The activities of the Department take place primarily on site at Cornwallis Park, but courses are also offered off-site in Canada and overseas. Research at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre is part of the Programmes Department. The Section supports PPC wide activities through the conduct of research into topical issues and plays an integral role in the development of new modules of instruction for existing courses and new courses themselves. The Section also assists in the design, development, delivery and management of round tables, seminars, and exercises.
Training takes place in an environment that is both stimulating and encourages participation.
All courses are attended and taught by military and civilian participants. The courses offered are adapted to different levels of qualifications, from introductory courses focused on the basics of peacekeeping to more specialized ones at the advanced level. The Department of Programmes staff consists of a permanent core of individuals from both civilian and military backgrounds. Our non-permanent faculty members number in the hundreds to ensure that all PPC education is up to date. The staff works in a collective manner to teach peacekeeping-related material.