Advanced Professional Certificate in Social Responsibility

Module 1: Social Responsibility - Concepts and Fundamentals

• Understanding the concepts, foundations, and principles of social responsibility and the importance of its adoption across various sectors.

Module 2: Social Responsibility - Organizational Benefits

• Exploring the advantages of social responsibility for organizations, regardless of their size, purpose, or sector, and how to maximize these benefits.

Module 3: Legal Requirements

• Learning about UN standard references, certifications from international organizations, and legal requirements related to social responsibility and their impact on policy formulation.

Module 4: Auditing, Verification, and Reporting

• Studying the four pillars of social responsibility according to the British Social Responsibility Accreditation Foundation—environment, workplace, community, and philanthropy—and how to integrate standards into policies and conduct auditing, verification, and reporting for accreditation.

Module 5: Building a Social Responsibility Strategy

• Emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement, developing skills to build a social responsibility strategy, improving performance, and fostering internal commitment and participation. Understanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and sustainable development goals and integrating them into business systems and reporting.

Module 6: Effective Internal and External Communication

• Using internal and external communication channels (HR, public relations, marketing, social media) to convey social responsibility objectives and programs, ensuring the best outcomes.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of social responsibility principles and global standards.
• Develop practical skills for creating and implementing social responsibility strategies.
• Enhance communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Achieve eligibility for British social responsibility accreditation.
• Gain international recognition for social responsibility efforts, boosting career prospects.

• Senior and middle management, as well as employees of social responsibility departments.
• Senior and middle management, as well as employees of public relations departments.
• Senior and middle management, as well as employees of human resources departments.
• Academics, researchers, and those interested in social responsibility practices.
• Postgraduate students and graduates in business administration and engineering fields.

• Professionals working in relevant fields.
• Academics and researchers with an interest in social responsibility.
• Postgraduate students and recent graduates in business administration or engineering.

• Understanding and implementing social responsibility is crucial for modern organizations, as it helps improve reputation, foster community relations, and ensure compliance with global standards.

• This program prepares participants to meet these demands effectively.

• Participants who complete this program will be well-equipped for roles in social responsibility, sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR) departments, and related fields.

• This qualification opens up opportunities for career advancement within organizations committed to social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.

• Participants receive a certified certificate from Buckinghamshire University, UK, and CSR Accreditation Certificates are counted towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Participants receive a professional card as a certified CSR specialist.
• Participants receive a comprehensive training manual for the program and accompanying booklets.