ISO 26000 Social Responsibility – Training Courses
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 Lead Manager
Why Should You Attend?
PECB ISO 26000 Lead Manager course places a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and sustainable business practices. This training course enables you with the necessary knowledge skills to guide organizations in planning, establishing, maintaining, reviewing, and continually improving their strategic social responsibility initiatives, in accordance with ISO 26000 guidelines and other industry best practices.
During the training course, you will explore the fundamental concepts and principles of social responsibility, gaining a deep understanding of how to effectively implement and integrate these principles into organizational frameworks. Practical examples and scenario-based exercises are incorporated, ensuring that you will grasp theoretical concepts and will be well-prepared to apply them in real-world situations.
After successfully completing the training, you can undertake the certification exam to earn the “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager” credential. This certification proves that you possess both the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to guide and lead organizations in developing and improving social responsibility strategies aligned with ISO 26000 guidelines.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Managers or consultants involved in or concerned with social responsibility efforts
- Project managers, consultants, and expert advisors seeking to learn more about social responsibility and sustainable development
- Individuals responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to relevant laws and regulations related to social responsibility
- Individuals responsible for integrating and promoting social responsibility behavior within an organization
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts of and principles for social responsibility based on ISO 26000
- Comprehend and identify the social responsibility core subjects and issues within an organization
- Apply practices on integrating social responsibility in an organization
- Review, assess, and continually improve social responsibility within an organization
Educational Approach
This training course contains:
- Theoretical and practical examples and best practices related to social responsibility
- Quizzes with stand-alone questions and scenario-based quizzes to help you prepare for the certification exam
- Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of social responsibility concepts, issues, and concerns.
Course Agenda
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Day 1: Introduction to ISO 26000 and social responsibility
Day 2: Social responsibility core subjects
Day 3: Social responsibility core subjects (cont’d) and integrating practices for social responsibility
Day 4: Improving social responsibility performance
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
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This course is taught in partnership with PECB. The “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of social responsibility
Domain 2: Fundamental practices and principles of social responsibility
Domain 3: Social responsibility core subjects
Domain 4: Integration of social responsibility
Domain 5: Improvement of social responsibility
For more information about the exam, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
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You can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below after passing the exam. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the ISO 26000 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The PECB ISO 26000 Manager certification scheme has the following requirements:
Credential Exam Professional experience SRMS project experience Other requirements PECB Certified ISO 26000 Provisional Manager PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager or equivalent None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics PECB Certified ISO 26000 Manager PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager or equivalent Two years: One year in crisis management Project activities: at least 200 hours Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager or equivalent Five years: Two years in crisis management Project activities: at least 300 hours Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics PECB Certified ISO 26000 Senior Lead Manager PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Manager or equivalent Ten years: Seven years in crisis management Project activities: at least 1,000 hours Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics To be considered valid, the social responsibility management experience should include the following:
- Developing a social responsibility strategy
- Fostering stakeholder engagement
- Implementing ethical business practices
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
- Communicating social responsibility efforts
- Reporting on social responsibility performance
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- PECB will provide over 450 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- An attendance record worth 31 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 following the initial exam date.
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