UNESCO Open Learning

Spec sheet

Purpose

The platform provides e-learning capabilities for developing and sharing online courses on topics aligned with UNESCO’s mandate.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Support

The site directs inquiries to [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Headquarters

Paris, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Account security

The FAQ says an account is locked for 10 minutes after too many incorrect password attempts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Browser support

The FAQ recommends the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Certificates

The site links to a Certificates page from its Learn navigation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Course areas

Courses cover UNESCO’s five fields of competence: education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Course catalogue

The catalogue lists 62+ free online courses and offers filters for topic, format, level, and language.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Enrollment

After activating an account and signing in, learners can enroll in courses that are open for enrollment and access them from their personal dashboard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Languages

The home page says learning opportunities are available across the official UN languages and reports five course languages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Learning formats

The home page describes learning as self-paced or instructor-led and available anytime.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Partners

The Partners page lists organizations including IHE-Delft, Waternet, UNICEF, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Platform purpose

The platform’s stated objectives include building an open knowledge network, supporting competence development, and enabling collaboration among organizations and experts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Privacy principles

UNESCO’s privacy principles call for appropriate organizational, administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · unesco.org

Programs

The Programs page offers curated collections of free online courses organized around shared themes and areas of expertise.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlearning.unesco.org

Plans and prices

Every UNESCO Open Learning plan and price →

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