Master the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
Turn complex European sustainability reporting requirements into a clear and practical reporting process. Developed by GRI and delivered live by the University of Sarajevo—a GRI Certified Training Partner licensed to deliver worldwide—this structured six-course pathway builds the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate stakeholder engagement, double materiality, material information, assurance readiness and digital reporting.
The Six-Course
Learning Pathway
The programme comprises six required GRI-licensed courses covering the complete ESRS reporting process.
Who Should Attend
Sustainability and ESG professionals
CSRD and ESRS reporting teams
Finance, accounting, risk and compliance professionals
Internal auditors and assurance professionals
Consultants and professional advisers
Public-sector professionals, academics and researchers
Programme at a Glance
6 Required Courses
A complete ESRS professional learning pathway
Live, Instructor-Led
Direct trainer guidance and practical application
Two Language Options
English or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Two Delivery Formats
Live Online or Face-to-Face
Tailored in-house delivery is also available for organisations worldwide.
5-Day Intensive
Programme Agenda
Six required ESRS courses are delivered across the first four days, followed by dedicated exam preparation and certification guidance on Day 5.
DAY
Programme Focus
DAY 1
Foundations of CSRD and ESRS Reporting
DAY 2
Stakeholder Engagement and Double Materiality
DAY 3
Navigating the GRI Sector Standards
DAY 4
Assurance Readiness and Digital Reporting
DAY 5
Exam Preparation, Practice Q&A and Certification Guidance
The pathway comprises six separate GRI-licensed courses. Day 5 provides additional exam preparation and is not a separate certification course.
Skills You Will Gain
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
Translate the ESRS reporting process into a practical reporting plan
Plan stakeholder engagement and connect stakeholder input to the materiality process
Conduct and document impact and financial materiality assessments
Build effective data collection, evidence and reporting workflows
Strengthen governance, controls and documentation for assurance readiness
Prepare sustainability information for digital reporting and XBRL tagging
Certification Exam at a Glance
The certification exam becomes available after all six required courses have been completed and is taken online through the GRI Academy.
40 Questions · 60 Minutes
Single-, multiple- and inline-choice questions.
75% Passing Score
Minimum score required to pass.
Online, On-Demand & Proctored
Closed-book exam taken through the GRI Academy.
Up to 3 Attempts
Within six months, with a seven-day cooling-off period between attempts.
Your Learning and Certification Journey
Complete Each Course
Receive a digital GRI Certificate of Completion showing the approved CPD hours for that course.
Complete All Six Courses
Become eligible to take the online ESRS Professional Certification Exam through the GRI Academy.
Pass the Exam
Earn the digital GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional credential and be listed in GRI’s directory of certified sustainability professionals.
How This Programme Can Strengthen Your Career
How This Programme Can Strengthen Your Career
Build a stronger professional profile through applied ESRS learning, verified achievement and broader career relevance.
Globally Recognised GRI Credentiallete Each Course
Demonstrate verified ESRS knowledge with a professional credential from GRI.
Expert-Led Live Learning
Build confidence through interactive sessions, direct expert guidance and peer exchange.
Practical GRI Application
Apply ESRS concepts, double materiality and reporting processes to realistic organisational challenges.
Career-Ready Reporting Skills
Build transferable capabilities for the evolving ESG and sustainability reporting landscape.
Strengthen Your Employability
Demonstrate job-relevant ESRS knowledge across reporting, finance, risk, assurance, governance and advisory work.
GRI Directory Visibility
Be listed in GRI’s online directory of certified sustainability professionals.
Turn structured ESRS learning into practical capability, verified achievement and lasting professional value.
Programme Fee
& What’s Included
Programme Fee & What’s Included
€1,150
per Participant
Live Online or Face-to-Face at the University of Sarajevo
The same fee applies to both scheduled delivery formats.
The Programme Fee Includes
- All six required GRI-licensed ESRS courses, delivered live over five intensive days
- Licensed course materials
- A digital GRI Certificate of Completion for each successfully completed course, showing the approved CPD hours, with 30 CPD hours available in total
- Exam preparation, practice Q&A and certification guidance
- One GRI ESRS Professional Certification Exam attempt
Language
Training is delivered in English or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. The GRI Professional Certification Exam is currently available in English through the GRI Academy.
Group & In-House Options
- 10% discount for groups of five or more participants from the same institution
- Custom pricing for larger groups, institutional and donor-funded programmes
- Tailored in-house delivery available worldwide and quoted separately based on group size, location and logistics
Payment & Enrolment
Payment is made by bank transfer following registration. The invoice and payment instructions are provided after registration has been reviewed, and enrolment is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Meet Your GRI Trainers
The programme is delivered by nominated trainers who maintain the valid GRI professional credentials required for the ESRS courses they teach. The interdisciplinary team combines expertise in sustainability reporting, sustainable finance, climate risk, energy efficiency, governance and regulation.
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