GRI connected me to the global knowledge and information on ESG and SDGs. I live in Japan, Hong Kong and China, and have been working in the toxic Denim industry for 35+ years. Seeing some changes i... See more
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Full e-learning experience, so the convenience of learning at my own pace and schedule worked well for me. The specific courses I did were information dense and fairly direct to the point - no ext... See more
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Was able to follow the program, get certified and also recertified through the CEUs. Following the course lessons was good and prepared me well for the Certification exam. The GRI Academy team via... See more
This course is full of key points that you need for sustainability reporting in accordance with the GRI standards. If you study the related GRI standards along with the course, I think you will gain t... See more
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For 28 years GRI has been the architect of the common global language to assess and report on environmental, social, and economic impacts. We provide standards, tools and training that enable organizations of all sizes to harness the skills, capabilities and data they need to create sustainable, long-term value and unlock positive change in the world.
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Excellent content
Excellent content, explained very clearly and with a practical example.
10 March 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Roberto,
Thank you for your feedback and for rating the GRI Academy course highly. We’re pleased to hear you had a positive experience, and your comments help us continue improving our courses. We appreciate you learning with us and hope to see you again in the future.
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The GRI Academy Team
The system logged me out of the exam…
The system logged me out of the exam before my time was over, even though I did not press any “finish” or “submit” button. I also sent an email explaining the situation, but I have not received any response yet.
6 March 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Didi,
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The GRI Academy Team
Good, sufficient online learning
Online learning experience was good. Content is sufficient and useful, according to the module.
Just a suggestion. To review and update some reports or numbers with more recent years.
2 March 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Chooi,
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The GRI Academy Team
Insightful topic
I learnt practical topic for the workshop, video and note, it provide useful insight as well as practicality can apply to real world, it also provide content that is detail, useful and sequence in order
27 February 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Low,
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Clear content with case study
2 March 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Subayogeswary,
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The course materials is well-structured
21 February 2026
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Dear KimSong,
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Dear Mufeed,
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From Compliance to Credibility
This course addresses an important question: how can sustainability reporting remain credible in the face of growing criticism?
What made the experince valuable was the clear focus an WHY the Sector Standrads matter - not just how to apply them. By strengthening materiality and requiring transparant explanations for omissions, they directy tackle selective reporting and comparability challenges.
GRI does very well on transating complex standards into a structured and practical approach. A few more real-life examples from mid-sized companies would make it even stronger.
24 February 2026
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Course content and clear mode of delivery
Flexibility. Was able to extend my course duration without challenges.
Timely response on enquiry
26 February 2026
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Dear Purity,
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the course overall is well structured
the course overall is well structured. however, it has a a lot of text and sometimes its boring as its repetitive
24 February 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Mi,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the course well structured.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the amount of text and repetition. We will take this into account as we continue refining our content to make it more engaging and concise.
We appreciate you learning with us and hope to see you again in the future.
Kind regards,
The GRI Academy Team
The courses are expensive
The courses are expensive. Besides this, I find them helpful and informative.
20 February 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Catherine,
Thank you for your feedback and for your positive comments about the course; we’re glad to hear you found it helpful and informative.
We understand that pricing is an important consideration, and we regularly review our fees to ensure they reflect the quality and overall learning experience we aim to provide. Your input is valuable and helps us continue improving.
We appreciate you choosing GRI Academy and hope to support your learning again in the future.
Kind regards,
The GRI Academy Team
Biodiversity explained
The course structure was very well designed, introducing basic concepts of biodiversity and fully explain the corresponding standard. I found the material provided , as well as the source of material, very useful for further reading and engagement with the topic.
22 February 2026
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Dear Evangelia,
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Suggested Improvements
The first module (Introduction) was very good, however, the second module about reporting on human rights is so long, boring, not interactive, and not as effective as the first one, it needs to be restructured and amended to be more engaging, and less talking, you may also change the tone when giving the info, since it's now same tone all over the text, it is really not attractive nor interesting as the first part.
21 February 2026
Very comprehensive and detailed
Very comprehensive and detailed , good basis to start your own sustainability reporting
20 February 2026
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Dear Ahcene,
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Good info
Good info, fair time, but I was not able to find the place where to get the slides of the course. Are they available? where/how can I get them?
19 February 2026
Clear and interesting lessons have been…
Clear and interesting lessons have been provided
16 February 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Pierluca,
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As a professional working in renewable…
As a professional working in renewable energy and drone technology, the GRI Practitioner Course added strong strategic value to my technical background.
The course goes beyond theory. It translates sustainability into measurable disclosures — from stakeholder engagement to materiality assessment and structured reporting aligned with global standards.
From my experience in renewable energy and drone operations, I found it especially valuable because:
It connects environmental impact with structured reporting.
It strengthens ESG integration in clean energy projects.
It supports transparency in innovation-driven sectors like drone technology.
It enhances credibility when communicating sustainability performance to clients and regulators.
This course sharpened my ability to transform on-ground renewable energy and technology projects into credible, standards-aligned sustainability reports.
A powerful step forward for professionals bridging engineering, innovation, and ESG leadership.
14 February 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Razan,
Thank you for your feedback and for rating the GRI Academy course highly. We’re pleased to hear you had a positive experience, and your comments help us continue improving our courses. We appreciate you learning with us and hope to see you again in the future.
Kind regards,
The GRI Academy Team
My experience with the GRI…
My experience with the GRI certification program was excellent. The courses not only provided a clear understanding of the GRI reporting framework but also offered deeper, practical insights into sustainability at a professional level. The content is well structured, easy to follow, and enriched with real‑world examples. GRI is doing a great job delivering high‑quality, comprehensive learning that adds real value for sustainability practitioners.
16 February 2026
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Dear Alemayehu,
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Kind regards,
The GRI Academy Team
Feedback
Great opportunity for me to subscribe and trained with those great curriculums.
thank you
14 February 2026
Reply from GRI - Global Reporting Initiative
Dear Rania,
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Kind regards,
The GRI Academy Team
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