Foundations of Labour Management Systems with Sedex Tools  

This interactive e-Learning course is designed for suppliers and site-based teams (Sedex buyer/supplier or supplier members) looking to strengthen their labour management systems and align with SMETA 7.0 requirements. The course introduces the principles and tools that help businesses manage fair and ethical working conditions in a structured, sustainable way. 
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What will you learn in this course?   

 

Sedex_Icon_Pos_Orange_Protection Understand What and Why Labour Management Systems Matter: Learn how structured systems help your business manage workforce risks, promote fair and ethical treatment, and meet legal, customer, and global expectations. 

Sedex_Icon_Pos_Yellow_Legal Explore International Labour Standards and Due Diligence Requirements: Connect your practices to global frameworks like the ETI Base Code, ILO Conventions, and UN Guiding Principles, and understand how human rights due diligence shapes customer and regulatory demands.  
 
Sedex_Icon_Pos_Orange_Four_Pillars Apply the Four Key Elements of Labour Management Systems: Discover how Policies and Procedures, Resources, Communication and Training, and Monitoring work together to create effective, responsible site operations. 

Sedex_Icon_Pos_Yellow_AuditingUse Sedex tools to assess and improve your practices: Learn how to use the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), Management Controls Report, and SMETA Management Systems Assessment (MSA) to identify risks, measure system performance, and prioritise improvements. 

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What does the ‘Foundations of Labour Management Systems with Sedex Tools’ course include? 

  • Explore key definitions and system concepts for labour management, with knowledge checks and quizzes throughout the course to support your learning

  • Navigate examples of functioning labour management systems that you could implement at your own site

  • Recognise common labour-related risks and weak practices in management systems

  • Learn how to use Sedex tools—SAQ, Management Controls Report, and SMETA Management Systems Assessment (MSA)—to review and improve your site’s labour management systems 

An Interactive, Practical Learning Experience 

 

This course goes beyond definitions—it’s built to help you apply the concepts of labour management systems in real workplace settings. With guided activities, scenario-based learning, and knowledge checks, you’ll learn how to spot common risks, improve existing practices, and support decent working conditions. By the end, you’ll understand what good looks like, how to evaluate your current systems, and where to improve. 

 

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Certification  

 

Receive a certificate of completion to demonstrate your knowledge of labour management systems and your commitment to improving workplace standards. 

 

How to access the course?  

The course is available for £90 (£108 including VAT) and provides practical guidance for meeting SMETA 7.0 labour requirements through effective management systems. 

You can see the terms and conditions here. 

If you're a Supplier Plus member, contact the Sedex Helpdesk to get your personalised discount link.

 

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About Sedex

Sedex is the trusted partner for ESG and responsible business. Our leading technology platform, insights, and services make it simpler for businesses to manage and improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and meet their sustainable supply chain goals.