e-CPTM is expected to be released on the UN Peacekeeping Training Portal by the summer of 2026.

Upcoming Formed Police Unit Command Staff Courses in China, Indonesia, and Mongolia

•            ITS is supporting the United States and organizing Formed Police Unit Command Staff courses in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia between 20 July and 11 August 2025 and in Jakarta, Indonesia between 21 September and 10 October 2025. The courses aim to prepare police trainers from China, Indonesia and Mongolia to train and build capacities of national formed police units in preparation for deployment to UN peacekeeping operations. The call for nominations for both courses was sent out by the United States. 

•            ITS, with the Police Division (PD) and the Government of China is to conduct an FPU Command Staff course between 1 and 19 December 2025 at the China People’s Police University in Guangzhou, China for national police trainers from all regions, to prepare FPUs for deployment to UN peacekeeping operations. The call for nominations is expected to open in September 2025         

UN Senior National Planners Course in Denmark

ITS, with the Government of Denmark is conducting a UN Senior National Planners course between 22 September and 3 October 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark for Member State trainers from all regions. The course aim is to provide trainers with insight into negotiation, planning, preparations, deployment, support, sustainment, rotation, and reimbursement processes. The call for nominations is closed.

UN Infantry Battalions Course in Serbia

ITS, with the Government of Serbia is to conduct a UN Infantry Battalions course between 21 and 30 October 2025 at the Peacekeeping Operations Centre in Belgrade, Serbia. The course aims to strengthen the capacity of troop contributing countries (TCCs) to deliver the UNIBAT STMs to prepare infantry battalions for deployment to UN peacekeeping operations. The course is for Member State trainers from all regions and the call for nominations will close on 22 August 2025  

UN CPTM Training of Trainers Courses in Switzerland

ITS, with the Government of Switzerland will conduct a Training of Trainer’s course on the CPTM for Member State trainers from the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East regions from 21 to 30 October 2025. This course aims to build the capacity of Member State trainers to deliver pre-deployment training for uniformed personnel to UN standards. The call for nominations has been extended until 29 August 2025.

UN Staff Officers Course in Malaysia

ITS, with the Government of Malaysia will conduct a UN Staff Officers course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between 24 November and 5 December 2025, for national trainers from the Asia and Pacific region. The course aims to strengthen the capacity of TCCs to deliver training in accordance with UN standards, ensuring a consistent approach to MSO duties at Force Headquarters and SHQ levels, in addition to integrated UN structures. The call for nomination is expected to open in September 2025

UN Peacekeeping Resource Hub

The UN Peacekeeping Resource Hub hosts relevant peacekeeping guidance and training materials for Member States to train prospective peacekeepers. The hub includes policy and guidance, training resources and news, as well as other peacekeeping related resources

• Pre-deployment resources are available here.
• Specialized Training Materials and Reinforcement Training Packages are available here.
• Peacekeeping resources and guidance are available here.

UN Peacekeeping Training iLearn Portal

The UN Peacekeeping Training iLearn Portal, developed and managed by ITS, provides troop- and police-contributing countries (T/PCCs) with access to online peacekeeping training courses. As ITS and partners develop more online courses, they will become available on the portal. The UN Peacekeeping Training iLearn Portal can be accessed here.

UN Peacekeeping Training Gender Aggregated Data

ITS has recently updated UN peacekeeping training gender disaggregated data, hosted on the UN Peace and Security Data Hub. The data includes gender disaggregated data, organized annually with period from 1 July to 30 June. The data represents military, police and civilian training. To access the data, click here.

UN Buddy First Aid App

The UN Buddy First Aid mobile application is available in English, French, Spanish, and Russian. The app outlines the UN standards for essential first aid skills required by all UN peacekeepers. Troop- and police-contributing countries (T/PCCs) are encouraged to have their military and police personnel install this application on their mobile device or tablets before deployment. The Buddy First Aid app is available for download on the Apple store here and Google play here.

Light Coordination Mechanism Marketplace

The Light Coordination Mechanism Online System (LCMOS) provides Member States a secure space to share their military and police peacekeeping training and capacity-building activities. The online system helps the LCM track training capacities and partnerships, identify cooperation opportunities and alert users to activity conflicts and new UN training standards.

In March 2025, a new feature, the LCM Marketplace, was launched to Member States. This interactive online platform is designed to facilitate direct engagement among training and capacity-building providers and recipients. The Marketplace aims to reduce duplication, enhance coordination, and maximize the use of available training resources, including those pledged at the 2025 Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin.

As of August 2025, 44 peacekeeping-related military and police training opportunities are offered in the LCM Marketplace, benefiting T/PCCs. Please contact the LCM at dpo-lcm@un.org if you would like to register users for the LCM Online System. 

