Free Online Course on Promoting Youth Employment 2026 by ITCILO
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity description
The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) offers a free online course titled “Promoting Youth Employment: Challenges, Policies and Emerging Opportunities.” The course aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of the challenges young people face in the labour market, as well as the policies and solutions that can help improve access to decent and sustainable employment opportunities.
The course covers topics such as youth unemployment, the transition from education to the labour market, employment policies, gender equality, inclusion, and decent work. It also examines how global transformations such as digitalization, climate change, and demographic shifts are shaping the future of youth employment.
Key Learning Outcomes
Analyze labour markets and assess youth employment policies.
Develop evidence-based strategies to support youth employment.
Explore and engage with emerging economic opportunities.
Understand the principles of decent work and approaches to addressing gender-based discrimination.
Benefits
- The course is completely free of charge.
Study is fully online and self-paced.
Participants can learn according to their own schedule and pace.
The course takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete.
Participants receive a digital certificate from ITCILO after completing the modules and passing the short assessment.
Gain knowledge of youth employment policies and labour market issues.
Explore employment opportunities in future-oriented sectors such as the digital economy, green economy, and care economy.
Develop a stronger understanding of gender equality, inclusion, and decent work.
Eligibility criteria
The course is open to individuals interested in youth employment and labour market policies.
It is suitable for policymakers and government officials working in employment, education, and youth-related fields.
Representatives of workers’ and employers’ organizations may also benefit from the course.
Professionals working in development and international organizations are encouraged to participate.
The course is also suitable for trainers, researchers, and academics interested in labour markets, development, and youth employment.
The official course page does not specify a particular age limit.
The official page does not list a mandatory academic degree or a specific number of years of work experience for enrollment.
No specific nationality restrictions are stated in the official announcement.
Applicants should be able to follow the course content in one of the available languages: English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.