Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The three main reasons are:
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1. Acquire Skills that will help you regardless of what industry you are in.
This 3-module, 42-hour, program is focused on the exciting new world of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It explores the foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility and some of the sustainable frameworks used by the world’s largest tech, manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, and mining companies. It provides guidelines on how to improve an organization’s environmental footprint, employee engagement, transparency, waste management, human rights performance, community investment, and responsible supply chain management. At the end of the program attendees should leave with the tools necessary to develop inspiring initiatives and successfully promote CSR.
The demand for people with an interest or experience in the CSR field is growing at a fast pace as communications improve and a demand for increased transparency and accountability in the corporate sector increases. In addition, recognition of the important positive role that the corporate sector can play in the communities it touches has encouraged companies themselves to become involved, spurred on by governments and the non-profits.
It should also be noted that the commitment to CSR (and hence the supply of related jobs) is, at present, more developed in Europe than it is in Canada or the US; although the market is growing rapidly on this side of the Atlantic.
Now more than ever, there is a growing importance for companies to ramp up their focus on social responsibility. "Social responsibility," in simple terms, means a business’ obligation to pursue achievable and good long-term goals for its people and the world at large.
Successful companies today use social responsibility as a way to give back to society and thank customers for their loyalty. This can come in the form of projects, movements or empowerment of individuals. Whatever form these corporate ventures take, they are definitely a win for both the company and the community alike.
Organizations world-wide are looking for people that can lead them to utilize:
2. Find employment, stay employed, or advance – here are the jobs
You may have heard about the high salaries associated with jobs for CSR. CSR professionals draw attractive compensations because of their capabilities to take up challenges in some of the most complex scenarios. When you are employed in any CSR role you can attract a competitive salary that will offer long-term stability. Large and medium-sized businesses, governments, and non-profits require CSR expertise to grow and succeed.
3. Get proof of your abilities by earning a certificate from the Foundational Technologies Institute (FTI) which is independent of this Education Provider, and which is approved by industry.
University Canada West is a leader in courses and programs that get you employed, help you stay employed or assist in advancing your employment
CSR Definitions - Part 1
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FREE PREVIEWCSR Definitions - Part 2
Introduction to The Triple Bottom Line
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FREE PREVIEWIntroduction to B Corps and Benefit Corps
FREE PREVIEWReading Assignment: CSR B Corps
Defining CSR
FREE PREVIEWQuiz
FREE PREVIEWStudent Discussion forum for What is CSR
FREE PREVIEWAssignment: Create Action Plan - What is CSR
FREE PREVIEWOverview of Why CSR is necessary
Drivers behind Corporate Social Responsibility
State of the Environment
Social inequalities
Reading Assignment: Link to Society and the Environment
How CSR is good for Business - Part 1
How CSR is good for Business - Part 2
Quiz
Student Discussion forum for Why is CSR necessary
Assignment: Create Action Plan - Why CSR is necessary
Overview of Global Trends
Implementation of CSR
Trends in CSR
Reading Assignment: Link to CSR Trends
Quiz
Student Discussion forum for Global Trends
Assignment: Create Action Plan - Global Trends
