Discover the GRI Professional Certification Program

Build expertise and gain a competitive edge by earning a globally recognized title through this Professional Certification Program issued directly by GRI, the world's leading standard setter for sustainability disclosure.

What is the GRI Professional Certification program?

The GRI Professional Certification Program is a comprehensive curriculum on sustainability, sustainability reporting and the application of the GRI Standards. It was designed to give sustainability professionals the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills and expertise in implementing the GRI Standards and to improve sustainability reporting quality. The program offers two flexible learning routes: online, self-paced on the GRI Academy (Route A), or instructor-led and fully or partly delivered by one of the GRI Certified Training Partners (Route B). Consult the leaflet for a detailed overview of the program, its courses and the two routes leading to certification.

Those who complete the required courses and pass the exam are awarded the title "GRI Certified Sustainability Professional" and are listed on the GRI website.

5 reasons to become certified

  • Upskill and gain a competitive edge in your career
  • Improve the quality of your sustainability reporting
  • Get professional recognition from a trusted source
  • Enhance your knowledge and skills needed to use the GRI Standards
  • Strengthen your sustainability reporting credentials

Select your preferred learning path

Route A (Español)

Ruta A: Aprendizaje en línea y a su ritmo 

 

Programa de Certificación Profesional de GRI - Plan de Aprendizaje 

El Programa de Certificación Profesional GRI está diseñado para mejorar el conocimiento, la experiencia y las habilidades de los profesionales de la sostenibilidad en la implementación de los Estándares GRI para mejorar la calidad de los informes de sostenibilidad. Accesible a través de GRI Academy, o de un Socio de Formación Certificada (CTP), los profesionales completan cuatro cursos que cubren los fundamentos de los informes GRI, en preparación para un examen final de certificación. 
 
Beneficios de la certificación 

Esta certificación de desarrollo profesional reconocida a nivel mundial le permitirá: 

  • Mejorar sus habilidades para la elaboración de informes 

  • Mantener y ampliar sus conocimientos sobre sostenibilidad 

  • Fortalecer su credibilidad 

  • Demostrar habilidades prácticas en relación con la sostenibilidad 

 

 

Cursos incluidos en este Plan de aprendizaje: 

  1. Introducción al proceso de elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad y a los Estándares GRI 

  2. Elaboración de informes con los Estándares GRI 

  3. Elaboración de informes sobre derechos humanos con los Estándares GRI 

  1. Integración de los ODS en la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad 

 

Después de completar los cuatro cursos de este Plan de aprendizaje, será elegible para realizar el examen de certificación profesional, que se desbloqueará y estará disponible para su compra. 

Su certificación puede renovarse dentro de 2 años realizando unidades de educación continua (CEU). 

  

Tenga en cuenta: si ha asistido a una capacitación certificada por GRI Standards a través de un Socio de Formación Certificada (CTP), ya ha adquirido el conocimiento de los cursos 'Introducción al proceso de elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad y a los Estándares GRI' y ' Elaboración de informes con los Estándares GRI' y, por lo tanto, es elegible para continuar su itinerario formativo a través de la Ruta B. 

  

Puede encontrar más información sobre cómo comenzar o continuar su experiencia de aprendizaje a través de nuestros Socios de Formación Certificada aquí

  

Miembros de la Comunidad GRI: Si su organización es miembro de la Comunidad GRI, es elegible para recibir un 25% de descuento. Para solicitar su descuento, envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected] y proporcione su nombre completo y los detalles de la organización. 

  

Términos de reembolso: Si un candidato no ha accedido al curso/examen del plan de aprendizaje al cual se inscribió dentro de los 14 días siguientes, podrá recibir un reembolso total del pago realizado. Si ya ha accedido a los cursos/examen, o si han transcurrido más de 14 días desde la compra del plan de aprendizaje, los candidatos no serán elegibles para la recepción de un reembolso. 

Programa de Certificación Profesional de GRI 2021 (Ruta A - solo academia)
1250.00 €
17 h
375 day access
english
Certificate of completion
CEU: N/A
learning_plan

Route A

 GRI Professional Certification – Learning Plan

The GRI Professional Certification Program is designed to enhance the knowledge, expertise, and skills of sustainability professionals in implementing the GRI Standards to improve the quality of sustainability reporting. Accessible via the GRI Academy, or a Certified Training Partner, professionals complete four courses that cover the fundamentals of GRI reporting, in preparation for a final certification exam.

Benefits of Certification

Globally applicable professional development that allows you to:

  • Improve your reporting skills
  • Maintain and upskill your sustainability knowledge
  • Enhance your credibility
  • Demonstrate your sustainability know-how

Courses included in this Learning Plan:

  1. Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
  2. Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update.
  3. Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
  4. Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting.

After completing all four courses from this Learning Plan, you become eligible to take the Professional Certification Exam, which will be unlocked and become available to be purchased.    

Your certification can be renewed within 2 years by taking continuing education units (CEUs).

 

Please note: If you have attended a GRI Standards Certified training via a Training Partner you have already gained the knowledge on the courses ‘Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 Update’ and ‘Reporting with GRI Standards 2021’, and therefore are eligible to continue your learning path via the Route B.

 

More information on how to start or continue your learning experience through our Certified Training Partners can be found here

 

GRI Community members: If your organization is a GRI Community member you are eligible to receive a 25% discount. To request your discount, please emails us at [email protected]  and provide your full name and organization details. 

 

Refund terms: Within 14 days, candidates who have not yet accessed their purchased courses/exam within this learning plan can receive a full refund. If the courses and/or exam have been accessed, or if more than 14 days have passed since the purchase of the learning plan, candidates are no longer entitled to receive a refund. 

 

GRI Professional Certification Program 2021 (Route A - Academy only)
1250.00 €
17 h
365 day access
english
Certificate of completion
CEU: N/A
learning_plan

Route B

All our Certified Training Partners deliver the flagship training course that is the start of Route B, and  combines the first two courses of Route A (see the program leaflet for details): 

  • The GRI Standards Certified Training Course

In addition, many training partners provide instructor-led additional courses that are also available at the GRI Academy, such as:

  • Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
  • Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting
  • Mastery of Transparent Tax Reporting
  • Reporting using the GRI Sector Standards: GRI 11: Oil and Gas (2021)
  • Preparing for Assurance

Check the online training partner calendar for dates and details on specific courses.

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Frequently asked questions

Besides sustainability reporting professionals (within companies) and consultants, this program is also very useful for anyone who works with sustainability reporting, such as Chief Sustainability Officers and assurers.

You can become certified by completing the full Certification Program via Route A or Route B and passing the Certification Exam. You can find the details of the program in this leaflet.

All courses on the GRI Academy, including the Certification Exam, are self-paced and available 24/7. After completing the required certification courses, learners can take the exam at their convenience without having to make an appointment.

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