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This course introduces the Programme Criticality (PC) framework, which helps UN staff assess and balance the need to deliver essential programmes with security risks in high-risk environments. Through practical examples and interactive exercises, learners will understand how to apply the PC methodology, use the PC tool, and make informed decisions to ensure safe and effective programme delivery.
Learning objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the key principles of the PC framework
- Explain the steps of the PC methodology and how to undertake a PC assessment
- Describe how the PC framework and tool are used to manage security risk.
Audience
This course is suitable to UN personnel, senior managers, programme and security staff at HQ and at country level.
Length
It should take you about 20-30 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
This course is composed of five lessons:
- Course introduction
- The Programme criticality framework
- The Programme criticality methodology
- Programme criticality as part of SRM
- Conclusion
Contact details
Humanitarian Policy
Section in EMOPS policyemr@unicef.org