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Self Paced: Social Responsibility for Business, Socially Responsible Corporate

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Ages 11-18
Self-Paced Course
Explore what corporate social responsibility is, examples of large corporations with social responsibility commitments (+ why those might be "greenwashing") + ways for entrepreneurs to weave equity and community into their small businesses
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(95 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per week
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is available, by request, when a student completes the homework, indicates under each video that they have watched it, and completes the final project.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
In this short self paced class, students will learn about corporate social responsibility and how it can be modified for small businesses.  

This class explores
- What is corporate social responsibility?
- The difference between commission and omission based CSR plans
- How CSR is different from environmental responsibility
- Is CSR a type of "greenwashing"?
- Examples of CSR certification programs
- How to approach CSR as a small business that wants to do good in your community

This class is broken into several videos totaling 30 minutes.

Learning Goals

Define corporate social responsibility
Learn about where CSR and environmental responsibility overlap

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
 Different definitions, examples, non-profit donations vs. mutual aid 
Lesson 2:
Certifications for CSR
 B Corp, LEED, WELL, and more 
Lesson 3:
Large corporations "doing" CSR
 Is this greenwashing? 
Lesson 4:
Applying CSR to a small business
 Tactics for small business social responsibility 

Other Details

Supply List
None required, but recommend a way to take notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from London School of Economics
Bachelor's Degree from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
I have owned several small businesses for 14+ years, have a degree in Political Science and Government and a Master's in Urban Design (with a focus on community building.)  I have worked in environmental issues, sustainability, and community development for over 20 years.

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