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Our online courses equip professionals with a powerful blend of theoretical foundations, practical tools, technical expertise, and sector-specific knowledge enabling participants to translate policy theory into effective practice.
Designed with a strong focus on policy design, policy analysis, and the methodologies of evidence-based policy research, these programmes deliver critical skills that are often difficult to access while in full-time employment.
To ensure flexibility, we offer a variety of formats: single online courses, certificate programmes, and blended learning options. For organisations or individuals with specific learning objectives, we also provide bespoke online course packages tailored to your needs.
Application & start dates - academic year 2025-2026
| Course name | Start dates | Application deadlines |
| Governance in Theory and Practice | 21 Sep 2026 19 Jan 2027 | 7 Sep 2026 5 Jan 2027 |
| Public Policy Process | 14 Jan 2026 6 May 2026 5 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 22 Apr 2026 21 Sep 2026 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 14 Jan 2026 6 May 2026 5 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 22 Apr 2026 21 Sep 2026 |
| Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes | 9 Mar 2026 14 Sep 2026 2 Nov 2026 | 23 Feb 2026 31 Aug 2026 19 Oct 2026 |
| Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes: Estimation and Analysis of Casual Impacts | 12 Jan 2026 13 April 2026 26 Oct 2026 | 29 Dec 2025 30 Mar 2026 12 Oct 2026 |
| Introduction to Migration Studies | 9 Feb 2026 15 Sep 2026 | 26 Jan 2026 1 Sep 2026 |
| How to Communicate Research through Policy Briefs | 19 Jan 2026 5 Oct 2026 | 5 Jan 2026 21 Sep 2026 |
| Literature Synthesis and Intelligence with Litoscope: Advancing Research Through Data-Driven Structured Literature Reviews | 5 Oct 2026 19 Jan 2027 | 21 Sep 2026 5 Jan 2027 |
Our Online Courses
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Governance in Theory and Practice
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes: Estimation and Analysis of Causal Impacts
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Introduction to Migration Studies
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Public Policy Analysis
Capacity Development Office - Online course
The Public Policy Process
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Certificate Programme: Governance and Policy Evaluation
Capacity Development Office - Online course
How to Communicate Research through Policy Briefs
Capacity Development Office - Online course
Structured Literature Reviews with Litoscope
Application Process
You can apply for each course by using the online application form.
During the application process, you will need to upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
- A copy of your (valid) passport (PDF or JPEG)
After completing the application, you will receive a confirmation email along with the payment information. Once we receive the payment, we will register you as a participant for the course, and the Online Courses Administration Team will contact you. The administrative process typically takes an average of 5-10 working days.
If you have any questions regarding the application documents or the application process or if there are any clarifications you need before applying, please feel free to reach out to the Capacity Development Office at the email address: onlinecourses@merit.unu.edu.
Registration and Payment
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In case you cannot pay by online transfer, please send an email to onlinecourses@merit.unu.edu including your name, your preferred course and starting date. We will send you bank transfer information, and we will only register you upon receiving a bank transfer. This process will take longer to complete.
Please note that we are unfortunately not able to provide scholarships or tuition fee waivers for the online courses.