The 2025 edition of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Human Rights Due Diligence for Decent Work” offers the latest insights on how international labour standards relate to company operations and how businesses can effectively implement human rights due diligence to advance decent work globally.
What is Human Rights Due Diligence?
Human rights due diligence (HRDD) allows enterprises to uphold their responsibility to respect human rights as outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration), and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
It consists of a process by which companies can identify, prevent, and mitigate their actual and potential adverse impacts on human rights and account for how they address such impacts.
2025 Focus: Working Conditions
This year’s edition includes a specific focus on key elements to consider when conducting due diligence in relation to working conditions, including working time, wages, and occupational safety and health, among others.
The course addresses the changing legislative landscape where governments and regional blocks are introducing and implementing mandatory due diligence legislation, creating demand for clear understanding of the labour dimension of human rights due diligence.
Who Should Attend
This MOOC is designed for a wide range of professionals from the public and private sector:
- Practitioners in Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)
- Government officials working at the intersection of trade, investment, labour and human rights
- Representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations
- Business professionals in sustainability and corporate responsibility
- Business support services and consultants
- Civil society actors and multistakeholder initiatives
- Academic researchers and educators
Learning Objectives
Participation in the MOOC will allow participants to:
- Strengthen knowledge on international labour standards, including the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, for more effective HRDD processes
- Learn about latest trends, challenges and opportunities in human rights due diligence to advance decent work
- Discover specific guidance and good practices in human rights due diligence in support of decent work
- Explore practical approaches for due diligence in relation to human rights at work with a specific focus on working conditions
Course Structure
The training is delivered through the online training platform of the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) and includes three key components:
Six Thematic Webinars
Led by key experts, taking place from 1 to 12 December. Recordings will be available on the eCampus for continued access after the live sessions.
Discussion Forums
Network and exchange experiences with professionals worldwide.
Eight Self-Guided Learning Modules
Complete thematic modules at your own pace.
The estimated time investment to complete the MOOC is 18 hours. Participants can complete the self-guided modules at their own pace. For those unable to join webinar sessions live, recordings of all sessions will be made accessible on the ITCILO eCampus platform.
Webinar Schedule
All webinars run from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CET (2-hour duration)
Week 1: 1-5 December 2025
Monday, 1 December Human Rights Due Diligence – Latest trends and updates
Wednesday, 3 December From principles to practice: Identify and assess actual or potential adverse human rights impacts in business operations
Friday, 5 December From principles to practice: What action, tracking, and communication look like
Week 2: 8-12 December 2025
Monday, 8 December From principles to practice: Access to remedy
Wednesday, 10 December Key elements to consider when conducting due diligence in relation to working conditions
Friday, 12 December Human Rights Due Diligence as a forward-looking tool for business resilience
Language Options
The MOOC is offered in the ILO’s three official languages:
- Webinars are conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish
- Discussion forums and self-guided learning modules are available in English, French and Spanish
Cost and Certification
Participation in the course is free of charge.
Upon completion of the six compulsory eLearning self-guided modules and one of the two optional modules, and after passing the final test, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from the ITCILO.
About the Project
The MOOC is conducted in the framework of the “Human Rights Due Diligence in support of Decent Work” (HRDD4DW) project, implemented by the ILO and co-funded by the European Union.
How to Register
Register by 30 November 2025 via the registration link.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the course team via email at: mne-gsc@itcilo.org
The MOOC aims to establish a common understanding of the ways in which businesses can contribute to the realization of decent work and the role that different actors play in promoting responsible and sustainable business practices, in which human rights due diligence plays a central role.
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