ISO 37101 Management Systems for Sustainable Development in Communities – Foundation Certification Training Course
What is ISO 37101?
ISO 37101 is an international standard which specifies the requirements of and provides guidance on the establishment of a management system for sustainable development in communities. The standard aims to help communities establish a framework that allows them to improve their standing in their social, economic and environmental aspects. The requirements of the standard can be applied to communities of all sizes in their sustainable development efforts towards smart, more resilient and more efficient infrastructure and ultimately help improve their overall well-being. The standard addresses specific sustainability issues such as governance, education, innovation, health care, interdependence, safety, inclusivity, etc., and has the flexibility of adding other sustainability issues which may prove relevant to the community implementing it.
ISO 37101 Foundation
Why should you attend?
The ISO PECB Certified ISO 37101 Foundation training course presents the requirements of ISO 37101 for implementing and managing a management system for sustainable development (MSSD) in communities. By participating in this training course, you will be able to understand the different aspects of an MSSD, including: understanding the context of a community, leadership and commitment from those at the top, risk and opportunity management, processes and operational controls, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37101 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 37101 Foundation” certificate demonstrates that you understand the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach of ISO 37101 with regard to the implementation of an MSSD.
Who should attend?
- Managers/consultants seeking to get acquainted with a systematic approach to sustainable development in communities
- Individuals aiming to transform their communities into more sustainable and environmentally- and socially-conscious entities
- Individuals interested in getting acquainted with the main requirements of ISO 37101 for a management system for sustainable development
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in community sustainable development
Learning objectives
This training course enables you to:
- Understand the basic concepts definitions, and approaches to sustainable development in communities
- Get acquainted with the ISO 37101 requirements for a sustainable development management system
- Develop a general understanding of how ISO 37101 requirements could be applied in a community
Educational approach
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
- Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course Agenda
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Day 1: Introduction to the basic concepts of sustainable development in communities and clauses 4 to 6 of ISO 37101
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Day 2: Clauses 7-10 of ISO 37101 and certificate exam.
Examination
This course is taught in partnership with PECB. The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of ISO 37101
- Domain 2: ISO 37101 requirements for a management system for sustainable development – Clauses 4 to 10
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certificate requirements
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 37101 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | SOMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 18788 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 18788 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Participants will be provided with over 200 pages of training material containing explanatory information and practical examples.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (continuing professional development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12-months of the initial exam date.
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