ISO 26000 is an international standard, which was developed to provide guidance on how to behave in a socially responsible way. This standard is applicable to all organizations, whose aim is to contribute to the health and wellbeing of society, regardless of their size or industry. ISO 26000 is a guidance standard that helps organizations to enhance their operational processes and ensure healthy ecosystem.
Although it is not possible to get an organization certified to ISO 26000, it is possible to implement its guidance and to audit an organization against this guidance. The personnel certifications PECB offers serve to fulfil this market need.
By becoming ISO 26000 certified, you will be able to:
- Increase your profits.
- Help the organization behave in a more socially responsible manner.
- Enhance the internal processes so that you contribute to the environment.
- Increase the awareness of the impact of social responsibility.
- Motivate the employees.
PlaninLux is an authorized provider for ISO 26000 PECB Training Courses and Certifications. PECB – Professional Evaluation and Certification Board – is a certification body which provides education and certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 for individuals on a wide range of disciplines.
Check the training courses below and find the one that suits you best: Introduction, Foundation, Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
Introduction
General information
Why should you attend?
ISO 26000 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the fundamental concepts of a Social Responsibility Program (SRP).
By attending the ISO 26000 Introduction course, you will understand the importance of a Social Responsibility Program and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.
Who should attend?
- Individuals concerned with and committed to Social Responsibility
- Individuals aspiring to gain knowledge about Social Responsibility Programs (SRP)
Learning objectives
- Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used by organizations to contribute to sustainable development
- Understand the basic elements of a Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Prerequisites
None
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 1 day
Day 1: Introduction to Social Responsibility Program (SRP) concepts as required by ISO 26000.
Training materials
Training material containing over 100 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
None
Certification
None
A participation certificate of 7 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Foundation
General information
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 Certified 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 Certification Exam
Prerequisites
None
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 2 days
Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility concepts as specified by ISO 26000
Day 2: Social Responsibility Programs and Certification ExamTraining materials
Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 1 hour / Number of questions: 5 / Open Book / Exam: Essay Type
The “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program
Domain 2: Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential PECB Certified ISO 26000 Foundation.
A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Lead Implementer
General information
Why should you attend?
ISO 26000 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in contributing to sustainable development based on ISO 26000. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the core subjects, principles and practices of Social Responsibility and be able to effectively apply them in an organization in order to improve its Social Responsibility performance, engagement and credibility.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of Social Responsibility, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to integrate and promote the practices of ISO 26000 in an organization.
Who should attend?
- Managers or consultants concerned with and committed to Social Responsibility
- Expert advisors seeking to support organizations in contributing to sustainable development and encourage them to go beyond legal compliance
- Individuals responsible for integrating and promoting Social Responsibility behavior within an organization
- Individuals seeking to gain skillful knowledge of the key principles and practices of Social Responsibility
Learning objectives
- Understand the concepts, terms and definitions of ISO 26000, which are necessary to ensure an organization’s contribution to sustainable development
- Master the core subjects of Social Responsibility in order to identify relevant issues and set objectives
- Learn how to interpret the fundamental principles and practices of Social Responsibility
- Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in integrating Social Responsibility behavior based on ISO 26000 guidelines
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the integration of Social Responsibility behavior in an organization
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 26000 and comprehensive knowledge of Social Responsibility issues and concerns.
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to Social Responsibility concepts as defined in ISO 26000
Day 2: Principles and practices of Social Responsibility
Day 3: Core subjects of Social Responsibility
Day 4: Integration of Social Responsibility behavior within an organization
Day 5: Certification Exam
Training materials
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 3 hour / Number of questions: 12 / Open Book / Exam: Essay Type
The “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Social Responsibility
Domain 2: Core subjects and practices of Social Responsibility
Domain 3: Integrating Social Responsibility behavior in an organization
Domain 4: Implementing Social Responsibility behavior in an organization
Domain 5: Promoting Social Responsibility behavior in an organization
Domain 6: Evaluating and continually improving an organization’s contribution to sustainable development
Domain 7: Preparing for a Social Responsibility assessment
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Lead Auditor
General information
Why should you attend?
ISO 26000 Lead Auditor training enables you to gain comprehensive knowledge of the key principles and subjects of social responsibility, which are required to audit the integration of a Social Responsibility Program (SRP) within an organization. The Lead Auditor training will equip you with the necessary expertise to measure an organization’s performance in terms of sustainable development, legal compliance and society’s welfare based on ISO 26000.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to measure organizations SRP performance based on best practices.
Who should attend?
- Auditors seeking to master the skills needed to measure an organization’s Social Responsibility performance
- Managers or consultants seeking to master the audit of a Social Responsibility Program
- Individuals responsible for integrating Social Responsibility behavior within an organization
- Auditors seeking to gain comprehensive knowledge of Social Responsibility principles, core subjects and best practices
Learning objectives
- Understand the recent trends, characteristics and principles of social responsibility based on ISO 26000 guidelines
- Acknowledge how organizations integrate social responsibility and how ISO 26000 guidelines complement it
- Learn the core principles and subjects of social responsibility
- Understand how ISO 26000 guidelines contribute to sustainable development
- Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on an audit
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in SPR audits
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understating of ISO 26000 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to Social Responsibility Programs (SRP) and ISO 26000
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Training materials
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 3 hour / Number of questions: 12 / Open Book / Exam: Essay Type
The “PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Domain 2: Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 26000 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 26000 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 26000 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 26000 audit program
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Check out the advantages of our two training options: self-study or training provided by experts.
Self-study
- Registration open at any time.
- Freedom and flexibility: you study the course on your own.
- Training materials are available and can be download through KATE app.
- Online examination – you can choose the date of the exam with total flexibility.
- Low fees.
Recommended option for “introduction” and “foundation” courses
Training provided by experts
- On-demand training for organizations.
- We organize the training at your organization, in an external classroom setting, via teleconference or a hybrid environment.
- Participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share some practical tips with a certified ISO expert.
- Training materials are available and can be download through KATE app.
- The exam type can be online or paper-based.
- Tailor-made quotation.
Recommended option for “Lead Implementer” and “Lead Auditor” courses
