Microlearning: Strategic Communication Fundamentals for Advancing the 2030 Agenda

Effective communication can strengthen the UN's reputation, positioning and ability to inspire action. The world needs messengers of hope who are able to capture people's imagination and offer solutions. Moreover, the world needs UN practitioners who understand the importance of creating cohesive, effective communication processes aligned with the vision and mission of the organization. Capacity-building on strategic communications, impactful storytelling, data analysis and evaluation, and more can help us accomplish the ambitious goals of the 2030 Agenda together. 

This self-paced microlearning course is designed to provide UN staff with the foundational communication skills essential to leading the sustainable development narrative, igniting public interest, and mobilizing action. Encompassing 10 modules, this microlearning pathway covers fundamental strategic communications competencies, essential communications priority topics such as crisis communications and managing misinformation, and the effective use of tools such as social media, storytelling, and more.