Training
SAI offers a wide range of training and capacity building services related to human rights at work. Over the years, SAI’s training programs have benefited over 50,000 social auditors and representatives of brands, suppliers, trade unions, non-profits, governments, and academia.
Training Schedule
SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training
This course provides an overall introduction to social auditing and specifically auditing in accordance with the SA8000:2014 Standard. The five-day course is a requirement for all SA8000 Team Auditors and has been attended by thousands of professionals around the world.
SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training Sessions
SA8000 Basic Training (Shenzhen, China)
May 26-30 | Chinese | $1800 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Istanbul, Turkey)
May 26-30 | English | $1600 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Jakarta, Indonesia)
June 16-20 | English | $1400 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Shanghai, China)
June 23-27 | Chinese | $1800 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Athens, Greece)
July 21-25 | English | $1800 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Aug 4-8 | English | $1050 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Coimbatore, India)
Aug 4-8 | English | $1050 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (New Delhi, India)
Aug 18-22 | English | $1050 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Medellin, Colombia)
August 25-29 | Spanish | $1800 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Sep 8-12 | English | $1600 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Dubai, UAE)
Oct 13-17| English | $2100 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Bangkok, Thailand)
Nov 10-14| English | $1400 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Basic Training (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Dec 1-5| English | $1050 (USD) | Classroom course
SA8000 Advanced Lead Auditor Training
This course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of international labor conventions, labor standard elements, and the SA8000 certification system. The course is required from all SA8000 Lead Auditors based on the requirements set by Social Accountability Accreditation Services.
SA8000 Advanced Lead Auditor Training Sessions
SA8000 Advanced Training (Capaccio, Italy)
Oct 1-3| Italian | $1400 (USD) | Classroom course
Social Accountability Consultant Course
SAI’s Social Accountability Consultant Course will equip consultants with additional knowledge and skills to look beyond compliance in their work to apply a comprehensive management systems and capacity building approach that integrates worker voice.
Social Accountability Consultant Course Sessions
June 9-11, 2025 | Virtual
Time: 8:30AM-10:30AM EST / 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM CEST / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST
Course Language: English
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2025
IRIS Audit Program Training
This course prepares auditors to audit to the IRIS Ethical Recruitment Standard, and in turn, help recruitment bodies improve their labor compliance and achieve certification. The course is also valuable to any stakeholders seeking a deeper understanding of how to implement ethical recruitment principles in the context of international migration.
IRIS Audit Program Training Sessions
June 23-27, 2025 | 9:00am – 6:00pm Jakarta time (Jakarta, Indonesia)
$1400 (USD)
Course Language: English
Introduction to Living Wage Training
This one-day training event explains living wage concepts and provides guidance on how to translate those concepts into daily reality.
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Online Courses
SA8000 Audit Process Requirements Webinar (Procedure 200)
This webinar provides an overview of the SA8000:2014 audit through a complete, in-depth review of the process requirements contained in SAAS Procedure 200 (available in the SAAS Document Library). The purpose of the webinar is to explain the general contents of the procedure, supporting the implementation of Procedure 200:2015 and helping program managers, auditors, and…
Living Wage: Making it a Reality
The webinar Living Wage: Making it a Reality provides an overview of the concept of living wage and the groundbreaking Anker Methodology for calculating living wage. Participants will become familiar with the demand for and implications of living wage, understand the value and application of the Anker Methodology for living wage calculation, and identify their own role…
Auditing for Fire Safety in the SA8000 and BSCI Systems
This webinar is intended for SA8000 and BSCI auditors. It is designed to enhance skills and knowledge in fire safety, providing guidance on auditing against the occupational health and safety requirements of the SA8000® Standard and the BSCI Code of Conduct. The webinar covers: Fire prevention as part of SA8000 and BSCI health and safety…
Assessing Current Wages Training
The online training Assessing Current Wages provides guidance on conducting wage assessments for the SA8000® certification system. The course provides step-by-step guidance on the following topics: collecting data on current wages analyzing wage structures types of items that can and cannot be included as part of a wage in-kind benefits and bonuses using SAI’s wage assessment tool…
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If these public training options don’t match your organization’s needs, we can work with you to develop a custom training program.
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Training FAQs
SA8000 Revision
SAI is undertaking a revision of our SA8000 Standard for Decent Work. Read the full notice on how this affects SA8000 Auditor trainings.
Health and Safety: To keep our trainers, participants, and others safe, we will follow local COVID-19 precautions from the WHO and local health authorities. We ask participants to please comply with the relevant precautions as well.
External Training Course Providers
In addition to SAI, the following organizations also provide the 5-day SA8000® Introduction & Basic Auditor Training course. Please contact them directly for further information or to find a schedule of course dates.
