SBTi Academy
Advance your climate expertise with the SBTi’s new training and certification programs.
The SBTi Academy is your gateway to mastering science-based targets. Designed for professionals at all levels, this dynamic online platform offers a range of interactive learning journeys—from training on the foundational concepts of target setting to advanced technical certification.
Whether you're new to target setting or looking to deepen your expertise, the SBTi Academy will help you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and stay aligned with the latest SBTi standards and best practices.
Be among the first to access training that supports your climate leadership and certification that proves your expertise.
Hubs tailored to all levels of expertise: from introductory to advanced
The SBTi Academy features three tailored hubs offering curated modules to match your experience level and certification for experts. l Build on your current level of knowledge to help you progress with clarity and confidence, or demonstrate your expertise by getting certified.
Onboarding Hub
Perfect for newcomers, the Onboarding Hub offers a clear introduction to science-based targets—what they are, why they matter, and how your organization can get started.
Through engaging modules, you'll explore the SBTi’s mission, learn essential technical concepts, and discover your next steps on the target-setting journey.
All content in this hub is free to access.
Modules:
- Introducing science-based targets (60 minutes)
- Understanding Technical Concepts (65 - 70 minutes)
- Starting your Target-Setting Journey (50 minutes)
- Introduction to SME route (~15 minutes)
- Introduction to FLAG (~15 minutes)
Practitioner’s Hub
Designed for sustainability professionals working across strategy, operations, procurement, reporting and more, the Practitioner’s Hub helps deepen your understanding of science-based targets and how to apply them in real-world contexts.
Start with the free Exploring modules to unpack the SBTi’s standards, tools, and guidance. Then, take your learning further with the Applying modules for advanced learning on practical implementation.
Modules:
- Exploring the GHG Protocol (~40 minutes)
- Exploring Corporate Near-Term Targets (~90 minutes)
- Exploring Corporate Net-Zero Targets (~60 minutes)
- Applying the GHG Protocol (~30 minutes)
- Applying Corporate Near-Term Targets (~45 minutes)
- Applying Corporate Net-Zero Targets (~60 minutes)
SBTi Certified Experts Hub
The Certification Hub is designed for expert science-based target practitioners and consultants looking to showcase their expertise. Through a rigorous, assessment-based certification process, this hub enables you to become an SBTi Certified Expert—a recognized mark of advanced proficiency of science-based target setting.
Aimed at those with an in-depth understanding and experience of the SBTi's standards, tools and guidance, certification demonstrates your ability to apply complex concepts and support organizations in their net-zero journeys.
The certification process includes seven assessment sections:
