The Digital Governance Academy is an innovative capacity-building programme developed under ITCILO’s Social Protection, Governance and Tripartism (SPGT) umbrella. It equips institutional leaders, senior policymakers, and technical specialists working in key areas of public governance with the strategic foresight and technical knowledge to harness digital transformation for improved governance and service delivery. This flagship training course will focus on the adoption of the latest digital technologies in key areas such as:
The Academy is structured as a transversal, multi-disciplinary initiative with a wide range of electives offering a tailored learning journey for practitioners in a Digital Era. Participants will explore the institutional, legal, and technological dimensions of digital transformation, including data governance, leveraging artificial intelligence, leading automation processes, and addressing cybersecurity and privacy concerns.
The Digital Governance Academy welcomes professionals engaged in diverse domains of public policy and governance, particularly in areas such as occupational safety and health (OSH), labour inspection, social protection, social dialogue, and labour migration.
Ideal participants include government officials, digital transformation leads, representatives of social partners, IT specialists in public service delivery, and professionals from international organizations and development agencies. The course is designed for those committed to advancing inclusive, transparent, and tech-enabled governance through the responsible adoption of digital tools and strategies.
Throughout the expert-led presentations, practical case-studies, and group discussions, participants will cover a wide range of digital topics including:
The course will consist of a total of 60 learning hours, divided as follows:
The workshop will be conducted in English, French and Spanish and participants are therefore expected to have a good command of any of these languages.
The ILO promotes equality of opportunities and strongly encourages women’s applications.
To apply for this course, please click on the APPLY NOW button (on the top right corner of this page) and fill out the online form before the application deadline.
If your application is sponsored by your Institution, you will be required to attach a sponsorship letter, covering the course fees.
Applications will be reviewed through a standardized selection process. Successful candidates will be notified.
The total price of this training activity includes full board accommodation at the ITCILO campus, routine medical care, medical insurance, and use of computer and internet facilities. The listed prices do not include the cost of travel between the participant's home country and the course venue. Participants are responsible for holding a valid passport and obtaining the appropriate visa (Schengen). Listed prices do not include the costs of passports, visas, and airport taxes.
Payment can be processed by bank transfer or credit card through an electronic payment link. The total price of this training activity must be paid in advance by the participant or his/her sponsoring organization.
If an enrolled participant wishes or must withdraw from a course, they must notify the Centre, in writing, of their decision at least 14 days prior to the start date of the course. Cancellation of participation in regular courses will result in penalties. For more details on this matter, please check our payment and cancellation policy webpage.
This course is part of one Diploma programme: