Caribbean Industrial Relations Training Programme

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Undergraduate Graduate

Start Date
September

Duration
<1 Year

Modality
Online

Costs
US$450/participant

About the Programme

Industrial relations play a critical role in maintaining productive, competitive, and socially responsible workplaces across the Caribbean. As organisations navigate evolving labour laws, changing workplace expectations, technological advancements, and economic pressures, there is an increasing need for practical, regionally relevant industrial relations knowledge and skills.

The Caribbean Industrial Relations Training Programme is designed to strengthen participants' understanding of industrial relations principles and practices within the Caribbean context. Through a blend of theory and practical application, participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to promote effective workplace relationships, support legal compliance, manage workplace conflicts, and contribute to productive and harmonious employment environments.

The programme combines Caribbean-specific perspectives with practical workplace applications, enabling participants to better understand labour-management relationships, dispute resolution processes, employment legislation, and contemporary workplace issues affecting organisations across the region.

Entry Requirements

Participants should possess basic understanding of workplace relationships and demonstrate commitment to improving IR practices within their organisations or representative roles..

Who is this programme for?

Employers and Managers
HR Practitioners
Employee Representatives
Trade Union Delegates
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Employees in unionised and non-unionised workplaces
Professionals responsible for workplace and employee relations

Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the training programme, it is expected that participants will :

Demonstrate an improved understanding of labour laws and industrial relations principles
Possess better grievance handling skills and enhanced dispute resolution capacity.
Illustrate improved knowledge of strategies to enhance employer-employee relationships
Develop a broader understanding of statutory and labour policy (Caribbean-specific) standards.
Have improved workplace communication and engagement skills.
Utilise the tools and strategies learned to achieve higher productivity levels.
Understand IR principles and practices within the Caribbean context.
Possess the ability to interpret and apply regional labour legislations to meet best practices and international standards.
Acquired competencies in collective bargaining, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
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Registration

Complete the online Registration Form

Tuition Fees:
US$450 per participant

Programme Structure

Module 1: Industrial Relations

Trends in Industrial Relations
Contract Labour & the Future of Work
Labour-Management Relations Best Practices
Conciliation & Arbitration
Legal Frameworks & the Tripartite System

Module 2: Workplace Management

Collective Bargaining & Dispute Resolution
Managing Performance
Strategic Conflict Resolution
Disciplinary Procedures
The Hybrid & Digital Workplace

Module 3: Productivity & Efficiency

Enhancing Organisational Productivity
Measuring Productivity
Strategies to Strengthen Teamwork
The Gig Economy & Non-Standard Work
Employee Wellness & Mental Health.

Delivery Mode

Start Date: September 15, 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm Eastern Caribbean Time
30 Contact Hours
Online delivery via Zoom Meeting platform

Assessment and Certification Requirements

Participants who successfully complete all programme requirements and assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The University of the West Indies Global Campus.

Participants who complete selected modules may be eligible for a Certificate of Participation and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with programme requirements.
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