Self-Study package
This page sells one package: the new PECB Certified ESG Lead Manager course in English, at your own pace, with reconn's mentoring on top. You get the official PECB courseware and the exam, and you keep a real person in your corner until you clear it.
What you get with Self-Study
- PECB self-study courseware for the ESG Lead Manager course
- Two exam attempts: the first attempt plus one free retake
- The PECB certification application fee and the first-year annual maintenance fee
- A 60-minute 1-on-1 session with a PECB Certified Trainer
- Unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam
- Same-day access after you enroll
Your 60-minute 1-on-1 session
Self-study works best when someone checks your thinking. Your session is a live, one-to-one conversation with a PECB Certified Trainer at reconn, scheduled around your study plan.
Support until you clear the exam
You get unlimited email and WhatsApp support, directly with a trainer, until you clear the exam. The support runs for the 12 months from your enrollment, and your access to the course starts the same day you enroll.
Write to hello@reconn.io or message +971 5857 26270 on WhatsApp. Support hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Gulf Standard Time, every day.
What is included
| Item | Self-Study |
|---|---|
| Course | PECB self-study courseware (English), more than 350 pages with examples, exercises and quizzes |
| Study days | Four study days of content, then the exam day, at your own pace |
| Exam attempts | Two: the first attempt and one free retake |
| PECB certification application fee | Included |
| First-year annual maintenance fee | Included |
| 1-on-1 session | 60 minutes with a PECB Certified Trainer |
| Support | Unlimited email and WhatsApp until you clear the exam |
| Access | Same day as enrollment |
| Window | 12 months from your purchase date to take the exam and apply |
| CPD credits | 31, through the course completion attestation |
The launch price appears at the top of this page. The fees listed as included are the PECB exam and certification costs, so you do not pay PECB separately for them inside the window.
Why study with us
The credential is the same wherever you buy it. What changes is the help you get while you earn it. reconn is a PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, and we are a practitioner-led applied AI and cybersecurity company, so the 1-on-1 and the support come from people who do this work.
| reconn | Other providers | |
|---|---|---|
| Official PECB course, exam and certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Free 60-minute 1-on-1 with a PECB Certified Trainer | Included | Not included |
| Course support | Unlimited email and WhatsApp until you clear the exam | No course support |
| Exam attempts, application fee and first-year maintenance fee | Included, with the window stated | Check in writing |
Before you buy: how to avoid look-alike PECB programs
Some sellers use PECB's name without being authorized, or sell a different certificate that sounds similar. Run these six checks before you pay anyone.
- Ask for proof of PECB authorization in writing, and confirm it with support@pecb.com or in PECB's partner directory.
- Ask for the exact credential name, in writing, issued by PECB: "PECB Certified ESG Lead Manager".
- Confirm you study on myPECB and sit the exam on the PECB Exams app.
- Confirm how many attempts, the certification application and the first-year maintenance fee are included, and over what window.
- Ask whether you get direct access to a named trainer, and for how long.
- Treat "guaranteed pass" claims, or pressure to switch to an "equivalent" program, as red flags.
The same official PECB certification at the lowest price and highest value, with a free 60-minute 1-on-1 session and email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam. Check reconn's listing in the PECB partner directory.
What the course covers
Organizations need people who can turn ESG priorities into coordinated activity: assess sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities, and use reliable data to track progress. The PECB Certified ESG Lead Manager course prepares you to do that as a manager. It focuses on organizational context, governance, materiality, strategy, metrics, reporting, assurance preparation and continual improvement.
The course combines theory with practical examples, group exercises, case studies and quizzes. You work through establishing ESG foundations, identifying material topics, writing policies and action plans, selecting indicators, preparing disclosures and responding to findings.
Why it matters now
ESG expectations are reaching more teams: finance, risk, compliance, operations, HR and procurement all contribute data and decisions. A recognized credential shows that you can coordinate that work rather than only contribute to it.
New course, honest scope. PECB's page refers to internationally recognized standards, guidance and reporting frameworks without naming them. We do not list specific frameworks here until the candidate handbook is published. Your courseware and your 1-on-1 trainer will confirm exactly which ones the course uses.
