Lead the integration and continual improvement of organizational social responsibility.
This advanced course develops the ability to guide social-responsibility initiatives using ISO 26000 guidance. It connects ethical leadership and stakeholder needs with core social-responsibility subjects, integration into organizational decisions and activities, performance review, communication and continual improvement.
Course at a glance
- Provider and awarding body: PECB.
- Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
- Language: English.
- Level: Lead Manager.
- Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.
What this course includes
- More than 450 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
- The first examination attempt and one free retake.
- The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
- A course-completion attestation worth 31 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.
What you will learn
After completing the course, the learner should be able to:
- explain social-responsibility concepts and principles in ISO 26000;
- identify relevant core subjects and issues;
- integrate social-responsibility practices into an organization;
- review performance and support continual improvement.
Who this course is for
- Managers and consultants responsible for social-responsibility initiatives.
- Project managers and advisers supporting sustainable development.
- People responsible for related legal and regulatory adherence.
- Professionals integrating responsible behaviour into organizational practice.
Prerequisites: PECB expects a fundamental understanding of social-responsibility concepts, issues and concerns.
Course outline
- Introduction to ISO 26000 and social responsibility
- Social responsibility core subjects
- Social responsibility core subjects (cont’d) and integrating practices for social responsibility
- Improving social responsibility performance
- Certification exam
Exam and credential pathway
The exam covers social-responsibility concepts, practices and principles, core subjects, organizational integration and performance improvement.
Passing the examination enables an application to the applicable PECB ISO 26000 Manager designation. Higher designations require the specified professional and social-responsibility activity experience, in addition to application and ethics requirements.
Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.
For official course details, see the PECB ISO 26000 Lead Manager page.
Access and activation
The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.
Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.
Continue your learning path
Explore ISO 26000 — Social responsibility courses to see the available options.
Before you buy
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