BSAFE · UNDSS Mandatory Training

Basic Security Awareness in the Field

A mandatory, self-paced online programme developed to UNDSS BSAFE standards — teaching essential security techniques, risk management and field safety awareness for UN personnel, partners and field professionals. Plan for 3–4 days of focused study.

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3–4 Days · Self-Paced 8 Modules UNDSS Framework 100% Online IILPD Certified
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About the Programme

Programme Overview

A self-paced online security awareness course developed to the UNDSS BSAFE standard — designed for anyone deploying, working or travelling under UN security arrangements.

Basic Security Awareness in the Field (BSAFE) is a mandatory, self-paced online training programme developed by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) to teach UN personnel the essential security techniques required to operate safely in today's complex field environments. Plan for 3–4 days of focused study.

BSAFE replaces the previous BSITF and ASITF online courses and brings a renewed focus on risk management, safety culture and personal preparedness. It is accessible to all staff, interns, consultants and implementing partners working under UN security arrangements.

Through eight interactive, scenario-based modules — each ending with a 15-question quiz (75% to pass) — participants build proactive security knowledge covering practical field techniques, crisis preparation, cultural awareness, emergency communication and residential and travel security.

What You Will Achieve

Learning Objectives

UN Security Management System

Understand the UNSMS and its relevance to personal safety in the field.

Practical Field Techniques

Apply practical security techniques across diverse field environments and operational contexts.

Crisis Response

Prepare for and respond to crisis situations effectively, calmly and in line with UN protocols.

Cultural Awareness

Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in security and inter-personal contexts.

Emergency Communication

Use emergency communication protocols and reporting procedures with confidence.

Risk Management

Assess and manage security risks proactively across personal, residential and travel contexts.

Curriculum

Course Modules

Eight bite-sized, interactive modules aligned to the UNDSS BSAFE curriculum and accessible from any device.

01
UN Security Management System

How the UNSMS works, key actors, and your responsibilities as personnel.

02
Security Risk Management

Threat, vulnerability and risk concepts; the SRM process at the duty station.

03
Personal Security Awareness

Situational awareness, low-profile behaviour and proactive habits.

04
Cultural Awareness & Conduct

Respectful engagement and conduct that reduces exposure to risk.

05
Crisis Preparation & Response

Preparing for fire, medical, security and natural-hazard incidents.

06
Emergency Communication

Radio basics, check-in procedures, warden systems and reporting.

07
Residential & Travel Security

Securing your home, hotel and movements during official travel.

08
Assessment & Certification

Interactive scenarios and the BSAFE knowledge check leading to certification.

How You'll Learn

Online, Self-Paced Delivery

Fully Online

Access the programme anytime from desktop, tablet or mobile — no travel required.

3–4 Days, Self-Paced

Approximately 3–4 days of focused study across 8 modules. Pause and resume on any device.

Instant Certification

Pass every module quiz and the final knowledge check and download your IILPD Certificate immediately.

Who Should Attend

Target Audience

UN Personnel

All staff members, consultants, UN Volunteers and interns across UN agencies, funds and programmes.

NGO & Partner Staff

Implementing partner personnel, NGO staff and contractors working under UN security arrangements.

Visitors & Dependants

Official visitors, eligible dependants and others residing or travelling under UN security responsibility.

Investment

Cost of Participation

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$155 / participant

A complete 3–4 day self-paced BSAFE online experience — inclusive of all eight modules, module quizzes, final assessment and certification.

Group and institutional rates available on request.

  • Full 3–4 day self-paced BSAFE programme
  • 8 interactive scenario-based modules
  • 15-question quiz at the end of every module (75% to pass)
  • Self-paced access across devices
  • Knowledge check & final assessment
  • Downloadable reference materials
  • IILPD Certificate of Completion
Recognition

Certification

Participants who successfully complete BSAFE receive an IILPD Certificate of Completion aligned to UNDSS BSAFE learning standards. The certificate is widely recognised across the UN system, NGOs and partner organisations as evidence of mandatory security awareness training.

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