Course Code
ISO 26000-LA
Course Category
ISO Standards
Learning Mode
Self-Study
Examination
Yes (Optional)
Course Material
Downloadable Manual
PECB Certified ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility Lead Auditor
Master the Audit of Social Responsibility Programs (SRP) based on ISO 26000
The ISO 26000 Lead Auditor training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and key subjects of social responsibility that are essential to audit the integration of a Social Responsibility Program (SRP) within an organization.
Successful completion of the Lead Auditor training ensures that participants gain the necessary expertise to assess an organization's performance in terms of sustainable development, legal compliance, and society's welfare based on ISO 26000. Participants will also be equipped with practical techniques to manage an audit program, audit team, communicate with customers, and resolve conflicts.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be eligible to take the exam and apply for a "PECB Certified ISO 26000 Lead Auditor" credential. This certification serves as a testament to one's capabilities and competencies in measuring an organization's SRP performance based on best practices.
Learning Objectives & Outline
ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility Lead Auditor
Upon successful completion of this training course, the participants will be able to:
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
KEY LEARNING AREAS
Module 1 - Introduction to Social Responsibility Programs (SRP) and ISO 26000
Course objectives and structure
Standard and regulatory framework
Fundamental principles of social responsibility
Social responsibility legal framework
Module 2 - Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit approach based on evidence and risk
Initiating the audit
Stage 1 audit
Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
Stage 2 audit (Part 1)
Module 3 - On-site audit activities
Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports
Module 4 - Closing the audit
Documentation of the audit and its review
Closing the audit
Evaluating action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit programme
Competence and evaluation of auditors
Examination
ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility Lead Auditor
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
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of several ISO 26000 credentials (see attached course brocheur)
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
Who Should Take this Course
PECB Certified ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility Lead Auditor
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
General Information
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
Enrollment & Payment
Important
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Registration and payment for this training course is a prerequisite to participation.
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Upon payment, you will receive an "Invitation to create a PECB account" from PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board), the global accreditation body for this course of study. This will allow you to set up your account with the requisite pass codes for access to the learning portal.
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Once completed your application will be processed within a maximum of two working days, after which you will receive notification by email with confirmation of finalization of registration to access the portal and commence this course of study.
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In accordance with exchange requirements, billings are done in Barbados dollars which exchange at a rate of Barbados $2 to every US$1.