The 9-month (36 weeks) ICP-CSR has been structured as follows:
14 weeks of online/non-contact study during which transaction of the curriculum would be done in teaching mode, providing reinforcement, chat time through the Master Trainers provided by the ICP in CSR Partners and trained by the IICA, and other modes of e-learning through a Learning Management System.
4 weeks of contact classes with an online exam on each of these 4 weekends to be undertaken at the premises of the partner institutions.
12 weeks of project work with a NGO/Foundation/ Trust/Society/Section 8 company (facilitated by IICA)
3 weeks of corporate attachment facilitated by the IICA
Proposed Subjects to be taught during the entire Programme:
1. Definitions and Concept of CSR;
2. History and evolution of CSR (International Generic)
3. History and Evolution of CSR (Indian, Detailed);
4. International frameworks;
5. Issues in Indian Economy and Social Development;
6. Government Expectations, Roles and Responsibilities (Development Centric Agenda);
7. Evolution of Indian CSR framework (Pre Companies Act 2013);
8. Companies Act 2013;
9. Corporate Governance and CSR;
10. Preparation of CSR Policy and Process of Policy Formulation;
11. Project and Programme Mode;
12. Monitoring Mechanism and Tools;
13. Evaluation (Concurrent and Final Evaluation);
14. Social Impact Assessment and CSR Audit;
15.Brand Building and Corporate Image;
16.Reporting Framework (Dummy filling);
17.Case Studies(Sector specific);
18. Role of Civil Society;
19. Role of Social Entrepreneurs;
20. Role of Supply Chain;
21. Role of banking/Investors;
22. Sustainable Development (SD);
23. Business Case Models for CSR
*Subjects may change as per course requirement
Candidate Information and code of Conduct
1. All course related queries to be directed first to the Contact/study centre (ICP in CSR Partner hereafter) nearest to the geographical location/city of the candidate, in accordance with office hours of the concerned institution. In case the query remains unanswered/unsatisfied, the candidate may contact IICA at 0124-2640122 (10am – 5pm; Mon – Fri) or write an email to : icpcsr.iica@gmail.com
2. All registered candidate will be allocated a Test Centre as close to their geographical location/city as possible.
3. All selected candidates will be allocated ICP in CSR Partners Contact/Study Centre as close to their geographical location/city as possible.
4. Each selected candidate will also be provided an Identity Card by the IICA at the time of On-Boarding at the commencement of the course. This card must always be in the possession of the student while visiting any facility or organization during any ICP in CSR related work/study.
5. Once a selected candidate is allocated a Contact/Study Centre, s/he must communicate directly with that ICP in CSR Partner for all course-related matters.
6. Each candidate must strictly adhere to the disciple norms of the IICA and ICP in CSR Partner Institution. A detailed code of conduct guideline will be provided to the selected candidates during the On-Boarding. This would broadly cover the candidate conduct during:
    Email chats with Trainers during Online study.
    Online test at the ICP in CSR Partner premise
    3 weeks of Corporate Attachment
    12 weeks of Project Work at the NGO/Foundation/Trust/Society/Section 8 Company that the candidate is assigned to
7. Â Use of mobiles phones must be avoided/ restricted to the extent possible during transaction of the course.
8. Â In case a candidate is found to be in breach of this Code of Conduct, her/his candidature may be terminated by the IICA. The ICP in CSR Partners will first furnish a written warning to the erring candidate. If non-compliance continues, the partner will issue a request to the IICA for necessary action and/ or termination.
Placement Disclaimer
IICA will facilitate the placement of all the individual students at the end of the 9-month period. This may be in collaboration with willing corporate entities which also provide support during the programme.
