The GRI Academy is an online training platform that offers the GRI Professional Certification Program and a range of other courses relevant to sustainability professionals.
Following the launch of the revised Universal Standards in 2021, the GRI Professional Certification Program has also undergone an update.
New courses are added on a regular basis, building the GRI Academy sustainability curriculum for globally applicable professional development.
The Professional Certification Program includes four courses that cover the fundamentals of GRI reporting and the certification exam:
1. Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 update
2. Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 update
3. Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 update
4. Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting
The GRI Certified Sustainability Professional status is obtained by completing the courses and the exam.
The courses are offered in English and can be taken separately - our program-specific page and FAQ have more information on the learning options available.
This online course is open to those new to sustainability reporting or seeking to broaden their understanding of the subject.
After attending this course, you will be able to:
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This course is self-paced and designed for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the GRI Standards and their use for best practice impact reporting. It delivers a tailored learning experience that blends theory with practice, providing suggestions for how to apply the standards.
After attending this course, you will be able to:
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This course is self-paced, providing an in-depth overview and analysis of how to report on human rights with the GRI Standards. After attending this course, you will be able to:
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This online course explores the global sustainability challenges addressed by the Global Goals and defines the business case for engaging with the SDGs.
After attending this course, you will be able to:
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To keep their certification status, GRI Certified Sustainability Professionals need to participate in learning activities that maintain and/or improve their professional competence.
One Continuing Education Unit or CEU equals to one hour of GRI learning, which is designed to accommodate such professional development. The below courses all count as CEUs.
For more information, please check the CEU requirements or visit our Professional Certification Program page.
This course is designed for professionals engaged in tax-related issues and reporting. After attending this course, you will be able to:
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This course is for reporters who wish to enhance their knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) based on the GRI Standards. After taking this course, you will be able to:
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This self-paced course is for professionals engaged or interested in learning about waste management and reporting. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Below you can find additional courses that are not part of the Professional Certification Program and do not represent Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This course covers the main differences between the GRI Universal Standards launched in 2016 and the revised Universal Standards 2021. It also introduces the new Sector Standards and goes through the adaptations that were made to the Topic Standards. The course is intended for seasoned sustainability professionals who are familiar with the GRI Standards, and its purpose is to give a high-level overview of what has changed.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
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This course is designed to help reporters prepare the GRI content index of their sustainability report.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
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Our global network of GRI Certified Training Partners provide courses in many countries, provided in local languages. Find out about the training available near you.
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