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
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Workplace inclusivity, Governance, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Climate Change Adaptation, Equities, Environmental Laws, Crisis Management, Environment and Resource Management, Insurance, Finance
Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Governance, Performance Analysis
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainability Reporting, Dashboard, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Correlation Analysis, Sustainable Design, Process Development, Organizational Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Power BI, Process Improvement, Microsoft Copilot, Change Management, Data Visualization
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Environment and Resource Management, Insurance, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Governance, Sustainability Reporting
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Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investments
IMD - International Institute for Management Development
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Climate Change Mitigation, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Finance
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Communications, Regulatory Requirements, Investments
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, AI Product Strategy, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Social Impact, Sustainable Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Change Management, Risk Management
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Communication Strategies
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.
Best ESG courses from Duke University
Top-rated ESG courses offered by Duke University on Coursera.
- ESG for AllDuke UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsDuke University
- ESG Essentials for Sustainable BusinessDuke UniversityBeginner1 - 4 WeeksDuke University
- ESG Communication for Inclusive DialogueDuke UniversityBeginner1 - 4 WeeksDuke University
Best ESG courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly ESG courses with no prerequisites.
- The Materiality of ESG FactorsUniversity of PennsylvaniaBeginner3 - 6 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Introduction to ESGCorporate Finance InstituteBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Foundations of Sustainability and ESGSaïd Business School, University of OxfordBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
