Training Program

GRI Certified Course

Days • Live Online + Templates • Limited Seats UAE Exclusive

Upcoming Schedule28-29 April 2026

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a globally accredited GRI certificate, symbolising their mastery and recognition in sustainability practices.

ESG Professional Certificatea

Level

Comprehensive / Professional

Duration

2 Days

Timing (UAE)

11:00 AM-7:00PM

Live Training

Enjoy Flexibility and Accessibility

Experience

Theory + Practice

Ready-to-use

Templates and Pre-sets

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

Participants will learn how to prepare sustainability reports aligned with the GRI Standards, conduct materiality assessments, identify ESG impacts, and structure transparent disclosures aligned with global sustainability reporting practices.

Course outline

IFRS S1 and S2 Sustainability Reporting Standards Course

  • Module 1- Introduction 20% 20%
  1. 1.1 Introductory Information
  2. 1.2 Learning Objectives
  • Module 3-The GRI Standards 60% 60%

3.1 GRI 1: Foundation 2021
3.2 GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
3.3 GRI 3: Material Topics 2021
3.4 GRI Sector Standards
3.5 GRI Topic Standards

  • Module 5- Conclusion 100% 100%

5.1 Summary
5.2 What’s Next?

  • Module 2- Overview of the GRI Standards 40% 40%

2.1 Terminology Overview
2.2 Sustainability Reporting
2.3 Introduction to GRI Standards
2.4 Structure of GRI Standards
2.5 How to Apply GRI Standards

  • Reporting According to GRI Standards 80% 80%

4.1 Applying the In-Accordance Requirements
4.2 Applying Reporting Principles
4.3 Determining Material Topics
4.4 Reporting on General Disclosures
4.5 Reporting on Material Topics
4.6 Report Publication and Communication

Course Audience & Benefits

Experienced ESG managers:

You can refresh or update current knowledge, learn in areas not covered, and join a growing community of alumni professionals.

Novice ESG managers:

You will fully comprehend how to work effectively in the profession from scratch, as well as a respected graduate diploma that increases your career opportunities (possibly meeting your future employer).

Lead ESG managers:

You will be able to refresh, update or structure knowledge, better coordinate, form and set tasks, control and monitor, develop employees, as well as search and attract the required specialists to form a strong team.

Report Writer:

You will be able to refresh or update current knowledge, learn about creative approaches to the formation of content, gain a deep understanding of the requirements of key international sustainability reporting standards, learn the best award-winning approach to presenting the information you are going to disclose.

For areas partially related to ESG (HR, PR, GR, IR, Ecology, Suppliers, Finance, OSH):

 

You will be able to enrich yourself with new tasks and approaches in the management model, learn about issues and risks that require attention, and become acquainted with standards, metrics, and guidelines that you will apply in your work.

For ESG analysts working with standards and reports:

 

you will be able to gain and deepen your knowledge of the requirements of international reporting standards and build effective work on the collection and management of ESG data.

For ESG analysts working with rating agencies:

 

you will gain a better insight into how to disclose information required by rating agencies, which will result in an “easier” and more “winning” company rating and high ratings.

Experience a radically different approach to education

Ready-to-use Templates and Pre-sets

In addition to traditional materials from GRI, all participants will receive an extensive library of ready-to-use templates, materials, and tools to streamline the reporting preparation process. This will save you time and resources while ensuring the high quality of your reporting.

Individual Support

We value the uniqueness of each student, considering their work tasks and learning objectives. Therefore, each learner receives personalised feedback from our trainers, contributing to the achievement of their educational goals and the most effective assimilation of new knowledge.

Access to Exclusive Events

Gain entry to the London Reporting Academy community with exclusive invitations to workshops featuring global standards and frameworks representatives, rating systems, and professional events. These opportunities will further your development in the field of sustainable development and support your professional growth.

Support and Consultations After the Training

We value long-term relationships with our graduates. The Training participants can rely on our post-support and consultations on issues related to sustainable development, ESG, disclosure, and reporting.

Attain an international certificate from GRI

Upon completion of the course, you will receive the official Global Reporting Initiative certificate, validating your skills. This certificate is universally recognised by GRI worldwide.

Meet the Trainer

Dr. Ross Kurinko (UK) – Lead Trainer | International Sustainability Reporting Expert

All programmes are delivered by Dr. Ross Korinko, an internationally recognised sustainability reporting expert and professional trainer.

Dr. Ross specialises in practical, end-to-end ESG reporting and disclosure frameworks, supporting professionals and organisations in building structured sustainability reporting systems aligned with leading international standards.

His approach focuses on applied implementation — ensuring participants gain not only theoretical understanding, but also the practical capability to manage ESG disclosures, reporting processes, and governance structures within their organisations.

Our Trainer - Dr Ross Kurinko

Certification & International Recognition

All training certificates are issued by
London Reporting Academy

London Reporting Academy is a UK-based, globally recognised sustainability reporting training institution known for delivering structured professional programmes aligned with international reporting best practices.

Participants successfully completing the programme will receive an official certificate issued by London Reporting Academy.

✔ Internationally recognised training institution
✔ Structured professional curriculum
✔ Global sustainability reporting expertise
✔ Practical, implementation-driven learning

ESG Professional Certificatea

Level

Comprehensive / Professional

Duration

2 Days

Timing

11:00 AM-7:00PM

Live Training

Enjoy Flexibility and Accessibility

Experience

Theory + Practice

Ready-to-use

Templates and Pre-sets

Fees

AED 6,500   AED 5,000

 

per participants

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