AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards

Course Overview

The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards equips professionals with the skills to understand and apply Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks across a wide range of industries. Over the past few years, ESG has gained significant prominence as more organisations embrace its three pillars and implement programmes targeting climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive compensation, and other critical sustainability issues.

Pressure from stakeholders, the next generation of professionals, consumers, and society at large has made ESG a central part of corporate strategy. Organisations that fail to integrate ESG effectively may risk their growth, stability, and long-term continuity. The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards provides the knowledge and practical tools needed to help your organisation navigate these challenges and meet stakeholder expectations.

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 certificate is ideal for compliance officers, sustainability managers, executives, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in ESG and corporate governance. Completing the programme demonstrates your commitment to responsible business practices and positions you to support your organisation in achieving its ESG objectives.

Course Methodology

This masterclass is designed to be practical, learner-friendly, and hands-on, ensuring participants not only understand TPM concepts but can immediately apply them to real maintenance challenges. Every module combines theory with practice through interactive exercises, simulations, and guided implementation steps.

Learning is built on the principle: “If I listen, I forget. If I see, I remember. If I do, I understand. If I teach, I learn.”

The methodology includes:

Pre-course questionnaire to align the content with each participant’s plant priorities
Instructor-led presentations linking TPM principles with measurable business outcomes
Real-world case studies, audio-visual examples, and technical process learning
Interactive games, calculations, and group exercises that reinforce core concepts
Peer discussions to help sustain TPM, foster teamwork, and embed continuous improvement