Section outline

  • Welcome

    smc onboarding

    This onboarding programme is designed to give you a smooth and engaging introduction to our organisation, our network and the important work we do.

    for whom?

    For new staff at SMC and in member and partner organisations.  

    practical information

    You can work through the courses at your own pace. After completing each course you can download a certificate.

    The programme is divided in three steps, click on the images to access the courses:




    STEP 1. SMC - WHO WE ARE

    Learn about who we are, our history, what we do, and how we work.

    STEP 2. COMPLIENCE COURSES

    Complete essential training and deepen your understanding of SMC’s work and your own commitments through a series of compliance courses.

    STEP 3. DEVELOPMENT THEMES

    Here you learn more about key development themes related to our work.

       All staff

      During the first week

      All staff

      During the first 3 months

      All staff

      During the first 3 months

  • step 1: Get to know SMC

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    get to know SMC

    An introduction to the SMC network and how we operate, SMC's vision, strategic roles, and thematic priorities.

       All staff

      During the first week


  • Step 2: Complience courses

    1. smc code of conduct

    3. smc - financial integrity 

    Introduses key ethical concerns to consider as a development actor. 


      All staff

      During the first 3 months


    Provides a basic introduction to SMC’s perspective on financial integrity and key anti-corruption concepts.

      All staff

      During the first 3 months


    2. human right based approach

    4. safeguarding

    Introduces key principles of a human rights-based approach for development  work.

      All staff

      During the first 3 months


    Highlights impacts of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, with guidance on response.

      All staff

      During the first 3 months


  • Step 3: important Development Themes

    1. working with change in a religious world

    3. Why resilience matters

    Expands understanding of religious literacy for those navigating faith-based and rights-based work contexts.

      All staff

      During the first 3 months

    Explores what resilience is and introduces a tool to help us think resiliently.

      All staff

      During the first 3 months

    2. Forb for all


    Offers an introduction to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB), ideal for staff training.

      All staff

      During the first 3 months