Help & User Guide

Everything you need to know — from creating your account to earning your certificate.

1. Getting Started

1
Create Account
Free — takes 30 seconds
2
Browse & Enrol
50+ courses, 6 regions
3
Learn at Your Pace
Videos, WBI, quizzes
4
Earn Certificate
Download, verify, share
How do I create an account? +
  1. Go to Create Account
  2. Enter your full name, email address, and a password (minimum 8 characters with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one digit)
  3. Click Create Account
You will be logged in automatically and can start browsing courses immediately. Registration is completely free.
Is there a cost to create an account? +
No. Creating an account is free. You can browse the full catalogue, access free courses, and track your progress at no cost. You only pay when you enrol in a paid course, purchase a certificate, or subscribe to a membership plan.

2. Signing In

How do I sign in? +
Go to the Sign In page. You have two options:
  • Email & Password — enter the email and password you registered with
  • Sign in with OTP — enter your email and we'll send a 6-digit one-time code. No password needed.
After signing in, you'll be redirected to your Dashboard.
I can't sign in with my password +
If you registered via OTP, Google, or were added through our system, you may not have a password set yet. To set one:
  1. Go to the Sign In page and click Forgot password?
  2. Enter your email — you'll receive a link to create a new password
  3. Follow the link and set your password
Alternatively, sign in with OTP first, then use the Set Password button on your Dashboard.
How do I reset or change my password? +
Option 1 — Via email: Go to Forgot Password, enter your email, and follow the reset link sent to your inbox.

Option 2 — From the Dashboard: Sign in (via OTP if needed), then click Set Password in the top navigation bar of your Dashboard.

3. Browsing Courses

How do I find courses? +
Visit the Course Catalogue to browse all 50+ courses. You can:
  • Search — type any topic, framework, or keyword (e.g., "BRSR", "carbon", "CSRD")
  • Filter by region — India, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Gulf/MENA, or Global
  • Filter by type — Free courses, ISEP Certification, or all courses
Each course card shows the title, region, estimated hours, level, and price. Click any card to view the full details.
What regions and frameworks do you cover? +
We cover 11 jurisdictions across 6 regions and 20+ frameworks:
RegionKey Frameworks
IndiaBRSR, BRSR Core, Indian ESG regulations
UKUK SDR, Anti-Greenwashing, ETS, Carbon Management
EUCSRD / ESRS, EU Taxonomy, CBAM, SFDR
AustraliaTNFD, Climate Disclosure, Sustainability Reporting
New ZealandNZ Sustainability Reporting, Climate Standards
Gulf / MENAADX, DFM, Tadawul, QSE, GCC ESG disclosure
Global frameworks: GHG Protocol, ISO 14001, Scope 3, ISSB/IFRS S1-S2, TCFD, GRI, and more.
Can I preview a course before enrolling? +
Yes. Many courses have free preview modules that you can access without enrolling or paying. On the course detail page, look for modules marked as "Free Preview" — you can open and view the content directly.

4. Enrolling in Free Courses

How do I enrol in a free course? +
  1. Sign in to your account (or create one)
  2. Go to the Course Catalogue and filter by Free
  3. Click on the course you want
  4. Click Start Learning — you are enrolled instantly, no payment needed
Free courses give you full access to all modules, lessons, and quizzes at no cost.
Do free courses include a certificate? +
Yes, you can earn a certificate for free courses — but there is a small issuance fee:
CurrencyCertificate Fee
GBP (UK / International)£10
INR (India)£999
USD (Other regions)$12

How to get your certificate after completing a free course:

  1. Complete all modules and pass all quizzes in the course
  2. Go to your Dashboard
  3. Find the course under Completed Courses
  4. Click Get Certificate — you'll see a Buy Certificate button with the fee
  5. Complete payment via Stripe (international) or Razorpay (India)
  6. Your certificate is generated instantly after payment and available for download
The certificate fee covers verification infrastructure, PDF generation with QR code, and permanent public verification at academy.rsustain.co.uk/verify/.

