Description

In today’s business landscape, sustainability, ethics, and corporate accountability are no longer optional—they are essential for long-term success and stakeholder trust. The Global Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility comprises 3 courses, and has been designed to provide business leaders and managers with the essential knowledge to be able to develop CSR strategy, processes and systems to enhance the reputation and profile of the organization to key stakeholders and the business and wider communities in which it operates.

Whether you’re a business leader, CSR practitioner, or senior manager aiming to align your organization with global sustainability frameworks, this program offers you the insight and confidence to lead responsibly in an increasingly accountable world.

Who Should Enrol?

This professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility is ideal for:

• Middle and senior managers responsible for strategic planning, governance, or stakeholder engagement
• Corporate directors and executives seeking to strengthen organizational reputation through sustainable practices
• Professionals working in human resources, compliance, or community relations
• CSR officers and sustainability practitioners looking to update or formalize their credentials
• Business consultants aiming to integrate CSR and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards into their advisory services.

Program Details

• Level: Middle and Senior Managers and Company Directors
• Courses: 3 (see course details below)
• Learning: On Demand 24/7
• CPD Hours: 60 Hours (each course takes approx. 20 hours to complete)
• Duration: 4 Months
• Certification: GMA Professional Credentials

Why Enrol in the Global Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility

On completing the Professional Certificate in Managing  Corporate Social Responsibility,  you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to consult with stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate corporate social responsibility policy within an organization. You will learn how to develop policies and strategies to successfully lead the implementation of CSR strategy across the organization. You will also learn how to evaluate the ethical stance within your business, and how to engender an ethical approach to management of the business in all domains. Additionally, you will know how to develop best practice business reporting programs using the Balanced Scored framework and enable inclusion of reporting which meets the requirements of the GRI and other Global standards in management of corporate social responsibility.

Key benefits of enrolling in the Global Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility include:

• Globally Recognized Qualification: Earn a professional certificate respected across industries and regions.
• Flexible, On-Demand Learning: Access courses 24/7 to fit your professional schedule.
• Practical Application: All assignments and exercises are designed to apply directly to your organization’s context.
• Career Advancement: Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices to employers and stakeholders.
• Comprehensive Skill Development: Gain multidisciplinary expertise across CSR, ethics, leadership, and strategy execution.

Program Contents

The Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility consists of the following three core courses. Each course builds upon the other, providing a cohesive and applied learning journey that culminates in your ability to design and manage an organization-wide CSR strategy.

COURSE 1: DEVELOP AND MANAGE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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COURSE 2: ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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COURSE 3: DEVELOPING A BALANCED SCORECARD

The Balanced Scorecard has been one of the most influential strategic management tools developed over the past 30 years. Learn about the strategic fit of the balanced scorecard and the core elements and practices required to successfully implement a scorecard framework within your organization. You will learn how to apply the balanced scorecard to your strategic planning and how to use the framework to map strategy and create alignment between the core drivers of performance in your business. In addition, you will learn how to develop scorecards using KRA’s and KPI’s and how to develop scorecards for different functional units and activities (such as Corporate Social Responsibility) in the organization.

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Skills and Knowledge

Upon completing the Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the core principles of corporate social responsibility and sustainability in global business contexts.
• Identify and map key stakeholders and their expectations concerning social, environmental, and ethical accountability.
• Develop and implement effective CSR strategies that align with corporate objectives and enhance stakeholder trust.
• Evaluate organizational ethics, culture, and leadership practices to promote responsible management.
• Design and implement Balanced Scorecard frameworks that integrate CSR and sustainability performance metrics.
• Align CSR initiatives with recognized international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Demonstrate ethical leadership and integrity in all business decision-making processes.
• understand the core principles of corporate social responsibility
• articulate your organization’s responsibilities in regard to CSR.
• know how to identify (map) the organization’s key stakeholders.
• know how to identify key stakeholder information needs and expectations in regard to CSR.
• justify to senior management and other stakeholders the benefits of applying CSR best practices within the organization.
• know how to develop best practice CSR policies.
• Know how to plan for CSR implementation across the organization.
• know how to set up best practice systems and processes to measure and monitor CSR implementation.
• Know how to measure and evaluate the outcomes of CSR implementation, using a Balanced Scorecard or similar measurement and reporting model.
• understand the elements of ethical behaviour in the workplace.
• understand the links between organization values and ethical behaviour in the workplace.
• know how to promote ethical behaviour.
• apply ethical leadership best practices.
• demonstrate integrity in decision making.
• understand the the strategic fit of the balanced scorecard in an organization.
• know how to design a balanced scorecard for your organization.
• identify the key strategic themes underpinning corporate strategy.
• know how to carry out strategy mapping.
• know how to identify and align corporate strategy in a causal chain of performance drivers.
• identify Key Result Areas and Key Performance Indicators which measure achievement of strategic objectives and targets.
• map and prioritize strategic initiatives which enable execution of corporate strategy.
• develop top level and aligned downstream scorecards to measure strategy execution.
• develop an initial dashboard (Excel or other) to display corporate BSC results.
• plan for future roll out and possible automation of the balanced scorecard within the wider organization.
• Measure, analyze, and report on CSR outcomes using globally recognized methodologies.

Enrol Today

Join a global community of responsible business leaders by enrolling in the Global Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility. Whether you’re aiming to advance your career, lead change in your organization, or contribute meaningfully to global sustainability goals, this program provides the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools to make it happen.

Develop your capability to lead ethically, sustainably, and strategically — with the Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility.