Certified ESG Professional
University credit-rated. Globally recognised. Boardroom ready.
Advance your career with a Diploma in ESG. Learn how to develop ESG strategies and standards, and transform your organisation.
Why take the Certified ESG Professional?
This course instills an understanding of ESG and its importance to organisational performance. Learn how to develop and implement ESG strategies, manage ESG risk, understand ESG investing, and meet the ESG reporting expectations of investment managers. Upon completion of this diploma, you will explore how to interrogate corporate ESG strategies and highlight issues within the ESG space.
You will benefit by
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Building confidence in boardroom decision-making and oversight
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Learning strategic leadership from experienced governance experts
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Gaining insights you can apply immediately in your organisation
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Earning a respected credential without needing peer approval
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Joining a global network of governance-focused professionals
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Module 1: History & Evolution of ESG: Foundations for Sustainable Governance
- Define the concept and nuances of ESG.
- Recognise the key global sustainability challenges.
- Explain a corporate history of 'sustainability' in terms of societal responses to challenges.
- Identify the key approaches to sustainability, their merits and evolution.
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Be part of a global network of board members, executives, and governance leaders committed to driving positive change in their organisations & industries
Upcoming ESG course enrolment dates
Self-paced Certified ESG Professional course
Access: 6 months
|Delivery: Online
|Price: £3,495 or £874 for 1 month/mo
Will your employer sponsor your learning?
Many organisations sponsor their employees to take the Certified ESG Professional, recognising the benefits it brings to their board, including:
- Improved governance, risk, and compliance
- Enhanced strategic and regulatory insight
- Ethical board-level decision-making
- ESG, DEI, and AI-readiness
- Organisational credibility and certification
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Testimonials
What our alumni say
Marie Porter
Director at Wicklow County Childcare Committee
"Since completing the course we are busy preparing for CSRD reporting and I am certainly benefiting from the course learnings. I have taken responsibility for ESG Reporting. The course content was excellent and clearly delivered. What stood out to me was the breadth of additional resources and reading materials made available to students."
Andrew Tyrtania
Head of Compliance
"The most beneficial part of the course for me was the depth of material referenced and available throughout the course. I've ended up feeling empowered to make a practical difference, as well as being much better informed."
Mike Lee
Business & Sustainability Analyst
"The section on the materiality report and the recognised frameworks really stood out for me. Overall, the course content provided me with an opportunity to reflect on where our business was at, and enabled me to robustly question our approach to ESG as a result."
Rebecca Cronin
Finance Manager
"The course has enhanced my credibility and confidence as an ESG professional. I am now better equipped to lead ESG initiatives, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and align our ESG strategy with investor and regulatory expectations."
Carl Brooks
Finance Manager
"From a leadership perspective, the course has strengthened my ability to engage senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and integrate ESG principles into business strategy. I now have a more holistic view of governance, enabling me to align sustainability initiatives with regulatory requirements, ethical leadership, and long-term business objectives."
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