5. Enrolling in Paid Courses

How do I enrol in a paid course? +
  1. Sign in to your account
  2. Go to the course detail page and click Enrol Now
  3. You'll be taken to the checkout page showing the course price for your region
  4. If you have a coupon code, enter it to apply a discount (see Using Coupon Codes)
  5. Complete payment:
    • India: Razorpay (UPI, cards, net banking, wallets)
    • UK / International: Stripe (credit/debit cards)
  6. After successful payment, you are enrolled immediately and can start learning
Prices are shown in your region's currency and include applicable taxes (18% GST for India, 20% VAT for UK). USD pricing has no additional tax.
Do paid courses include a certificate? +
Yes — at no extra cost. When you complete all modules and pass all quizzes in a paid course, your certificate is generated and issued automatically. You can download it from your Dashboard immediately.
What payment methods do you accept? +
RegionGatewayMethods
IndiaRazorpayUPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, wallets
UK & InternationalStripeCredit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
The correct payment gateway is selected automatically based on your region.
My payment failed — what should I do? +
  • Check that your card details or UPI ID are correct
  • Ensure your card has sufficient balance and international transactions are enabled (for Stripe)
  • Try a different payment method
  • Go back to the course page and click Enrol Now again to create a new order
If money was deducted but enrollment didn't happen, please contact learn@rsustain.co.uk with your payment reference — we'll resolve it within one business day.
Do you offer refunds? +
Yes. We offer a full refund within 7 days of purchase if you have not completed more than 20% of the course. Contact learn@rsustain.co.uk with your order details to request a refund.

6. Using Coupon Codes

How do I use a coupon code? +
  1. Sign in and go to the course you want to enrol in
  2. Click Enrol Now to proceed to checkout
  3. On the checkout page, find the Coupon Code field
  4. Enter your code and click Apply
  5. The discount will be reflected in the total — proceed with payment
If you have a 100% discount coupon, the total will show as zero and you'll be enrolled immediately without payment.
Can I combine a coupon with a membership discount? +
Yes. If you are a subscriber (Academy Member or Academy Pro), your membership discount is applied first, and the coupon discount is then applied on top of the reduced price. This means you get both benefits.
My coupon code isn't working +
Coupon codes may not work if:
  • The code has expired — check the validity dates with whoever shared it
  • The code is course-specific — it may only apply to certain courses
  • The usage limit has been reached — some codes have a maximum number of uses
  • There's a typo — codes are case-sensitive, so enter them exactly as provided
If you believe the code should be valid, contact learn@rsustain.co.uk.
Do I get a certificate if I enrolled with a coupon? +
Yes. If you enrolled in a paid course using a coupon (whether partial or 100% discount), you receive your certificate automatically upon completion at no extra cost — exactly like any other paid enrollment.

7. Learning Experience

What does the learning interface look like? +
Each course opens in a dedicated learning player at /learn/course-name/ with:
  • Sidebar — all modules and lessons listed, with progress indicators
  • Video player — HD video lessons with playback controls
  • Text & PDF content — reading material and downloadable resources
  • Interactive WBI — web-based interactive exercises (where available)
  • Quizzes — module-end assessments to test your understanding
  • Progress bar — see your completion percentage in real time
How is my progress tracked? +
Your progress is tracked automatically:
  • Each lesson you complete is marked with a tick
  • Your overall course progress (%) updates in real time
  • Time spent on each lesson is recorded
  • Your last accessed lesson is saved so you can resume exactly where you left off
View all your progress from the Dashboard.
Is there a time limit to complete a course? +
No. All self-paced courses have lifetime access. You can learn at your own pace and return any time. There is no deadline or expiry.
Can I access courses on mobile? +
Yes. The learning platform is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. You can learn from any device with a modern web browser.
How do I complete a course? +
A course is marked as completed when you have:
  1. Finished all lessons across all modules (progress reaches 100%)
  2. Passed all quizzes (if the course includes quizzes)
Once completed, the course moves to the Completed section on your Dashboard, and your certificate becomes available.

