Social Accountability Management System Manager

(SA 8000)

This online course allows you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to implement and maintain the social accountability management system (SAMS) based on the SA 8000 standard.

Training participants will gain knowledge about various components of SAMS, including the following: leadership, risk management, necessary procedures, documentation, performance measurement, review by management, continuous development and improvement of SAMS.

 

Duration

20 hours

Language

English/Ukrainian/Russian

Format

100% online

Objectives

• Understand the principles of the SAMS implementation in accordance with the requirements of SA 8000

• Get a complete understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques necessary for the effective management of SAMS

• Gain knowledge in identifying the risks and opportunities associated with SAMS

• Understand the relationship between SAMS and compliance with the requirements of various stakeholders of the organization

• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advise organizations on the best SAMS practices

• Get information on organizing and carrying out an internal audit

• Understand the operation of SAMS in accordance with SA 8000

• Improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environments of the organization and decision-making in the context of SAMS

Target audience

• Heads of departments

• Project managers and consultants who wish to become familiar with the SAMS implementation and maintenance processes

• Members of the SAMS implementation team at the enterprise

• Professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of SAMS

• Specialists involved in daily maintenance of the SAMS processes

Document on completion

SAMS Manager Certificate, listed in the SIC international register

Thematic plan

The course program includes:

1 «Social Accountability Management System (SA 8000)» module

The program is designed for 20 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and taking tests.

Objectives

Module 1 Social Accountability Management System (SA 8000)

Number of hours

 1

Introduction

1

 2

Normative elements and their interpretation

6

 3

Social accountability requirements

6

 4

Management system

6

 

Testing

1