Advanced Course on Labour Inspection
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Advanced Course on Labour Inspection
6 October–5 December 2025
Key features
Discover innovative training methodologies and integrated use of digital learning technology
Deep dive into advanced learning experiencein the field of labour inspection
Move closer to obtaining the Diploma in Labour Inspection
Introduction to the course
The course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the role of labour inspectors in ensuring compliance with national labour law. Participants will be able to examine the key considerations for efficient labour inspection policy, including a coherent institutional capacity development approach, as well as to explore further the role of the monitoring, control and evaluation for further improvement of the performance of the labour inspection. The course also provides an opportunity to explore such aspects as cooperation and partnerships to support labour inspection in its different functions. A specific focus is placed on the needs of vulnerable groups of workers as well as the enforcement of gender-related principles and rights at work.
Who attends this course?
- Labour inspectors at central or provincial level;
- Labour inspection system managers;
- Labour administration system officials involved in labour protection;
- Trainers from labour administration/inspection training institutions;
- Representatives of employers' and workers' organizations with a special interest in labour inspection;
- ILO officials and staff from technical cooperation projects;
- Experts, researchers and consultants on labour-related issues.
What will I learn?
The course consists of 7 modules:
- Policy and planning of Labour Inspection;
- Cooperation and partnership on Labour Inspection;
- Labour inspection and vulnerable workers;
- Labour Inspection and non-discrimination;
- Labour inspection and psychosocial risks: stress;
- Violence and harassment in the workplace: Labour Inspection policies;
- Investigation of work-related accidents and diseases.
Why should I join?
At the end of the training programme participants will be able to:
- Describe the process and the main contents for drafting a labour inspection policy, and for the planning, monitoring, control and evaluation of the activities of the labour inspectorate.
- Identify the main contents and institutions and organizations with which Labour inspectorates need to cooperate and work in partnership in order to increase its effectiveness and maximize their impact.
- Address the needs of vulnerable groups of workers (child labour, forced labour, migrant workers and workers with disabilities) to improve the working conditions of such groups.
- Identify discriminatory labour in employment situations, as well as apply an intervention methodology and tools to promote equality.
- Explain the range of inspection actions, both proactive and reactive, that inspectors might carry out to prevent stress at work.
- Apply national inspection policies and strategies at the enterprise level to prevent violence and harassment at work.
- Become familiar with the process of investigating occupational accidents and diseases as well as applying the adequate methods and techniques.
How will I learn?
This innovative e-learning course adopts a learner-centered approach, using storytelling, videos, scenarios, and interactive activities to engage participants. Conducted entirely online in an asynchronous mode, this interactive and engaging course offers leverages ITCILO digital infrustructure to offer flexible learning journey, accessible from any location, at any time. It comprises 7 modules with texts, quizzes, and assignments, supported by a tutor. The 8-week course, requiring 60 hours of study, awards a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of mandatory elements of the course and the final assignment.
Prove your skills with a Diploma
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.
