Training Program on responsible business conduct (RBC)
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Training Program on responsible business conduct (RBC)
Self-guided
The course is available in English
Introduction to the course
Promoting responsible business conduct (RBC) among companies is essential to building economic growth and business performance on respect for and promotion of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW). When RBC is integrated throughout a company's operations and business relationships, it can strengthen competitiveness, resilience and long-term sustainability. RBC goes beyond philanthropic or charitable activities undertaken outside a company's core business. It is about how a company manages its operations and relationships to prevent and address adverse impacts, while enhancing its positive contribution to business and society. RBC is particularly important for companies operating across countries and jurisdictions, and for those working with multiple suppliers and business partners. A consistent approach to RBC and to the respect for FPRW can help companies identify and manage risks, meet applicable legal requirements, and align their practices with internationally recognized labour standards.
Who attends this course?
This course is designed for people who wish to promote responsible business conduct (RBC) within their organizations and, where relevant, among suppliers and business partners. It will help participants understand how businesses can respect and embed the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work throughout their operations and business relationships. It is particularly relevant for: - Business owners, executives, middle managers and line managers; - Staff working in human resources, procurement, operations, compliance, sustainability, legal, or supply-chain functions; and - Representatives of public institutions interested in promoting responsible business conduct and respect for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
About the programme
The training programme covers the following dimensions of responsible business conduct through a series of interactive modules.
Objectives
Participants will be able to consolidate their knowledge of RBC issues and deepen their understanding of how companies can improve competitiveness by upholding FPRW in their own operations and through their business relationships with vendors, suppliers and partners.
Content
The training programme covers the following dimensions of RBC:
- UN guiding principles on business and human rights and supply chains
- Risk assessment, management systems and due diligence
- Access to remedy
- Due diligence and fair recruitment
- Forced labour
- Child labour
- Freedom of association and collective bargaining
- Discrimination
- Social protection
- Pay
- Working time
Format and methodology
Participants will have access to the eCampus online platform with all the training modules available to them.
The training programme is delivered as a self learning programme, allowing participants to choose when to engage in the platform and take the modules according to their availability.
The online modules are engaging and interactive, offering a dynamic learning experience with a variety of activities, videos and additional resources. Eye-catching infographics present the content and material with a cutting-edge approach, while memory aids and animations make the learning process fresh and accessible.
No assignments are required throughout the training programme, except for the completion of the modules and the final exam.
Benefits
The RBC programme is offered at a competitive price that promotes the adoption of best practices in RBC for companies and their business partners.
Participants will be able to access the full set of modules until the end of the year. Once the modules are completed, they will take a final exam.
Language, date and duration
The online programme is delivered in English.
Participants can start the programme whenever they want, as access remains open until the end of the year.
The course has an estimated duration of 30 learning hours, and the recommended number of weeks to complete the training is 7 weeks. However, participants can choose the timeline that works for their schedule.
Exam and certificate
When all modules are completed, participants will be able to take the final exam.
The final exam is composed of multiple-choice questions based on the content of the modules.
To pass the exam, the required mark is 60 per cent. Only participants who meet the passing grade will receive the ITCILO Certificate of Participation.
