E-learning: Good Governance

2. Mai–10. Juni 2022 | E-Campus ITC-ILO

E-learning: Good Governance

2. Mai–10. Juni 2022 | E-Campus ITC-ILO

Every social security programme is imbued with public interest that demands exemplary governance in its administration.

This course draws on international best-practice guidelines to assess the main principles, structures and mechanisms that promote and support good governance practices in key areas of social security administration.

This is one of seven ISSA Diploma training courses run in partnership with the ITC-ILO training institution, offered in an innovative e-learning format.

This specialized course enables you to join a virtual global network of social security practitioners flexibly and without the need to travel.

Training course: ISSA Guidelines on Good Governance

Training institution: International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO)

Training venue: E-Campus of the ITC-ILO

Training period: 2 May – 10 June 2022

Region: Open to all ISSA member institutions

Language: English


Description

The ISSA Guidelines on Good Governance offer board members and management practical guidance in nine strategic areas of major concern in social security administration: strategic planning; risk management; internal audit of operations; actuarial assessment of financial sustainability; enforcing the "prudent person" principle in investment management; prevention and control of error, evasion and fraud in contributions and benefits; service standards for members and beneficiaries; human capital policies; and governance of information and communication technology (ICT).

Who can participate?

The training course is designed for social security professionals from ISSA member institutions. Participants should hold positions that involve decision-making directly or in an advisory capacity and application of the ISSA Guidelines on Good Governance.

Course learning materials and tuition will be offered online in English. The following requirements are therefore essential to participate in this course:

  • the ability to use and access a computer with internet
  • a working knowledge of English

How to apply for the training course

Please contact the ITC-ILO training institution to apply for this training course

Mr Charles Crevier
Programme Manager

Email: [email protected]

Apply here

Applicants should complete the online form no later than 22 April 2022, supported by a letter from their sponsoring institution, indicating to assume the costs of the participant.

Cost of participation

The cost of participating in this course is 915 euro. This is payable in advance by the participant’s sponsoring organization and covers tuition fees, support services and online training and training materials.

The diploma training programme

The ISSA Diploma programme offers high-level e-learning on the ISSA Guidelines for social security professionals.

The course consists of a number of online modules offered through the E-Campus online platform to be completed over a period of six weeks from 2 May to 10 June 2022 for an estimated 60 learning hours. The course is broken down into three phases.

  • Pre-course learning: Flexible (asynchronous) self-guided online learning on E-Campus and an end of phase assessment.
  • Real time learning: Live interactive sessions and engaging video presentations by highly experienced trainers, blended with individual and collaborative group exercises, peer-to-peer assessment and online technical forums on E-Campus.
  • End of course assignment: Individual assignment applying ISSA Guidelines to the participant’s organization. Participants who successfully complete all assessments and the final assignment will receive a Diploma from the ISSA and the ITC-ILO.

This ISSA Diploma training course is also eligible for the ITC-ILO Diploma for Social Protection Managers.