Certificate in Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting

Course overview

Corporate reporting for sustainability can no longer be considered optional or niche. This 8-week programme will help accountants understand key reporting frameworks, tools, and metrics, and equip participants to address the sustainability opportunities and challenges they already face.

As sustainability issues (or ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance) become increasingly relevant to reports, risk management and strategy development, accountants need to be able to understand what this rapidly-changing area means for their organisations and their roles. 

This programme has been designed to provide accountants with strong foundation in sustainability and ESG issues and how they are relevant to their business, organisation, practice, and clients.

Entry requirements

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of professionals who require an understanding of sustainability in business, and we welcome applications from:

• Holders of a degree at Level 8 on the NFQ or an equivalent qualification
• Members and students of Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Members of other recognised professional bodies including ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CPA
• Individuals with relevant experience in finance, business or other relevant fields

All applicants other than members of Chartered Accountants Ireland will be asked to submit evidence of their qualifications or experience with their application. (See our admission & awards criteria page for more details)

Course fees

Fees are fully-inclusive and will cover registration, course materials, tuition fees and assessment fees. We are delighted to offer a special rate for registered students of the Institute and newly qualified members (i.e. up to 3 years post-admission to membership). 

Multiple bookings by a single employer will qualify for a discount of 10% for the second and subsequent booking.