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ESG Courses

ESG courses explore environmental, social, and governance factors that impact business and investment decisions. You can learn about sustainability reporting, ethical investing, and corporate social responsibility, along with methods for assessing a company’s ESG performance. Some courses also introduce frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to help analyze ESG data.

Popular ESG Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainability Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Environment, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Generative AI for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Mitigation, Compliance Reporting, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, International Relations, Business Ethics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Stakeholder Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Data Centers - Maximum Environmental Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Data Centers, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Performance Metric

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Performance Analysis, Goal Setting, Asset Management, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Accountability

    4.8 stars, 657 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (657) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Strategic Internal Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Auditing, Internal Controls, Auditors Report, Report Writing, Internal Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Presentations, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Benchmarking, Business Ethics, Communication Strategies

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Leadership, Empowerment, Climate Change Mitigation, Accounting, Marketing, Communication

    4.6 stars, 109 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sustainable Sports: Values and Practices of a Club

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Partnership, Communication Planning, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Principles of Sustainable Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Ethics, Finance, Asset Management

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advancing Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Career

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, LinkedIn, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Ethics, Dashboard, Business Writing, Business, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Personal Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Brand Strategy, Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Communication, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Climate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Analysis, Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Presentation, Market Data, Data Storytelling, Report Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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How to choose the right ESG course

Start with what you want to do in ESG. If you want to develop skills in sustainability reporting, look for courses covering GRI standards, SASB metrics, and integrated reporting. If you're focused on integrating ESG factors into investment decisions, choose courses that teach ESG investment analysis, portfolio management strategies, and impact investing.

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