Discover the GRI Professional Certification Program
Build expertise and gain a competitive edge by earning a globally recognized title through this Professional Certification Program issued directly by GRI, the world's leading standard setter for sustainability disclosure.
What is the GRI Professional Certification program?
The GRI Professional Certification Program is a comprehensive curriculum on sustainability, sustainability reporting and the application of the GRI Standards. It was designed to give sustainability professionals the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills and expertise in implementing the GRI Standards and to improve sustainability reporting quality. The program offers two flexible learning routes: online, self-paced on the GRI Academy (Route A), or instructor-led and fully or partly delivered by one of the GRI Certified Training Partners (Route B). Consult the leaflet for a detailed overview of the program, its courses and the two routes leading to certification.
Those who complete the required courses and pass the exam are awarded the title "GRI Certified Sustainability Professional" and are listed on the GRI website.
5 reasons to become certified
- Upskill and gain a competitive edge in your career
- Improve the quality of your sustainability reporting
- Get professional recognition from a trusted source
- Enhance your knowledge and skills needed to use the GRI Standards
- Strengthen your sustainability reporting credentials
Select your preferred learning path
Route A (English)
Climate change, human rights, poverty – sustainable development addresses all these global issues and more. It fosters a greener, equitable, and inclusive world. The GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards) are the first and most widely used standards for sustainability reporting. This course introduces learners to the practice of sustainability reporting and explores key concepts for reporting using the GRI Standards. It takes learners through the current sustainability challenges our world is facing and explains how these can be overcome through sustainable development.
In addition, the course introduces learners to the history of GRI and explains the process by which the GRI Standards are developed and updated. The course describes the benefits of sustainability reporting and presents the main concepts of the GRI Standards, such as the reporting principles, stakeholder engagement, impact, and material topics.
This self-paced online course is designed for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the GRI Standards and how to use the Standards for best practice impact reporting. The course delivers a tailored learning experience that blends the theory of the GRI Standards with suggestions for their practical application. The course explains the structure and purpose of the GRI Standards and introduces the requirements for reporting in accordance with the Standards. It describes the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics, as well as how to report on impacts associated with each topic.
This course is self-paced, providing an in-depth overview and analysis of how to report on human rights with the GRI Standards. The course offers a holistic view of the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency for organizations. It describes the key concepts and the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics in the GRI Standards related to human rights.
In addition, the course discusses the disclosures in the GRI Standards related to reporting on human rights. Through case studies and examples, the course provides practical insights on how to report on human rights using the GRI Standards. It uses knowledge checks and assessments to ensure the material has been properly understood.
This training course explores the global sustainability challenges addressed by the Global Goals and defines the business case for engaging with the SDGs. It explains the role of sustainability reporting and how it contributes to sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs. In addition, it interprets the current trends, challenges, and opportunities faced by organizations when it comes to reporting on the SDGs.
It takes a deep dive into practical aspects of integrating the SDGs into existing sustainability reporting processes by following the four-step approach outlined in the revised GRI Universal Standards 2021. The course also explores how organizations can disclose the integration of sustainable development considerations into their company strategy and management decisions.
During this course you will be encouraged to reflect on subjects related to the Global Goals, test the knowledge you have gained, and hear from practitioners about the value of reporting on the SDGs and recommendations based on their own reporting experience.
The Certification exam consists of 40 questions of various types (single choice, multiple choice, true/false, complete the sentence) with a time limit of 60 minutes for completion and requires a passing score of 75%. A score between 74,5 and 75,0 will be rounded up to 75%.
Please note that the exam will only be unlocked once you have completed the required training courses. Participants of the GRI Standards Certified Training course (completed through a GRI Certified Training Partner) get a 25% discount on the Certification exam fee. As mentioned in the exam policy, should you fail the exam, you can opt for a retake after a cooling-off period of 7 days. A retake can be purchased with a 50% discount off the regular exam list price.
Please read the exam instructions very carefully before starting your exam.
Do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or experience technical difficulties.
GRI Professional Certification – Learning Plan (Route A)
The Route A learning plan comprises of these four training courses plus the Certification Exam (see the program leaflet for details).
- Introduction to Sustainability Reporting and the GRI Standards
- Reporting with the GRI Standards
- Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
- Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting
After completing the courses from this learning plan, you are eligible to take the Certification Exam. If you bought the learning plan in one go, the Certification Exam was already included in your purchase and you will see that you can now open the exam. If you purchased the certification courses separately, the exam will now be unlocked and become available for purchase in the Academy webshop. Please, read the exam policy and the exam instructions (included with your exam purchase) carefully before starting the exam.
