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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification by the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a 5-month online course. This online certificate course aims to provide the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and what it involves. Offered via edX, the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility online course from Université Catholique de Louvain lets learners understand how to apply a viable CSR strategy aligned with a business strategy, regardless of a small or big company. In this online certification course, participants will gain a deeper understanding of CSR and critical perspectives on organizations’ CSR activities and their communication.

The Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification syllabus consists of two courses where participants will encounter the challenges faced by today’s business leaders with multi-industry business cases. They will also be urged to share analysis and good practices with others through dedicated forums. To join the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility training programme, aspirants must hold some experience in public and private, small and big companies. Students will get an option to enroll either in the free audit track that offers limited access or they can choose to upgrade to the paid version which is the verified track. 

The Highlights

  • 5 months online course
  • 5-7 hours of learning every week
  • 2 skill-building courses
  • Certificate of completion

Programme Offerings

  • Online Course
  • Self-paced learning
  • video lectures
  • Industry Cases
  • assessments
  • Certification

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCatholic University of Louvain

Participants will have to pay the total Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification fee of Rs 33,421.

Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification fee structure

Description

Amount

Total fee

Rs 33,421


Eligibility Criteria

Work Experience

There is no specific work experience required. However, candidates must have some experience in the workforce (public and private, small and large companies.

Certification Qualifying Details

On completion of the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification course, participants will be provided with a certificate that they can use to showcase their skills to their networks.

What you will learn

Marketing skills

By the end of the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification by Université Catholique de Louvain via edX, students will be able to:

  • Learn a productive yet critical perspective on managerial practices related to societal issues.
  • Build a persuasive Corporate Social Responsibility action and communication plan that evades CSR-washing.
  • Communicate in a way that conforms to the interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Facilitate and manage impactful changes in organizations, towards more responsible activities.
  • Understand and analyze how to report and communicate an authentic CSR involvement.

Who it is for

The Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility online course is designed for individuals holding some experience in public and private, small and large companies; director or upper leadership roles; and those who want to become sustainability officers.


Admission Details

To apply for the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility online course at the Université Catholique de Louvain via edX, candidates must check the steps included in the admission process

Step 1: Visit the official website - https://www.edx.org/certificates/professional-certificate/louvainx-corporate-social-responsibility

Step 2: Click on the ‘Pursue the Program’ option

Step 3: Purchase the course by paying the requisite fee

Once the fee is paid and the course is purchased, candidates will be able to choose course dates from their dashboard and start learning.

The Syllabus

Defining the concept and key issues of CSR
  • Purpose of a company and stakeholders
  • CSR and the sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Implementing CSR
  • Available tools and guides
  • Success factors and obstacles
  • Dialogue with stakeholders
  • Motivations and potential benefits for companies
Developing CSR in SMEs
  • Specificities of small and medium enterprises (SME) with respect to CSR strategy
Becoming a responsible leader
  • Skills and competences of a responsible leader
  • Roles of a CSR manager

How to organize reporting?
  • What are the different types of reporting?
  • What are the guides and standards?
  • How to assess the quality of a CSR report?
  • Why insure a report?
Why and how to communicate?
  • Why communicate or not communicate?
  • How to communicate?
  • What recommendations can be made regarding the content of the CSR message?
  • What is «CSR-washing »?
  • What recommendations can be made for a credible communication on CSR?
What communication tools and channels should be used?
  • Product packaging
  • Labels and certifications (including B Corp certification)
  • Advertising
  • Social media

Instructors

Catholic University of Louvain Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How much time do I need to complete this online course?

 You are required to spend 5-7 hours every week for 5 months to complete the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility training programme.

2: How can I access the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility classes?

The Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility classes can be accessed through video lectures by top instructors from Université Catholique de Louvain, business cases, and assignments. 

3: Can I learn this online course for free?

No, this is a professional certificate online programme in corporate social responsibility. You will have to pay the course fee as applicable.

4: How can I enrol in the Professional Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility certification course?

You need to first go through the official webpage and then register yourself. Post that, pay the course fee and start learning.

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