Agora is UNICEF’s global learning hub. It has free online courses and resources on children’s rights, well-being and development, in humanitarian and development settings. Registration is free, there is no deadline, and many courses give a certificate or digital badge.
Quick facts
- Run by: UNICEF.
- Cost: free.
- Topics: child protection, education, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), social and behaviour change, and more.
- Certificates: certificates or badges where available.
- Deadline: none; register and start at any time.
Benefits: who it is useful for
Students and graduates who want to work in development, humanitarian work or child protection; NGO and government staff; and anyone applying for UN internships and fellowships, where these courses show relevant learning on your CV.
Eligibility: who can join
Agora is open to UNICEF staff, partners, government counterparts, donors, academic institutions and other learners interested in UNICEF’s work. UNICEF staff use their staff login; everyone else registers for free.
How to apply (register)
- Go to agora.unicef.org.
- Select “Register for free” at the top right and follow the steps; it takes a couple of minutes.
- Browse the catalogue, enrol in a course and download your certificate or badge when you finish.
Tips: which courses to take
- Applying to UN internships or NGOs? Take an introductory course in the area you are applying for, such as child protection or education, and add the certificate to your CV.
- Working with communities? The social and behaviour change courses are practical for field work.
- Studying nutrition, health or public health? The nutrition and WASH courses fit well alongside your degree.
- Finish courses fully: certificates and badges are only issued on completion, where the course offers them.
Official link
More opportunities
- Internships and graduate trainee programmes in Nigeria, including UN internships
- Free AI and tech training in Nigeria
- Fellowships for Africans
Checked against UNICEF Agora’s official website on 5 November 2026.
