Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager
Become an expert on CSRD! Help companies learn how to implement CSRD and guide them through the process.
About the CSRM Certification Program
If you want to be able to implement CSRD in a company and have a background in business, sustainability, or change management, then this course is for you! With 3 years of experience working with accountants and market leaders, we will teach you everything there is to know about implementing CSRD. Using our CSRD platform, we will take you step-by-step through the process, including understanding, measuring, communicating, and reporting CSRD.
Program Duration
2 Months
Format
Fully Online
6 Training Sessions
2 Hours Bi-Weekly
Self Study
4 Hours Weekly
Businesses can no longer ignore sustainability reporting due to the new European law, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). It’s crucial for professionals to stay updated and assist companies in preparing for sustainability reporting. The CSRM training program ensures compliance with all obligations. This course positions you at the forefront of CSRD implementation.
Approach
The Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM) training covers understanding, measuring, communicating, and reporting on CSRD to ensure full compliance. You’ll learn to collaborate with various departments like finance, HR, IT, and sustainability to achieve CSRD goals, gaining in-depth knowledge and practical skills.
Additional Resources
As a Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager participant, you get full access to Move to Impact’s online Virtual CSRD Consultant platform, offering over 100 videos, guidelines, examples, and templates to guide you through the CSRD process.
Prerequisites
The course is designed for higher-educated professionals with a bachelor’s level of thinking and working. Participants should have a basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email, and proficiency in English.
Preparation and Study Load
The theory and homework assignments require approximately 5-7 hours of study per session.
Registration in CSRM Register
During the course, you’ll be registered for free in the aspirant register Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM) of the Stichting Register Fiscaal & Financieel Advies (SRFA), which shows you have a solid financial education and keep your skills updated. After completion, you can join the Register CSRM and use the SRFA title CSRM.
Virtual Classroom
The CSRM program is taught via a virtual classroom, simulating a digital class environment where you can interact with instructors and fellow students in real-time.
Exams and Diploma
You will complete the course with a portfolio, consisting of assignments, peer reviews, and a digital final exam. You will have access to unique learning environments. Have you successfully completed everything? Then you will receive the diploma ‘Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager’.
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Skills Gained from the Program
- Be able to fully execute the project management needs for a company to be CRSD compliant
- Understand the challenges and goals associated with CSRD, along with how to act when faced with the most common obstacles during CSRD implementation
- Comprehend all the phases, deliverables, and guidelines associated with CSRD
- Have the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, HR, IT and sustainability departments to reach CSRD goals
- Master Double Materiality Analysis regarding ESRS regulations and ESRS Disclosures
- Be able to integrate CSRD technologically into the company using data-driven tools
- Be an expert on all things CSRD!
Read about one of our certified alumni
Benefits to Being CSRD Certified
- Understand a complete implementation method for CSRD
- Learn from experts and their hands on experience
- Get templates to be able to report
- Get access to our online step by step program where you can get all the summaries from the course and much more
- Expand your clientele reach as a consultant and offer more as a certified project manager
- Created together with accountants
Costs of the Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager Program
€ 2950 per participant (VAT excluded)
Key Players
Internal Project Managers
You are wondering how CSRD will apply to your activities and how you can support your company. CSRD involves many departments of a company, and with this certification you can carry through the CSRD process and help your company more smoothly transition to CSRD standards.
Sustainability Professionals
You are wondering how to bring all the departments together to help have a cohesive CSRD output. CSRD requires all hands-on deck, and some aspects of the process may fall outside of your skill set. Learn about everything you need to know to assist your company with its CSRD process.
Change Consultants
You are wondering how you can assist companies in their CSRD journeys. Many companies are concerned with the shift to CSRD and how it will impact them. This certification will teach you everything necessary for assisting companies with this new change.
Topics Covered In The Progam
- CSRD – Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: All the knowledge you need to know about the regulation for sustainability reporting in Europe.
- ESRS – European Sustainability Reporting Standards: These standards guide companies on how to report on sustainability.
- Steps for CSRD Implementation: Follow these steps to ensure your company complies with the CSRD.
- Challenges in Sustainability Reporting: Overcome common obstacles to effective sustainability reporting.
- Conducting a Double Materiality Analysis: This analysis helps identify what is impact and financially material and what is significant to stakeholders.
- Translating Reporting Standards into Action Plans: Ensure that reporting standards are effectively implemented in your organization’s action plans.
- Preparation and Execution of Data Collection: Proper data collection is crucial for accurate sustainability reporting.
- Templates and Summaries: Use these tools to streamline your reporting process.
- Monitoring Sustainability KPIs: Keep track of key performance indicators to measure your sustainability progress.
- Assurance and Collaboration with External Auditor: Work with an external auditor to verify your sustainability reports.
- Collaboration with IT, Finance, and Sustainability Teams: Ensure all relevant departments are involved in the sustainability reporting process.
- Preparing IROs: Draft Impact, Risks and Opportunities (IRO’s) to outline your company’s sustainability impacts.
- Portfolio Management: Manage your projects and investments with a focus on sustainability reporting.
Program Schedule
Class of March
5 March 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
19 March 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
2 April 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
16 April 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
30 April 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
14 May 2025 14:30 – 15:30 Wednesday
Class of May
7 May 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
21 May 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
4 June 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
18 June 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
2 July 2025 14:30 – 17:30 Wednesday
16 July 2025 14:30 – 15:30 Wednesday
Working with Markus Verbeek Praehep
Move to Impact’s CSRM certification is hosted in collaboration with Markus Verbeek Praehep, the leading organization for professional training in the Netherlands. Using our sustainability reporting knowledge and their professional training expertise, we believe that together we are delivering the highest quality training experience for our participants.
Video: The Experience of a Former Course Participant
Q&A
Q: What makes this certification different from others?
A: Our program specifically focuses on ESG compliance by European regulations and practical implementation, backed by Move to Impact’s extensive tool suite and real-world experience.
Q: How much time should I allocate weekly?
A: Plan for 8-10 hours per 2 weeks, including self-study, live sessions, and assignments.
Q: Is there ongoing support after certification?
A: Yes, graduates receive toolbox access and by signing up for the premium toolbox you can join the quarterly updates on ESG Compliance developments.
Q: Can this be combined with full-time work?
A: Yes, the program is designed for working professionals with flexible scheduling and recorded sessions.
Q: What is the success rate?
A: Our program maintains a 97% completion rate, with dedicated support to ensure participant success.
Related CSRD Options
CSRD Essentials Training
The CSRD Essentials Program is designed to provide a streamlined introduction to CSRD. Unlike our Virtual CSRD Consultant, which offers in-depth guidance and support for CSRD implementation from beginning to end, this program offers a brief yet comprehensive overview of essential CSRD concepts.
More CSRD Training
As a team of experienced sustainability and IT professionals, we offer a variety of learning opportunities to fit your needs. Explore our training options to find which one fits with your impact goals. With certifications, bootcamps, subscriptions, and more, empower yourself to deliver on CSRD compliance. Let us help you to get to know more about preparing for CSRD!
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