Launch of the 1^st Episode of the LCM Dialogue Series

On 25 June 2025, the LCM launched the Dialogue Series, a video-podcast developed with support from the Netherlands, to highlight Member States’ experiences and success stories in peacekeeping preparation and deployment. The first episode, created in collaboration with Sweden, focused on a decade of Swedish engagement in MINUSMA, offering insights across the entire deployment cycle, from initial preparation to return home. The launch event, held in the ECOSOC Council Chamber, included a 30-minute screening and a Q&A session.

Watch the episode here: Sweden in MINUSMA: A Decade of Lessons from the Ground Up (2013-2024) - YouTube

The LCM Dialogue Series is part of the LCM’s broader effort to strengthen Member States’ capacity through knowledge-sharing, in line with C34 recommendations. Interested Member States may contact dpo-lcm@un.org.

Deployment Review Digital Toolkit

The Deployment Review Digital Toolkit is a mobile application to enhance the impact of UN peacekeeping operations through the collection and sharing of best practices related to uniformed capabilities. Member States can capture, analyse, review the successes, innovations, and challenges from their operational experiences to improve the training preparation and support phases of deployment, improve performance and mandate delivery, and increase the safety and security of their personnel. The app does not collect user data, making it a safe and user-friendly digital toolkit to complement existing information-sharing systems and can serve as a blueprint for systems that are yet to be developed. To download, scan the QR code and for information contact the LCM dpo-lcm@un.org.

First Arabic Language Training for Nepalese Peacekeepers
From 16 June to 7 August 2025, 40 Nepalese police officers successfully completed the first Arabic language training for peacekeepers at the Nepal Police Academy in Kathmandu. This new initiative, launched through a partnership between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, facilitated by the LCM, aimed to strengthen the linguistic and cultural preparedness of peacekeepers ahead of their anticipated deployment to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). By equipping peacekeepers with the language skills needed to engage with Arabic-speaking communities, the training also seeks to support trust-building and contribute to operational effectiveness, safety, and security.

The Office of Military Affairs manages the contact information of Military and Police Advisers. In order to ensure we have the most up-to-date information we request that you email us at omahub@un.org. Please include the full name, title, email and phone numbers for all contacts you are updating.

The ITS calendar provides information on upcoming training courses for Member States, including course requirements, language skills, and the intended audience. Calls for nominations will continue to be made through respective Permanent Missions, which will in turn send their T/PCC nominations to ITS. The ITS training calendar is available here.

UN Core Pre-Deployment Training Materials (CPTM) - English 

Reinforcement Training Packages (RTPs)

Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (CPOC) Package for UN Military - English | French | Spanish

Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (CPOC) Package for UN Police - English

Child Protection for UN Police - Arabic | English | French

Child Protection for UN Military - English | French

RTP for UN Military Peacekeeping-Intelligence Officers – English | French | Spanish

RTP for UN Operational Logistics (OPLOG) – English

RTP for UN Peacekeeping-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (PKISR) – English

RTP for UN Engagement Platoon (UNEP) – English | French

RTP for UN Military Gender Advisors (UNMGA) – English | French

RTP for UN Force Protection for Military and Police Units – English

RTP for UN Field Medical Assistant Course - English | French

RTP for the UN Military and Police Units on Addressing Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech Threats in the UN Peace Operations - English | French

RTP for Maintaining Conduct and Discipline for UN Commanders of Military and Police Contingents - English | French | Arabic | Spanish | Russian | Chinese

RTP for Military and Police Units on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Threat Mitigation Course - English

RTP for UN Explosive Hazard Awareness Training (EHAT) - English

RTP for UN All Arms Search Course (AASC) - English

Specialised Training Materials (STMs)

STM for National Investigation Officers - English

STM for UN Military Observers - English | French

STM for UN Military Staff Officers - English 

STMs for UN Military Units - English

(Force HQ; Maritime; Aviation; Engineers; Logistics; Police; Riverine; Signals; Transport; Special Forces; and Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

STM on Infantry Battalions - English

STM for UN Police Officers - English | Arabic | French

STM for Formed Police Units - English

STM on UN Civil-Military Coordination - Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish

STM for Child Protection Staff in United Nations Peace Operations – English | French

STM on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence - English

STM on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Personnel - English | French

STM on Training of Trainers - English | French

STM on UN Weapons and Ammunition Management in Peace Operations - English

STM for Prison Officers - English

COVID-19 UN Pre-deployment Training Materials - English|French                                         

• Instructor Course Handbook – English | French
• Student Handbook – English | French