Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)


This course is designed for those wo want to develop practical, career-focused skills in business support, HR, marketing, community engagement, administration, sustainability, charity/social enterprise or public-sector support roles. Also useful for employed staff supporting social value, community benefit, supplier engagement or ESG activity.

Course content includes:

  • What CSR means in practice, including social value, ethical business, community impact and environmental responsibility
  • How businesses evidence responsible practice through policies, projects, stakeholder engagement and reporting
  • Links between CSR, sustainability, procurement, reputation, workforce engagement and customer expectations
  • Progression planning, employability skills and personal development evidence

On completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand how responsible business practice contributes to value, reputation and compliance
  • Support basic CSR/social value activity, communications, reporting or community projects
  • Build evidence of employability and transferable skills for business, community, HR or sustainability roles
  • Progress to further business, management, sustainability or apprenticeship routes

Assessment
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which can be completed either in paper-based or digital format, depending on your needs and preferences.
Our sessions are delivered in college, providing a structured and supportive learning environment. You’ll also use Microsoft Teams as a digital platform for meetings, check-ins and completing work, helping you develop effective communication and collaboration skills in a professional setting. You’ll need access to a computer or laptop with wifi to access course materials and complete assessments. Any additional resources will be provided by the tutor.

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

  • Learning difficulties
  • Physical and sensory disabilities
  • Dyslexia, dyspraxia, neurodiversity or other specific learning difficulties
  • Mental health and well being
  • Exam access arrangements
  • Money, finance and bursary advice
  • Careers advice, job and university applications

See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.

Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information.

You can contact them on 0191 490 0300, [email protected] or via Live Chat.

For more information, come along to an enrolment event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]

Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.

There are no formal entry requirements for these courses. They are designed to be accessible to adults interested in developing green skills, sustainability knowledge and project delivery capabilities.

November

  • Start date: 16th November 2026, one day per week for 5 weeks

January

  • Start date 13th January 2027
You can progress onto other Green Skills programmes within the curriculum. Those currently in employment may be able to progress into sustainability-focused roles or responsibilities within their organisation.You may also consider progression onto our Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (CRSP) apprenticeship or further study in sustainability, environmental management and project management.
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School Leaver Course Guide 2026/2027

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

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