Training Location

The online learning program (OL) is designed to complement and, in some cases, serve as a prerequisite for classroom training and technical assistance (TA). Participants may also take online courses as a stand-alone learning experience. All online courses are available in English; some are also available in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

OL courses feature a mix of instructional text, images, and high-quality video material interspersed with interactive assessments and hands-on exercises. A discussion forum allows course participants to network and discuss the course content. Some courses are time-bound with strict weekly deadlines on assigned activities; however, most courses are offered continuously throughout the year on a self-paced basis. A major advantage of the OL program is the ability to offer courses to all interested government officials regardless of agency, with no enrollment limits. The online learning program also facilitates delivery of blended training which combines self-paced online learning with live virtual or classroom courses, as well as microlearning that offers focused, bite-size learning resources.

OL courses require a reliable Internet connection and may also require software, such as Microsoft Excel or EViews, for which a temporary license will be made available.