Labour migration governance is increasingly complex, requiring specialised expertise, policy coherence and the ability to translate international standards into national and sectoral practice. This Diploma responds to these needs by offering a structured and flexible professional pathway that goes beyond stand-alone courses.

For institutions, the Diploma contributes to:

• Strengthening internal technical capacity on labour migration governance
• Supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of effective evidence-based policies and programmes
• Ensuring coherence between labour migration, employment, skills and development frameworks

For professionals, the Diploma offers:

• A recognised ITCILO qualification consolidating multiple learning investments
• Advanced analytical and practical competencies applicable to real-world contexts
• Opportunities for peer learning and long-term professional networking through a structured pathway instead of fragmented short courses

• Anchored in ILO standards and a tripartite approach
• Strong focus on practical application and policy impact
• Global learning environment with diverse institutional perspectives
• Flexible and cumulative structure adapted to professionals in service
• Access to an international alumni and expert network

Participation in the Diploma connects professionals to a global community of labour migration practitioners, creating opportunities for exchange, cooperation and policy dialogue beyond the training itself.

The Diploma follows a modular and cumulative structure that allows you to progress alongside your professional commitments. The flexible structure allows you to plan your learning pathway over time.

Step 1 – Academy on Labour Migration

Complete the Academy on Labour Migration, providing a shared analytical foundation and policy framework to anchor your learning path. Any course can be the starting point for your Diploma path, and while completion of the Academy is mandatory, you can choose how to sequence your courses based on your interests and availability.

Step 2 – Three eligible Labour Migration courses

Select and complete three eligible labour migration courses from the ITCILO portfolio – in any order. Courses may be delivered online, face-to-face or in blended format. Each course leads to an ITCILO Certificate of Achievement.

Step 3 – Capstone project

Undertake an individual capstone project applying the knowledge and analytical approaches acquired to a specific country, sectoral or institutional context.

Step 4 – Diploma award

Upon successful completion of all requirements within a five-year period, you are awarded the Diploma for Labour Migration Experts and Practitioners.

The Diploma is designed for professionals with experience in labour migration, including:

• Government officials and policy planners
• Workers’ and employers’ organisations
• Civil society and migrant-support organisations
• International and regional organisations
• Researchers, academics and media professionals

Participants are expected to have relevant professional experience and an academic background in fields such as public administration, social sciences, labour law, economics or related disciplines.

Each eligible course includes an assessment leading to an ITCILO Certificate of Achievement. The capstone project consists of a written analytical assignment developing policy recommendations for a specific context. Successful candidates are awarded the Diploma.

• Completion of the Labour Migration Academy
• Completion of three eligible Labour Migration courses
• Successful capstone project
• Completion within five years