Description

The Corporate Social Responsibility eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how organisations can consider their social, environmental and ethical impacts when conducting business.

The course explores the principles of responsible business practice and the relationship between an organisation and its employees, customers, communities, environment and other stakeholders. Learners will consider how responsible decision-making and everyday workplace practices can contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes while supporting organisational values and objectives.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels.
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
• Business owners and senior personnel.
• Employees with environmental, sustainability or community responsibilities.
• HR and people management personnel.
• Employees involved in organisational decision-making.
• Anyone looking to develop their understanding of corporate social responsibility and responsible business practices.

What You Will Learn

• What is meant by corporate social responsibility.
• The principles of responsible and ethical business practice.
• Why corporate social responsibility is important to organisations.
• The social, environmental and economic impacts of business activities.
• Understanding an organisation's responsibilities towards its stakeholders.
• The role of employees in supporting responsible business practices.
• Considering environmental impacts and the responsible use of resources.
• Supporting positive relationships with local communities.
• Responsible treatment of employees and workplace considerations.
• Ethical considerations when dealing with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• How organisational decisions can affect different stakeholder groups.
• The relationship between corporate social responsibility and organisational reputation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve social and environmental performance.
• The importance of organisational policies, commitments and objectives.
• How individual workplace behaviours can contribute to corporate social responsibility.
• Supporting a responsible and sustainable organisational culture.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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