Certificate in

ESG and Sustainability Reporting, Governance & Assurance

Build the skills to develop, implement, strengthen and review sustainability reporting practices within modern organisations

Duration

8 Weeks

Total fees

$350

Intakes

February, April, July, October

Entry Requirements

No qualifications required

As organisations around the world place greater emphasis on environmental, social, and governance performance, the demand for professionals who can understand, prepare, govern, and assure sustainability information has grown significantly. The Certificate in ESG and Sustainability Reporting, Governance and Assurance equips participants with the practical skills required to develop, implement, strengthen, and review sustainability reporting practices within modern organisations.

This intensive two-month programme introduces learners to the principles of ESG and sustainability reporting, international reporting frameworks, governance structures, internal controls, assurance readiness, and the use of technology and artificial intelligence in managing sustainability information. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of globally recognised sustainability disclosure standards, including the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, and will learn how organisations can use ESG information to support strategic decision-making, stakeholder accountability, regulatory readiness, and corporate transparency.

The programme goes beyond the preparation of sustainability reports. It also focuses on the governance and control systems required to make ESG and sustainability information credible, reliable, verifiable, and suitable for internal review or external assurance. The programme is designed for finance professionals, accountants, auditors, compliance officers, risk officers, sustainability practitioners, corporate governance professionals, business leaders, consultants, regulators, and graduates seeking to build future-ready skills in one of the fastest-growing areas of business management.

  • Module 1: Introduction to ESG and Sustainability Reporting
  • Module 2: International Sustainability Reporting Standards
  • Module 3: Global Sustainability Reporting Frameworks
  • Module 4: ESG Governance, Risk and Internal Control
  • Module 5: ESG Data, Technology and Decision Making
  • Module 6: Sustainability Reporting Strategy & Assurance

This programme is ideal for:

  • Accountants and finance professionals.
  • Internal and external auditors.
  • Risk and compliance officers.
  • Sustainability and ESG officers.
  • Corporate governance professionals.
  • Business executives and managers.
  • Consultants and advisors.
  • Regulators and public sector professionals.
  • NGO and development-sector professionals.
  • University graduates seeking future-focused skills.
  • Anyone interested in sustainability, responsible business, ESG reporting, governance, and assurance.
  • Physical (Weekends)
  • Online (Midweek Evening)

Harare Campus

9th Floor ZB House Corner Speke & 1st Street, Harare

Bulawayo Campus

Suite 502 Pioneer House Corner, Fife St & 8th Avenue Bulawayo

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