Re-imagine the future of education
November 8th start
4-week online course
Only 15 spots available
Register now!
A certificate from the University for Peace, established by the UN General Assembly
November 8th start
4-week online course
Only 15 spots available
Register now!
A certificate from the University for Peace, established by the UN General Assembly
A practical plan to address a current challenge you are facing in your own, unique context
The ability to use design thinking as an innovative methodology to respond to challenges within the field of education
A renewed sense of creativity and optimism about the future of education
Close communication with your course facilitator to gain crucial, personalized feedback
A certificate from the Centre for Executive Education within the United Nations established University for Peace.
Deep relationships with a tight-knit, international network of alumni from the course
With an average of 3-5 hours of work per week, this online course is made for your busy schedule. It includes videos, live webinars, articles and forums for discussions.
Week 1: Educating in a Fast Changing World
Week 2: Pedagogies for the 21st Century
Week 3: Education for Global Citizenship and Social Justice
Week 4: The Future of Education
The course cost is $595. We offer flexible payment plans should it be helpful. Write us at centre@upeace.org for more details! **Enroll with a friend a receive a 10% discount**
"This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with dynamic individuals from all over the world and brainstorm about ways to improve and reinvent education in the 21st century. I've taken away new techniques and ideas that I can implement immediately with my own university students."
- Kristen Palana, Digital Media & Animation Specialist at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), USA/ Malawi
"This course allowed opportunities for team building, critical thinking, problem solving, cultural competence, and the practice of authentic leadership skills to define a vision and reach common objectives. I left feeling inspired and more passionate about driving durable changes at the local level and with a global reach!"
– Alba Diaz/ University Professor
Naita Chialvo holds a bachelor’s in economics, Minor in Asian American Studies from UCLA, Leadership Certificate from the UCLA Center for Asian American Studies, Masters in Peace Education from the United Nation established University for Peace in Costa Rica, Diploma in Social Innovation from the University for Peace Centre for Executive Education in Costa Rica, and professional Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from INSEAD in Singapore.
She is an experienced global leader at the intersection of education-for-change, youth-for-change, women-led empowerment building, and the community-led development sector, she has worked whole-heartedly on large scale mobilization initiatives to improve opportunities for people through facilitating lifelong learning with the ultimate belief in education as the equalizer for improving the wellbeing. She’s held leadership roles with READ Global, Stanford’s Teacher Education Program and The Asia Foundation. Prior to her career in international development, she also served in various positions within education as a teacher, mentor, coach and administrator.