Develop New Skills with Custom-Tailored Courses

Many educators emphasize the significance of skill development for professionals, as it enhances their current roles and adds value to their organizations. The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) provides a vast selection of courses designed to support this growth.

ITCILO aims to empower individuals by expanding their knowledge and skills across various subjects through diverse training methods. These methods include online, in-person campus sessions, and field training, allowing participants to combine traditional learning with distance education in a hybrid format. The center offers a variety of flexible options such as mobile-friendly courses, webinars, and free self-guided modules.

Working alongside its partners, ITCILO collaborates to develop tailored learning experiences that meet specific needs. Alessia Messuti, the Learning Innovation Officer at ITCILO, emphasized that when creating new courses with partners, the goal is to enable participants to make decisions and take action rather than simply memorizing information.

In a recent announcement, ITC highlighted the adaptability of modern learners, who are increasingly tech-savvy and eager to participate in shaping their educational paths. Between 2018 and 2019, over 60% of the training activities were customized, and since then, the center has reached tens of thousands of learners each year with these personalized offerings.

Têvi Tete-Benissan, Executive Director of the National Council of Employers of Togo, noted that the training has helped participants achieve their objectives by applying relevant experiences to their specific situations. He also mentioned that the training facilitated the exchange of experiences and best practices among various employers’ organizations.

Benefits of Customized Training Courses

Targeted Learning: Customized courses are more effective than generic content because they focus on the learner’s needs.
Tailored Solutions: Organizations with specific training requirements can find effective solutions for both prospective and current employees.
Personalized Approach: The center takes time to understand each participant’s skills, schedules, and learning preferences, delivering training in a manner that suits individual needs.
Messuti believes that effective learning combines content, practice, coaching, and feedback. This comprehensive approach enables students to develop their knowledge and skills through innovative training activities.

The Centre offers courses on various topics, including employment promotion, international labor standards, social protection, social dialogue, innovation, gender equality and diversity, sustainable development, and the future of work.