SEDEX Training Course

Supplier Ethical Data Exchange

Strengthen your organization’s ethical trade practices with our comprehensive SEDEX Training Course, designed to help businesses understand the SEDEX platform and the SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) methodology. This training equips participants with the knowledge to manage labour standards, health & safety, environmental, and business ethics performance across the supply chain.

Course Overview

Our SEDEX Training Course provides a practical understanding of the SEDEX platform, its data exchange system, and the SMETA 4-Pillar audit methodology (Labour, Health & Safety, Environment, and Business Ethics). Participants learn how to prepare documentation, identify compliance gaps, and manage corrective action plans in line with SMETA requirements.

Who Should Attend?

  • HR and Compliance Managers
  • Factory and Production Managers
  • Social Compliance and CSR Officers
  • Supplier and Vendor Quality Teams
  • Anyone responsible for implementing or maintaining SEDEX/SMETA requirements

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and structure of the SEDEX platform and SMETA audit
  • Interpret the SMETA 4-Pillar methodology: Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment, and Business Ethics
  • Identify compliance risks including child labour, forced labour, and discrimination
  • Understand working hours, wages, and occupational health & safety requirements
  • Develop corrective action plans (CAPRs) for non-conformities
  • Prepare for SMETA audits and manage the SEDEX data exchange system

Course Content

  1. Introduction to SEDEX & the SMETA Audit Methodology
  2. Overview of the SMETA 4-Pillar Approach
  3. Labour Standards: Child Labour, Forced Labour & Discrimination
  4. Wages, Working Hours & Freedom of Association
  5. Health & Safety Requirements
  6. Environmental Management Requirements
  7. Business Ethics & Anti-Corruption Practices
  8. Management Systems & Documentation Requirements
  9. Corrective Action Plan Requests (CAPRs) & Continuous Improvement
  10. SEDEX Platform Navigation & Data Sharing
  11. Practical Exercises & Case Studies
  12. Assessment / Q&A Session

Course Duration

1-2 Days (depending on organizational needs)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, confirming their understanding of SEDEX/SMETA compliance requirements.

Why Choose Us?

✔ Experienced & Certified Trainers
✔ Practical, Hands-on Learning Approach
✔ Customized Training as per Industry Needs
✔ Interactive Case Studies & Real-Life Examples
✔ Post-Course Support & Guidance

Enroll Today

Strengthen your team’s ethical trade compliance knowledge. Register now for our upcoming SEDEX Training Course.