This comprehensive 3-month certification program equips professionals with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, a critical mandate in India's evolving sustainability landscape. Addressing the growing demand for corporate transparency, this course delves into the foundational principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBCs) and explores global sustainability reporting trends, providing crucial context for BRSR implementation. Participants gain in-depth understanding of BRSR and BRSR Lite disclosure requirements, enabling them to produce accurate and compliant reports. The program also emphasizes assurance processes, ensuring participants can build credibility through effective verification.

Through interactive case studies and practical exercises, participants learn to seamlessly integrate sustainability practices into business strategies, fostering long-term value creation. Furthermore, the course covers mapping BRSR to globally recognized frameworks like GRI and Integrated Reporting, promoting alignment with international standards. Upon completion, participants will be proficient in BRSR report preparation, assurance, and consultancy, positioning themselves as leaders in corporate sustainability. This certification not only enhances professional expertise but also empowers individuals to drive meaningful organizational change and contribute to a sustainable business ecosystem.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the evolution and significance of BRSR in the context of global sustainability trends.

• Master the principles of responsible business conduct as outlined in the NGRBCs.

• Gain in-depth knowledge of BRSR and BRSR Lite disclosure requirements.

• Learn to map BRSR disclosures to GRI and Integrated Reporting frameworks.

• Apply case studies and real-world examples to enhance practical understanding.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable Business and Regulatory Landscape 

Module 2: Core Principles and Framework of BRSR 

Module 3: General Disclosures and Organizational Governance (Section A) 

Module 4: Environmental Stewardship and Reporting (Section B - Environment) 

Module 5: Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Engagement (Section B - Social) 

Module 6: Governance, Materiality, and Alignment with Global Frameworks 

Module 7: Assurance and Verification of BRSR Reports 

Module 8: BRSR Implementation, Consultancy, and Professional Practice 

Module 9: Industry based case study

Eligibility

Any graduation/B.Tech/B.Sc in Microbiology/Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology/Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B. Pharma/MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate and Certificate Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 3 months.

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes, and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-paced and self-regulated performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants

• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination

• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable

• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job

• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires

• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Professional Certificate in Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future career prospects

A Professional Certificate in BRSR opens doors to diverse careers in India's growing sustainability sector. With BRSR being a mandatory reporting framework, certified professionals are in demand for roles in sustainability reporting, consulting, CSR management, assurance, and ESG analysis within investment and finance. This certification equips individuals with specialized skills to navigate regulatory requirements and enhance organizational sustainability, leading to opportunities in both corporate and government sectors.

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