Every programme, taught live
Every MCMCER programme is delivered live by specialist faculty — official curricula, real casework and cohorts drawn from organisations around the world. No self-paced video libraries.
GRI Professional Certification Programme
Our programme enables participants to complete the four mandatory courses that form the GRI Professional Certification pathway, covering the core knowledge and skills required for sustainability reporting using the GRI Standards.
The Foundations of ESG Practice
A 32-hour certificate programme across five core modules, delivered live over approximately two months, combining structured learning with practical examples, case studies and exercises.
Advanced ESG Practice
A 32-hour advanced certificate course across five core modules, combining structured learning with practical examples, case studies and applied exercises.
Double Materiality and Risk Assessment
A live, practical programme designed to develop the skills to assess Double Materiality, identify Impacts, Risks and Opportunities, evaluate sustainability-related risks, and translate findings into stronger reporting and business decision-making.
ISSB Disclosure Training
Learn how to structure financial materiality, calculate Scope 3 GHG emissions, perform climate scenario analysis, and prepare for third-party reasonable assurance.
Cohort essentials
GRI Professional Certification Programme
The Foundations of ESG Practice
Advanced ESG Practice
Double Materiality and Risk Assessment
ISSB Disclosure Training
What each course covers
GRI Professional Certification Programme
Receive a certificate of completion for each of the four mandatory courses. Upon completing all four courses and successfully qualifying the official GRI examination, you become a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional.
Programme detailsThe Foundations of ESG Practice
Participants develop a practical foundation in ESG, with an understanding of key sustainability concepts, global frameworks, risk and compliance, reporting, transparency, carbon tax and sustainable finance.
Programme detailsAdvanced ESG Practice
A 32-hour advanced certificate course across five core modules, combining structured learning with practical examples, case studies and applied exercises.
Programme detailsDouble Materiality and Risk Assessment
Certificate of Completion. Participants develop a practical understanding of Double Materiality, its key principles and its application across sustainability, risk, reporting and business decision-making.
Programme detailsISSB Disclosure Training
Develop a practical understanding of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 and their application to sustainability-related financial disclosures.
Programme detailsMore than lectures
Expert-Led Learning
Learn directly from experienced practitioners and subject specialists through live, interactive sessions.
Practical Application
Explore real-world examples, case studies and exercises that connect concepts with professional practice.
Course Resources
Access relevant learning materials and supporting resources throughout the programme.
Interactive Learning
Ask questions, engage in discussion and learn through direct interaction with faculty.
Real-World Context
Understand how concepts and frameworks are applied across different organisations and business situations.
Global Perspectives
Gain insights from different sectors, geographies and professional backgrounds.
Peer Learning
Exchange perspectives and experiences with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Professional Development
Build knowledge and practical capability relevant to your role and continued professional development.
Credentials that carry weight
Awarded by the GRI Academy on completion of all four mandatory courses and the GRI examination. One-year renewal cycle requiring four CEUs.
MCMCER Certificate of Completion, verifiable online through the official Certificate Verification Portal.
MCMCER Certificate of Completion awarded on finishing the six-module programme and capstone simulation.
Built for the people doing the work
Chief sustainability officers, ESG directors, compliance managers, CSR leads, consultants, auditors, corporate leaders and board members.
The programme is suited to professionals across business, sustainability, finance, risk, compliance, reporting and governance, as well as students, recent graduates and professionals looking to build a foundation in ESG.
Professionals working across sustainability, strategy, risk, finance, reporting, governance, compliance, supply chains and investment, as well as consultants, ESG advisors, senior business leaders and professionals seeking to deepen their ESG expertise.
ESG and sustainability leaders, risk and compliance officers, internal audit and assurance, finance and strategy directors, consultants and advisors, and boards and steering committees.
Sustainability and disclosure teams, CFOs and chartered accountants, risk and audit professionals, consultants and advisors, corporate counsel, and asset managers and institutional investors.
Frequently asked questions
What participants say
Working across international development and labour issues, I was looking for a programme that recognised ESG extends beyond environmental reporting. MCMCER provided a balanced perspective on environmental, social and governance dimensions while connecting them to current global expectations.
Technology organisations make decisions based on evidence, data and prioritisation. I appreciated that MCMCER approached materiality in the same way. The course moved beyond theory and explained how to identify, assess and prioritise ESG issues using practical methodologies.
In retail and brand compliance, legal frameworks are shifting rapidly toward mandatory ESG reporting and anti-greenwashing standards. The programme provided a comprehensive breakdown of UK SDR, TCFD and CSRD mandates, enabling our legal team to integrate sustainability metrics into corporate disclosures.
As finance teams increasingly support sustainability reporting, understanding carbon accounting is becoming an important capability. The programme translated complex GHG accounting concepts into practical frameworks I could relate to through my financial background.
Supply chain emissions have become a priority across industries. MCMCER simplified complex reporting frameworks while providing practical approaches to emissions disclosure and decarbonisation planning.
For organisations operating at scale, sustainability reporting must be credible, consistent and aligned with internationally recognised frameworks. The instructors combined regulatory knowledge with real-world examples, making the learning immediately relevant for senior professionals.
Not sure which programme is right for you?
A short consultation covers the curriculum, upcoming cohorts and the certification pathway, so you can choose the programme that matches your role.