Please note that your initial certification will be valid for one year. You can extend it by collecting the required number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every year. Check the recertification page for details.
GRI Community members: If your organization is a GRI Community member, you are eligible to receive a 25% discount. To request your discount please email us at [email protected] and provide your full name and organization details. Please note, being a GRI Community member is not the same as being a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional.
Discounts: The GRI Academy offers various discounts. Please check the FAQ section for details or contact us if you have a specific question.
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.
All courses are accessible for one year from the date of purchase.
Route A (Español)
Los Estándares GRI para la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad (los Estándares GRI) son las primeras y más ampliamente adoptadas normas mundiales para la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad.
Este curso le introducirá en la práctica de la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad y en algunos conceptos clave de los Estándares GRI. El contenido se divide en 4 módulos y llevará a los alumnos a través de los retos de la sostenibilidad, explicará qué es el desarrollo sostenible y definirá los beneficios de reportar. Adicionalmente, conocerá la historia de la Global Reporting Initiative y en los principales conceptos de los Estándares GRI, tales como los principios para la elaboración de informes, los grupos de interés, el impacto y los temas materiales.
Todos los materiales didácticos obligatorios y recomendados están disponibles en el propio curso, como descargas o como enlaces a recursos en Internet. Al finalizar el curso, los alumnos reciben un certificado de aprovechamiento. Este curso de formación forma parte del Programa de Certificación Profesional de GRI.
“Elaboración de informes con los Estándares GRI” es un curso de aprendizaje en línea a su propio ritmo diseñado para personas que buscan obtener una comprensión integral de los Estándares GRI y cómo utilizar los Estándares para elaborar informes de impacto con las mejores prácticas . El curso ofrece una experiencia de aprendizaje personalizada que combina la teoría de los Estándares GRI con sugerencias para su aplicación práctica.
“Elaboración de informes sobre derechos humanos con los Estándares GRI” es un curso en línea autodidacta que proporciona una descripción general y un análisis detallado de cómo informar sobre derechos humanos con los Estándares GRI para la elaboración de informes de Sostenibilidad.
Todos los materiales de aprendizaje requeridos y recomendados están disponibles en el curso mismo, tales como descargas o enlaces a recursos en Internet. Al completar el curso, los alumnos reciben un certificado de finalización. Este curso formativo forma parte del Programa de Certificación Profesional GRI.
El curso en línea "Integración de los ODS en los informes de sostenibilidad" explorará los desafíos de sostenibilidad global que abordan los Objetivos Globales y el caso de negocio para comprometerse con los ODS. También profundizará en el papel de los informes de sostenibilidad comohabilitador del desarrollo sostenible. El curso presenta las tendencias, desafíos y oportunidades relacionadas con la presentación de informes sobre los ODS. Profundizará en los aspectos prácticos de la integración de los ODS en los procesos de elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad existentes siguiendo el enfoque de cuatro pasos descrito en los Estándares Universales GRI 2021 revisados. El curso también explorará cómo las organizaciones pueden divulgar su integración de las consideraciones de desarrollo sostenible. en la estrategia de la empresa y en las decisiones de gestión.
Durante este curso, se le animará a reflexionar sobre temas relacionados con los Objetivos Globales, probar el conocimiento que ha adquirido y escuchar a los profesionales sobre el valor de informar sobre los ODS y las recomendaciones basadas en su propia experiencia en informes.
El examen de Certificación consta de 40 preguntas de varios tipos (de selección simple, de opción múltiple, verdadero/falso, completar la frase) con un tiempo límite de 60 minutos para su realización y rel resultado mínimo para aprobar es 75%. Una puntuación entre 74,5 y 75,0 se redondea al 75%.
Tenga en cuenta que el examen solo estará disponible una vez que haya completado los cursos de formación requeridos. Los participantes del curso de formación certificada en estándares GRI (completado a través de un Socio de Formación Certificado de GRI) obtienen un descuento del 25% en la tarifa del examen de Certificación. Como se menciona en la política del examen, si no aprueba el examen, puede optar por volver a realizarlo después de un período de reflexión de 7 días. Se puede comprar el segundo intento del examen con un 50% de descuento sobre el precio de lista del examen regular.
