Workshops & Customized Training
Intensive one-day and two-day practical workshops on disciplinary inquiries, EPF/ETF compliance, occupational safety, and AI for HR professionals.
Ministry of Labour • Act No. 12 of 2010
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Workforce Through Labour Education & Research
The National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) is Sri Lanka’s premier statutory institute dedicated to Diplomas, Certificate Courses, National Examinations, Labour Research, and Institutional Consultancy.
146+
2026 Diplomas, Certificates & Workshops
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Distinguished Academic & Legal Faculty
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State & Statutory Exams Conducted
Unified Digital Services
Academic Portals & Verification Hub
Direct access to NILS academic programmes, online fee payments, examination portals, and credential verification.
Diplomas
One-year & Advanced Diplomas in HRM, Labour Law, and Workplace Productivity.
Training Calendar
Interactive 2026 flipbook schedule of monthly workshops and training intakes.
Certificates
4-month Certificate & Advanced Certificate courses in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
Online Payments
Pay NILS course and exam fees instantly via Sri Lanka’s official GovPay network.
Student Portal
Access lecture recordings, course materials, assignments, and student profiles.
Results & Certificates
Check official examination results and verify NILS academic certificates online.
Online Exams
Dedicated online assessment portal for diploma and certificate candidates.
Verify Information
Employer and institutional verification portal for NILS graduates.
Live 2026 Intake Catalog
Upcoming Diplomas, Certificates & Workshops
Filter by category, search by topic, or click any programme card for full syllabus details and online registration.
146 programmes
Full Catalog
Flagship Qualification
Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management & Labour Law
Designed for HR executives, legal officers, and public/private sector managers seeking comprehensive mastery of Sri Lankan industrial law and strategic people management.
Institutional Ceremony
NILS Diploma Awards Ceremony at BMICH, Colombo
Celebrating graduates across our 5 flagship diploma programmes, graced by the Hon. Minister of Labour, Hon. Deputy Minister of Labour, Ministry Secretary, Commissioner General of Labour, and Director General of NILS.
Mandate Under Act No. 12 of 2010
Our Core Divisions & Institutional Services
Advancing harmonious industrial relations, workplace productivity, and evidence-based labour policy across Sri Lanka.
Diplomas & Certificate Courses
Structured 4-month Certificate and 1-year Diploma qualifications in Labour Law, Industrial Relations, HRM, and English in Sinhala, Tamil, and English mediums.
Labour & Employment Research
Empirical national studies on the gender pay gap, social security, informal sector workers, decent work in plantations, and migrant worker reintegration.
Consultancy & State Examinations
Independent recruitment/efficiency-bar examinations for 31+ state corporations and corporate/strategic planning consultancy for public and private institutions.
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Careers & Academic Opportunities at NILS
View current staff vacancies, visiting lecturer empanelment opportunities, and official career notices at the National Institute of Labour Studies.
Annual Schedule
2026 NILS Training Calendar & HRD Plan
Plan your organization’s annual capacity building with our interactive 2026 Training Calendar flipbook and downloadable HRD Plan.
Institutional Updates
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Latest News & Announcements
July 16, 2025 • Online Payments
NILS Payments Now Live on GovPay!
Pay your NILS course fees securely online through the GovPay platform across 14+ banks and fintech apps.
September 4, 2025 • Digital Innovation
Meet Nily: Sri Lanka’s First AI Government Institute Chatbot
Instant 24/7 guidance on NILS courses, fees, schedules, and registration in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
December 22, 2025 • Governance
Official Annual Reports – National Institute of Labour Studies
Access and download official NILS Annual Reports directly via the NILS e-Library.
