What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

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

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 26000 and social responsibility

Module 2: Social Responsibility core subjects

Module 3: Social responsibility core subjects (cont’d) and integrating practices for social responsibility

Module 4: Improving social responsibility performance

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

 By the end of this training course, the participants 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

Examination

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

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the respective credential. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements of this certification.

The PECB ISO 26000 Manager certification scheme has the following requirements:

To be considered valid, the social responsibility management experience should include the following:

1. Developing a social responsibility strategy
2. Fostering stakeholder engagement
3. Implementing ethical business practices
4. Promoting diversity and inclusion
5. Communicating social responsibility efforts
6. Reporting on social responsibility performance

For more information about the ISO 26000 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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