The IFRS Foundation offers several options for those seeking to complete a structured course of learning to enhance their knowledge and skills related to sustainability-related financial disclosure. Each course offers continuing professional development (CPD)/continuing professional education (CPE) credit for eligible certified public accountants.
E-learning courses
Start your learning journey by familiarising yourself with IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
Through four self-paced modules, you will gain a solid understanding of the objectives of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, learn how to navigate and use the Standards and become familiar with the requirements in IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.
Each module takes less than one hour. Complete each module and pass a short assessment to receive your certificate of completion.
You must be logged in to your ifrs.org account to access the e-learning platform. If you haven't done so already, log in or create an account.
Price: Free
CPD/CPE: Up to 13 credits
Please contact us if you experience any issues accessing the platform.
Co-hosted live, virtual training
Enhance your understanding of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards by attending a live training presented by experts from the IFRS Foundation and the Sustainable Stock Exchange (SSE) Initiative.
This training guides you through the four-step process of preparing, aligning, implementing and communicating sustainability-related information.
The training is 3.5 hours long and is hosted by SSE Partner Exchanges around the world.
Price: Free
CPD/CPE: Up to 3.5 credits
The FSA Credential
Show your expertise with a premier credential at the forefront of sustainability-related financial disclosure and analysis.
The FSA Credential is the most advanced credential related to the ISSB Standards. Through this two-part credential, learn how to navigate the sustainability disclosure landscape, enhance your ability to integrate sustainability considerations into financial analysis and gain the skills you need to lead on disclosure.
Gain confidence, strengthen your credibility and advance your career via the FSA Credential. Candidates must pass two exams to earn the Credential. The average person spends 30–50 hours preparing for each exam. There are no prerequisites for registering. Study on your own or take a prep course with one of our Approved Education Providers.
Price: Varies by region
CPD/CPE: Up to 27.5 credits
