Professional Certification Framework
Internationally recognised post-nominals for Climate, Sustainability and ESG practitioners — structured across foundation, professional, specialist assurance and elite tiers.
Education vs. Certification — what's the difference?
Education Division
Delivers courses, diplomas, executive education and CPD. Learners receive a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Achievement confirming successful training.
Certification Division
Independently assesses competence through examinations, experience, and ethics. On success, awards a professional designation such as John Smith, CSRP — used after the person's name.
Recommended journey
Foundation Level
Entry credentials establishing core competence in reporting, climate risk and carbon accounting.
CSRPCertified Sustainability Reporting Professional
Sustainability and ESG Reporting
Post-nominal
John Smith, CSRP
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CCRPCertified Climate Risk Professional
Climate Risk & Resilience
Post-nominal
John Smith, CCRP
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CCAPCertified Carbon Accounting Professional
Carbon Accounting & Emissions Management
Post-nominal
John Smith, CCAP
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Advanced credentials for ESG managers, finance professionals and internal auditors.
CESGPCertified ESG Professional
Comprehensive ESG Management
Post-nominal
John Smith, CESGP
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CSFPCertified Sustainable Finance Professional
Sustainable Finance & ESG Investing
Post-nominal
John Smith, CSFP
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CESGIACertified ESG Internal Auditor
ESG Internal Audit & Governance Assurance
Post-nominal
John Smith, CESGIA
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The specialist credential for independent assurance of sustainability information.
Future Elite Level
Fellowship recognition for distinguished ESG leaders — opening in due course.
Credential statement
This credential is awarded by the ESG Training Institute (ESGTI) to individuals who have demonstrated competence in Climate, Sustainability, and ESG practice and have successfully satisfied the requirements of the ESGTI Professional Certification Framework.