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Certification
Choose between two flexible options for learning
Route A
- Introduction to Sustainability Reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 Update
- Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update
- Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 Update
- Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting
- GRI Professional Certification Exam (based on the Universal Standards 2021)
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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:
- Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
- Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update.
- Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
- 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.
Route B
- GRI Certified Training (2021)
- Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 Update
- Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting
- GRI Professional Certification Exam (based on the Universal Standards 2021)
Other Info
This learning plan is meant to be used by individuals who have attended a GRI Standards Certified Training Course via one of our Certified Training Partners
GRI Professional Certification – Route B 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 the courses that cover the fundamentals of GRI reporting, in preparation for a final certification exam.
Participants of a course conducted by one of our Certified Training Partners are eligible for a 25% discount on the Professional Certification Exam fee. If you have not already received the discount code, please email the team at [email protected].
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:
- Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
- Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting.
After completing the two courses included this Learning Plan (in addition to the course conducted by one of our Certified Training Partners), you become eligible to take the Professional Certification Exam, which will be unlocked and become available for purchase.
Your certification can be renewed within 2 years by taking continuing education units (CEUs).
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.