This manual instruction is an integrated part of the training package on responsible business practices in Vietnam and offers HOW the users of this package (trainers) could use this package to deliver training activities. It is recommended that the trainers complete a thorough reading of this document and make references to component 2 – Lecture slides – where appropriate, before moving to other components of this package. I. OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING The course introduces an overview of global trends in responsible business practices, as well as the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), along with businesses’ responsibilities and practices that respect human rights. At the end of the course, learners should: Have a fundamental understanding of responsible business. Have a fundamental understanding of the expectations set by Japan and other major economies about responsible business practices (RBP) Understand the fundamentals of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs); Understand and practice the steps of human rights due diligence in enterprises in accordance with the UNGPs. II. OVERVIEW OF THE TRAINING PACKAGE The training package includes 08 components which could be used as follows: – Materials for learners: these materials are distributed in printed or electronic form to learners to aid in reference and memorization. Materials for learners, including the materials in components 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Before training activities, learners should receive the registration form (in component 5), 2 3 lecture slides (component 2) and UNGPs (in component 7). In the class, learners would be distributed lecture slides (component 2 in printed form), group activity exercises (component 3) and a working sheet template (component 6). Upon the completion of training activities, the evaluation form (in component 5) should be filled out by learners. Other materials (in component 7 and 8) will be sent to learners after training activities. – Materials for trainers: All the materials in this training package provide trainers with specific guidance on how to use various tools and lectures, as well as practical and appropriate training methods. Amongst others, the materials in components 7 and 8 assist trainers in implementing and adding lecture-related content. Trainers are recommended to use materials as instructed in this training manual.