The organization aims to contribute to a more effective, results-oriented and agile United Nations through learning, training and knowledge dissemination.

[1] Since their creation in 2015, UNSSC's learning and knowledge efforts have been geared towards enabling the United Nations system in identifying innovative approaches to deliver on the requirements of the challenges posed by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

[5] This resolution called for "an institution for system-wide knowledge management, training and learning for the staff of the United Nations system".

It also specified that special attention be paid to the areas of economic and social development, peace and security and the internal management of the United Nations system.

"[1] As the United Nations is a global organization and its employees are posted around the world, the UNSSC works to ensure equal access by hosting programs in a variety of locations.

Additionally, board members fulfill a representative role, advocating for the college's initiatives within inter-agency gatherings and across the United Nations system.