Applications Open for Professional Development Course on Strategies for Effective CSR

Strategies for Effective CSR

Dates: July 10-12, 2025

A two- and half- day Residential Certificate Course

Last date of registration: 25 Jun 2025

Venue: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru Campus

Why this programme?

The two- and half-day short course is designed to equip the participants with foundational perspectives and skills that are required to make CSR more effective and aligned to development goals and priorities. These include a broad understanding of the purpose of CSR, needs and challenges of the social sector and integrating the CSR policies and strategies with the organization’s values as well as the requirements of the social sector.

The course will be delivered through a mix of participant-led discussions, case studies, group activities, group discussions and lectures. The focus will be on drawing from and building on participants’ experiences. We will invite external resource persons to conduct specific sessions.

What does the course offer?

On completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the context and rationale of CSR
• Understand the approaches and key thematic areas of the social sector
• Map CSR initiatives and activities with the needs of the social sector
• Unpack the impact of CSR

Who can apply? (Eligibility and Selection)

• This workshop will be offered to professionals from corporate houses currently working in CSR functions/teams.
• The applicants must have a minimum of two years’ work experience in any CSR function.
• All applicants must possess a working knowledge of English.
• Azim Premji University is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage participants with different genders, disabilities and social backgrounds to apply.

For more information, click here: Strategies for Effective CSR

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