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INFORMATION, PRE-REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION
- Continuing Education
- Phone: 91 665 5060
Contact Academic Address:
- On behalf of the URJC: José Ángel Rivero Menéndez y Miguel Angel Sanchez de Lara
- On behalf of CGE: Salvador Marin Hernandez y Esther Ortiz Martínez
Student attention: Student Help Box Suggestions, complaints and congratulations mailbox
Basic Information
Presentation
Today, transparency and accountability in business are essential. Companies of all sizes face the need to report not only on their financial results but also on their sustainability impact. Laws such as Spanish Law 11/2018, Directive (EU) 2022/2464, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (NEIS/ESRS), or the proposals included in the Omnibus package constitute a regulatory framework. which reinforces corporate transparency.
The course “Expert in the Preparation and Verification of Sustainability Reports” from the Rey Juan Carlos University and the General Council of Economists is a response to this urgent demand in the business, legal and social fields. This course offers a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and practical skills that will position you at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field.
To obtain this Degree, you must pass the final exam for the in-person course, to be held on July 1, 2026, as well as attend 80% of the live sessions, along with completing the assessment tests for the sessions on the platform.
Objectives
- you will become a expert in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports.
- You'll get knowledge on non-financial reporting statements (NFRS)/sustainability statements and the first European sustainability reporting standards (NEIS/ESRS).
- You will immediately apply the knowledge acquired in your professional work.
Programme
Solutions
MODULE 1. STATE OF THE QUESTION
Unit 1. Introduction
(Practical cases and real experiences)
MODULE 2. SUSTAINABILITY, CSR AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
- Unit 1. Sustainability
- Unit 2. Corporate Social Responsibility and SDGs
- Unit 3. Corporate legitimacy and good governance
MODULE 3. PREPARATION OF NON-FINANCIAL OR SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION: REGULATION
- Unit 1. Preparation of non-financial or sustainability information
- Unit 2. Preparation of non-financial information in Spain: Law 11/2018 on non-financial information and other provisions
(Practical cases and real experiences)
MODULE 4. TRANSVERSAL ESRS
- Unit 1. ESRS 1 General Requirements
- Unit 2. ESRS 2 General information
(Practical cases and real experiences)
MODULE 5. THEMATIC ESRS: ENVIRONMENT
- Unit 1. ESRS E1 Climate Change
- Unit 2. ESRS E2 Pollution
- Unit 3. ESRS E3 Water and marine resources
- Unit 4. ESRS E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Unit 5. ESRS E5 Resources and circular economy
(Practical cases and real experiences)
MODULE 6. THEMATIC ESRS: SOCIAL
- Unit 1. ESRS S1 Own template
- Unit 2. ESRS S2 Workers in the value chain
- Unit 3. ESRS S3 Affected Communities
- Unit 4. ESRS S4 Consumers and end users
(Practical cases and real experiences)
MODULE 7. THEMATIC ESRS: GOVERNANCE
- Unit 1. ESRS G1 Business Conduct
(Practical cases and real experiences)
MODULE 8. SPECIFIC CASES: SECTORAL AND SME DEVELOPMENT
MODULE 9. DUE DILIGENCE
MODULE 10. VERIFICATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
- Unit 1. Introduction
- Unit 2. Acceptance of the assignment
- Unit 3. Planning the work
- Unit 4. Execution: information review, verification tests and evidence analysis
- Unit 5. Closing and Reporting (Conclusions and final steps)
MODULE 11. GLOBAL CASE STUDY NEW REPORT
MODULE 12. FINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE TAXATION
- Unit 1. Sustainable finance
- Unit 2. Sustainable taxation
MASTER SESSIONS
The regulations explained in the title itself will be updated according to the new developments that become known during its development..
quality commission
Quality Managers:
On behalf of the URJC:
- José Ángel Rivero Menéndez (URJC)
- Miguel Ángel Sánchez de Lara (URJC)
On behalf of the CGE:
- Salvador Marín Hernández (Director of the Research Service of the General Council of Economists).
- Esther Ortiz Martínez (Vice President of Accounting Economists of the General Council of Economists)
Recipients
Recipient profile
This course is aimed at students with a previous university degree who are looking to specialise in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports. Candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in topics related to sustainability, data analysis and an understanding of the current regulations in this area.
Those students who have already passed one of the first two editions of the course organized by the CGE will have to follow the registration instructions that appear in the following linkIn any case, they must also pass the final in-person exam for the corresponding modules on July 1, 2026, as well as mandatory attendance at 80% of the live sessions and completing the assessment tests on the platform, in order to obtain their own degree.
access requirements
Students with a previous university degree, who are looking to specialize in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports. Candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in sustainability-related topics, data analysis, and an understanding of current regulations in this area.
Students enrolled in a Bachelor's or Double Degree who have a maximum of 30 ECTS credits of an official university degree in Spain whose profile matches the functions legally provided for in the corresponding field will be able to access conditionally. In this case, no type of certification will be obtained until it is proven that one is in possession of the official university degree required for access to postgraduate education.
Exceptionally, they will also be able to access these professional studies without a previous official university degree that certifies work experience in this field. In this case, they will only be eligible for a diploma or a university extension certificate with the same name and number of credits as this Title, in accordance with the equivalence table included in Annex I of the Own Teaching Regulations of the Rey Juan University. Carlos.
Selection criteria
In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered, a selection will be made based on the following objectively weighted criteria as stated:
- Degree affinity: The affinity of the student's academic degree will be assessed between 0% and 25%, with the maximum score being awarded to degrees with programs most closely related to the course objectives. Possession of a degree that qualifies for membership in a College of Economists or Business Professionals, or any other university degree (diploma, bachelor's degree and/or degree) will be an asset.
- Academic record: The academic record may receive a score between 0% and 25%, with the highest weighting going to students who have obtained the highest grades or average marks.
- English level: The level of English and, where applicable, other languages, will be assessed on a scale between 0% and 25%, with the highest score being awarded to students with a C1 or higher recognised through an official certificate.
- CV and motivation letter: The student's attitudinal and vocational aspects will be weighted between 0% and 25% through his/her CV and motivation letter, with the highest scores going to students with potentials closest to the orientation of the Course. Professional experience in the field of financial economics and accounting or in the preparation and verification of non-financial information or in matters of sustainability will be valued.
Number of places offered/Minimum number of students required for teaching: 100/40
Academic Management and Faculty
Address
On behalf of the URJC:
- José Ángel Rivero Menéndez. Director of the own title
- Miguel Ángel Sánchez de Lara, Co-director of the independent title
On behalf of the CGE:
- Salvador Marín Hernández (Director of the Research Service of the General Council of Economists).
- Esther Ortiz Martínez (Vice President of Accounting Economists of the General Council of Economists)
Teaching Staff or URJC Staff
- Ana Belen Alonso Conde
- Gabriel Cachon Rodriguez
- Alicia Cándida Blanco González
- Jose Castro Morales
- Cristina del Castillo Feito
- Maria Luisa Delgado Jalon
- Maria Isabel De Lara Bueno
- Francis of Assisi Diez Martin
- Sandra Escamilla Solano
- Sandra Flores Ureba
- Vera Gelashvili
- Alba Gomez Ortega
- María Patricia Miñambres Puig
- Leonor Mora Agudo
- Miguel Prado Roman
- Javier Rojo Suarez
- Miguel Angel Sanchez de Lara
Teaching staff not belonging to the URJC
- Salvador Marin
- Xavier Xubirats
- Esther Ortiz
- Marcos Anton
- Paloma Belmonte
- Beatriz Aibar
- Dunia Alvarez
- Oriol Amart
- Manuela Cañizales
- Jorge Capeans
- David Curbelo
- Isabel Maria Garcia
- Ruben Gimeno
- Max Gosch
- Jose Maria Hinojal
- Jose Ignacio Llorente
- Ana Manzano
- Jose Mariano Moneva
- Victoria Nombela
- Luis Piacenza
- Francisco Lari
- Gemma Sanchez-Danish
- Francisco Manuel Somohano
- Maria Dolores Urrea
- Maria Antonia Garcia-Benau
- Longinos Marín
- Bernabe Escobar
- Maria Miras
- Joan Claret
- Ana Lejárraga García
Duration and development
Modality: Blended/online
Number of credits: 15
Contact hours: 2 per session generally speaking
Place of delivery: e-learning
Opening hours: Online class sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16.00:20.00 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
Start and end date:
Start January 2026
End June 2026
Reservation of place and enrollment
Pre-registration and registration period 17/09/2025 al 17/12/2025
Title price: 1.300 €
Possibility of scholarship (if applicable): yes
The start of the course is subject to the minimum number (40) of enrolled students.
Documentation to attach, forms and place of delivery
The applicant will present all the scanned documentation, in the formats allowed through the link https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/276-formacion-continua#preinscripcion
The documentation that you will have to submit is the following:
Students with a degree obtained from a Spanish university or a Higher Education Institution belonging to another Member State of the European Higher Education Area that provides access to continuing education courses must submit the following documentation:
- National Identity Document or equivalent
- University Degree of the studies that give you access to the requested postgraduate degree. *
- Curriculum vitae
- Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided in digital format
- Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education for acceptance.
Students with foreign qualifications must submit the following documentation:
- Passport or Residence Card
- Foreign Higher Education Degree (Graduate, Bachelor's Degree, Architect, Engineer, Doctor...) that gives access to continuing education studies. *
- Curriculum vitae
- Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided in digital format
- Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education for acceptance
* A university degree (bachelor's or bachelor's degree) is required to access both Master's and Expert and Specialist courses. However, on some occasions the possibility is considered for people without a previous university degree but who can demonstrate professional experience related to the subject of the course to access it.
This possibility must be included in the corresponding academic report and will be subject in all cases to the decision of the Course Director. People who access through this route will only receive a Diploma or a Certificate of University Extension depending on the case.