Por favor, lea atentamente las instrucciones del examen antes de comenzar el examen.
No dude en contactarnos en [email protected] si tiene alguna pregunta o dificultades técnicas.
Programa de Certificación Profesional de GRI - Plan de Aprendizaje
El Programa de Certificación Profesional GRI está diseñado para mejorar el conocimiento, la experiencia y las habilidades de los profesionales de la sostenibilidad en la implementación de los Estándares GRI para mejorar la calidad de los informes de sostenibilidad. Accesible a través de GRI Academy, o de un Socio de Formación Certificada (CTP), los profesionales completan cuatro cursos que cubren los fundamentos de los informes GRI, en preparación para un examen final de certificación.
Beneficios de la certificación
Esta certificación de desarrollo profesional reconocida a nivel mundial le permitirá:
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Mejorar sus habilidades para la elaboración de informes
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Mantener y ampliar sus conocimientos sobre sostenibilidad
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Fortalecer su credibilidad
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Demostrar habilidades prácticas en relación con la sostenibilidad
Cursos incluidos en este Plan de aprendizaje
El plan de aprendizaje de la Ruta A comprende estos cuatro cursos de capacitación más el Examen de Certificación (consulte el folleto del programa para obtener más detalles).
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Introducción al proceso de elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad y a los Estándares GRI
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Elaboración de informes con los Estándares GRI
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Elaboración de informes sobre derechos humanos con los Estándares GRI
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Integración de los ODS en la elaboración de informes de sostenibilidad
Después de completar los cursos de este plan de aprendizaje, será elegible para realizar el examen de certificación. Si compraste el plan de aprendizaje de una sola vez, el Examen de Certificación ya estaba incluido en tu compra y verás que ya puedes abrir el examen. Si compró los cursos de certificación por separado, el examen ahora se desbloqueará y estará disponible para su compra en la tienda web de la Academia. Por favor, lea atentamente la política del examen y las instrucciones del examen (incluidas con la compra del examen) antes de comenzar el examen.
Su certificación puede renovarse dentro de 1 año realizando unidades de educación continua (CEU).
Miembros de la Comunidad GRI:Si su organización es miembro de la Comunidad GRI, es elegible para recibir un 25% de descuento. Para solicitar su descuento, envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected] y proporcione su nombre completo y los detalles de la organización.
Términos de reembolso: Si un candidato no ha accedido al curso/examen del plan de aprendizaje al cual se inscribió dentro de los 14 días siguientes, podrá recibir un reembolso total del pago realizado. Si ya ha accedido a los cursos/examen, o si han transcurrido más de 14 días desde la compra del plan de aprendizaje, los candidatos no serán elegibles para la recepción de un reembolso.
Todos los cursos tienen una validez de un año a partir de la fecha de compra.
Route B
Instructor-led: If you prefer instructor-led training in your local language, book a trainer-facilitated online or in-person classroom course delivered by one of our trusted Certified Training Partners in more than 50 countries.
Many of our training partners offer the full learning path to prepare for the Certification Exam:
- The GRI Standards Certified Training Course
- Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
- Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting
Enjoy a highly interactive setting with expert guidance from your trainer, local and context-specific materials and the opportunity to broaden your perspectives and build your network through knowledge sharing with fellow participants.
All our Certified Training Partners deliver the flagship training course that is the start of Route B, and combines the first two courses of Route A (see the program leaflet for details):
- The GRI Standards Certified Training Course
In addition, many training partners provide instructor-led additional courses that are also available at the GRI Academy, such as:
- Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
- Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting
- Mastery of Transparent Tax Reporting
- Reporting using the GRI Sector Standards: GRI 11: Oil and Gas (2021)
- Preparing for Assurance
Check the online training partner calendar for dates and details on specific courses.
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Frequently asked questions
Besides sustainability reporting professionals (within companies) and consultants, this program is also very useful for anyone who works with sustainability reporting, such as Chief Sustainability Officers and assurers.
You can become certified by completing the full Certification Program via Route A or Route B and passing the Certification Exam. You can find the details of the program in this leaflet.
All courses on the GRI Academy, including the Certification Exam, are self-paced and available 24/7. After completing the required certification courses, learners can take the exam at their convenience without having to make an appointment.
FAQs
If you have any doubts, please refer to our FAQ section. You can find solutions to commonly asked questions about our policies, procedures, and services.