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Certified ESG Professional
University accredited. Globally recognised. Boardroom ready.
Advance your career and drive ESG transformation with this industry expert designed Diploma in ESG. Explore & master the principles of ESG, understand driving forces & trends and apply practical tools and frameworks.
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
Globally recognised. Industry approved. University accredited
Trusted by professionals from leading organisations
Join a global network of certified professionals from industry-leading organisations
Learn more about the Certified ESG Professional
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
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."
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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."
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Helen Zapounidou
Finance Manager and Human Resources Co-Manager at TOSOH Hellas Single Member S.A.
"The course had an excellent structure that greatly enhanced my understanding. It provided a perfect balance between theoretical concepts and insights from industry experts. As a result of completing this course, I was entrusted with leading the project for my company."
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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."
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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."
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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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Herwan Ng
Program Director
"The whole course helped give me a better understanding and gave me a holistic view of ESG. By earning the Diploma it serves as a recognition of my ESG knowledge."
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Lorraine Wrafter
Public Listed NED and Advisor to Innovative Startups
"It helped me better understand ESG, strategy and reporting. Now I know what to look for and which questions to ask."
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Gábor Balásy
ESG Compliance Officer at GCL Food Ingredients
"Completing the course has had a direct impact on my career. I am now working full time as an ESG Compliance Officer. It has shaped my leadership approach by encouraging me to think more strategically, engage stakeholders effectively and embed ESG principles into decision-making."
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Dave Belshaw
UK Zone ESG Manager
"Completing the Diploma in ESG with the Corporate Governance Institute has already made a real difference in my work. It directly supported a recent enterprise risk review, helping me approach ESG risks with greater clarity and confidence."
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Ruchira Kulshreshtha
Global QHSE Manager
"This Diploma in ESG offered the prestige and rigor required to transform my operational expertise into a credible, board-ready ESG leadership profile. It has refined my leadership by providing the high-level vocabulary necessary to engage with executive stakeholders."
Read success story >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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About us
We’re built differently at The Corporate Governance Institute. We know that governance is a powerful force for good – that enables transformation, drives serious innovation and supports sustainable, inclusive progress.
By combining grounded expertise with practitioner-led experience, we have become the trusted global leader in educating, certifying and preparing today and tomorrow’s most effective leaders. Positioning switched-on individuals, businesses and boards to go beyond compliance. To think boldly, act wisely and lead where it matters most.
So, whether you’re strengthening your business or shaping your next career move, we’re here with flexible, real-world-ready governance education that delivers sharp insight, practical tools and a fresh perspective. We’ll help you build confidence, navigate complexity and lead with integrity in a world that moves fast and demands more.
Because good governance isn’t just about risk. It’s about readiness.
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