Academy Diploma Programme

E-learning training course: ISSA Guidelines on Information and Communication Technology

1 June–10 July 2020 | E-Campus ITC-ILO

Academy Diploma Programme

E-learning training course: ISSA Guidelines on Information and Communication Technology

1 June–10 July 2020 | E-Campus ITC-ILO

ICT is an indispensable enabler of effective social security systems, but can also be a critical factor when things go wrong. 

This course draws on international best-practice guidelines to explore approaches to strengthen implementation, reform and governance of the ICT aspects of social security systems.

This is one of seven ISSA Academy Diploma training courses run in partnership with the ITC-ILO training institution, offered in an innovative e-learning format from 2020. See how it works (videos and presentation).

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 Information and Communication Technology

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

Training venue: E-Campus of the ITC-ILO

Training period: 1 June to 10 July 2020

Region: Open to ISSA member organizations in all regions

Language: English


Description

Information Communication Technology is a crucial component of social security systems, contributing to their quality and performance. This course is designed to develop the capacities of social security professionals in the implementation, reform and governance of Information Communication Technology for social security systems. The principal aim will be to impart the skills required to find concrete social security system solutions through the use of ICT, focusing on three main areas of the ISSA Guidelines on Information and Communication Technology: (1) governance and management, (2) key technologies and (3) data governance and management.

Who can participate?

The training course is designed for social security professionals from ISSA member institutions. In particular, participants should hold positions directly related to the management of social security services.

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
  • working knowledge of written 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]

Tel: +39 011 6936 524

Website

Applicants should complete the online form no later than 20 May 2020, 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 Euro 900. 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 Academy 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 1 June to 10 July 2020, for an estimated total of 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 Certificate of Achievement