Series of workshops for National Trainers «Initiative to Support the Further Professional Development of National Trainers in Ukraine» was conducted online due to Covid-19 related restrictions. 11 workshops were conducted from June - November 2021. The choice of workshop topics was based on prior training needs survey of National Trainers. Aim: to promote knowledge and understanding of evidence based practices and effective approaches to SUD management among National Trainers to enhance further knowledge dissemination and raising awareness on evidence based approaches among practitioners working with SUD.