• Module 1: Concepts and definitions
• Module 2: Linkages between migration and development and identification of returnees’ socio-economic profiles
• Module 3: Issues and challenges in return and reintegration
• Module 4: International standards and guidance 
• Module 5: Why return and reintegration policies are necessary : General principles in designing and implementing return and reintegration programmes
• Module 6 : Content of a reintegration policy
• Module 7 : Policy implementation
• Module 8 : Assessing the implementation of reintegration policies
• Module 9: Good practices

The course consists of a number of online modules offered through the ITCILO e-Campus online platform to be completed over a period of six weeks for an estimated 60 learning hours. The course is broken down into three phases:

• Flexible learning: (asynchronous) self-guided online learning on e-campus, forum of discussion facilitated by experts and assessment throughout the different phases of the course;
• “Real time” learning (synchronous): Live interactive sessions and engaging video presentations by highly experienced trainers, blended with individual and collaborative group exercises, peer-to-peer assessment and online technical forums on e-campus;
• End of course assignment: Individual assignment applying the teachings acquired during the course.

• The Turin Centre is known for its innovative learning tools and methodologies;
• Course facilitators are subject matter experts and specialists;
• Training delivery includes online and tutor based learning opportunities;
• Participants exchange knowledge and ideas on existing good practices.

This course qualifies for the ITCILO Diploma for Labour Migration Experts and Practitioners. Take the Academy on Labour Migration, three courses out of all eligible courses within a five year period, and complete a capstone project to become part of a global cadre of practitioners and experts with a recognised set of skills in labour migration policy.

The course addresses the social and professional reintegration of return migrants by strengthening the capacity of policy level stakeholders design and facilitate evidence based return migration policies. More specifically, you will be able to:

• Appreciate the challenges faced by returnees and identify the specificities based on their profile and migration experience;
• Understand what are the key element of a genuine reintegration policy and Acquire analytical tools and instruments (e.g. indicators) allowing adequate policies to be adopted with a view to supporting migrants’ reintegration;
• Access innovative and comparative data on returnees’ conditions back home and combine a top down and a bottom-up approach to return migration and reintegration;
• Benefit from increased awareness of the need to develop adequate mechanisms sustaining the reintegration of returnees while redefining current policy priorities as applied to return;
• Understand the factors, public policies, as well as the pre- and post-return conditions shaping migrants’ patterns of reintegration in their country of origin.

Course learning materials and tuition will be offered online in English. The following requirements are therefore essential to participate in this course:

• The ability to use and access a computer with internet;
• working knowledge of written English;
• the availability to dedicate per week between 5-10 hours to the course.

The cost of participation is payable in advance by the participant or his or her sponsoring organization.

Interested candidates should register on-line clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button at the top-right of the page.

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

• Proven work experience in relevant field;
• Submission of a letter of sponsorship to cover the total course fees.