FSA® Credential Preparation Pathway
/ Prepare to Earn the Most Advanced Credential Related to the ISSB Standards.
Master Sustainability-related Financial Disclosure and Analysis
Turn complex sustainability-related financial information into clear, decision-useful insight. Delivered by the University of Sarajevo—an Approved Education Provider for the FSA Credential—this structured pathway is built around the curriculum of the FSA® Credential, developed and conferred by the globally recognised IFRS Foundation. It builds the knowledge and analytical skills to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities, apply financial materiality, analyse and normalise sustainability data, and connect sustainability information with corporate performance, investment decisions and valuation.
The Two-Level Preparation Pathway
01 — FSA® Credential Level I Preparation
Build a strong foundation in the need for sustainability disclosure standards, the sustainability information ecosystem, the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and the corporate and investor use of material sustainability information.
Exam Prerequisite: None
Formats: Self-Paced Online · Live Online · Face-to-Face
Duration: Live formats delivered over 2 days
02 — FSA® Credential Level II Preparation
Develop advanced application and analysis skills to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities affecting a company’s financial position, performance and prospects; normalise sustainability data; and connect sustainability information with revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, cost of capital and valuation.
Exam Prerequisite: Passing the FSA Level I exam
Formats: Self-Paced Online · Live Online · Face-to-Face
Duration: Live formats delivered over 2 days
Who Should
Attend
Who Should Attend
Corporate sustainability, ESG, reporting and operations professionals
Finance, accounting, risk, compliance and strategy professionals
Investment professionals, analysts, asset managers and research teams
Internal and external auditors and assurance professionals
Consultants and professional advisers
Students, academics and early-career professionals seeking expertise in sustainability-related financial disclosure and analysis
Skills You
Will Gain
Skills You Will Gain
By the end of the complete pathway, you will be able to:
Navigate the sustainability-related financial disclosure landscape and explain the roles of standard-setters, regulators, data providers and other market participants
Build a strong understanding of the ISSB Standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2—and the concepts underpinning sustainability-related financial disclosure
Evaluate how material sustainability information—both cross-industry and industry-specific—can inform corporate strategy and investor decision-making
Identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities that may affect a company’s financial position, performance and prospects
Normalise and compare sustainability data for fundamental, peer and industry analysis
Connect sustainability information with revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities and cost of capital, and incorporate it into financial analysis and valuation
FSA® Exams
at a Glance
FSA® Exams at a Glance
The FSA® Credential is earned by passing two separate examinations. The University of Sarajevo provides preparation only; the examinations are administered separately through Pearson VUE, the IFRS Foundation’s official testing partner.
Two Exams · 120
Minutes Each
Level I: 110 multiple-choice questions
Level II: 55 multiple-choice questions associated with 13 cases
Both examinations include single- and multiple-answer questions, with Level II placing greater emphasis on case-based application and analysis.
In Person or
Online
Take each examination at a Pearson VUE test centre or online with a remote proctor through Pearson OnVUE.
Year-Round Online Exam Access
When examination registration is purchased through the University of Sarajevo’s Approved Education Provider route, candidates can register, schedule and take each examination online throughout the year—without waiting for one of the three standard testing windows.
Maximum Three Attempts per Level
Each registration includes one examination attempt. A candidate may take Level I a maximum of three times and Level II a maximum of three times. A new registration and examination fee are required after an unsuccessful attempt, with a 60-day waiting period between attempts
Your
Preparation
and Credential
Journey
Your Preparation and Credential Journey
1. Complete Level I Preparation
Build the knowledge and exam readiness required for Level I — Principles & Practices. On completion, receive a University of Sarajevo Certificate of Completion showing the approved CPD hours.
2. Pass the Level I Exam
Take the examination separately through Pearson VUE, the IFRS Foundation’s official testing partner. After passing, become an FSA Level II Candidate and be listed in the IFRS Foundation’s online FSA Credential directory
3. Complete Level II Preparation
Develop the application and analysis skills needed for Level II. On completion, receive a second University of Sarajevo Certificate of Completion showing the approved CPD hours.
4. Pass the Level II Exam
Pass Level II within two years of passing Level I to become an FSA Credential Holder and be listed in the IFRS Foundation’s online directory
How This Program Can Strengthen Your Career
Build a stronger professional profile through applied sustainability–finance expertise, verified achievement and skills relevant across corporate and investment roles.
Globally Recognised FSA® Credential
Demonstrate verified expertise in sustainability-related financial disclosure and analysis.
Career Progression & Broader Opportunities
Strengthen your professional profile for roles in corporate reporting, sustainable finance, investment analysis, risk, assurance, consulting and compliance.
Cross-Functional Professional Relevance
Build a common language across sustainability, finance, reporting, risk, strategy and investment functions.
IFRS Foundation Professional Directory Visibility
Gain verified professional visibility through inclusion in the IFRS Foundation’s online FSA Credential directory after the relevant examination milestone.
Turn sustainability information into financial insight, verified achievement and lasting professional value.
Hear from FSA Credential Holders
Watch Anna Håkansson, Founding Director of Tulyā and Sustainability Management Consultant, share her experience earning the FSA® Credential and how it has supported her career.
Preparation Fees & What’s Included
Choose the preparation option and learning format that best fit your needs. The fees below cover the University of Sarajevo preparation programme. The applicable FSA® examination fee is added only when the examination is purchased through the University.
Preparation Course
Fees Include
- Preparation for the selected FSA® Credential level or Combined pathway
- Applicable curriculum materials, practice questions and case-based exercises
- Trainer guidance and mentorship, as specified for the selected learning format
- A University of Sarajevo Certificate of Completion showing the approved CPD hours
Required Examination
Registration
A paid examination registration for the corresponding FSA® level is required before enrolment is confirmed. Candidates may purchase the examination through the University of Sarajevo at the applicable preferential Approved Education Provider fee, or purchase it independently before enrolling and provide the information required for verification.
Group & Organisational
Programmes
- 10% discount on the University preparation fee for groups of five or more participants from the same institution
- Custom pricing for larger groups, institutional programmes and donor-funded initiatives
- Tailored organisational programmes available worldwide and quoted separately according to group size, format, location and logistics
Payment &
Enrolment
Payment is made by bank transfer following registration. The invoice and payment instructions are provided after the registration has been reviewed, and enrolment is confirmed upon receipt of payment and verification of the examination registration.
Meet Your FSA Trainers
Expertise You Can Trust.
The pathway is delivered exclusively by FSA Credential Holders with first-hand knowledge of both examination levels. Together, they combine academic depth with professional expertise in the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, financial materiality, sustainability-related financial analysis, sustainable finance, climate risk, governance and regulation.
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Ready to Begin Your FSA® Credential Journey?
Choose Level I, Level II or Combined Level I & Level II preparation, with flexible learning formats and expert guidance from FSA Credential Holders.
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