ISB® Certification Scheme
The ISB® Certification is intended for professionals in non-finance-related roles or businesses, including those in mining, manufacturing, retail, legal, environmental production, agriculture, procurement management, government, non-profit organisations, and so on.
Becoming a ISB® holder is a defining moment for many ESG professionals and exemplifies possession of solid ESG knowledge as well as application in the real world. We outline everything you need to know to prepare for the ISB® Programme, so you can feel confident when enrolling.
Who is this certification for?
The ISB® Certification is intended for professionals in non-finance-related roles or businesses, including those in mining, manufacturing, retail, legal, environmental production, agriculture, procurement management, government, non-profit organisations and so on.
Benefits of Certification?
IASE’s multi-level, competency-based ISF® Certification Programme recognises ESG professionals’ knowledge and skills while also promoting their lifelong ESG career advancement.
ISB® Certification Levels
The IASE multi-level competency-based ESG certification programmes recognise your knowledge and skills while also assisting you in your lifelong ESG career advancement. Each level has its own set of eligibility requirements and competency-based assessment (i.e., board exam) that is aligned with the syllabus.
The IASE multi-level competency-based ESG certification programmes recognise your knowledge and skills while also assisting you in your lifelong ESG career advancement. Each level has its own set of eligibility requirements and competency-based assessment (i.e., board exam) that is aligned with the syllabus.
Individuals’ competencies will grow and develop as they advance in their careers. At each key milestone, the individual will have developed or gained a new level of competency that can be recognised, allowing for a clear distinction between certification levels. The certification level encourages ESG professionals to seek advancement through specific learning and development to help them reach the level they want.
IASE certification programmes will assess and measure an individual’s competencies at any given level, ensuring that both the ESG professional and the employer are aware of what is expected at each level.
| LEVELS | DESCRIPTION | CERTIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Recognises individuals entering the ESG field | ISB® ADVISOR |
| Level 2 | Recognises ESG professionals who have at least 2 years of ESG experience. | ISB® SPECIALIST |
| Level 3 | Requirements to be announced soon | ISB® EXPERT |
Individuals’ competencies will grow and develop as they advance in their careers. At each key milestone, the individual will have developed or gained a new level of competency that can be recognised, allowing for a clear distinction between certification levels. The certification level encourages ESG professionals to seek advancement through specific learning and development to help them reach the level they want.
IASE certification programmes will assess and measure an individual’s competencies at any given level, ensuring that both the ESG professional and the employer are aware of what is expected at each level.
| LEVELS | DESCRIPTION | CERTIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Recognises individuals entering the ESG field | ISB® ADVISOR |
| Level 2 | Recognises ESG professionals who have at least 2 years of ESG experience. | ISB® SPECIALIST |
| Level 3 | Requirements to be announced soon | ISB® EXPERT |
Eligibility Requirements for ISB® Certification
General requirements
In addition to the above specific requirements, candidates must also meet the following general requirements to be awarded the ISF® Certification
- Candidate must be a minimum of 16 years old at the time of applying for certification
Board Exam Information
All of our board exams are available as online remote proctored exams, which require a desktop or laptop computer, an internet connection, a working webcam, and a microphone.
Approved Education and Training Providers
IASE endorses courses delivered by Approved Training Providers to help candidates prepare for all of its Board Exams.
