ILO participatory gender-audit facilitator certification

Who attends this course?

Past PGA participants trained by the ITCILO or the ILO, or having undertaken similar training; governmental, United Nations and civil-society staff, gender experts and candidates working on gender mainstreaming.

What topics does this course cover?

This course, taught by ILO gender experts, includes three phases: online preliminary work, residential training, and a final exam.

• Gender equality
• Inclusive workplaces
• Capacity building
• Change management

What will I learn?

Previous work and/or study experience in gender equality and related topic topics is a requirement for enrollment in this course.

• Basic concepts and principles of gender audits and assessments
• How to apply a gender perspective to analytical work
• Strategies for advocacy and capacity-building to promote inclusive workplaces

What will I be able to do?

Certified facilitators are expected to utilize their auditing skills within five years, which allows the ILO to follow up and give feedback.

• Analyze evaluation and monitoring systems currently in place for gender equality
• Identify new challenges and areas in need of improvement
• Detect and map discrimination at work

Why should I join?

All certified facilitators are added to a roster accessible to organizations seeking PGA facilitators.

• All participants receive a certificate of attendance, regardless of their score on the official exam.
• The trainers are gender experts who have applied the ILO PGA methods in their work.
• Certified participants will gain access to all course materials, plus a global network of fellow PGA-certified professionals.