Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

The Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance is broken into 10 modules which take 30 hours to complete. This does not include the supplementary research, study and assessments delegates choose to do. While additional research is not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to engage in this research as it provides additional context to further your understanding of the subject. Up to 200 hours of content is included in this certification

The Diploma is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) at Level 7 on the Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) with 20 SCQF Credit points.

The diploma is delivered fully online and is self paced. It’s an immersive and interactive experience that includes expert video interviews with professionals in the field, infographics, graphs, discussions and additional readings to compliment your learning. This model is very popular with professionals who have busy schedules and want to move through the diploma at their preferred pace.

The Corporate Governance Institute’s Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance is university credit-rated by the Glasgow Caledonian University, a highly-rated UK university. The diploma is recognised at Level 7 on the Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Our staff, tutors and courses have been thoroughly vetted and are continually monitored by the university to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards possible.

More information about the SCQF Level 7 credit rating can be found here.

The diploma and each module in it has had input from industry experts who are also practitioners in ESG. Most modules contain video interviews with global experts in their field on matters such as ESG Reporting, ESG Risk and the Investor perspective. These experts were carefully selected to represent a variety of skill sets, ethnicities, gender and race. The speakers have a range of experience including corporate governance, partners in law, vice presidents of companies and lecturers at business schools, such as Wharton. They have years of academic as well as industry experience.

Yes. While CPD is usually applied by your own awarding body, the Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) should qualify for CPD recognition.

Each module features a global expert in ESG who provides a unique perspective on the topics from a practitioner’s point of view. They are specialists in ESG and come from a wide variety of industries. As well as speaking frequently on ESG topics, they are also professionally involved in numerous types of businesses.

They will bring you through the most current and relevant case studies. You will learn about the latest thinking in ESG at leadership level.

Our faculty members are industry experts with an interest in teaching the next generation of directors and board members. As well as teaching on the diploma, our lecturers are professionally involved in numerous types of businesses.

Definitely. We designed this diploma to demystify and define what it means to be a leader in ESG. It covers key concepts in ESG all the way through to in-depth analysis. You will develop your own personal brand as an ESG leader.

The case studies are real-world, practical and full of insights. Your resulting certification is globally recognised.

This diploma is ideal for leaders who wish to make a positive impact in their organisation, society and the environment.

You have six months access to your course material from the date you enrol.

You have six months to complete and submit your assessments from the date your enrol.

When you successfully complete the Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), you can use the post nominals DipESG on your digital signature and LinkedIn profile.