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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


  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Environmental Issue, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Data Strategy, Investments

    4.7 stars, 164 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (164) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Finance, Case Studies, Investments, Loans

    4.8 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    AI and Environmental Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Political Sciences, Generative AI, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Digital Transformation

    4.8 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Market, Petroleum Industry, Investments, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Governance, Sustainable Business, Financial Analysis, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Data Science, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

    4.5 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Business Ethics, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainability Standards, Leadership Development, Finance, Business Development

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Wealth Management

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Procurement, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (78) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence, Fine-tuning

    4.3 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Advocacy, Change Management

    4.9 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Value Creation for Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Governance, Social Impact, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.7 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Applied Climate Leadership in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Organizing, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Performance Analysis, Community Outreach, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Business Leadership, Business Administration

    4.8 stars, 690 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (690) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Performance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 241 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (241) · Mixed · 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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