Training Programme on responsible business conduct (RBC)
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Online
Training Programme 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 an essential part of building economic growth and performance upon the respect and promotion of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW). Business that fosters RBC throughout their operations is business that remains competitive, successful, and sustainable in the long run. RBC is more than philanthropic or charitable actions that companies undertake outside their core business to give back to the communities. RBC is intrinsic to how operations are run, and it is part or the strategy to maximize the positive impact of enterprise operations, both from a business and community perspective. RBC becomes even more salient when companies operate across multiple countries and jurisdictions, and when they engage with multiple business partners in supply chains. Ensuring a consistent approach to RBC and to the respect of FPRW throughout companies' operations will facilitate compliance with key labor laws in most countries.
Who attends this course?
The training package can be used by companies, individuals trade associations interested in promoting RBC to their suppliers and business partners.
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.
