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Esg Certification

Name: Esg Certification
Price: 2800.00 USD
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A 3-day course to build practical ESG knowledge, apply frameworks and reporting techniques, and practise exam-style questions throughout.

24 hours (3 days) Foundation to Practitioner APMG Certifications

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

The ESG Certification recognises the strategic value of environmental, social and governance accountability. The certification is awarded by APMG International. Across three days you will explore ESG foundations, materiality and stakeholders; compare major frameworks and regulations; design metrics and controls; plan strategy integration; and interpret reports and assurance findings. Hands-on work includes stakeholder mapping, a double materiality exercise, KPI and control design, gap analysis against selected frameworks, and report critique, with guidance tailored to Generalist and Executive perspectives. The examination for this certification is set and administered by APMG International. This course includes exam practice, a timed mock exam, and step-by-step booking guidance so you can schedule your exam directly with APMG International or an accredited training organisation. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Explain ESG drivers, principles and key terminology with clarity
Map stakeholders and conduct a structured (double) materiality assessment
Compare major ESG frameworks and choose appropriate disclosures
Design ESG metrics, data controls and evidence trails for reporting
Evaluate governance, risk and assurance approaches for ESG
Draft a practical ESG roadmap with targets, KPIs and change actions
Review and critique ESG reports and respond to assurance findings
Prepare effectively for the APMG exam with practice questions and a mock

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

3-day Esg Certification agenda

3 days · 24 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 3 recommended days
Practical work: 3 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Foundations, stakeholders and materialityPrinciples, stakeholders, materiality and terminology

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · ESG fundamentals: drivers, concepts, terminology and scope
10:45–12:15 · Stakeholder identification, mapping and expectations
13:15–14:45 · Materiality and double materiality: methods and prioritisation
15:00–16:15 · Standards landscape overview (GRI, SASB, TCFD/ISSB) and CSRD context
16:15–16:45 · Exam-style practice questions: fundamentals and definitions
16:45–17:30 · Day synthesis, discussion and action notes

Put it into practice

Work in teams to build a stakeholder map for a chosen organisation and run a rapid double materiality workshop. Prioritise topics, justify selections and present the heat map.

You’ll take away
Stakeholder map and double materiality matrix

Day 2Frameworks, metrics, controls and reportingFramework selection, metrics, data controls and reporting

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Day 1 recap and framework selection criteria (sector, scope, stakeholders)
10:45–12:15 · Designing ESG metrics and targets aligned to strategy and frameworks
13:15–14:45 · Data collection, evidence, and control design for ESG disclosures
15:00–16:15 · Reporting structure: narrative, KPIs, risks, and assurance readiness
16:15–16:45 · Exam-style practice questions: frameworks, metrics and reporting
16:45–17:30 · Peer review of outline disclosures and feedback

Put it into practice

Create a disclosure pack outline for two priority topics, including KPIs, data sources, controls and roles. Peer-review another team’s pack against a selected framework checklist.

You’ll take away
Disclosure pack outline with KPI definitions and control checklist

Day 3Governance, risk, strategy and assurance; exam readinessGovernance, risk, strategy integration, assurance and exam prep

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap and governance for ESG: roles, oversight and accountability
10:45–12:15 · Risk management: identifying, assessing and integrating ESG risks
13:15–14:45 · Strategy integration: roadmaps, change enablement and performance tracking
15:00–16:15 · Timed mock exam and individual review
16:15–16:45 · Exam-style question clinic and key takeaways
16:45–17:30 · Exam booking guidance, personal study plan and next steps

Put it into practice

Conduct a gap analysis of an example ESG report against chosen criteria and propose governance and risk improvements. Translate findings into a 12‑month roadmap with milestones.

You’ll take away
Governance and risk improvement plan with 12‑month ESG roadmap

Bring it all together

Certification exam: Esg Certification, awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for Esg Certification, marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
Esg Certification: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are specified here; professional experience in sustainability, risk, compliance, finance or operations is recommended. Bring a laptop and photo ID for in-class exercises and to complete exam registration steps.

Who is this course for?

The ESG Certifications are designed for professionals involved in compliance, auditing, finance, HR, DEI, risk management, regulation, and sustainability operations who want to strengthen their understanding of ESG principles and organizational frameworks.
It also serves executive‑level leaders, including board members, directors, and C-suite officers, who are responsible for shaping, directing, or overseeing ESG strategy and performance.
Together, the Generalist and Executive certifications support both practitioners and senior decision‑makers in building the skills needed to manage ESG risks, drive opportunities, and enhance organizational impact.

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Oct252026

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