ISSA GUIDELINES, KNOWLEDGE-SHARING AND INNOVATION
This is one of seven courses run in partnership with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) held simultaneously at the Turin Centre. Join a network of social security practitioners in this highly specialized course.
An innovative e-learning experience bringing high-quality tuition on the ISSA Guidelines directly to you.
Successful participants will be awarded an ITCILO Certificate of Achievement.
Critical insights from professionals of ISSA member organizations.
Reserve funds play an important role in the sustainability of social security systems, but their contribution depends on effective investment. This course draws on international best-practice guidelines to explore how to implement well-organized and effective investment processes that are responsive to economic, demographic, political and management pressures. Join a network of social security practitioners in this highly specialized course. This is one of the courses run in partnership with the International Social Security Association (ISSA) held simultaneously at the Turin Centre. Successful participants will obtain a Certificate of Achievement that is eligible for the Diploma for Social Protection Managers.
The course is designed for social security professionals of ISSA member organizations. Participants should hold positions directly related to the investment of social security funds. Course learning materials and tuition will be offered online in English. The following requirements are therefore essential for participation in this course: the ability to use and access a computer with internet connectivity; a working knowledge of written English.
This course uses the updated ISSA Guidelines on Investment of Social Security Funds as a framework for assessing challenges and identifying innovations.
The course consists of 60 total hours of learning, broken up into three phases.
This course is part of a Diploma programme. To achieve the Diploma, successful candidates must complete four courses within a five-year period and undertake a capstone assessment.