The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. Sport will play a key role in driving this global change to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all enjoy peace and prosperity. As such, sporting events can act as a catalyst to drive this change bringing communities together and creating an unforgettable experience. Ensuring their safety and security needs to be key priority which is at the heart of the SDG.

The aim of the course ‘Sport for Sustainable Development in Safety and Security’ is to help you learn the basics of the 2030 Agenda process in relation to sports and how these guiding principles set the foundation to deliver a safe and secure sporting event.

The course ‘Sport for Sustainable Development in Safety and Security’ is delivered in an online virtual classroom environment using asynchronous learning strategies and technologies through the ICSS’s Learning Management System (LMS). You can complete the course on your own at your preferred pace and time of day which fits your schedule.

This course may include but is not limited to the following learning activities:

• Video Lectures
• Guest Lectures
• Readings
• Discussions
• Course Knowledge Evaluation

To successfully complete the course ‘Sport for Sustainable Development in Safety and Security’, you must pass a Course Knowledge Evaluation, the purpose of which is to test your knowledge and understanding of the relevant course subject matter. This evaluation will consist of a series of multiple-choice questions. You must obtain a minimum passing grade of 75%.

This course has a standalone fee of $ 500.00 US Dollars.

For more information on course fees and available discounts please refer to the ‘Sport Safety and Security Training and Advanced Education Programme’ webpage.

The course ‘Sport for Sustainable Development in Safety and Security’ is certified by UNITAR and delivered by its CIFAL Global Network to meet an exceptionally high training and learning standard and guarantee you will increase your knowledge, develop skills, and influence your behaviour. All certificates issued are recognised internationally by UNITAR and the ICSS.

Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion entitled ‘Award’ in ‘Sport for Sustainable Development in Safety and Security’.

You will access all course materials via a Learning Management System (LMS), which will require a computer or a mobile device with audio and video capabilities, a headset with microphone to connect to audio through the computer or mobile device, as well as a highspeed broadband Internet connection. No special software is required.

As per our general policy, in the case of cancellation of your participation, registration fees will not be refunded for any reason.