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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.


More Details

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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 of work experience in social responsibility 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 of work experience in social responsibility 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 of work experience in social responsibility 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:

    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
    • 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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