Micro-Credentials
Need to know about a specific aspect of Sustainability & ESG or Climate & Biodiversity? We have broken everything down into individual modules. Customize your learning with our micro-credential programs.
- Self-guided education
- World-renowned experts
- Courses available 24/7
What you will get with each Micro-Credential:
- Access to video-recorded “leader insights” from global experts.
- Carefully curated readings and additional learning resources, such as case studies and questions, to help gauge the Sustainability & ESG and/or Climate & Biodiversity action performance of your organization.
- An online, self-guided format that allows you to complete each module in your own time and at your own pace.
- A verified Credly Badge™ showcasing your competency in the selected subject matter.
Choose from 19 Micro-Credentials
Sustainability & ESG Micro-Credentials:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-1.png)
Learn how environmental, societal and geopolitical issues are changing expectations of businesses and the future of work, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, high inflation, the effects of COVID-19, data usage, AI, human rights and social justice.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Georg-K.webp)
Georg Kell
Chair at Arabesque and Founding Director of the United Nations Global Compact
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Polman.jpg)
Paul Polman
Former CEO, Unilever; co-author, Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Jens-Moberg-nd.webp)
Jens Moberg
Chair at Grundfos
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/charles-chad-holliday-chair-competent-boards.jpg)
Charles O. “Chad” Holliday Jr.
Co-Chair, The Mission Possible Partnership; Former Chair, Royal Dutch Shell and Bank of America.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/annette-verschuren-ceo-chair-competent-boards-1.jpg)
Annette Verschuren, O.C.
CEO and Chair NRStor Inc., Serves on multiple boards
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Jan Jones Blackhurst
Board Member and Chair of the Social Responsibility Committee, Caesars Entertainment Corporation
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-2.png)
Learn how to lead and plan to ensure resilience and business continuity during major disruptions, such as geopolitical upheaval, climate change, pandemics, societal changes and digital innovation.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Sarah-Keohane-Williamson.webp)
Sarah Keohane Williamson
CEO of FCLTGlobal and a member of various distinguished boards
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Ariel-1024x683-1.jpg)
Ariel Fromer Babcock
Research Director at FCLTGlobal (now Head of Investment Stewardship, Fidelity Investments)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Vagn_Sorensen.webp)
Vagn Sørensen
A seasoned board leader with roles at F L Smidth, Air Canada, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, TIA Technology, and Scandlines
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/01/Eric-Wetlaufer-768x835.jpg)
Eric Wetlaufer
A seasoned board member and Managing Partner at TwinRiver Capital
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/01/joan-michelson-executive-competent-boards.jpg)
Joan Michelson
An ESG Consultant and the host of the Electric Ladies Podcast
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Nik-Gowing-1-768x768.webp)
Nik Gowing
Founder and Director of Thinking the Unthinkable and former Main Presenter at BBC World News
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-3.png)
Learn about the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they are affected by regulatory trends and government incentives in different parts of the world.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/01/meredith-sumpter-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Meredith Sumpter
CEO, Council for Inclusive Capitalism
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/claus.webp)
Claus Stig Pedersen
Head of Global Sustainability, Novozymes
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Ingvild_sorensen.webp)
Ingvild A. Sørensen
Senior Manager, Strategic Development, United Nations Global Compact
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Emily_Macharia.webp)
Emily Waita Macharia
Public Affairs, Government Relations & Sustainability Leader, Coca-Cola, East & Central Africa Franchise; Board Member, East African Business Council
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Polman.jpg)
Paul Polman
Former CEO, Unilever; co-author, Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/03/Sustainability-ESG-Module-4.jpg)
Take a closer look at why and how climate change impacts the environment, oceans, biodiversity, health, and the global economic and socio-economic outlook.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Nigel-Topping.webp)
Nigel Topping
High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Carol_Hansell.webp)
Carol Hansell
Senior Partner of Hansell LLP; Member, Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Group
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Curtis-R-1-1.webp)
Curtis Ravenel
Senior Advisor to Mark Carney, COP26 Private Finance Hub; Secretariat, TCFD.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Jules.webp)
Jules Kortenhorst
CEO, RMI, formerly known as Rocky Mountain Institute
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/paul-druckman-chair-founding-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Paul Druckman
Chair, World Benchmarking Alliance; Founding CEO, International Integrated Reporting Council; Integrated Reporting and Connectivity Council – Advisory Council Member, IFRS Foundation
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/03/pavan-sukhdev-founder-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Pavan Sukhdev
Founder & CEO, GIST Impact
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-5.png)
Learn about the rapidly growing expectations for disclosure around environmental, social and governance topics, plus how companies are best responding to those demands.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Erika-Karp.webp)
Erika Karp
Executive managing director and chief impact officer at Pathstone
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Upkar-Arora-director-competent-boards.jpg)
Upkar Arora
CEO of Rally Assets
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Joyce_Cacho-2.webp)
Joyce Cacho
Board Director, Sunrise Banks, NA; Supervisory Board Director, World Benchmarking Alliance; President & CEO, Adinura Advisory Services.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/01/Eivind-Lorgen.jpg)
