Wage policies and living wages

Minimum and living wages: everything you always wanted to know
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Wage policies and living wages

3 November–5 December 2025
The course is available in English, Español
Key features
GLOBAL NETWORKING AND EXPERT SUPPORT

Connect with a global community of professionals and engage in interactive discussions with ILO specialists

HANDS-ON, EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING

Practical, evidence-based guidance using the latest ILO methodologies, conventions, and reports.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

Get an official ITCILO certificate to mark your professional achievements and the skills you've acquired

Background

Decent wages are fundamental to economic and social progress. Despite global advances, millions of workers still earn wages too low to meet basic needs.

Effective wage policies can protect workers from low pay, boost productivity, and promote fairness across economies.

As global attention turns toward living wages, this course provides the skills to understand, assess, and apply these concepts in real-world contexts. Aligning with ILO principles and methodologies, participants will gain the tools to help design effective wage policies.

What will I learn ?

Participants will gain practical, evidence-based knowledge to design and implement effective wage policies and systems.

The course covers essential topics including minimum wage setting, collective bargaining, gender pay equity, and living wage operationalization.

Modules

Module 1 Minimum wages: International standards and country experiences on wage setting

Module 2 Wage setting and working time regulation through collective bargaining

Module 3 Wage policies to tackle gender pay gaps

Module 4 Living wages: the ILO concept and their operationalization

Why Should I Join?

The ITCILO is globally recognized for its innovative learning methods and dynamic online environment.

This course combines theory and practice, giving participants the confidence to apply their learning in real policy contexts.

  • Expert guidance: Learn from ILO specialists with international field experience.
  • Interactive learning: Participate in webinars, case studies, and group discussions.
  • Flexible format: Self-paced online learning with weekly live sessions.
  • Global networking: Connect with professionals from multiple sectors and countries.

Certification: Earn an official ITCILO Certificate of Participation upon completion.

Who Should Participate?

This course is ideal for professionals and policymakers engaged in wage policy formulation, labour market governance, or equality advocacy, including:

  • Officials from ministries of labour, finance, or economics.
  • Members of wage commissions and regulatory institutions.
  • Representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.
  • Gender equality advocates and equal pay specialists.
  • Experts from statistical offices and research institutions.
  • Labour inspectors and legal professionals involved in wage regulation.

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