What you will be able to do
PECB states five learning objectives for the course. This table shows each one and the kind of work it prepares you for.
| Learning objective | What it looks like in practice |
|---|---|
| Explain ESG concepts, principles, standards and requirements | Speak the language of ESG with colleagues, executives and auditors, and tell guidance from obligation. |
| Analyze the organizational context and define the ESG scope | Decide what is in and out of scope, who your stakeholders are and what your value chain includes. |
| Initiate and plan an ESG management and reporting framework | Set up governance structures, roles, policies and an action plan you can run. |
| Apply materiality assessment to ESG strategy and policy | Identify the topics that matter most and turn them into strategy and policy. |
| Establish ESG metrics, reporting, assurance preparation and continual improvement | Choose indicators, prepare disclosures, get ready for external assurance and act on findings. |
The work the credential covers
- Analyzing the organization's ESG context and defining the reporting scope and value chain
- Engaging stakeholders and setting up governance structures
- Running materiality assessments and writing policies and action plans
- Choosing performance indicators and preparing sustainability reports
- Coordinating external assurance and driving improvement actions
Sources (checked November 10, 2026)
From enrollment to certificate
- Enroll with reconn. You get access the same day, and your 12-month window starts on your purchase date.
- Study at your pace. Work through the four study days of courseware, and book your 1-on-1 session when you want a second opinion.
- Sit the exam. Schedule it with PECB when you are ready. It has 80 multiple-choice questions, lasts 3 hours and is open book.
- Apply to PECB. Create your account and apply for the credential that matches your experience.
- Receive your certificate. When PECB approves the application, you receive your certificate.
Complete the exam and application within 12 months of your purchase date. If you do not pass, your package includes one free retake within the same 12 months. The first year of the annual maintenance fee is included when you enroll through reconn.
Who the course is for
| Role | Why the course fits |
|---|---|
| Managers who start or coordinate ESG programs | Turn priorities into a plan, a structure and a reporting rhythm. |
| Sustainability, risk and compliance professionals | Connect ESG topics to risk, controls and disclosure obligations. |
| Finance, operations, HR and procurement staff | Contribute reliable data and decisions to ESG metrics and reporting. |
| Project managers and team leads | Run ESG implementation and monitor progress. |
| Consultants and advisors | Support clients with ESG implementation and reporting, with a recognized credential. |
| Anyone building ESG skills | Learn governance, materiality, metrics and continual improvement from the ground up. |
Starting point: PECB lists a general understanding of ESG concepts and principles as the prerequisite.
Course agenda
The PECB course is organized as four study days and an exam day. In Self-Study you move through the days at your own pace.
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Introduction to ESG and its foundations |
| Day 2 | ESG governance, materiality and strategy |
| Day 3 | ESG metrics |
| Day 4 | ESG reporting, external assurance preparation and continual improvement |
| Day 5 | Certification exam |
The exam
| Competency domain | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Fundamental concepts and principles of ESG | The ideas and principles the rest of the course builds on. |
| ESG foundations | Context, scope and the foundations of an ESG program. |
| Materiality and ESG strategy | Identifying material topics and turning them into strategy and policy. |
| ESG metrics | Selecting and using indicators to track progress. |
| ESG assurance and improvement | Preparing for external assurance and improving continually. |
- 80 multiple-choice questions.
- The exam lasts 3 hours.
- You need 70% to pass.
- It is an open-book exam.
- Your package includes two attempts: the first plus one free retake.
PECB does not publish exam questions, and neither do we. The number of questions per domain will be added once PECB publishes the candidate handbook.
Credential levels
| Credential | Professional experience | ESG management experience | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PECB ESG Provisional Manager | None | None | None |
| PECB ESG Manager | 2 years | 1 year | 200 hours |
| PECB ESG Lead Manager | 5 years | 2 years | 300 hours |
| PECB ESG Senior Lead Manager | 10 years | 7 years | 1,000 hours |
Every level also needs a signed PECB Code of Ethics. PECB lists the hours as time spent on ESG management and reporting work, such as analyzing the ESG context, defining scope, engaging stakeholders, setting governance, running materiality assessments, writing policies and action plans, choosing indicators, preparing sustainability reports, coordinating external assurance and driving improvement actions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PECB Certified ESG Lead Manager certification?
It is a PECB professional certification for people who plan, coordinate, implement, evaluate and improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in an organization. You earn it by completing the course, passing the PECB exam and applying to PECB for a credential.
Is this a new PECB certification?
Yes. PECB has just added ESG training to its catalog, and the ESG Lead Manager is the course on that page. reconn is a PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, so you can enroll with reconn from the first day it is available.
Is this an official PECB course?
Yes. You study the official PECB courseware, sit the official PECB exam and receive your certificate from PECB. reconn is a PECB Authorized Titanium Partner, PECB's highest partner level.
