GLU: Massive Open Online Course on decent work in global supply chains
23 January 2017
The new online course organized by the Global Labour Uninvetsity is still open for applications!
When? The course starts on 12 January 2017 and runs over 8 weeks. Workload: 3-4 hrs/week
Where? Worldwide, only an internet connection is required
For whom? Trade unionists and everybody interested in decent work in global supply chains
Costs? The course is free of charge in the audit track, and costs 49 € in the certificate track
Watch the course trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_uCqHomM0
Enrol for free on https://iversity.org/en/courses/decent-work-in-global-supply-chains
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Chapter 1 |
Introduction to global supply chains |
12 – 18 Jan |
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Chapter 2 |
The regulatory framework on trade, investment and taxation |
19 – 25 Jan |
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Chapter 3 |
Global supply chains and development |
26 Jan – 1 Feb |
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Chapter 4 |
Decent work gaps in global supply chains |
2 – 8 Feb |
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Chapter 5 |
Key elements of the existing governance framework |
9 – 15 Feb |
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Chapter 6 |
Negotiated governance – strategies on the company and industry level |
16 – 22 Feb |
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Chapter 7 |
Regulating global supply chains – strategies on the political and legal level |
23 Feb – 1 March |
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Chapter 8 |
Campaigning to win – strategies and tools |
2 – 8 March |
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One week study time |
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Final multiple choice exam (only for certificate students) |
16 – 22 March |
Certificate scholarship for participants from non-OECD countries
Participants from non-OECD country can apply for a scholarship to do the Certificate Track for free (regular cost 49 €). To apply for a scholarship, please start studying in the audit track and send your scholarship application to online@global-labour-university.org until 8 February 2017. To be eligible for a scholarship, participants must have completed 80% of the courses’ video lectures and quiz questions until 8 February.
