The International Peace Bureau (IPB) endorses “The Foundations of Peacebuilding,” an online course developed by Taylor O’Connor, founder of Everyday Peacebuilding. This comprehensive program equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for effective peacebuilding.
Structured into five modules, the course bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications:
- Your Peacebuilding Practice: Assists participants in identifying their unique peacebuilding strengths and building sustainable practices through decolonial, demilitarized, and intersectional approaches.
- On Conflict, Violence, and Peace: Explores fundamental theories and applies peace concepts to contemporary conflicts.
- Peacebuilding Theory and Practice: Examines the landscape of peacebuilding actors and systems, addressing common implementation challenges.
- Practical Applications of Peacebuilding: Develops skills in conflict transformation, inclusive participation, and community-based approaches.
- Crosscutting Approaches to Peacebuilding: Integrates perspectives on youth engagement, gender analysis, environmental considerations, and the nexus of humanitarian-development-peace efforts.
Each module includes video training, practical workbook exercises, case studies, reflection questions, and implementation guidance. Materials are released weekly, allowing participants to engage with the content at their own pace.
- Self-Paced Learning: Complete the course at your convenience with lifetime access to all materials and receive a certificate upon completion.
- Annual Live Cohort: An optional six-week program featuring weekly live sessions, direct feedback, peer learning communities, and an enhanced certificate. The 2025 cohort begins on April 8.
Early registrants who enroll before March 31 will receive a complimentary one-on-one consultation with Taylor O’Connor to help apply course learnings to their specific contexts.
For those interested in experiencing the course firsthand, a free interactive workshop titled “Understanding Your Peacebuilding Superpower” is available. This session offers insights into identifying and leveraging individual strengths in peacebuilding efforts.
For more details and registration, visit Everyday Peacebuilding’s course page: