About the Academy

Your Essential Learning Platform for Advancing Sustainability and Driving Global Impact

The Academy is the UN Global Compact’s digital learning platform helping business leaders develop practical skills to tackle sustainability challenges and drive impact aligned with the SDGs and the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.

Featuring accessible webinars, on-demand courses, and case examples available anytime and in multiple languages, the Academy provides insights and best practices to support businesses at every stage of their sustainability journey. Participants can also earn certificates to showcase their achievements

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Courses

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Countries

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Languages

Who has access to the Academy?

All employees of business organizations participating in the UN Global Compact have unlimited access to the Academy.

A selection of Academy learning experiences is accessible to everyone.

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FOUNDATIONS

introductory modules to a topic, and step-by-step models for corporate action. Everything you need to get started.

DEEP DIVE WEBINARS

Expert-led sessions focused on specific topics, functions, or regions. Gain actionable insights and start applying what you learn.

LEARNING PATHS

Explore curated learning paths or create your own to dive deeper into key sustainability concepts and practices.

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES

Learn from leaders everywhere, anytime. Access case examples from companies of all sizes, industries, and locations.

Join thousands of professionals learning and driving change.

See what our global audience has to share about their experience with the Academy.

Participant from Brazil

"The Academy is a great way to get started on new areas of ESG work, and a good way to share knowledge with colleagues that are not working daily with sustainability. It helps the whole company learn and develop."

Participant from Turkey

"An excellent learning platform with easy access to a vast knowledge bank that will give you an enjoyable learning experience"

Participant from France

“The Academy platform is extremely easy and user-friendly to use and offers a variety in the delivery of information to make the learning journey engaging. Very enjoyable and highly recommended for all learners.”