ODS y Trabajo Sostenible

Course Description

Welcome to "ODS y Trabajo Sostenible" (SDGs and Sustainable Work), an enlightening course that delves into the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their implementation in the business world. This course, offered by UC3Mx, is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development and its crucial role in shaping the future of work.

In this course, you'll explore the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how it presents an unprecedented opportunity to transform millions of lives. You'll learn about the vital role that not only formal public and private sectors play but also how ordinary people and civil society contribute to this ambitious task.

The course places special emphasis on SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). You'll discover how businesses are now considered key players in achieving development goals and essential partners in the Global Compact.

What Students Will Learn

• A deep understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• How to build decent and sustainable work environments
• The impact of the digital economy and robotization on employment
• Strategies for managing diversity in the workplace
• The connection between decent work and poverty prevention
• New forms of work and their impact on well-being and occupational health
• The role of businesses in achieving sustainable development

Pre-requisites

• Compulsory secondary education
• High school diploma (Bachillerato)

Course Coverage

• The concept of the digital economy and its impact on employment conditions
• The effects of robotization on the workforce and labor rights
• Diversity management and empowerment of vulnerable groups
• The relationship between decent work and poverty prevention
• New forms of work and their implications for occupational health and well-being
• The importance of sustainable and inclusive economic growth

Who This Course Is For

• Students interested in sustainable development and social sciences
• Professionals working in human resources or corporate social responsibility
• Policymakers and civil servants involved in labor and social policies
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to implement sustainable practices
• Anyone passionate about creating positive change through decent work and economic growth

Real-World Application of Skills

1. Implementing sustainable practices in businesses and organizations
2. Developing policies that promote decent work and economic growth
3. Creating strategies to reduce inequalities in the workplace
4. Designing programs for poverty prevention through employment
5. Adapting workplace practices to address challenges posed by the digital economy and robotization
6. Promoting occupational health and well-being in new forms of work
7. Contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in professional and personal capacities

Syllabus

• Week 1: New challenges for decent work (I). The Digital Economy.
• Week 2: New challenges for decent work (II). The impact of the robot revolution on employment.
• Week 3: Diversity management.
• Week 4: Decent work and protection against poverty.
• Week 5: New forms of work, well-being, and occupational health.

Each week covers specific topics related to the main theme, providing a comprehensive and structured learning experience.