Eivind Lorgen
Unconstrained Advisor to Corporate Issuers; Founding Member, SASB Investor Advisory Group; Former CEO and President, Nordea Asset Management North America.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Aron-Cramer.webp)
Aron Cramer
President and CEO, BSR (Business for Social Responsibility)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-6.png)
Learn about the impact of environmental and social disasters on supply chains, plus how to identify, assess and manage important risks.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Andrew-Wallis-OBE.jpg)
Andrew Wallis
OBE, CEO, Unseen and Modern Slavery Helpline
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Michael-Kobori-1.jpg)
Michael Kobori
Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks Coffee Company
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/02/caroline-rees-president-competent-boards.jpg)
Caroline Rees
President and CEO, Shift
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/11/simon-henzell-thomas-director-competent-boards.jpg)
Simon Henzell-Thomas
Global Director of Climate at Ingka Group (IKEA)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session-7.jpg)
Learn how to foster a pipeline of diverse talent into and through your company, understanding the full spectrum and business value of diversity itself as well as the regulations around it.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/05/victor_pineda_director_competent_boards.jpg)
Victor Pineda
President and Chairman of The Victor Pineda Foundation / World ENABLED
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/05/Lara_Shewchuk_Director_Competent_Boards.jpg)
Lara Shewchuk
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Architech
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/03/alphonso-david-president-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Alphonso David
President & CEO, Global Black Economic Forum
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/05/Esther_Aguilera_director_Competent_Boards.jpg)
Esther Aguilera
Former President & CEO, Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-8.png)
Learn the changing risks and expectations associated with anti-corruption, integrity, ethical practices and transparency.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Iohann-Le-Frapper.webp)
Iohann Le Frapper
Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce Corporate Responsibility & Anti-corruption International Commission
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Claudia-Sender.webp)
Claudia Sender
Non-Executive Director at Telefonica S.A., Gerdau, and Embraer
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Hans.webp)
Jonathan Drimmer
Partner, Paul Hastings, LLP (USA)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-9.png)
Learn the business impact of the digital revolution, including blockchain, big data and AI generated opportunities.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/06/Khwaja_Shaik_director_competent_boards-1.jpg)
Khwaja Shaik
Chief Technology Officer at IBM
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/lisa-reshaur-vice-president-competent-boards.jpg)
Lisa Reshaur
General Manager, Digital Security and Risk Engineering - Governance, Risk, Continuity and Compliance, Microsoft
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Bojana-Bellamy.webp)
Bojana Bellamy
President, Centre for Information Policy Leadership
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Christopher_Crummey.webp)
Chris Crummey
Global Executive Director, IBM Security Command Centres
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-10.png)
Learn the latest global trends in taxation, investments and pay policies that will help drive ESG best practices at your business.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Mark-H..webp)
Mark Hawkins
Former President & CFO Emeritus at Salesforce
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Barbara-Oberleitner.jpg)
Barbara Oberleitner
Vice President, WSP Global Inc., CPA, CA
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Birgit_Noergaard_Competent_Boards.jpg)
Birgit Noergaard
Non-Executive Director at Associated British Ports, WSP Global Inc.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Mia_DAdhemar.webp)
Mia D’Adhemar
Senior Manager, Sector Program Standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session_-11.png)
Learn and manage the material issues that you need to communicate to your shareholders and stakeholders.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Polman.jpg)
Paul Polman
Former CEO, Unilever; co-author, Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/10/christine-chow-managing-director-competent-boards.jpg)
Christine Chow
Board member, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/01/robert-eccles-chair-advisory-council-competent-boards.jpg)
Robert G. Eccles
Visiting Professor of Management Practice, Said Business School, Oxford University; Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group
Allen White
Vice President & Senior Fellow, Tellus Institute
Richard Barker
Professor of Accounting and Deputy Dean, Said Business School
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/ESG-Module-Session-12.png)
Learn what good governance means now, and how that will evolve in the future.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Polman.jpg)
Paul Polman
Former CEO, Unilever; co-author, Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/mervyn-king-chair-emeritus-competent-boards.jpg)
Mervyn King
Chair Emeritus, King Committee on Corporate Governance in South Africa
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/paul-druckman-chair-founding-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Paul Druckman
Chair, World Benchmarking Alliance, Corporate Reporting Council, and Clear Insurance Management; Board Member, Shift; Former Board Member, UK Financial Reporting Council; and Founding CEO, International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Tensie-Whelan.webp)
Tensie Whelan
Clinical Professor for Business and Society; Director, NYU Stern School of Business’s Center for Sustainable Business; Former President, Rainforest Alliance
Carolynn Chalmers
CEO, Good Governance Academy.
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This module offers an in-depth exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering its strategic impact on businesses, ethical considerations, and future-readiness. It equips leaders with insights on leveraging AI for competitive advantage, addressing challenges, and integrating AI into organizational strategies.
