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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The self study modules were easily to use and follow, and the element of setting your own pace to study worked well for me. The assessments were straight forward to use with plenty of time given. I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyed the flexibility of the course to be able to do it in my own time and at my own pace. Easy to navigate the system with a good layout. Interactive course content was engaging. Masterclasses prov... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed the Sustainability Diploma to consolidate my existing practical and learned knowledge and experience. Loved the fact that the course was self-paced & support was always on-hand if needed. Th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyable course that has helped me to cement and grow my ESG knowledge. Really liked the flexibility of being able to dip into the modules when I had time. I found the videos case studies part... See more

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The Institute of Sustainability Studies (ISS) creates and delivers practical, hands-on, comprehensive, and university credit-rated courses in business sustainability. The online courses give every business and individual the practical tools required to succeed in a sustainable world. By undertaking ISS courses, you will develop a career edge in your individual capacity and a market edge in an organisational role. Enrol now for our courses to learn how to create an actionable sustainability plan that will protect your business, reduce your costs, increase your profits, and transform you into a sustainable business trendsetter.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall good course

Overall good course, give me some insights on how to apply sustainability goals to my role as compliance manager.

September 1, 2024
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Hi Jane, thanks for your review! We're glad the course was a valuable experience for you. Well done on completing it, and wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Diploma In Business Sustainability - An excellent course.

The Course was very well structured and great presented each module by tutor. The content was brilliant, clear and engaging. I really enjoyed completing this course which help me expand my knowledge and understanding whole aspect of the business sustainability.
I highly recommend this course to everyone!

November 5, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thanks for your feedback, Marcin, the team really appreciate it! We're delighted you enjoyed the course and found it so valuable. Well done on your achievement, and we wish you all the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Diploma in Business Sustainability

I found this to be a fantastic course. After reviewing sustainability courses I decided to go with the ISS because of the structure and delivery of the subject mater.

The course consists of twelve modules and the learning platform allows access to review course notes and provides further reading to to enhance your understanding.

During the course you are offered the opportunity to listen to expert guest speakers on each module topic.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this course.

March 3, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Congratulations Paul! Thanks for your lovely feedback on our Diploma in Business Sustainability course and your recommendation. We wish you all the best in the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A thorough and varied course

A thorough and varied course, in which you can learn at your own pace. I would recommend the Institute of Sustainability Studies Diploma in Business Sustainability.

June 1, 2024
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Thanks for your feedback, Paul! We're glad you enjoyed the flexibility our courses offer and that the course content met your expectations. Wishing you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Excellent and Pragmatic Sustainability Course

I very much enjoyed completing the ISS Diploma and would recommend it to anyone seeking a solid and applied grounding in all the fundamental concepts underpinning sustainability. It provides a very good basis on which to make a sound career move and to plan further academic or professional studies, should you wish to take those concepts further.

The course material and tutors are all good, and the course even covers topics like Design Thinking, which, alongside other disciplines like Systems Thinking, are essential for effective change agency of the now and future.

I would recommend you also immerse yourselves in the regular online lunchtime seminars the ISS host for Diploma students and graduates. I have attended many and they have all without exception added to the quality of pragmatic knowledge and skill needed to 'do justice to the sustainability job,' so to speak. The guest speakers hosting them are all very high calibre people from various sectors.

If you are relatively new to sustainability and want to make a very positive change in your professional (and personal - sustainability doesn't remain confined to the workplace) life, then completing this very flexible course would be great place to start.

May 15, 2024
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Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Diploma in Business Sustainability course, John! We're delighted you enjoyed the course and have found our events series valuable. Congratulations on completing the course, and we wish you all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good course!

I am very glad to share a another achievement of mine, receiving the Diploma in Business Sustainability from the Institute of Sustainability Studies. This course has allowed me to delve even deeper into the strategies, processes, people, and valuable and renewable resources we have at our disposal to be able to create brands where humanity is at the centre of the strategy. Thanks this course i feel more confident to create brands with strong value identities, close to people, and participate in the great change taking place and build a better world for all.

August 20, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Hi Agnese, thanks for sharing your feedback on the Diploma in Business Sustainability course! It's great to know the course has helped you bring humanity and sustainability to the centre of strategy. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours, and well done again on finishing the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Course is very well structured

The Course is very well structured, it consists of 12 modules and the first 6 deal with the practice side of Sustainability(the everyday) the next 6 go into more details around reporting etc, It can help you along your journey to introduce more sustainable practices in your workplace,
I loved the flexibility that online learning gives you, as you can pick up at anytime,

May 31, 2024
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Hi Thomas, thank you for sharing your feedback on our Diploma in Business Sustainability course. We're delighted that the course helped you kickstart your sustainability journey at work. We wish you all the best, and congratulations on completing the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CSRD Certificate

The course content for the Certificate in CSRD was excellent. From the course, I now know what is needed to embark on the journey for CSRD compliance.

September 10, 2024
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Thanks for your review, Paul! We're thrilled to hear you are feeling more confident navigating the CSRD following completing the course. Wishing you all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Perfect Fit: Practical and Accessible Sustainability Skills for Professionals

I initially wasn’t sure if I was a suitable candidate for the Business Sustainability Diploma from the Institute of Sustainability Studies, but I quickly realised it was the perfect fit to help me develop my sustainability skills. The course is comprehensive, easy to follow, and taught by an impressive faculty with amazing support throughout. It’s very accessible, even while working full-time, and the practical nature of the course allowed me to apply the skills I learned immediately in my role as a consultant. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their expertise in sustainability!

