Sept 2015 – Aug 2016, Certificate of Advanced Studies Civilian Peacebuilding Civilian Peacebuilding Certificate of Advanced Studies Course Topic Civilian Peacebuilding plays a crucial role in efforts to transform violent conflict, promote peace, rebuild war-torn societies and prevent the recurrence of violence. This course provides a holistic understanding of Civilian Peacebuilding. It analyzes theories, concepts, debates, policies and practices in: – Peacebuilding analysis & impact – Peacebuilding & statebuilding – Gender in conflict & peacebuilding – Peace mediation – Dealing with the past – Business, conflict & peace This course consists of five on-site modules, with online assignments, spread over one year (21 course days). Participants will: – Reflect critically on peacebuilding practices – Link theoretical and conceptual inputs with their work activities – Acquire peacebuilding skills and tools – Benefit from a wide network of peacebuilding professionals Course methodologies include expert inputs, peer exchange, case studies, exercises, skills training and self-study. Target Audience This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on civilian peacebuilding. Faculty Leading scholars and experienced practitioners facilitate this course. Visit the Academy’s website for the current faculty list. Dates and Venue This course runs from September 2015 to August 2016. It can be taken over one or two years. On-site classes take place once a month (Friday and Saturday), the two 3-day trainings take place from Wednesday to Friday at the swisspeace Academy in Basel, Switzerland. The registration deadline is 30 June 2015. Degree Successful participants are awarded a Certificate of Advanced Studies. This course can be taken as one module of the Diploma and Master of Advanced Studies in Civilian Peacebuilding programs offered by swisspeace and the University of Basel. Contact Please visit academy.swisspeace.ch or contact academy@swisspeace.ch for more information. Host swisspeace is a practice-oriented peace research institute that strives to build capacity on civilian peacebuilding of Swiss and international actors by conducting research on violent conflicts and their peaceful transformation, and by offering trainings, consultancies and spaces for the exchange of experiences. Illustration: © Layla Lang 2014 / www.laylalang.com CAS, DAS, MAS in Civilian Peacebuilding Business, Conflict & Peace – Civilian Peacebuilding – Conflict Analysis – Conflict Prevention & Early Warning – Conflict Sensitivity – Dealing with the Past: Theory & Practice – Fragility, Conflict & Statebuilding – Gender Equality & Peacebuilding – Human Rights & Conflict Transformation – National Dialogue & Peace Mediation – Peacebuilding Impact – Summer School