Practices for maintaining and improving social accountability systems in accordance with the requirements of the SA 8000 standard
This online course provides top management with the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to implement and maintain a social accountability system (SAS) based on the SA 8000 standard, as well as to use all the capabilities of the social accountability system, allowing top management to efficiently and effectively manage their business.
The course contains an array of practical instruments, successfully applying which will allow you to achieve a highly effective management system that works like a charm.
Duration
39 hours
Language
English/Ukrainian/Russian
Format
100% online
Objectives
• Successfully implement a systematic approach to business management
• Apply effective business planning tools
• Accurately identify processes, measure their performance, and manage them effectively and efficiently
• Acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to develop, implement and maintain an SAS based on the SA 8000 standard
• Correctly formulate the policy and strategy of your business
• Develop risk-based thinking
• Develop objectives at the strategic, tactical and operational level
• Build a stable team, determine and maintain the competence of each employee, build a motivation system at your company
• Regularly review your management system
• Get the maximum benefit from the implementation of the «improvement» principle
Target audience
• Successful managers and leaders who wish to achieve maximum results
• Managers of all levels – to develop their own leadership and managerial abilities, as well as to develop their own team and business
• Specialists who plan to take up managerial posts – to gain self-confidence and deep understanding of the specifics of future work
Document on completion
Certificate with the qualification of a top manager, specialization «Practices for maintaining and improving social accountability systems in accordance with the requirements of the SA 8000 standard», listed in the SIC international register
Thematic plan
The course program includes two modules.
The program is designed for 39 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and taking tests.
After completion of each module, the listener is being tested.
Objectives
Module 1 The practice for implementing, maintaining and improving the social accountability system in accordance with the requirements of the SA 8000 standard
Number of hours
|
1.1 1.2 |
Introduction Normative elements and their interpretations |
1 2 |
|
1.3 |
Requirements for social accountability |
5 |
|
1.4 |
Management system |
6 |
|
|
Testing |
1 |
Module 2 Tools and approaches for the development and continual improvement of the management system
Number of hours
|
1.1 |
Understanding the organization and its context. Auxiliary tools |
3 |
|
1.2 |
Understanding the needs and expectations of stakeholders |
1 |
|
1.3 |
MS scope and processes |
1 |
|
1.4 |
Leadership in business |
2 |
|
1.5 |
Policy and strategy |
1 |
|
1.6 |
Roles, responsibilities and authorities |
1 |
|
1.7 |
Actions to address risks and opportunities |
2 |
|
1.8 |
MS objectives |
1 |
|
1.9 |
Planning changes |
1 |
|
1.10 |
Resources. Efficient use |
2 |
|
1.11 |
Documented information |
1 |
|
1.12 |
Operational planning and control over current activities |
1 |
|
1.13 |
Internal audit |
1 |
|
1.14 |
Management review |
2 |
|
1.15 |
Nonconformity and corrective action |
1 |
|
1.16 |
Improvement |
2 |
|
|
Testing |
1 |