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— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 26000
- ISO 26000 overview
- Purpose and scope
- Social responsibility concepts
- Organisational responsibility
- Sustainable development
- Key terminology
Module 2: Principles of Social Responsibility
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Ethical behaviour
- Stakeholder interests
- Rule of law
- International norms of behaviour
Module 3: Recognising Social Responsibility
- Organisational impacts
- Sphere of influence
- Social responsibility issues
- Organisational relationships
- Responsible decision-making
- Sustainable development considerations
Module 4: Stakeholder Identification & Engagement
- Stakeholder concepts
- Identifying stakeholders
- Stakeholder interests
- Stakeholder expectations
- Engagement approaches
- Stakeholder communication
Module 5: Organisational Governance
- Governance principles
- Decision-making processes
- Accountability structures
- Ethical leadership
- Organisational oversight
- Responsible governance
Module 6: Human Rights
- Human rights principles
- Due diligence
- Human rights risk situations
- Discrimination
- Fundamental rights at work
- Human rights considerations
Module 7: Labour Practices
- Employment relationships
- Conditions of work
- Social protection
- Social dialogue
- Health and safety
- Human development
Module 8: Environmental Responsibility
- Pollution prevention
- Sustainable resource use
- Climate considerations
- Environmental protection
- Biodiversity
- Environmental impacts
Module 9: Fair Operating Practices
- Anti-corruption
- Responsible political involvement
- Fair competition
- Responsible supply chains
- Property rights
- Ethical business conduct
Module 10: Consumer Issues
- Fair marketing
- Consumer health and safety
- Sustainable consumption
- Consumer services
- Consumer data protection
- Consumer awareness
Module 11: Community Involvement & Development
- Community engagement
- Education and culture
- Employment creation
- Skills development
- Social investment
- Community development
Module 12: Integrating Social Responsibility
- Organisational policies
- Strategic integration
- Operational integration
- Responsibility allocation
- Internal awareness
- Organisational culture
Module 13: Internal Assessment Fundamentals
- Purpose of internal assessment
- Assessment principles
- Independence
- Objectivity
- Evidence-based evaluation
- Professional conduct
Module 14: Developing an Internal Assessment Programme
- Programme objectives
- Assessment priorities
- Scope
- Frequency
- Resource requirements
- Assessor responsibilities
Module 15: Assessment Planning & Preparation
- Defining objectives
- Establishing scope
- Assessment criteria
- Reviewing documentation
- Identifying stakeholders
- Preparing assessment activities
Module 16: Developing Assessment Checklists
- Checklist objectives
- ISO 26000 guidance areas
- Governance questions
- Social responsibility questions
- Stakeholder questions
- Process-based evaluation
Module 17: Conducting the Opening Meeting
- Introductions
- Confirming objectives
- Confirming scope
- Assessment methods
- Communication arrangements
- Activity schedule
Module 18: Gathering & Verifying Evidence
- Interviews
- Observations
- Document review
- Record review
- Stakeholder evidence
- Evidence verification
Module 19: Evaluating Social Responsibility Practices
- Governance practices
- Human rights practices
- Labour practices
- Environmental practices
- Fair operating practices
- Community practices
Module 20: Findings & Improvement Opportunities
- Evaluating evidence
- Identifying gaps
- Positive practices
- Improvement opportunities
- Supporting evidence
- Communicating findings
Module 21: Reporting & Closing Meeting
- Assessment conclusions
- Report structure
- Findings summary
- Closing meeting
- Communicating results
- Management feedback
Module 22: Corrective Actions & Follow-Up
- Improvement planning
- Root cause concepts
- Corrective actions
- Reviewing responses
- Effectiveness evaluation
- Continual improvement
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
The ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Internal Auditor course equips working professionals with practical skills for evaluating organisational social responsibility practices against ISO 26000 guidance. Learners explore governance, human rights, labour practices, environmental responsibility, fair operating practices, consumer issues, community involvement, stakeholder engagement, audit planning, evidence gathering, findings, reporting, corrective actions, and improvement.