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GRI Standards Certified Course

Offered by: 

London Reporting Academy (LRA)

Earn: 

GRI Professional Certification
ESG Reporting & Compliance
Beginner
On howtoesg.org since: 29th October 2025
Last updated: 29th October 2025

About This Course

Achieve recognition with the world’s most prevalent sustainability reporting standard through this certified GRI training course. Endorsed by the GRI under an official license, this programme confers a globally recognised certificate which is considered essential for every reporting professional, enhancing your credibility and elevating your sustainability profile.

Course Outline

Day 1

Module1: Introduction

1.1 Introductory Information
1.2 Learning Objectives

Module 2: Overview of the GRI Standards

2.1 Terminology Overview
2.2 Sustainability Reporting
2.3 Introduction to GRI Standards
2.4 Structure of GRI Standards
2.5 How to Apply GRI Standards

Module 3: The GRI Standards

3.1 GRI 1: Foundation 2021
3.2 GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
3.3 GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
3.4 GRI Sector Standards
3.5 GRI Topic Standards

Day 2
Module 4: Reporting According to GRI Standards

4.1 Applying the In-Accordance Requirements
4.2 Applying Reporting Principles
4.3 Determining Material Topics
4.4 Reporting on General Disclosures
4.5 Reporting on Material Topics
4.6 Report Publication and Communication

Module 5: Conclusion

5.1 Summary
5.2 What’s Next?

Who This Course is For

Experienced ESG managers:
You can refresh or update current knowledge, learn in areas not covered, and join a growing community of alumni professionals.

Novice ESG managers:
You will fully comprehend how to work effectively in the profession from scratch, as well as a respected graduate diploma that increases your career opportunities (possibly meeting your future employer).

Lead ESG managers:
You will be able to refresh, update or structure knowledge, better coordinate, form and set tasks, control and monitor, develop employees, as well as search and attract he required specialists to form a strong team.

Report Writer:
You will be able to refresh or update current knowledge, learn about creative approaches to the formation of content, gain a deep understanding of the requirements of key international sustainability reporting standards, learn the best award-winning approach to presenting the information you are going to disclose.

£700 or £1,200

Quick facts

12 hours over 2 days
Online Live (Instructor-led), In-Person
GRI Professional Certification
Beginner
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Beginner

Corporate Sustainability Leadership & Change Management

Offered by: 

LFCA Academy
€1,999
8 Sessions (starting April 9, 2026)
Online Live (Instructor-led)
Digital Badge/Certificate

Best for:

Those wanting to build a powerful business case for sustainability, gain influence, and drive real change.
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Beginner

Facilitated ESG Course for Small Businesses

Offered by: 

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£150
6.5+ hours total over 6 weeks
Online Live (Instructor-led)
Certificate of Completion

Best for:

Founders, start-up, micro & small business leaders

ESG Reporting & Compliance

Intermediate

FSA Level I Training Program

Offered by: 

IFRS & Earth Academy
€250 – €1850
30-50 hours
Online Self-Paced
FSA Credential

Best for:

Those reporting using the ISSB/IFRS standards
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