ISO 37101 is an international standard which specifies the requirements of and provides guidance on the establishment of a management system for sustainable development in communities. The standard aims to help communities establish a framework that allows them to improve their standing in their social, economic and environmental aspects. The requirements of the standard can be applied to communities of all sizes in their sustainable development efforts towards smart, more resilient and more efficient infrastructure and ultimately help improve their overall well-being. The standard addresses specific sustainability issues such as governance, education, innovation, health care, interdependence, safety, inclusivity, etc., and has the flexibility of adding other sustainability issues which may prove relevant to the community implementing it.
- Build consensus on sustainable development within communities
- Put in place a system which takes into account the pillars of sustainable development (economic, social, and environmental aspects) as well as the UN SDGs.
- Improve the sustainability, smartness and resilience of strategies, programs, projects, plans and services that are under the direct responsibility of communities
- Preserve and improve the environment
- Improve resilience and optimize resource usage
- Foster a systematic approach to engaging all interested parties
- Increase the efficiency and attractiveness of communities
- Obtain international recognition
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: Foundation, Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.
Foundation
General information
Why should you attend?
The ISO PECB Certified ISO 37101 Foundation training course presents the requirements of ISO 37101 for implementing and managing a management system for sustainable development (MSSD) in communities. By participating in this training course, you will be able to understand the different aspects of an MSSD, including: understanding the context of a community, leadership and commitment from those at the top, risk and opportunity management, processes and operational controls, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 37101 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 37101 Foundation” certificate demonstrates that you understand the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach of ISO 37101 with regard to the implementation of an MSSD.
Who should attend?
- Managers/consultants seeking to get acquainted with a systematic approach to sustainable development in communities
- Individuals aiming to transform their communities into more sustainable and environmentally- and socially-conscious entities
- Individuals interested in getting acquainted with the main requirements of ISO 37101 for a management system for sustainable development
- Individuals interested in pursuing a career in community sustainable development
Learning Objectives
This training course enables you to:
- Understand the basic concepts definitions, and approaches to sustainable development in communities
- Get acquainted with the ISO 37101 requirements for a sustainable development management system
- Develop a general understanding of how ISO 37101 requirements could be applied in a community
Educational approach
The training course is participant centered and contains:
- Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
- Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam
Prerequisites
None
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 2 days
Day 1: Introduction to the basic concepts of sustainable development in communities and clauses 4 to 6 of ISO 37101
Day 2: Clauses 7-10 of ISO 37101 and certificate exam
Training materials
Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
Examination & Certification
Examination
Duration: 1 hour / Number of questions: 40 / Closed Book / Exam: Multiple Choice
The PECB ISO 37101 Foundation exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of ISO 37101
Domain 2: ISO 37101 requirements for a management system for sustainable development – Clauses 4 to 10
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential PECB Certified ISO 37101 Foundation.
A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
Lead Implementer
General information
Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO 37101 Lead Implementer training course enables you to develop the necessary expertise to implement a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) based on ISO 37101, an international standard that aims at helping communities of all types and sizes become more sustainable and resilient. During this training course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices used for the implementations of ISO management system standards in general, with a special emphasis on sustainable development as set out by the requirements of ISO 37101.
After mastering all the necessary concepts, techniques, and implementation approaches, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding this credential, you demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to help an organization implement an MSSDC that meets the requirements of ISO 37101 and you can help communities become more sustainable.
Who should attend?
- Managers or consultants involved in sustainable development and management system standards
- Officials from the public sector that are tasked with helping their communities become smarter, more sustainable, and resilient
- Individuals from non-governmental bodies that seek to help their communities become more sustainable, resilient, and smarter
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation, operation, and maintenance of an MSSDC based on the requirements of ISO 37101
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to MSSDC requirements
- Individuals that are part of sustainable development teams in local governments
Learning objectives
- Learn how to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an MSSDC
- Identify the correlation between ISO 37101 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Learn how to interpret the ISO 37101 requirements in the specific context of a community
- Master the concepts, approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an MSSDC
- Enhance your expertise to advise a community during the implementation of an MSSDC
Educational approach
- This training course is based on theory and best practices used in the implementation of an MSSDC.
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples.
- Participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions and exercises.
- Exercise questions are similar to the certification exam questions.
Prerequisites
Participants attending this training course are required to have a general understanding of the ISO 37101 requirements, a general knowledge regarding the ISO management system standards, and the trends and approaches in sustainable development.
Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 37101 and initiation of an MSSDCDay 2: Planning the implementation of an MSSDCDay 3: Implementation of an MSSDCDay 4: MSSDC monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification auditDay 5: Certification examTraining 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 37101 Lead Implementer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 2: Management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 3: Planning an MSSDC implementation based on ISO 37101
Domain 4: Implementing an MSSDC based on ISO 37101
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring, and measurement of an MSSDC based on ISO 37101
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an MSSDC based on ISO 37101
Domain 7: Preparing for an MSSDC certification audit
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive the 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?
The PECB ISO 37101 Lead Auditor training course enables you to perform a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam, and if you pass, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 37101 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding this credential, you demonstrate that you are capable and competent to audit organizations and communities that have based their management system for sustainable development on ISO 37101.Who should attend?
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Auditors seeking to perform and lead certification audits for a management system for sustainable development in communities based on ISO 37101
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Individuals seeking to master the audit process of an MSSDC
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Internal auditors responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 37101
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for an MSSDC audit
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Expert advisors in sustainable development management
Learning objectives
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Understand the operations of a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) based on ISO 37101
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Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37101 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Understand the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
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Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 37101 in the context of an MSSDC audit
Educational approach
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This training course is based on theory and best practices used in MSSDC audits.
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples.
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Participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions and exercises.
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Exercise questions are similar to the certification exam questions.
Prerequisites
Participants attending this training course are required to have a thorough understanding of the ISO 37101 requirements, sustainable development concepts and principles, a general understanding of the management system standard (MSS) audits, and knowledge of audit principles and techniques.
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Contents
Course Agenda
Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to the management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC) and ISO 37101
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 37101 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 2: Management system for sustainable development in communities (MSSDC)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 37101 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 37101 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