Climate & Biodiversity Micro-Credentials:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Biodiversity-Module-1.png)
Learn how climate change and biodiversity loss will impact your business, stakeholders, and the communities they serve, now and in the future.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Nigel-Topping.webp)
Nigel Topping
High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/01/klaus-kunz-vp-esg-competent-boards.jpg)
Dr. Klaus Kunz
(VP, Head of ESG – External Engagement and Performance Reporting, Bayer AG)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/peter_schlosser.webp)
Peter Schlosser
(Vice President and Vice Provost, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Polman.jpg)
Paul Polman
Former CEO, Unilever; co-author, Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Biodiversity-Module-2.png)
Understand the fast-changing regulations on climate change and biodiversity loss, their shift from voluntary to mandatory, and their impact on your business.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/paul-druckman-chair-founding-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Paul Druckman
Chair, World Benchmarking Alliance; Founding CEO, International Integrated Reporting Council
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2023/03/pavan-sukhdev-founder-ceo-competent-boards.jpg)
Pavan Sukdev
CEO and Founder, GIST Impact
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/02/SpeakersLeaders-Photo-Template-for-Website-1.png)
Vicky Sins
Lead, Decarbonisation and Energy Transformation, World Benchmarking Alliance
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Maja-Groff.webp)
Maja Groff
International Lawyer, The Hague; Convenor of the Climate Governance Commission
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Dickinson.webp)
Paul Dickinson
Executive Chair, Climate Disclosure Project (CDP)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Biodiversity-Module-3.png)
Discover ways to effectively manage increasing climate and nature-related investor and insurer expectations. Investors can also learn to drive finance and influence firms towards a net zero, nature-positive future.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Andrew-Steer.webp)
Andrew Steer
President and CEO, the Bezos Earth Fund
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Matt-Arnold-nd.webp)
Matt Arnold
CGlobal Head of Impact Finance and Markets, The Nature Conservancy
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Liu-Fuzhong.webp)
Liu Fuzhong
Director, International Department, ShenzhenStock Exchange
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/01/Bertrand-Millot.jpg)
Bertrand Millot
Senior Vice President Risk Management, Fixed Income, and Head of Climate Risk and Issues, CDPQ
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Sarah-Chapman.webp)
Sarah Chapman
Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Manulife
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/01/Mark-Konyn.jpg)
Mark Konyn
Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA Group
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Biodiversity-Module-4.png)
Learn why board directors must ensure good governance and accountability in boardrooms and what to ask senior management about your net-zero and nature-positive ambitions.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Curtis-R-1-1.webp)
Curtis Ravenel
Senior Advisor to the Co-Chair & Vice Chair, of Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/annette-verschuren-ceo-chair-competent-boards-1.jpg)
Annette Verschuren
Entrepreneur, Businesswoman, and Chairwoman
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/charles-chad-holliday-chair-competent-boards.jpg)
Chad Holliday
Co-Chair, The Mission Possible Partnership; Former Chair, Royal Dutch Shell and Bank of America.
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Biodiversity-Module-5.png)
Learn how to implement effective transition strategies for business in the face of climate change and nature loss.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Curtis-R-1-1.webp)
Curtis Ravenel
Senior Advisor to the Co-Chair & Vice Chair, of Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Euan-Murray.webp)
Euan Murray
Chief Executive at The Sustainability Consortium
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Miranda-Ballentine.webp)
Miranda Ballentine
CEO, Renewable Energy Buyers’ Alliance (REBA)
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/jacob-sterling-senior-director-competent-boards.jpg)
Jacob Sterling
Senior Director, Head of Decarbonisation Innovation & Business Development, A.P. Moller-Maersk
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Brandi-Colander.webp)
Brandi Colander
Chair, DC Green Bank
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Biodiversity-Module-6.png)
Gain insights from the pioneers of climate change and nature action in business on how they propelled these topics to the forefront of their organisations.
Contributing faculty:
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2022/01/Suzanne-DiBianca.jpg)
Suzanne DiBianca
Chief Impact Officer and EVP of Corporate Relations, Salesforce
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/pat-gallardo-dwyer-founder-director-competent-boards.jpg)
Pat Dwyer
Founder and CEO of the Purpose Business
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/10/Antonia-Gawel.webp)
Antonia Gawel
Head, Climate Action; Deputy Head, Centre for Public Goods; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/pia-heidenmark-cook-chief-sustainability-officer-competent-boards.jpg)
Pia Heidenmark Cook
Non-Executive Director, Senior Advisor, Former CSO, Ingka Group/IKEA
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/James-McCall.webp)
James McCall
CSO, HP; Former Senior Director, Global Climate and Supply Chain Sustainability, Procter & Gamble
![](https://competentboards.com//app/uploads/2021/09/Erin-Meezan.webp)
Erin Meezan
Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, Interface Inc.
Welcome, which course are you interested in:
Primarily discuss the topics through the lens of serving on the board. You must be serving on at least one board with fiduciary responsibility to enter this stream.
Discuss the topics through a wide range of business perspectives (including the board) and comprise senior executives, investors, and board advisors.