ISO 26000 Social Responsibility – Foundation Certification Training Course
In our modern world where consumers increasingly search for purpose-driven organizations, social responsibility serves as a compass to direct organizations toward a better and more ethical future. While not obligatory, social responsibility determines an organization’s reputation and affects consumer loyalty and brand value. As such, it is important for organizations to adopt social responsibilities practices, as it benefits not only the organization, but its stakeholders and the community as well.
Some of the CSR effects on consumers and employees are provided in the statistics below:
- 77% of consumers are driven to purchase from organizations committed to improving the world
- 55% of consumers believe it is important for organizations to express their stance on key social, environmental, and political matters
- 93% of employees believe organizations should prioritize leading with purpose
- 90% of employees who work at organizations with a strong sense of purpose say they are more inspired, motivated and loyal
ISO 26000 Foundation
Why should you attend?
ISO 26000 Foundation training enables you to learn the best practices and guide organizations to operate in a socially responsible way. During this training course, you will be able to understand the Social Responsibility strategies.
After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 26000 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, principles and management approach.
Who should attend?
- Individuals concerned with and committed to Social Responsibility
- Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about Social Responsibility Programs (SRP)
- Individuals interested in Social Responsibility
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of Social Responsibility
- Learn how to integrate social responsibility behaviour within your organization
- Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used by organizations to contribute to sustainable development
Educational approach
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
- Practical exercises include examples and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certificate Exam
Prerequisites
None
Course Agenda
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Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility concepts as specified by ISO 26000
Day 2: Social Responsibility Programs and Certificate Exam
Examination
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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 a Social Responsibility Program
Domain 2: Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
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
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After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.
The certificate requirements for the ISO 26000 Foundation are:
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | SRMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 26000 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO 26000 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
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- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
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