ICEUR School of Political Forecasting and Consulting
Mission Ready:
Critical Skills for International Work in Crisis Environments
Critical Skills for International Work in Crisis Environments
- 6 online sessions - Certificate
- Taught by seasoned field experts (UN, OSCE)
- Access to GeNIe 5.0 forecasting software
- Affordable High-Impact training
ICEUR School of Political Forecasting under the auspices of
the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs
...offers you the opportunity to obtain a certificate in the specialization Operational Work in Crisis Regions by completing the six-day course Mission Ready: Critical Skills for International Work in Crisis Environments.
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Your Path to an International Certificate
for operational work in crisis regions
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Just 6 online sessionsA concise, intensive program taught by field practitioners with 30+ years of experience in UN and OSCE missions. -
Insights you won’t hear in theoretical coursesReal methods, field-tested decisions, and operational standards used in unstable environments. -
Hands-on training with GeNIe 5.0Risk analysis and scenario modeling with the world’s leading Bayesian software.
ICEUR is the only official representative of BayesFusion GeNIe in Europe. -
Learn anytimeAll sessions are available in recorded format for flexible access.
Key Career Challenges:
How to address them
No First Experience
Young professionals lack the real preparation required for UN, OSCE, EU, and major NGO missions.
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Mission ReadinessThe course simulates real field tasks and compensates for the absence of initial mission experience.
Career Ceiling
Transitioning from analytical work to field operations is impossible without the right practical skills.
- A New LevelThe course provides hands-on tools that open access to higher levels of responsibility.
Only Theory
Theory alone does not explain how decisions are made in crisis regions.
- Understanding Real Mission LogicThe course reveals how field environments operate and introduces participants to real operational thinking.
Want to Earn More
Career and financial growth in the international field is impossible without competencies in risk assessment and operational planning.
- Increased Professional ValueThe course develops essential skills that significantly increase a specialist’s value on the job market
A Practical Training for Real-World Missions
Acquiring the skills that bridge the gap
- Assess complex and uncertain environmentsIdentify principal risks, underlying drivers of instability, and plausible scenario trajectories in line with established analytical frameworks.
- Apply Bayesian reasoning for forecastingEnhance the reliability and evidentiary basis of assessments in contexts characterized by limited, sensitive, or fragmented information.
- Present findings clearly and conciselyFormulate concise, actionable recommendations for mission leadership in accordance with institutional reporting standards.
- Operate safely and ethically in field environmentsAdhere to internationally recognized codes of conduct, mission-specific procedures, and operational risk mitigation protocols.
- Use GeNIe 5.0 for risk analysis and scenario planningEmploy probabilistic modeling tools to analyse risk factors, evaluate potential outcomes, and support decision-making processes.
6 sessions — one clear mission: make you ready
You will learn to:
1. Orientation:
Realities of Mission Work in Crisis Areas
Realities of Mission Work in Crisis Areas
This session introduces participants to the operational environment of modern international field missions. We examine mission structures, civilian roles, and the dynamics of working alongside military, humanitarian, and diplomatic actors. Participants gain a realistic understanding of what to expect in unstable regions — from rapid shifts on the ground to the pressures of reporting, communication, and mandate compliance.
2. Analytical Thinking:
Operating with Incomplete Information
Operating with Incomplete Information
Effective decision-making in crisis environments requires the ability to work under uncertainty. This session teaches practical analytical methods: identifying key variables, filtering contradictory information, recognizing cognitive biases, and forming structured hypotheses. Using real cases from UN and OSCE missions, participants learn how to build situational awareness even when reliable data is scarce.
3. Hands-on GeNIe 5.0:
Modeling and Forecasting Real Cases
Modeling and Forecasting Real Cases
Participants are introduced to GeNIe 5.0 — a professional decision-analysis tool used by NATO, leading universities, and international missions. Through practical exercises, they learn to build Bayesian networks, model risks to convoys and civilians, forecast scenarios, and translate raw field inputs into actionable recommendations. This session turns complex realities into structured, evidence-based insights.
4. Personal Security
& Psychological Resilience
& Psychological Resilience
This session focuses on the skills that protect mission personnel in volatile environments. Topics include threat awareness, route planning, behavior under fire or crowd pressure, and safe conduct at checkpoints. The resilience component addresses stress management, rapid recovery techniques, and supporting colleagues after critical incidents. All content is grounded in real field experience.
