March 6-7 & 10, 2025 (Live Sessions)
“The training brought the topic of agricultural sustainability to life in FFA. The enthusiasm
gained by our employees about sustainability is just one of the many benefits we achieved
through the training.”
“Being exposed to different industries, from all over the globe. Also, the case studies were my favorite to review.”
“I gained a better understanding of the overall topic of Sustainability and CSR. I really enjoyed the trainer’s effective communication skills and the opportunity for interaction through well-structured discussion forums .”
“I greatly appreciated the ability to discuss topics through examples. My expectations for this training program were met completely. I have gained new skills and knowledge!”
“I really enjoyed the holistic view of corporate CSR during the training program. I was very satisfied with the opportunity for interaction and participation.”
“The strategic approach was helpful and the course slides excellent.”
“The trainer is very knowledgeable; the participants had different backgrounds which made the discussion very interesting. Good mix of theory and practical input.”
“Broad range of sectors by participants led to a solid and varied discussion showing of best practices.”
“Compact two training that covered very relevant and current topics with a practical and pragmatic approach. Good discussion and learning experiences from other participants.”
“Engagement and Real life examples of applications.”
“The training provided tools to quantify the issues related to sustainability and how to effectively form those into a business case”
“The content of the training was very interesting. The discussion and diversity among participants was thrilling”,
The Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program, Leadership Edition, is a transformative three-day training experience tailored for U.S. professionals. Through live sessions, cutting-edge research, and industry expertise, participants will learn to plan and implement corporate Sustainability Strategies and ESG ratings, based on current USA and Global Legislative landscapes, advancing their organizations and careers.
Earn Your Certification: CSE is the premier globally recognized provider of Sustainability Practitioner Certifications, trusted by leading professionals across industries for over 20 years.
Since 2005, we’ve certified 4,000+ Professionals and C-Suite Executives from the majority of Fortune 500 firms and other organizations in the US including Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Chevron, Oracle, NASA, United Nations Financial Credit Union, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
➡ Total Program Hours: 28 hours
➡ Live Sessions: 10 hours overall (March 6-7 & 10)
➡ Self-Paced Course Work: 18 hours of guided reading and practical exercises to be completed in 8 weeks.
➡ Additional Certification via specialized Modules (Optional): Additional 22-25 hours for dual certification, or 14hours for GRI standards Specialization (including live sessions) and other key areas of Sustainability (e.g Net Zero, ESG Reporting, Sustainable Supply Chain)
➡ Expand Your Expertise: Become a qualified Sustainability Practitioner and gain advanced skills in ESG and sustainability.
➡ Network with Leaders: Join over 10,000 professionals from Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, governments, and academia worldwide.
➡ Drive Change: Learn to develop a practical, two-year action plan to integrate sustainability across your organization.
➡ Unlock More Value with New Brief Modules for Key Sectors – Powered by CSE’s Cutting-Edge Research.
March 6
10:00am – 1:30pm EST
Live Zoom Session
March 7
10:00am – 1:30pm EST
Live Zoom Session
March 10
10:00am – 1:00pm EST
Live Zoom Session
Click here to see the training agenda and our testimonials.
For 20 years 10,000+ managers and executives from the majority of Fortune 500 companies, government organizations , and NGOS in 90 countries have trusted CSE and became Certified Sustainability Practitioners.
Learning materials and training guide certified by CMI and CPD
Exclusive access to recorded brief webinars on current and future Sustainability Trends by thought leaders
Practical exercises, tools and live Q&As with the tutors each day of the program.
Free access to specialized online courses for the Energy & Energy Utilities Sector, the Healthcare Products & Services Sector, and the Financial Sector
Business Networking during the live sessions and group exercises
“Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to gain a Competitive Advantage” e-book version (Wiley Publication, 2nd-Edition e-book version) written by CSE’s Lead Trainer Nikos Avlonas.
In these additional modules (recorded), you will get more in-depth knowledge on topics covered in live sessions.
The Advanced Module includes:
Upon registration request 1 ticket under the category Dual (2) Certification Package ESG & Specialization
Sustainability - ESG Directors/ Managers
ESG Fund Managers
CFO’s (Chief Financial Officers)
Corporate Affairs – Communications
C-Suite Executives
HR Executives
Environment Quality, Health & Safety
Investors Relations - Finance
Procurement & Supply Chain
COOs (Chief Operational Officers)
Non Governmental Organizations
The new Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program focuses on:
The Integration of SDGs and Circular Economy into the Sustainability Plan
New Sustainability -ESG trends and legislations
How to improve stakeholder engagement
The Influence and support of C-Suite Executives into the sustainability plan.
The Role of Investors and the maximization of corporate performance in ESG ratings
How to set Ambitious ESG goals and become Net Zero
The GRI Course is focused on the understanding and application of the new GRI standards to the Sustainability Report
Τhe Certified Sustainability-ESG Practitioner course provides an overview of the ESG Standards, Ratings and Criteria and offers in depth information on how to create an ESG strategy (including Net Zero plan) and integrate it within different divisions and your supply chain.
Attending both courses will provide you an in depth view of ESG criteria and official certifications from the leading accreditation providers in Sustainability (GRI,CMI & CPD )
“The training brought the topic of agricultural sustainability to life in FFA. The enthusiasm
gained by our employees about sustainability is just one of the many benefits we achieved
through the training.”
“Being exposed to different industries, from all over the globe. Also, the case studies were my favorite to review.”
“I gained a better understanding of the overall topic of Sustainability and CSR. I really enjoyed the trainer’s effective communication skills and the opportunity for interaction through well-structured discussion forums .”
“I greatly appreciated the ability to discuss topics through examples. My expectations for this training program were met completely. I have gained new skills and knowledge!”
“I really enjoyed the holistic view of corporate CSR during the training program. I was very satisfied with the opportunity for interaction and participation.”
“The strategic approach was helpful and the course slides excellent.”
“The trainer is very knowledgeable; the participants had different backgrounds which made the discussion very interesting. Good mix of theory and practical input.”
“Broad range of sectors by participants led to a solid and varied discussion showing of best practices.”
“Compact two training that covered very relevant and current topics with a practical and pragmatic approach. Good discussion and learning experiences from other participants.”
“Engagement and Real life examples of applications.”
“The training provided tools to quantify the issues related to sustainability and how to effectively form those into a business case”
“The content of the training was very interesting. The discussion and diversity among participants was thrilling”,
Once you complete the three-day ESG Sustainability course, you can create and submit a sustainability plan by putting in place all the practical tools you learned throughout the training, that will qualify you for the Sustainability ESG Certificate.
To be Certified you need to attend at least 60% of the Online Live Sessions of the sustainability program.
Step by step guidance for getting the dual certification here