PECB ISO 26000 Foundation study plan
PECB ISO 26000 Foundation · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program
Define social responsibility and distinguish it from philanthropy, compliance, and public relations
Explain the seven core subjects of ISO 26000 and list at least three issues under each
Identify the two fundamental practices of recognizing social responsibility and stakeholder identification and engagement
Map how the seven principles of social responsibility connect to the core subjects
Your checkpoint
A one-page matrix listing the seven core subjects, their issues, and the linked principles, written from memory and then corrected against study notes
Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program
Describe the seven principles: accountability, transparency, ethical behavior, respect for stakeholder interests, respect for the rule of law, respect for international norms of behavior, and respect for human rights
Explain the concept of sphere of influence and how an organization determines its boundaries
Summarize the relationship between social responsibility and sustainable development
Distinguish ISO 26000 guidance from certifiable management system standards
Your checkpoint
A 400-word explainer on the principles and sphere of influence with one original workplace example per principle
Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program
Explain stakeholder identification and prioritization criteria
Describe meaningful stakeholder engagement methods and their limits
Outline the due diligence process for human rights and labor practices
Interpret the concept of complicity and when an organization may be associated with harm
Your checkpoint
A stakeholder map for a fictional mid-size company with engagement methods and a short complicity risk analysis
Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program & Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Consolidate Domain 1 by answering practice items on principles, core subjects, and stakeholder engagement
Identify the steps of integrating social responsibility throughout an organization
Explain the role of leadership commitment and organizational culture in integration
Describe how communication on social responsibility differs from reporting
Your checkpoint
A timed 40-question self-test on Domain 1 with a written error log identifying every missed concept
Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Outline the integration steps: awareness raising, reviewing practices, setting priorities, and building capacity
Describe how to embed social responsibility into policies, systems, and daily operations
Explain the purpose of reviewing and improving social responsibility performance
Distinguish monitoring, measurement, and evaluation activities
Your checkpoint
An implementation checklist of at least 20 concrete integration actions organized by ISO 26000 integration step
Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Compare recognized reporting frameworks and standards at a conceptual level without relying on any single commercial source
Describe the characteristics of credible social responsibility communication: completeness, comparability, accuracy, and responsiveness
Explain how to handle stakeholder dialogue and grievances
Identify common pitfalls such as greenwashing and unverified claims
Your checkpoint
A critique of a short fictional sustainability statement, flagging at least six weaknesses against credibility criteria
Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Design a review and improvement cycle with indicators for each core subject
Explain how to set priorities based on significance and stakeholder concern
Describe the role of training, awareness, and competence development
Explain how voluntary initiatives and multi-stakeholder instruments complement ISO 26000
Your checkpoint
A one-page improvement plan with indicators, owners, and review frequency for three priority core subjects
Fundamental principles and concepts of a Social Responsibility Program & Social Responsibility Program (SRP)
Answer two full-length timed mock exams and score above 80 percent
Review the error log and close every remaining knowledge gap
Recite the seven principles, seven core subjects, and integration steps without notes
Practice scenario questions that combine principles with integration decisions
Your checkpoint
A final one-page summary sheet written entirely from memory and a scored mock exam result above 80 percent
Milestones
Week 2: Can name all seven principles and all seven core subjects from memory and give one issue for each core subject
Week 4: Scores at least 70 percent on the Domain 1 self-test and has no unexplained errors in the log
Week 6: Can explain the integration steps and credibility criteria for communication without referring to notes
Week 8: Scores at least 80 percent on two timed full-length mock exams and completes the memory summary sheet