What does ESG stand for?
ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. It is the set of topics organizations use to manage and report their impact on the environment and people, and how they are directed and controlled.
Who is this course for?
Managers and professionals who start or coordinate ESG programs, sustainability, risk, compliance, finance, operations, HR and procurement staff involved in ESG decisions, project managers who run ESG implementation, consultants who support ESG implementation and reporting, and anyone building skills in ESG governance, materiality, metrics and continual improvement.
Do I need experience before I enroll?
PECB lists a general understanding of ESG concepts and principles as the prerequisite. Experience requirements apply when you apply for the higher credentials, not to take the course.
What does the Self-Study package include?
The PECB self-study courseware, two exam attempts (the first plus one free retake), the PECB certification application fee, the first-year annual maintenance fee, a 60-minute 1-on-1 session with a PECB Certified Trainer, and unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam. Completing the course also gives you an attestation worth 31 CPD credits.
How is the course delivered and how long does it take?
It is self-paced, with access the same day you enroll. The PECB course is built as four study days followed by an exam day, and you decide how fast to move through it. You must take the exam and apply for certification within 12 months of your purchase date.
How does the exam work?
The exam has 80 multiple-choice questions, lasts 3 hours, and you need 70% to pass. It is an open-book exam. Your package includes two attempts.
What topics does the exam cover?
Five competency domains: fundamental concepts and principles of ESG, ESG foundations, materiality and ESG strategy, ESG metrics, and ESG assurance and improvement.
What happens if I fail the exam?
Your package includes the first attempt and one free retake, which you can take within 12 months of your purchase date. Any attempts beyond the included retake carry PECB's retake fee.
How long do I have to take the exam and apply for certification?
For self-study and eLearning formats, the 12 months run from your purchase date. Within that window you complete the exam attempts included in your package and submit your certification application.
Which credentials can I earn?
PECB ESG Provisional Manager (no experience required), ESG Manager (two years of professional experience, one in ESG management, and 200 hours), ESG Lead Manager (five years, two in ESG management, and 300 hours) and ESG Senior Lead Manager (ten years, seven in ESG management, and 1,000 hours). All levels need the exam and a signed PECB Code of Ethics.
How long does the certification last and how do I keep it?
PECB certifications are maintained through continuing professional development and the annual maintenance fee. The first year of that fee is included when you enroll through reconn.
Which ESG standards and frameworks does the course teach?
PECB's course page refers to internationally recognized standards, guidance and reporting frameworks without listing them. It centers on ESG governance, materiality, strategy, metrics, reporting and assurance preparation. Check the exact references in your courseware after enrolling, and ask your 1-on-1 trainer how they apply to your sector.
Does this certification make my organization compliant with ESG regulations?
No. The certification shows that you, as a person, completed the PECB course and met the PECB requirements. It does not certify your organization and it is not legal advice. Reporting obligations depend on your jurisdiction, sector and size.
Which language is the course in?
English. The Self-Study package on this page is English only.
Who is my mentor and what happens in the 1-on-1 session?
A PECB Certified Trainer at reconn runs your 60-minute 1-on-1 session. Bring your study plan, your questions or a real ESG problem from your organization, and use the hour to get unstuck.
How does support work?
You get unlimited email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exam, within the 12 months from your enrollment. Access to the course starts the same day you enroll. You can write to hello@reconn.io or message +971 5857 26270 on WhatsApp.
How does the launch offer and VAT work?
The launch offer price appears at the top of this page and checkout is in US dollars. reconn accounts for the VAT of each buyer's country, prices shown at checkout include VAT where it applies, and you receive an automated VAT invoice.
Is there a discount for veterans or people restarting their career?
Yes. reconn offers up to 10% off for military veterans, service members, frontline health workers, people returning after a medical or career break, and people who lost their job and are upskilling. Email hello@reconn.io before you order.
What information do I need to share to apply for the discount?
Just tell us which group applies and that you would like the discount. reconn never asks for health details or the reason for a break. Sharing proof is optional, and you can still enroll at the standard rate.
Can my team train with reconn?
Yes. reconn delivers PECB live online training worldwide and corporate classroom training in the Middle East, with custom batches for teams. Corporate buyers should contact reconn before ordering so a country-specific tax invoice can be issued.
Training a team?
reconn delivers PECB live online training worldwide and corporate classroom training in the Middle East, with custom batches arranged for your team. Corporate buyers should contact reconn before ordering, so we can issue a country-specific tax invoice.