The course is the first UNSOC programme held since the training package was officially certified by the United Nations in March 2026, marking a significant milestone in the professionalisation and standardisation of peacekeeping training in Vietnam. 37 participants from nine partner countries under Canada's Military Training and Cooperation Programme (MTCP) are attending the course, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Timor-Leste and host Vietnam. Five officers from Laos are also participating at the invitation of Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence.
Running through July 12, the programme is delivered by five Vietnamese and two Canadian instructors, supported by coordinators from both countries. The trainers are experienced peacekeeping experts who have served at UN Headquarters in New York and in field missions.
Participants will receive both theoretical instruction and practical training on a wide range of peacekeeping issues. The course will conclude with an integrated simulation exercise (INSTEX), allowing trainees to apply their knowledge in a realistic mission scenario.
