International Labour Organization

International Training Centre

The ITC is part of the ILO and is dedicated to achieving decent work while exploring the frontiers of the future of work. Training programmes usually last between 1-5 weeks and are facilitated by qualified professionals. The centre extends beyond the classroom. Participants gain access to the eCampus platform, virtual reality experiences, hands-on workshops and much more! Digital certificates are an easy way to prove and share achievements.

01.

Start & Improve Your Business

The ILO Certification Programme for SIYB Trainers offers certification in SIYB training packages, focusing on content and methodology. Essential for trainers in public or private institutions, it’s based on the latest versions of Generate Your Business (GYB), Start Your Business (SYB), and Improve Your Business (IYB).

02.

Green
Business

This course empowers business service providers to assist companies in transitioning to greener practices, fostering competitiveness and creating jobs that contribute to a healthier environment. This drives a supporting a positive societal change 

03.

Get
Ahead

The Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) program offers gender-responsive entrepreneurship training for individuals with basic literacy. It aims to overcome some of the barriers women face when starting and running a business, this includes management & soft skills.

Digitalise Your Business

Digitalise Your Business (DYB) is a training tool designed to assist businesses at various digitalisation levels in harnessing digital economy opportunities. It offers strategies for establishing an online presence, selling products/services online, and adapting operations to the digital realm. The DYB package includes dynamic activities, tips, and real-life examples to aid entrepreneurship trainers and entrepreneurs in their digitalisation journey. You can access the webinar recording to learn more about this new tool.

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Formalize Your Business

The ILO Formalize Your Business (FYB) programme is an in-class training which is implemented over 3 half-day sessions (15 hours). It is designed to support the transition of informal economic units and their workers to the formal economy. It aims to create awareness among entrepreneurs on the importance of formalizing their businesses and complying with national legislation, and seeks to address key constraints faced by small enterprises to achieve a just transition to formality. The training can be implemented as part of a wider approach to create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship, business development and growth. For more info please contact sme@ilo.org.