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Diploma in Sustainability

Chartered Tax Consultant

cert Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting

Diploma in Sustainability

Format: Virtual learning more info

CPD hours: 60+ more info
Assessment: 2 case study based home assignments more info

Price: See below more info

Start date: Thursday 13 March 2025

End date:Thursday 07 August

Delivery: Online

Duration: Circa 6 months

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By booking this programme you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Please see our booking Terms and Conditions to find out more.

In October 2022, Chartered Accountants Ireland lunched our first sustainability qualification, the Certificate in Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting. As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve with the implementation in the EU of mandatory corporate Sustainability Reporting and Assurance from 2024, we are delighted to roll out two new Diplomas, the Diploma in Sustainability Reporting and the Diploma in Auditing and Assuring Sustainability Reporting.

Diploma in Sustainability Reporting

Course overview

The Diploma in Sustainability Reporting has been designed specifically to meet the needs of Chartered Accountants and others charged with leading the implementation and delivery of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The Diploma will equip participants with real knowledge and skills to enable them to take a lead role in the implementation of ESRS.

This programme is also a bridge for those seeking to change direction in their career offering a pathway to a career within the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) sector.

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)

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Course fees

Fees are fully-inclusive and will cover registration, course materials, tuition fees and assessment fees.

If you previously completed our Certificate in Sustainability you are eligible to avail of 20% off this course cost. See application form for more information.

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

Programme funding with Green Tech Skillnet - Diploma in Sustainability

Green Tech Skillnet Funding Eligibility

We are delighted to inform you that this course is eligible for Green Tech Skillnet funding. Eligible participants can receive funding for up to 30% of the course fee. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Self-employed, or
Employed in private or semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland.

Application Process

To submit your expression of interest for funding, please email johanna.banaditsch@windenergyireland.com with the following details: Name/Employer/Email address

A member of the Green Tech Skillnet team will contact each participant regarding their application.

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Diploma in Sustainability	Fees
Chartered Accountants Ireland member	€2,995 \| £2,595
Other applicants	€3,295 \| £2,765

How you study

This Diploma will be delivered through a blend of self-paced study and live-streamed virtual classrooms. These virtual classrooms will encourage engagement and enable active participation. Online sessions and programme assessments are all conducted through a virtual learning environment.

Assessment

This Diploma will be assessed through the completion of home assignments throughout as well as short learning logs. There is no final exam for this programme.

CPD Hours

This Diploma offers structured and unstructured CPD hours. This programme will offer in excess of 60 hours structured CPD, however the exact number of hours that can be claimed as CPD will vary for each individual depending on factors including the time dedicated to self-study and assignment preparation.