The credential for the disclosure era: two exam levels on the link between sustainability information and financial performance, run by the IFRS Foundation — natural companion to ISSB/CSRD reporting work.
Key facts
Duration
12 months (1 year)
Language
English
Format
Online
Tuition
1,100 USD total
Intake
Enrol any time
Application deadline
Register year-round; exams scheduled on demand
From ifrs.org: Level I USD 450 + Level II USD 650 (non-members; ~USD 1,100 total). Income-based accessible pricing: as low as USD 190 + 260 in low-income countries.
Curriculum modules
Level I — Principles of sustainability accounting and materiality.
Level II — Application: using standards in analysis and disclosure.
Admission requirements
No formal prerequisites — aimed at finance, accounting and sustainability professionals
Two exam levels, both scheduled on demand
Career destinations
Sustainability Reporting Analyst — Corporate
ESG Data & Disclosure Specialist — Finance & assurance
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