PECB ISO 26000 Foundation study guide
PECB ISO 26000 Foundation · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The PECB ISO 26000 Foundation certificate is an entry-level credential for people who want a working grasp of social responsibility as described by ISO 26000. PECB positions the training for individuals concerned with and committed to social responsibility, those seeking knowledge about Social Responsibility Programs (SRP), and anyone interested in the subject. No prior certification or experience is demanded: the course lists no prerequisites, and the certificate requirements show no professional experience, no MS audit or assessment experience and no SRMS project experience - the only other requirement is signing the PECB Code of Ethics. The exam covers two competency domains: fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program, and the Social Responsibility Program itself. Topics on this exam: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program and Social Responsibility Program (SRP). The PECB ISO 26000 Foundation study guide has 2 sections and about 738 words.
01Fundamental Principles and Concepts of a Social Responsibility Program
The foundation domain checks whether you can distinguish ISO 26000 guidance from a certifiable management-system standard and apply its vocabulary: social responsibility, stakeholder, sphere of influence, due diligence, principles, core subjects and issues. Expect definition-based questions and short scenarios asking which principle or core subject is engaged. ISO 26000:2010 gives guidance, not requirements; an organization cannot be certified to it. Social responsibility is the responsibility of an organization for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour that contributes to sustainable development, including health and welfare; takes account of stakeholder expectations; is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with international norms; and is integrated throughout the organization.
384 words, about 2 min02Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
The SRP domain tests how an organization turns the principles into a practical program: securing leadership commitment, identifying and engaging stakeholders, conducting due diligence, integrating SR into policies and processes, communicating performance, and reviewing and improving. Scenarios often ask for the next step or the weakest element in a program. An SRP is not a separate glossy campaign; it is integrated into decisions, activities and relationships. A workable sequence is: understand the organization's context and impacts; identify stakeholders and engage them; establish commitments and a policy; build due diligence and grievance mechanisms; set objectives, indicators and responsibilities; communicate transparently; review and improve.
354 words, about 2 min