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ISO/UNDP 53001 training

Build practical capability in Sustainable Development Goals management with ISO/UNDP 53001 training. Develop an ISO/UNDP 53001 implementation roadmap, establish governance and objectives, monitor progress and prepare the system for audit and review.

1–5 daysChoose a level to match your role
Four delivery optionsSelf-study · Live online · Classroom · Onsite
From £60Self-study · per learner, before applicable VAT
1–5 December 2026Next published live intake

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Select a level to see its fees and available booking options.

ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS

Choose your ISO/UNDP 53001 course

Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.

1 day

ISO/UNDP 53001 Awareness

Employees, leaders and stakeholders who need an introduction to organisational contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Learning focus

Explain the purpose of ISO/UNDP 53001, recognise relevant SDG priorities and understand how everyday responsibilities support a structured management approach.

Programme outline

  • The 2030 Agenda, the 17 SDGs and their organisational relevance.
  • ISO/UNDP 53001 purpose, key concepts and the management-system approach.
  • Leadership, participation, monitoring and continual improvement at awareness level.

Self-study: £60On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £1601–5 December 2026

20% December discount included. Payment deadline: 26 November 2026, 23:59 UK time. No extension to late booking. Not combined with group discounts.

The date shown is an intake window, not the duration of your course. Ask for the exact teaching dates, hours and time zone before booking. Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
2 days

ISO/UNDP 53001 Foundation

Sustainability, ESG, governance, compliance and management-system professionals building a working understanding of ISO/UNDP 53001.

Learning focus

Interpret the standard's main requirements and relate organisational context, leadership, planning, support, operations, evaluation and improvement to SDG priorities.

Programme outline

  • Organisational context, interested parties and relevant SDG priorities.
  • Policy, objectives, risks, opportunities, resources and documented information.
  • Operational implementation, indicators, management review and improvement.

Self-study: £120On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £4001–5 December 2026

20% December discount included. Payment deadline: 26 November 2026, 23:59 UK time. No extension to late booking. Not combined with group discounts.

The date shown is an intake window, not the duration of your course. Ask for the exact teaching dates, hours and time zone before booking. Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
3 days

ISO/UNDP 53001 Internal Auditor

Personnel preparing to plan and conduct internal audits of an SDG management system.

Learning focus

Plan a risk-based internal audit, gather objective evidence, report findings and follow up corrective action for ISO/UNDP 53001.

Programme outline

  • Audit principles, programme planning, scope, criteria and work documents.
  • Interviewing, observation, document review and sampling across SDG processes.
  • Evidence-based findings, reporting, corrective action and follow-up.

Self-study: £200On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £6001–5 December 2026

20% December discount included. Payment deadline: 26 November 2026, 23:59 UK time. No extension to late booking. Not combined with group discounts.

The date shown is an intake window, not the duration of your course. Ask for the exact teaching dates, hours and time zone before booking. Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
5 days

ISO/UNDP 53001 Lead Auditor

Auditors, sustainability professionals and team leaders preparing to lead ISO/UNDP 53001 audits.

Learning focus

Plan and lead an audit team, evaluate how an organisation manages its intended SDG contributions, and communicate defensible conclusions.

Programme outline

  • Audit objectives, scope, criteria, risk-based planning and team responsibilities.
  • Opening and closing meetings, interviews, sampling and evaluation of performance evidence.
  • Nonconformity statements, audit reporting and verification of corrective action.

Self-study: £600On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £1,6001–5 December 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
5 days

ISO/UNDP 53001 Lead Implementer

Sustainability and ESG managers, consultants, project leads and professionals responsible for establishing or improving an SDG management system.

Learning focus

Develop an ISO/UNDP 53001 implementation roadmap, establish governance and objectives, monitor progress and prepare the system for audit and review.

Programme outline

  • Context analysis, interested parties, SDG prioritisation and management-system scope.
  • Leadership, policy, objectives, action plans, responsibilities, resources and communication.
  • Indicators, performance evaluation, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

Self-study: £600On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £1,6001–5 December 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.

Choose a level and study mode to enrol directly; no preliminary enquiry is needed for an available booking. Your existing basket confirms the date, price, applicable VAT and final total before secure Stripe payment. Invoice requests remain available.

Durations refer to the training programme. Course details explain entry requirements, assessment and the award for successful candidates. Training does not certify your organisation. Self-study access or live-course joining instructions follow payment and any applicable eligibility checks. Read refund and transfer conditions.

Which level fits your responsibilities?

Understand and contribute

Start with Awareness for an introduction, or Foundation for a more detailed understanding of the requirements.

Evaluate and audit

Choose Internal Auditor for audits within your organisation. Choose Lead Auditor when you need to lead an audit or assessment team and manage the full evaluation process.

Build and improve

Choose Lead Implementer when your responsibility is to establish, maintain or improve the system and coordinate implementation.

Online or self-study: which course option fits?

Live-online training

Learn with an instructor and select a published intake at enrolment. Awareness, Foundation and Internal Auditor have 1-, 2- and 3-day training durations within the selected intake window.

On-demand self-study

Choose flexible self-study and review the course fee, learner quantity and any applicable VAT in your basket before payment.

Course assessment and certification

Check the course details for assessment, entry requirements and the Cognicert award included. Training and professional certification are distinct from management-system certification for an organisation.

ISO/UNDP 53001 training questions

What will I learn in ISO/UNDP 53001 training?

Understand how organisations can identify relevant SDG priorities, integrate them into governance and operations, evaluate progress and improve their contribution.

Which ISO/UNDP 53001 course level should I choose?

Choose Awareness for an introduction, Foundation for a working understanding of requirements, and Internal Auditor for audits inside your organisation. Lead-level courses develop audit leadership or implementation skills; check each course's entry and assessment requirements.

How long are ISO/UNDP 53001 Awareness, Foundation and Internal Auditor courses?

The training durations are 1 day for Awareness, 2 days for Foundation and 3 days for Internal Auditor. Published online dates are intake windows; the shorter timetable and assessment arrangements are confirmed in joining instructions.

How much do the short ISO/UNDP 53001 courses cost?

Self-study costs £75 for Awareness, £150 for Foundation and £250 for Internal Auditor. Online fees are £200, £500 and £750, respectively, before any applicable VAT. Lead-course prices are shown separately in the individual course details. Your basket confirms any group discount, VAT and final total before payment.

Can I book ISO/UNDP 53001 training online or study at my own pace?

Yes. Choose a self-study or online enrolment button, review your booking in the existing Cognicert basket, and continue to secure Stripe checkout or request an invoice. Self-study is on demand; online payment requires an available published intake.

Does completing training certify my organisation?

No. Course completion and any professional award are distinct from management-system certification of an organisation. Check the course's assessment and award details, or contact Cognicert about organisational certification.

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DECEMBER 2026 COURSE OFFER

Save 20% when you pay by the November deadline.

For December 2026 course intakes with a published standard payment deadline in November. Pay in full by that course’s standard deadline at 23:59 UK time. The discount ends on that date and does not continue to the late or extended deadline. Invoice requests and reservations alone do not qualify. Applicable VAT is added separately. Cannot be combined with group discounts.

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