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For anyone interested in helping companies practice corporate citizenship more effectively and strategically—to increase ESG performance alongside financial performance—our CSR certificate programs are for you.
The Summit
This in-person certificate program is offered twice each year in different, major U.S. cities (e.g. San Diego and Houston). Offering a broad-based overview of the field, this program includes three required courses and two electives. Participants can attend for all five days or come for some portion of the week and make up the remaining coursework on a self-paced timeline.
The Management Intensive
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This five-day program is designed specifically for CSR managers. Participants learn how to build and manage more effective corporate citizenship teams. All five days are required for completion of the certificate. Professionals overseeing corporate giving, employee engagement, workplace inclusion, sustainability, and ESG reporting are all welcome.
Leadership Academy
This five-day program takes place each year on the Boston College campus, catering to senior leaders in the corporate citizenship space. Participants explore and grow their leadership skills; the cohort reconvenes (as an optional bonus) just before BCCCC's annual conference. Tuition includes Conference registration for the following year.
Sustainability Reporting
Looking to grow your knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and frameworks? Need help launching or optimizing your reporting strategy? This fully-online, self-paced certificate program focuses on the latest ESG and sustainability reporting methods. There are five required courses. Instructor support throughout the program is readily available.
Corporate citizenship certification is increasingly helpful in career progression and in terms of compensation, especially for those with fewer than 10 years of experience. Data from the most recent Profile of the Professionals report shows that the median salary for a CSR practitioner is now $110,000 among those not certified, and $144,375 among those who are certified in the field.
Past Participants Say...
RGA Reinsurance Company
Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
T.D. Williamson
Global Community Relations & Global Social Responsibility
PNC Bank
Executive Vice President, Director of Community Development Banking
FAQs about Corporate Citizenship Certification at BCCCC
BCCCC currently offers four different certificates: the Certificate of Corporate Citizenship Practice. the Certificate of Corporate Citizenship Management, the Certificate of Corporate Citizenship Leadership, and the Certificate of Sustainability Reporting. The first three certificates are primarily available via in-person learning experiences called The Summit, The Management Intensive, and Leadership Academy, respectively. However, it is possible to earn the Certificate of Practice fully or partially online. The Sustainability Reporting certificate can only be earned online, at the time.
It is possible to earn the Certificate of Practice fully or partially online. The Sustainability Reporting certificate can also be earned fully online.
BCCCC certificate programs are only open to employees of for-profit companies. Academics, students, consultants, and nonprofit professionals are not eligible to enroll. In some cases, BCCCC will accept professionals from nonprofit healthcare organizations or credit unions, provided these employers have a dedicated team or program for corporate social responsibility.
Simply click on the program you are interested in (see the list of four options at the top of this page), and follow the prompts to register. You can also connect with our Executive Education program (via the maroon button below), and we'll gladly walk you through it via phone or Zoom call. Most BCCCC certificate programs do not require an application. The one exception is Leadership Academy, which does involve a brief application form to ensure all participants have the relevant job duties and experience required to fully participate in class activities and discussion.
We do not offer scholarships, per say, but discounted tuition is available to BCCCC members. You can also secure a discount by bundling a certificate program with a brand new company membership. Contact us to learn more.
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