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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 | 15 Sep 2025 17 Nov 2025 | 1 Sep 2025 3 Nov 2025 |
| Public Policy Process | 3 Sep 2025 15 Oct 2025 14 Jan 2026 11 Mar 2026 6 May 2026 | 20 Aug 2025 1 Oct 2025 31 Dec 2025 25 Feb 2026 22 Apr 2026 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 3 Sep 2025 15 Oct 2025 14 Jan 2026 11 Mar 2026 6 May 2026 | 20 Aug 2025 1 Oct 2025 31 Dec 2025 25 Feb 2026 22 Apr 2026 |
| Introduction to Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes | 8 Sep 2025 10 Nov 2025 9 Mar 2026 | 25 Aug 2025 27 Oct 2025 23 Feb 2026 |
| Impact Evaluation of Policies and Programmes: Estimation and Analysis of Casual Impacts | 6 Oct 2025 26 Jan 2026 13 Apr 2026 | 22 Sep 2025 12 Jan 2026 30 Mar 2026 |
| Introduction to Migration Studies | 15 Sep 2025 9 Feb 2026 | 1 Sep 2025 26 Jan 2026 |
| Certificate Programme Governance and Policy Evaluation | 15 Sep 2025 12 Jan 2026 | 1 Sep 2025 28 Dec 2025 |
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
Certificate Programme: The Public Policy track in Social Protection
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.
Payment
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By bank transfer:
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