Introduction

International Labour Standards and ILO Conventions Training Course

Introduction

International Labour Standards and International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions play a transformative role in promoting decent work, social justice, human rights at work, and sustainable economic development across global industries. International Labour Standards and ILO Conventions Training Course equips participants with practical knowledge and strategic skills to interpret, implement, monitor, and enforce International Labour Standards and ILO Conventions in both public and private sector institutions.

The course is designed to address emerging workplace challenges including gig economy regulation, occupational health and safety, forced labour prevention, gender equality, collective bargaining, migration governance, and future of work policies. Participants will gain deep insights into labour rights frameworks, compliance mechanisms, labour inspection systems, and dispute resolution strategies while analyzing international case studies and best practices.

Programme Curriculum

International Labour Standards and ILO Conventions Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Analyze key International Labour Standards and global labour compliance frameworks.
Interpret major ILO Conventions and their practical workplace applications.
Strengthen ESG and sustainability compliance through labour governance systems.
Develop effective human rights due diligence and ethical sourcing strategies.
Enhance occupational health and safety management systems aligned with international standards.
Implement policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Address emerging challenges in the gig economy and remote workforce regulation.
Improve organizational capacity for collective bargaining and social dialogue.
Identify and prevent forced labour, child labour, and workplace discrimination risks.
Design effective labour inspection and compliance monitoring mechanisms.
Apply modern approaches to industrial relations and dispute resolution.
Integrate future of work strategies into labour policy and workforce planning.
Promote sustainable employment practices and decent work principles across industries.

Target Audience

Human Resource Managers and Directors
Labour Officers and Labour Inspectors
Trade Union Representatives
Compliance and ESG Professionals
Occupational Health and Safety Officers
Government Policy Makers and Regulators
NGO and Development Organization Staff
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Managers

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of International Labour Standards

Overview of International Labour Standards framework
Structure and functions of the ILO
Fundamental principles and rights at work
Ratification and implementation of ILO Conventions
Compliance obligations for governments and employers
Case Study: Analysis of labour reform implementation in global manufacturing supply chains.

Module 2: Fundamental ILO Conventions and Labour Rights

Freedom of association and collective bargaining
Elimination of forced labour
Abolition of child labour
Elimination of workplace discrimination
Equal remuneration and gender equality
Case Study: Evaluation of multinational compliance with anti-discrimination standards.

Module 3: Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

International OSH standards and compliance
Workplace risk assessment and hazard prevention
Mental health and psychosocial workplace risks
Safety culture and incident reporting systems
Emergency preparedness and crisis management
Case Study: Review of occupational safety reforms in the construction sector.

Module 4: Labour Inspection and Compliance Monitoring

Labour inspection systems and enforcement mechanisms
Compliance auditing and workplace assessments
Labour law reporting and documentation
Investigation of labour violations
Digital compliance and workforce analytics
Case Study: Labour inspection modernization using digital compliance tools.

Module 5: Industrial Relations and Social Dialogue

Collective bargaining frameworks
Workplace conflict resolution techniques
Mediation and arbitration strategies
Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Building effective employer-worker relations
Case Study: Resolution of industrial disputes through social dialogue mechanisms.

Module 6: Forced Labour, Human Trafficking, and Ethical Supply Chains

Indicators of forced labour and modern slavery
Ethical recruitment and migrant worker protection
Supply chain due diligence and ESG compliance
Human rights impact assessments
International reporting obligations
Case Study: Global supply chain risk management in the apparel industry.

Module 7: Future of Work and Emerging Labour Trends

Digital transformation and automation impacts
Gig economy and platform worker regulations
Remote work governance and labour rights
Artificial intelligence in workforce management
Green jobs and sustainable employment
Case Study: Labour policy adaptation for remote and hybrid workplaces.

Module 8: Implementation Strategies and Best Practices

Developing labour compliance action plans
Integrating ILO standards into HR policies
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Corporate governance and ethical leadership
Building sustainable labour management systems
Case Study: Successful implementation of international labour compliance programs in multinational organizations.

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

ILO standards knowledge labour rights compliance international conventions awareness policy interpretation

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000