September 11, 2023
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Hi James, thanks for leaving us a review. We're delighted to hear you benefitted from the online, self-paced learning experience we offer and that you were able to successfully develop your sustainability skills. Congratulations on completing the Diploma course, and wishing you the very best of luck in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really important subjects explained by…

Really important subject explained by knowledgeable professionals within their field, expert tutors who are approachable and willing to engage with any questions you may have, I recommend the ISS.

September 5, 2023
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Hi Andy, thanks for your review! We're happy to hear you benefitted from the wealth of knowledge our faculty brings to our courses. Wishing you all the best in the future, and well done again for completing the course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course was packed full of all the…

The course was packed full of all the information that was needed, master classes where fantastic for picking up information from experts in their field.

August 28, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thank you for your feedback, Dale! We're glad to hear you found the course content beneficial and that you've found our exclusive Masterclasses valuable. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Best wishes on your professional journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant and Engaging Course!!

I found this course very fulfilling especially for someone like myself who did not have a background in Sustainability. The content is brilliant, clear and engaging. The case studies are very helpful to see in practice what in fact I am studying and I loved the Masterclasses as they allowed me to understand more in depth different angles of the sustainability topics.
I truly recommend this course to everyone really!

May 31, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Hi Riccardo, thanks for sharing your feedback on the Diploma in Business Sustainability course. We're thrilled to hear you found the course content clear and engaging and that you have been enjoying our Masterclass Series to further dive into essential business sustainability topics. We wish you the very best, and well done again on completing the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed the Sustainability Diploma to…

Completed the Sustainability Diploma to consolidate my existing practical and learned knowledge and experience. Loved the fact that the course was self-paced & support was always on-hand if needed. The content can be easily applied to the workplace setting. I enjoyed this course so much that I also signed the rest of my team up to it and this has increased their confidence levels. Met some brilliant contacts too. Highly recommend this course.

February 29, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that our self-paced format and supportive environment met your needs. It's fantastic that you found the content workplace-applicable and valuable enough to enrol your team, boosting their confidence. Connecting with brilliant contacts is an added bonus. We greatly appreciate your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Certificate in CSRD

I recently undertook the Certificate in CSRD in order to enhance my knowledge of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive as well as to provide assurance to my customers that I have the necessary skills and training to provide support in their CSR or ESG programmes. I found the content, pace and level of interaction required excellent. Really well put together and with the added bonus of a classroom environment set up for you to share and expand on your learning with others in this field. The team themselves were super helpful and the ease at which I could review the course then book was brilliant. Really enjoyed it, from end to end.

July 1, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Hi Annie, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Certificate in CSRD course from start to finish! It is great to know you benefitted from the self-paced learning experience and that you enjoyed interacting with others in the ISS community. We wish you all the best and well done on finishing the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Business


This is a fantastic course which delivers a broad overview of all aspects of sustainability. The course consists of twelve modules and is enhanced with a range of authentic case study examples and live webinars featuring expert guest speakers on each module topic. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend.

July 4, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thank you for your enthusiastic review, Catherine! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the comprehensive nature of our twelve-module course and found value in the authentic case studies and expert-led webinars. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Wishing you continued success in your sustainability endeavours!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course has exceeded my expectations

This course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of sustainability best practices both within their organisation and in their daily lives. The informative facilitators expertly delivered engaging content and provided valuable resources to aid further learning and development in areas such as Sustainable Finance, Circular Economy, Biodiversity, DEI, Sustainablity Planning and implementation.

October 26, 2023
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thanks so much for your feedback, Louise! We're thrilled to hear the course exceeded your expectations and that it provided resources that have allowed you to engage in further learning. Well done on completing the course and we wish you the very best of luck in your professional endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Certificate in CSRD

Certificate in CSRD

I found the course to be very informative and provides a great base for you to build your CSRD knowledge. The double materiality guidelines and provided tools are great ways to improve your understanding of the subject.

June 12, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted that you found the course informative and valuable for building your CSRD knowledge. Your positive remarks on the double materiality guidelines and tools are greatly appreciated. Best wishes in your continued learning journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Institute of Sustainability and the…

The Institute of Sustainability and the Business Sustainability Diploma in particular provides all the essential information to align business needs with ESG requirements. Its structure and interacting webinars make it a very interesting and mind opening course.

June 13, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thanks for your feedback, Elena. We're thrilled to hear the course has enhanced your understanding of business sustainability issues, particularly ESG requirements. We are also delighted to know that you are enjoying our Sustainable Action Dialogues Webinar Series. Well done on completing the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Courses

Fantastic learning tools.

June 10, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Thank you for your review, Sharon. We are thrilled to know that you got great value from the tools shared on the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent material

Excellent material. Excellent learning system. Focused on the real world!!!

June 6, 2024
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Reply from Institute of Sustainability Studies

Hi Pat, we are glad to hear you had an enjoyable learning experience and gained actionable sustainability knowledge that can be applied immediately in real-world situations. Thank you for your feedback and well done on completing the course!

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