5. Cross-Cultural Negotiation &
Ethical Decision-Making
Ethical Decision-Making
Working in crisis regions requires deep cultural sensitivity and an understanding of local power structures. This session covers negotiation scenarios with community leaders, families, and armed actors. Special emphasis is placed on ethical dilemmas — neutrality, civilian protection, mandate boundaries, and balancing humanitarian and operational priorities. Participants learn how to act responsibly while maintaining mission effectiveness
6. Operational Planning
in Low-Resource Environments
in Low-Resource Environments
The final session integrates all previously learned skills. Participants practice planning field operations with limited time, limited information, and limited resources. Topics include route selection, resource allocation, preparing mission briefs, and adapting to rapidly changing conditions. The session culminates in a mini-simulation where participants apply their analytical and operational competencies in a realistic mission scenario.
Afghanistan · Mali · Ukraine · Cambodia · Georgia · Armenia
Trusted Methods
Proven in the field
Instructors Behind the Program
Field experts with extensive experience in multiple international missions across crisis regions
Prof. Hans-Georg HEINRICH
Founder of the school
Founder of the school
• Studied law, political science, and foreign languages at the University of Vienna.
• Visiting professorships in Europe,Asia and the Near East Field work in Cambodia (UNAMIC, GTZ).
• Headed the Department of Political Science at the University of Vienna.
• Served as a visiting professor in Europe and Asia.
• Worked in various OSCE field missions and representations: Tbilisi, Chechnya, Belgrade.
• Co-founder of ICEUR-Vienna and currently its vice president.
• Author of publications on Soviet, Russian, and Eastern European politics.
• Able to communicate in 12 languages.
Research focus: Northern and Southern Caucasus, the Balkans
• Visiting professorships in Europe,Asia and the Near East Field work in Cambodia (UNAMIC, GTZ).
• Headed the Department of Political Science at the University of Vienna.
• Served as a visiting professor in Europe and Asia.
• Worked in various OSCE field missions and representations: Tbilisi, Chechnya, Belgrade.
• Co-founder of ICEUR-Vienna and currently its vice president.
• Author of publications on Soviet, Russian, and Eastern European politics.
• Able to communicate in 12 languages.
Research focus: Northern and Southern Caucasus, the Balkans
Dr. Doris VOGL
Senior field mission manager (UN, OSCE, EU, NGOs)
Senior field mission manager (UN, OSCE, EU, NGOs)
• Master’s degree in Sinology and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Vienna.
• Study and work stays in the PR China, Taiwan, and Cambodia.
• International assignments in the South Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia).
• Service in CSDP missions: EUMM Georgia (2008–2010), EUPOL Afghanistan (2011–2013), and EUCAP Sahel Mali.
• OSCE deployment to Eastern Ukraine, SMMU, Luhansk region (2015–2017).
• Lecturer in Comparative Politics and International Relations at the University of Vienna (1994–1998, 2007–2008) and the University of Salzburg (1996, 2013, 2016–2019).
• Since 2010, author of various IFK publications.
Research focus: China, South Caucasus, European security policy, human security.
• Study and work stays in the PR China, Taiwan, and Cambodia.
• International assignments in the South Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia).
• Service in CSDP missions: EUMM Georgia (2008–2010), EUPOL Afghanistan (2011–2013), and EUCAP Sahel Mali.
• OSCE deployment to Eastern Ukraine, SMMU, Luhansk region (2015–2017).
• Lecturer in Comparative Politics and International Relations at the University of Vienna (1994–1998, 2007–2008) and the University of Salzburg (1996, 2013, 2016–2019).
• Since 2010, author of various IFK publications.
Research focus: China, South Caucasus, European security policy, human security.
What Makes This Program Different?
- Advanced ToolsExclusive access to GeNIe 5.0, used by NATO and top universities.
- Practical ExpertiseTrainers with real mission experience — not just academics.
- Official CredibilityEndorsed by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ready to join the next mission?
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- 6 Online Sessions
Structured, concise, and accessible from anywhere. -
- ICEUR Certificate
Official recognition of your readiness for international missions -
- €500 Tuition
Clear, affordable pricing with no hidden fees. -
- Discounts & Grants
Financial support available for selected regions.
