Welcome to Behind the B

From our CEO, Andrew Davies

What you'll learn

    1. Acknowledgment of Country

    2. Welcome!

    3. A note from Andrew Davies, CEO of B Lab Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand

    4. Introducing our presenters

    5. Course logistics

    6. How to navigate this course

    7. Tell us a bit about yourself

    8. Pre course reflection

    1. 1.1 Introduction to B Corps

    2. 1.2 Why become a B Corp?

    3. B Corp spotlight: KeepCup

    4. 1.3 B Corp Certification requirements

    5. 1.4 How to become a B Corp

    6. 1.5 Meeting the Purpose and Stakeholder Governance requirement

    7. 1.6 The review process

    8. 1.7 Evolving the Standards for the B Corp Certification

    9. 1.8 Test your knowledge

    10. 1.9 Actions & resources

    1. 2.1 Introducing the B Corp movement

    2. 2.2 B Lab's mission & vision

    3. B Corp spotlight: Ecostore

    4. 2.3 Pause to reflect

    5. 2.4 B Lab's history

    6. 2.5 B Lab Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand

    7. 2.6 B Lab Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand & B Lab Global

    8. B Corp spotlight: Bank Australia

    9. 2.7 Test your knowledge

    10. 2.8 Actions & resources

    1. 3.1 Purpose of the B Impact Assessment

    2. 3.2 Governance of the B Impact Assessment

    3. 3.3 Structure of the B Impact Assessment

    4. 3.4 Registering on the B Impact Assessment

    5. 3.5 Navigating the B Impact Assessment

    6. B Corp spotlight: Today Design

    7. 3.6 Getting started

    8. 3.7 Test your knowledge

    9. 3.8 Actions & resources

    1. What's next?

    2. Post course reflection

    3. Resources for continued learning

    4. Course certificate and digital badge

About this course

  • Free
  • 41 lessons
  • 90-minutes
  • Self-paced learning
  • 6-months to complete

Featuring B Corp case studies from

KeepCup
Bank Australia
ecostore
Today Design

Who is this course for?

  • Businesses

    Business owners and employees who want their business to start their impact journey and become a B Corp.

  • Consultants

    Consultants who want to support businesses with impact measurement and the B Corp certification process.

  • Employees

    Current employees of B Corps who want to learn more about the movement and their role within it. he

  • Everyone

    People who are curious about how the B Corp movement is helping to reinvent business and how the B Impact Assessment can support positive impact for people and the planet.

FAQ

  • How much this course cost?

    This course is free, online and on-demand. You can rewatch videos, pause and click through to the additional resources that we've included.

  • I've completed Behind the B: An introduction to the B Corp movement and want to learn more. Are there any other courses?

    We're in the process of developing a more in-depth course, which will cover things like the B Impact Assessment in detail, the world of Impact Business Models, choosing the right assessment track, and much more. Stay tuned!

  • Can I have more information about the AANZ B Corp movement?

    You can find more information about the AANZ B Corp movement on our website, our blog and our social media channels. Here's a link to our website to get you started: www.bcorporation.com.au

  • I would like to become a certified B Corp, how do I go about this?

    If you have completed this training course and still have questions about the process to become a certified B Corp, please head to our website and check out our How-To guide under the Become a B Corp tab.

Testimonials

Thomas L

"This was a hugely insightful course, full of inside knowledge and experiences from companies already certified regarding their experiences. The walkthrough of the Impact Assessment portal was especially intriguing for a company looking to start on the B Corp journey. Thank you!"

Zara O

"I know more about how to better utilise the BIA platform as a user outside of the certification process but to also support improvement planning."

Jenny M

"As an ESG manager I'm really excited about the opportunities this will bring my organisation and me personally as I take my company through the first phases of their impact journey. Can't wait to get started!!!"

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Following the success of our introductory course, we are excited to invite you to explore our new intermediate course, Beyond the Basics - A Deep Dive into the B Corp Movement! The natural next step in your journey, ‘Beyond the B’ is a deep dive into everything you need to know to get the most out of the B Impact Assessment. This extensive, self-paced online training is your go-to companion in certification and beyond. It is the most comprehensive level of training available to support your certification goals.