Applying for ZIF Training Courses
The application process for participating in a ZIF training course depends on whether you are a member of the ZIF Expert Pool or are applying externally. It also depends on the kind of training that you are applying for. The different application processes are explained below.
Members of the ZIF Expert Pool
In order to apply for a ZIF training, please submit the following two documents:
- an up-to-date CV
- a motivation letter in English explaining your motivation for applying for the training
Please send both documents to the email address mentioned on the course pages of the ZIF website. By sending your application documents, you agree to our data protection regulations.
Please note that incomplete or applications that were received after the application deadline will not be considered.
We will let you know two to three months before the start of the desired course whether or not you have been selected.
External Applicants
In order to apply for a ZIF training, please submit the following two documents:
- an up-to-date CV
- a motivation letter in English explaining your motivation for applying for the training
Please send both documents to the email address mentioned on the course pages of the ZIF website. By sending your application documents, you agree to our data protection regulations.
Please note that incomplete or applications that were received after the application deadline will not be considered.
We will let you know two to three months before the start of the desired course whether or not you have been selected.
Some courses held in cooperation with partner organisations have different application processes, or are not accessible to everyone. Please check the respective course page to see whether you belong to the target group for that particular course and how you can apply.
Participation in the Comprehensive Core Course (CCC)
German nationals become eligible for the CCC course (Comprehensive Core Course, formerly CGTPO) when they apply to become a member of the ZIF Expert Pool for peace operations.
Further information is available here
Participation in the Humanitarian Briefing
German nationals become eligible for the humanitarian briefing when they apply to become a member of the ZIF Expert Pool for humanitarian operations. Application deadlines for selected profiles will be announced on our website.
Further information is available here
Participation in the short-term election observation mission course (STO)
German nationals become eligible for the STO course (short-term election observation mission) when they apply to become a member of the ZIF Expert Pool for election observers.
Further information is available here
Apply for a training course
Have we sparked your interest? Click here to apply now – also open to non-German nationals. Enjoy the range of benefits we offer:
- Professional mission-relevant learning environment
- Interactive teaching methods
- Extensive continuing training in accordance with the comprehensive approach
- Trainers with practical mission experience
- Diverse groups of participants that facilitate valuable exchange