B Consultants Program
An in-depth training program for consultants committed to supporting companies to improve their social and environmental impact, and to become Certified B Corporations (B Corps).
Who is the B Consultants program for?
This program is for experienced consultants who provide services to businesses in Australia and New Zealand and who are:
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Committed to using business as a force for good
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Experienced providing consulting services to businesses
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Familiar with sustainability, the B Impact Assessment and/or the B Corp movement (beneficial)
You do not need to work for a B Corp yourself, however it would be an advantage for you to have undertaken the B Impact Assessment.
What will I learn?
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How to help your clients to navigate the B Impact Assessment (BIA) - the first step towards becoming a B Corp
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Understand the B Corp Standards and legal requirement for businesses to comply with in order to become a B Corp
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How to support your clients to identify impact improvements opportunities and set goals in all areas of their business, including their operations and business model
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How to communicate the benefits and process of joining the Certified B Corporation community to your clients.
Outcomes & benefits
During the B Consultants Program:
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Hands-on experience leading companies through the start of the B Corp Certification process
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Mentoring by highly-experienced B Lab Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) team members (available to launch program participants only)
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Connection and networking with the community of B Consultants in Australia and New Zealand
On completion of the B Consultants Program:
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Promotion of the person who has completed the program as a B Consultant on B Lab ANZ's website and other communications channels
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Potential opportunities to facilitate training and deliver consultancy services on behalf of B Lab ANZ
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Certificates of completion for B Corp Short Course and B Consultants Training Program
Becoming a B Consultant
Before the program
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Complete the Introduction to B Corp Online Short Course (1 hr on-demand, free via Torrens University)
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Complete the Become a B Corp Online Workshop (complimentary access provided to program participants)
The B Consultants program:
There are three components to the program:
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B Consultant Live Virtual Workshops: Participants will take part in interactive workshops on: Inside the Global B Corp Movement; Using the B Impact Assessment (BIA) to drive business improvements; Understanding impact business models (IBMs); Marketing and delivering services using the BIA and B Corp certification. There will be 4 x 2 hour workshops.
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Online Learning Space: Participants will have access to on-demand resources, templates and group discussions via Thinkific. Self-guided learning will be approx. 1-2 hours per workshop topic.
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Applied Learning: Participants must do one (or both) of the following: complete a BIA or complete an impact improvement plan for a company registered in the BIA. The BIA is the key component of the B Corp certification process. An impact improvement plan identifies the areas in the BIA where there is opportunity for the company to improve to increase their B Impact Score so that they are eligible for B Corp certification. B Lab will review the completed BIA and/or impact improvement plan and provide feedback in a one-on-one session with each participant. These activities need to be completed within 6 months of the workshops.
B Lab ANZ wishes to ensure that companies receive effective and appropriate support to engage with the BIA and the B Corp certification. In the unlikely event that B Lab is not satisfied with the level of participation or activities completed by a participant, they will be asked to continue their learning in a subsequent B Consultant Program.
Ongoing commitments
In ordering to maintain your B Consultant status, you must demonstrate ongoing commitment through the following steps:
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Attend a B Consultant Webinar (1 every 12 months, AUD$330)
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Provide one mentoring session to a future B Consultant Program participant to provide feedback on a BIA and/or impact improvement plan they have completed
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Mentor 1 or more B Consultants to complete two BIAs within 18 months of completing the B Consultant workshops
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Engage with the B Local in your city though attending B Local events and participating in other activities
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For consultants in businesses <AUS$100m revenue: complete B Corp Certification for your business within 18 months of the B Consultant workshops (if not already a Certified B Corp)
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For consultants in businesses >AUS$100m revenue: complete the B Impact Assessment for your business within 18 months of the B Consultant workshops (if not already a Certified B Corp)
B Lab ANZ will continue to promote B Consultants while these commitments are met.
Key dates
Applications for the 2021 Program are now closed and applicants have been notified of the application outcome.
We will be making a decision about future programs in mid- to late-2021.
To express interest in joining future programs, click below.
Applications
B Consultants Program fee:
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AUD$1500 for consultants employed by a B Corp
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AUD$2500 for other consultants
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AUD$1000 for a second consultant from your business
Two scholarship places will be available for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and/or Maori consultants that provide consulting services to Maori and/or Indigenous businesses. These scholarships are offered as part of B Lab Australia and New Zealand's commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Successful applicants are requested to pay the fee in two monthly installments via credit card.