Introduction to the new B Lab Standards
These courses explore B Lab’s Standards V2.1 in-depth, giving you a comprehensive insight into the seven impact topics, new certification journey and assurance model.
About these courses
To help you navigate your learning journey, take the courses in the order listed below.
Presented by the experts at B Lab Global, the courses break down the new content into bite-sized chunks that you can view at your own pace. The courses also provide case studies, examples and quizzes to help embed your learning and make the content digestible.
Course Modules
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Introduction to B Lab’s New Standards
CourseLearn how the B Lab standards drive a movement to transform the economic system and use business as a force for good, explore the high-level changes in these standards version 2.0, and dive into the new Performance Requirements and Impact Topics.
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Assurance Model and Certification System
CourseThis course covers B Lab’s updated assurance model, the roles and responsibilities between B Lab and our new assurance providers, and the public resources that set the norms for these programs. Estimated time: ~45 minutes
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Certification Process
CourseThis course walks through the V2.1 certification process for both recertifying and prospective B Corps under B Lab's new assurance model and certification system. Estimated time: ~1 hour
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Government Affairs & Collective Action
CourseThis course introduces Government Affairs and Collective Action, which covers standards that guide companies to drive positive change beyond their own operations by engaging with external stakeholders and broader systems.
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Fair Work
CourseThis course unpacks the Fair Work Impact Topic that covers standards for companies to provide high-quality jobs and cultivate positive workplace cultures.
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Human Rights
CourseThis course covers the Human Rights Impact Topic, which explains how companies can prevent, mitigate, and remediate negative human rights impacts.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Do I need any prior knowledge of the new standards to take these courses?
Not at all! We’ve built these courses to help people get started on their journey to learn about the new B Lab Standards.
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Will these courses contain everything I need to know to certify on the new standards?
These courses offer a great starting point to learn about the core principles of the new standards, the certification journey, assurance model and each of the seven impact topics.
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Where can I learn more about the new standards?
We will be updating these existing courses with new content, so check back regularly. There is also further information on the B Lab Global site via (https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/standards/performance-requirements/).
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Who can I get in touch with for more support?
If you have any specific questions, please reach out to B Lab UK at [email protected] If you need technical support in relation to these training courses, please reach out via [email protected]
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