Short courses in sustainability reporting
Gain practical skills and certification for sustainability reporting success.
The Sustainability Reporting Institute offers short, targeted courses designed for professionals seeking to update their skills and deepen their knowledge in key areas of ESG and sustainability reporting.
Each course focuses on core frameworks and emerging regulatory requirements, and on completion participants receive a globally recognised certificate of completion.Â
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Build the skills you need for sustainability reporting success
Whether you’re involved in preparing reports, assessing risk, filing disclosures, or advising organisations, these courses provide targeted upskilling in topics such as due diligence, traceability, risk-assessment, embedded emissions, reporting and data, sustainability risks, interaction with other regulations, supply chain management and more.
Ideal for individuals and organisations alike, they help you stay current with international reporting standards, meet stakeholder expectations, and enhance credibility in your sustainability practices.
Practical, expert-designed short courses
EUDR
EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products
Gain the practical knowledge and tools to understand due‑diligence requirements, assess supply‑chain risks, and confidently align operations with the EU’s deforestation‑free regulations.
VSME
Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to prepare a sustainability report with the VSME Standard.
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CBAM
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Acquire essential knowledge on calculating embedded emissions, preparing CBAM declarations, and developing strategies to ensure compliance with EU regulations.
EU Taxonomy
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the EU's classification system for sustainable economic activities.
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SFDR
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation
Acquire essential knowledge on navigating complex ESG disclosure requirements to ensure compliance, enhance transparency, and effectively communicate sustainability risks and impacts in financial products.
SASB
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
Gain practical knowledge on integrating sector-specific ESG metrics into corporate reporting to enhance transparency and align with investor expectations.
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Who are the short courses for?
Our short courses are designed for anyone who wants to gain a solid understanding of global sustainability-reporting frameworks and regulations. They’re suitable for all levels whether you’re a sustainability consultant, a business leader, a career changer, a recent graduate with sustainability ambitions, or in any other role.
ESG professionals
Stay current with evolving standards and deepen your expertise to design and deliver high‑quality sustainability disclosures.
Financial accountants
Learn to integrate sustainability reporting metrics with financial reporting to support transparent, regulation‑proof corporate disclosures.
Compliance officers
Stay ahead of regulatory change by mastering current global sustainability reporting requirements and reduce compliance risk.
Auditors
Gain the expertise to assess sustainability reports and ensure data integrity and compliance under evolving sustainability reporting frameworks.
Risk managers
Learn to identify and report ESG‑related risks (environmental, supply‑chain, regulatory), improving corporate risk assessments and resilience.
Supply chain managers
Gain the expertise to assess sustainability reports and ensure data integrity and compliance under evolving sustainability reporting frameworks.
EHS professionals
Understand how environmental and governance data feed into sustainability reporting helping translate operational practices into credible sustainability reports.
Corporate executives
Gain tools to assess and report supply‑chain traceability, emissions and sustainability impacts under global sustainability reporting requirements.
Success stories from certified learners
CSRD Professional (Level 3) is one of the best online courses I have done, I love that it is constantly evolving and reactive to participant needs. Even though I have already completed the course I go back in and use additional resources and continue to grow my knowledge.
Dr Maria Fitzpatrick
Director, Consulting with Nature
Get certified in sustainability reporting: focused, practical courses
Gain hands-on skills you can apply immediately with quick, focused short courses.
Stay regulation-ready
Learn to navigate evolving sustainability reporting rules and mandates, so your reporting meets all compliance requirements.
Manage risk
Learn how to collect, assess and report data to reduce legal and financial exposure.
Build credibility
Demonstrate to investors, partners and regulators that your reporting meets globally recognised standards, improving trust and transparency.
Advance your career
Gain a recognised certification and expertise that enhances your professional value, unlocking new professional opportunities.
Upgrade your sustainability reporting skills with recognised certification
Our short courses deliver up‑to‑date knowledge and practical skills in global sustainability reporting so you stay ahead of evolving sustainability reporting regulations and meet stakeholder expectations.Â
With each short course you complete, you’ll earn a recognised certification, giving you a credible credential that showcases your expertise and helps advance your professional profile.
FAQs about our short courses
We have provided answers to some of the most common queries about our short courses below. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for or if you have any specific inquiries, please feel free to reach out and we’ll be happy to help.
Are there prerequisites for the short courses?
Our short courses are designed to be inclusive and welcoming to professionals across all levels of business reporting knowledge including ESG reporting and sustainability reporting. Whether you are just starting out or seeking to deepen your understanding, our short training courses cover both basic and advanced concepts to ensure a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter and establish a solid foundation for your learning journey.
What materials are used in the short courses?
Our short courses emphasise using videos as the primary learning tool, supported by various supplementary materials. By incorporating engaging video content, we aim to provide learners with a dynamic and interactive way to acquire and retain knowledge.
How long does it take to complete a short course and how flexible is it?
TBC: All of our short courses have an approximate duration of 1-hour. You can complete any course at your own pace and convenience, and you have 24/7 access over a 12-month period to complete a short course.
