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AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards (Level 3)

As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues.

This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).

  • 15 CPD Units
  • 15 Hours

£650.00

During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more. Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas. In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake. As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues.

Course Features

By acquiring the Certificate, participants are expected to be able to:

• Define the three ESG pillars—Environment, Social and Governance.
• Identify the importance of ESG and CSR programmes to an organisation’s corporate governance practices.
• Understand the main concepts behind Green Finance and how responsible banking, investment, and insurance work within this framework.
• Describe the objectives and main tenets of the many global initiatives set up to encourage policies that will contribute to the growth and advancement of ESG issues.
• Study the main ESG reporting standards and frameworks so that your organisation is better prepared to fulfil its reporting requirements.
• Understand the main concepts behind ESG investing.

The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards provides participants with a thorough understanding of a topic that has gained increasing significance and attention amongst corporations, regulators, and researchers. At the same, the Certificate offers guidance as to how corporations can best prepare under the growing number of ESG-related regulations.

Topics to be covered by this certificate include:
• The Stakeholder Theory
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vs. ESG
• Sustainability
• The Environment, Social and Governance Pillars
• Green Finance
• Principles of Responsible Banking, Investment, and Insurance
• The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability
• Global Initiatives and Development such as The Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, and the UK’s Green Finance Strategy
• ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks
• ESG Investing Strategies
• The Push for ESG into the Future

• 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
• A study guide
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different requirements that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course.

No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 40
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.

Download Syllabus Here

Frequently Asked Questions.

Most frequent questions and answers

Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study materials and self-paced eLearning lectures.

Yes, for each AGRC package you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.

Yes, each AGRC Certificate is designed to be a fully self-paced, online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.

The AGRC study guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.

You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test. Rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is email info@agrc.org  with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.

The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs (50 MCQs in the case of the Risk Management Certificate) for the completion and award of the AGRC Certificate of your choice. The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.

We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you are expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students tend to complete their training in under three (3) months.

The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of  practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam,  one (1) year of free AGRC membership, and two (2) attempts to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the AGRC Certificate of your choice.

AGRC Certificates have been designed for professionals looking to build a career in governance, risk and compliance, including working in functions that focus on AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, customer onboarding and more. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.

This Certificate has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and the training programme has been prepared by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), one of AGRC’s official training partners. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPD units in the topic it covers.

To register for this course, click on ”Add to Cart” above and follow the instructions to pay online. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us.

What People Say About LGCA

AGRC’s certificate in compliance helped me advance my career in the field of compliance by teaching me the ins and outs of the sector, the challenges I may face in the future, and the skills I need to overcome them and help my company remain compliant in a
heavily regulated world.
Charles Woodsmith
Charles WoodsmithAssistant Compliance Officer
Compliance and its role in the financial world have never been easier to understand than with AGRC’s certificate programmes. The course was clear, comprehensive and practical, and provided me with the tools and skills I needed to further my career in compliance. I highly recommend these certifications and courses!
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Amanda LeeJunior Compliance Officer
This certification is precisely what I was looking for. Since I work remotely, the best option for me was a self-paced, e-learning course that I could do and complete at my own convenience and at random hours of the day. AGRC’s training offered exactly that, plus a lot more. I delved deep into the world of compliance, gaining a thorough understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed as a compliance officer.
Thank you AGRC!
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Cindy MarshallOnboarding Officer
AGRC makes compliance super interesting and simple to grasp. Their self-paced, online learning offerings are captivating and have prepared me to take the plunge and become a full-time compliance professional.
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Jonathan GoodeMarketing
I wasn’t sure whether transitioning into the world of compliance was the right move for me. After taking this course, I’m convinced I made the right decision. The course was super interesting, offering me a solid foundation of GRC issues, and it got me super hyped to build a career in compliance.
Katherine Arnaud
Katherine ArnaudCompliance Manager
Compliance has been trending lately and AGRC’s certificate caters to this growing need for compliance officers or at least experts in the sector. The course materials were insightful, comprehensive and clear, relying heavily on
case studies that show theory working in practice and helping us understand the true value of compliance and its concepts in action in
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Juan Antonio Velazquez
Juan Antonio VelazquezAssociate Director
This course and certification are exceptional when it comes to introducing you to compliance and its importance in today’s financial world. Self-paced, online and very engaging material. Top notch.
Corina Martinez
Corina MartinezAML Officer
AGRC's self-paced, online course on compliance is ideal for professionals who want to pick up new information on the AGRC world and contribute to building a solid corporate culture for their workplace. In this day and age, being ethical is the name of the game and this certificate allows you to grow in that direction.
Marianna Papadopoulou
Marianna PapadopoulouKYC/CDD Specialist
Insightful, practical and complete courses on compliance, AML and KYC/CDD. Five out of five stars. I strongly recommend the AGRC courses to anyone who wants to join the financial services sector or he is already following a relevant career path. Practical and easy to understand,
including video material and study handouts. Online exams are
also a great addition to the whole package.
Ivan Starr
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