Voices of Our Graduates
- Independent consultant
ViennaI think what excited me most was seeing how many different sides were brought together in this program. What stood out to me especially was how every speaker made a clear distinction between when they were trying to be objective and when they were sharing a subjective opinion. - JuliaLawyer, UkraineThe lecturers were quite frank, you could ask a question that, probably, they will not reflect the prevailing mood
- Natalia
Watch her story on YouTubeProfessional in international relations,
KyivThe course gives you instruments which you can use to analyze different political situations and topics, and provides the opportunity to listen to first class lecturers - Maxim
Watch his story on YouTubeForeign Investment Analyst,
OdesaI felt like a kind of participant in the process, something so global... It was interesting, gaining knowledge and information, to draw my own scheme of the material that I chose for my forecast, to describe what I see and why
Official Pricing for Mission Ready
You can split the payment into two equal installments
Standard Tier
€600
VIP Tier
€900
Take the Next Step in Your Diplomatic Career
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is ideal for those preparing to work — or already working — in international missions: humanitarian organizations, NGOs, think tanks, UN structures, OSCE, EU missions, media, and university research projects.
It suits both beginners and professionals seeking to strengthen their analytical and operational mission skills.
It suits both beginners and professionals seeking to strengthen their analytical and operational mission skills.
No.
Experience is helpful but not required.
The curriculum is structured to guide you from foundational skills to professional-level mission readiness, even if you’re starting from zero.
Experience is helpful but not required.
The curriculum is structured to guide you from foundational skills to professional-level mission readiness, even if you’re starting from zero.
Format: Online · 6 live sessions, plus access to materials.
All sessions take place via Zoom and include interactive exercises, discussions, case study simulations, and hands-on work with GeNIe 5.0.
All sessions take place via Zoom and include interactive exercises, discussions, case study simulations, and hands-on work with GeNIe 5.0.
Yes.
After completing all 6 sessions and assignments, you will receive an official ICEUR certificate, certifying your readiness for international mission work.
After completing all 6 sessions and assignments, you will receive an official ICEUR certificate, certifying your readiness for international mission work.
GeNIe 5.0 is a professional decision-analysis and risk-forecasting software developed by Bayes Fusion.
It is used by NATO, leading universities, and security analysts.
You will learn to apply it to real missions — from threat assessment to scenario simulations and operational planning.
It is used by NATO, leading universities, and security analysts.
You will learn to apply it to real missions — from threat assessment to scenario simulations and operational planning.
About 70% practical.
Each session is based on real cases from Afghanistan, Mali, Ukraine, the Sahel, the Balkans, the Caucasus and other crisis regions.
Instructors draw directly from their field experience in UN, OSCE, and EU missions.
Each session is based on real cases from Afghanistan, Mali, Ukraine, the Sahel, the Balkans, the Caucasus and other crisis regions.
Instructors draw directly from their field experience in UN, OSCE, and EU missions.
Yes.
The program is offered under the auspices of the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs, which reinforces its academic and professional credibility.
The program is offered under the auspices of the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs, which reinforces its academic and professional credibility.
The course is conducted in English.
All slides and materials are also provided in English.
All slides and materials are also provided in English.
Tuition: €500.
Regional discounts and scholarships are available — contact us to check eligibility based on your region or institutional affiliation.
Regional discounts and scholarships are available — contact us to check eligibility based on your region or institutional affiliation.
Yes.
You will gain full access to all previous session recordings and can catch up smoothly at your own pace.
You will gain full access to all previous session recordings and can catch up smoothly at your own pace.
Each live session lasts 1.5–2 hours.
Assignments take 1–2 additional hours per week.
The overall workload is designed to be manageable for working professionals.
Assignments take 1–2 additional hours per week.
The overall workload is designed to be manageable for working professionals.
A standard laptop is sufficient.
You need stable internet, Zoom, and the ability to run lightweight analytical software such as GeNIe 5.0.
You need stable internet, Zoom, and the ability to run lightweight analytical software such as GeNIe 5.0.
Yes.
Graduates use this certificate when applying to UN missions, OSCE, EU projects, NGOs, research centers, and university programs.
Skills in forecasting, risk modeling, and scenario analysis are highly valued by mission security and analytical units.
Graduates use this certificate when applying to UN missions, OSCE, EU projects, NGOs, research centers, and university programs.
Skills in forecasting, risk modeling, and scenario analysis are highly valued by mission security and analytical units.
Yes. A two-part payment plan is available upon request.
All sessions are recorded.
You will receive the recordings, materials, and the opportunity to ask follow-up questions directly to the instructor.
You will receive the recordings, materials, and the opportunity to ask follow-up questions directly to the instructor.
• Real field experience, not just theory
• Hands-on training with GeNIe 5.0, used by NATO and top universities
• Instructors with genuine mission background
• Backed by the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs
• A Certificate that strengthens your mission-related career prospects
• Hands-on training with GeNIe 5.0, used by NATO and top universities
• Instructors with genuine mission background
• Backed by the Austrian Ministry of European and International Affairs
• A Certificate that strengthens your mission-related career prospects
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