ESG Reporting Certification Prep
A practitioner-led, exam-focused program that prepares you to design and deliver ESG disclosures aligned to leading frameworks - SASB, GRI, and IFRS Sustainability (ISSB) - with a strong focus on metrics, data, controls, and reporting processes. It is an independent training program and does not itself confer any certification.
What it covers and how it works
This program combines a structured walkthrough of the key ESG frameworks with hands-on templates, industry case studies, and a capstone reporting project, keeping a strong focus on how-to rather than describing standards. It suits sustainability and ESG teams, finance, risk and governance professionals, and analysts and consultants who need both conceptual clarity and practical skills to compile and review ESG disclosures at enterprise level. Framework names are trademarks of their respective owners; this training is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by SASB, GRI, the IFRS Foundation/ISSB, or any certification body.
It combines structured lessons with practical exercises and, where relevant, exam-aligned preparation. It is self-paced with lifetime access, and available as a mentor-led cohort or private corporate training.
9 modules · 37 chapters
A practitioner-led, exam-focused program that prepares you to design and deliver ESG disclosures aligned to leading frameworks - SASB, GRI, and IFRS Sustainability (ISSB) - with a strong focus on metrics, data, controls, and reporting processes. It is an independent training program and does not itself confer any certification.
01 Module 1 - ESG & Sustainability Reporting Fundamentals 4 chapters
- What ESG is (and isn't): environmental, social and governance dimensions
- Why ESG reporting matters: investors, regulators, customers, lenders
- Types of ESG reporting: voluntary vs mandatory, standalone vs integrated
- Landscape overview: SASB, GRI, IFRS Sustainability/ISSB, TCFD, regional regimes
02 Module 2 - Materiality & Stakeholder Engagement 4 chapters
- Financial vs impact materiality; double materiality concepts
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement approaches
- Designing and running a materiality assessment
- From materiality results to ESG priorities and KPIs
03 Module 3 - SASB Standards Deep Dive 4 chapters
- Origins and philosophy of SASB: industry-specific, investor-focused
- SASB's sector and industry classification
- Working with SASB metrics: E, S and G across selected industries
- Case study: applying SASB and mapping metrics to data sources
04 Module 4 - GRI Standards Deep Dive 4 chapters
- GRI structure: Universal, Sector and Topic Standards
- GRI principles: accuracy, balance, comparability
- Mapping material topics to GRI disclosures
- Case study: building a GRI content index and cross-referencing disclosures
05 Module 5 - IFRS Sustainability / ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2) 4 chapters
- Overview of IFRS Sustainability / ISSB approach and objectives
- General sustainability-related disclosures: governance, strategy, risk, metrics & targets
- Climate-related disclosures and TCFD-style structure
- Implications for finance and integration with financial reporting
06 Module 6 - ESG Data, Systems & Controls 4 chapters
- ESG data sources: internal systems, surveys, external data, estimates
- Data definitions, boundaries and calculation methodologies
- Designing ESG data controls, review and sign-off workflows
- Spreadsheets vs ESG tools, and integration with data platforms
07 Module 7 - Reporting, Assurance & ESG Ratings 4 chapters
- Structuring an ESG/sustainability report or integrated section
- Storytelling with metrics: consistency, comparability and balance
- Internal and external assurance considerations
- How ESG ratings and indices (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics) consume disclosures
08 Module 8 - Exam & Certification Preparation 4 chapters
- Overview of popular third-party ESG reporting credentials (conceptual)
- Typical exam domains, weightages and question patterns (illustrative)
- Study plan and memory aids across SASB, GRI, IFRS Sustainability
- Question practice and mock test with debrief
09 Capstone - ESG Reporting Pack for a Sample Company 5 chapters
- Select a sector and company profile
- Identify material topics and map them to SASB, GRI and IFRS Sustainability disclosures
- Design a metrics and disclosures table with data sources and owners
- Draft narrative sections and a board-level summary slide
- Present to a panel for feedback on clarity, completeness and practicality
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How you learn
- Self-paced with lifetime access
- Mentor-led cohorts
- Private corporate training
- Certificate and digital badge
ESG Reporting Certification Prep - answered
What is the ESG Reporting Certification Prep program?
A practitioner-led, exam-focused program preparing you to design and deliver ESG disclosures aligned to SASB, GRI, and IFRS Sustainability (ISSB) - with a strong focus on metrics, data, controls, and reporting.
How is it delivered?
It combines structured lessons with practical exercises and, where relevant, exam-aligned preparation. It is self-paced with lifetime access, and available as a mentor-led cohort or private corporate training.
Is it aligned to the official body of knowledge?
Yes. The curriculum is mapped to the current official body of knowledge for this credential. This is independent training and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the certifying body; it does not itself confer certification.
Who is it for?
Privacy, governance, compliance, and data professionals - and the teams around them - preparing for certification or building applied capability in this area.
Do I need prior experience?
Each program is structured so motivated learners can follow the full arc; certification tracks assume the background the relevant exam expects.
Is there a downloadable brochure?
Yes. A PDF brochure for this track is available from the download button on this page.
Can my organization run this privately?
Yes. It can be delivered as a private corporate cohort tailored to your context. Use the enquire button to scope it.
How do I enrol or enquire?
Use the enquire button to request details or a corporate cohort, and a specialist will respond.
ESG Reporting Certification Prep for you or your team
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