Enrolment options
In this self-paced training programme of 8
courses, both location-based and online gig workers will be provided with
an orientation on the essential characteristics of digital labour platforms,
information on how to overcome key challenges, useful tools and insights
into experiences from colleagues. Course 2 – Understanding Fair Working
Conditions provides foundational knowledge on ILO decent work framework. You
will understand fair work principles and be able to use common online tools
that improve your ability to perform tasks and find decent work on gig
platforms. You can use this course as a self-reflection tool and learn from
the experiences of other gig workers.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone working in the
gig economy or interested to learn more about platform-based gig work. Whether
you are a location-based or online gig worker, this course is designed to equip
learners with a basic understanding of the challenges of gig work, ILO’s decent
work principles, working conditions, rights as a gig worker, and support
mechanisms available to navigate the gig economy.
What will you learn?
In this course, you will understand the
different types of gig work, identify opportunities and challenges of working
on a gig platform, explore global frameworks that protect workers' rights, and
provide practical tips for overcoming challenges and building a community. This course offers practical tips for identifying and overcoming
challenges, building communities and using support mechanisms available from
platforms, trade unions and other sources. You can use this
course as a self-reflection tool and learn from the experiences of other gig
workers.
Topic Overview: Digital labour platforms, decent work framework, fair work principles, support mechanisms available to a gig worker, gig work, gig
economy
How much time do you need to invest? Completing this course will take approximately 45 minutes in total.
Course certificate: Upon completion, you will receive a printable certificate and a digital badge.
Course developer: This course has been developed by common sense - eLearning & training consultants GmbH for GIZ
Course contact: gigeconomy@giz.de
License: CC-BY-SA
Publication Date: 12 April 2023