8. Certificates

How do certificates work? +
Course TypeCertificate Included?How to Get It
Paid courseYes — included in priceIssued automatically on completion
Paid course (with coupon)Yes — includedIssued automatically on completion
Free courseAvailable for a small feeClick "Get Certificate" on Dashboard after completing → pay £10 / ₹999 / $12
How do I download my certificate? +
  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Scroll to the Your Certificates section
  3. Click the Download button next to the certificate
  4. Your certificate downloads as a PDF
What does the certificate look like? +
Each certificate is a professionally designed PDF featuring:
  • Your full name in large serif font
  • Course/programme title
  • Unique certificate number (format: RSA-YYYY-XXXXXX)
  • Issue date
  • QR code for instant online verification
  • Institutional seal of RSustain Academy (Resilient Sustainance Ltd)
  • Director's signature
  • Multi-layered security design with watermark
How do I share my certificate on LinkedIn? +
On your Dashboard, each certificate has a Share button that opens LinkedIn with a pre-filled post linking to your public verification page. Anyone clicking the link can verify your credential instantly.
How can someone verify my certificate? +
Every certificate can be verified publicly at:
academy.rsustain.co.uk/verify/YOUR-CERTIFICATE-NUMBER
The verification page shows the holder's name, programme title, issue date, credential type, and issuing body. Anyone — employers, clients, regulators — can verify authenticity by entering the certificate number or scanning the QR code on the PDF.

9. Membership Plans

What membership plans are available? +
PlanMonthlyAnnualKey Benefits
ExplorerFreeFreeAccess to free courses, progress tracking
Academy Member£12.99 / ₹999£149 / ₹9,99920% off all courses, 1 free course/year
Academy Pro£29.99 / ₹2,499£349 / ₹24,99930% off all courses, 2 free courses/year, priority support
EnterpriseCustom pricing25% off, 3 free courses/year, team dashboard, SSO
View full pricing details →
Membership discounts do not apply to ISEP professional certification programmes (FCSEM & CSEM), which have fixed pricing.
How do free course allocations work? +
Members get a set number of free course enrollments per year:
  • Academy Member: 1 free course (up to £295 value)
  • Academy Pro: 2 free courses (up to £495 value each)
  • Enterprise: 3 free courses per seat (up to £495 value each)
At checkout, you'll see the option to use your free course allocation. If the course price exceeds your tier's cap, your membership discount is applied instead. Allocations reset annually.

10. ISEP Professional Certification

What are the ISEP certification pathways? +
RSustain Academy offers two internationally recognised ISEP-accredited certification programmes:
ProgrammeDurationLevelPrice
FCSEM — Foundation Certificate in Sustainability & ESG Management40 hours / 5 daysPractitioner£675
CSEM — Certified Sustainability & ESG Manager80 hours / 10 daysExpert£1,999
ISEP programmes are instructor-led, cohort-based — they run on scheduled dates, not self-paced. Contact learn@rsustain.co.uk for upcoming cohort dates.
How are ISEP courses different from self-paced courses? +
  • Delivery: Live instructor-led sessions (not pre-recorded videos)
  • Schedule: Fixed cohort dates — you attend with a group of learners
  • Assessment: Formal evaluation and professional certification
  • Pricing: Fixed — membership discounts and free course allocations do not apply
  • Corporate batches: Available on request for organisations

11. Corporate & Team Training

Do you offer training for organisations? +
Yes. Our Corporate Training programme covers ESG capability building for teams of any size. It includes:
  • Self-paced WBI — team members learn on their own schedule
  • Instructor-led cohorts — live sessions for your team
  • Custom workshops — bespoke content tailored to your sector and needs
  • Blended — combination of all above
Sectors covered: Finance, Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, Technology, Real Estate, Transport & Logistics.
Is there a team dashboard? +
Yes. Enterprise customers get an admin dashboard showing:
  • Team member list with enrollment status
  • Per-member progress and completion rates
  • Bulk enrollment management
  • Completion reports for compliance
Contact learn@rsustain.co.uk to set up your organisation.

12. Account & Password

How do I update my profile? +
Sign in and go to your Dashboard. Your name and email are shown in the header. To update your name, phone, or LinkedIn URL, the system uses the profile stored during registration. Contact learn@rsustain.co.uk if you need to change your registered email.
I'm not receiving OTP or password reset emails +
  • Check your Spam / Junk folder — emails come from noreply@rsustain.co.uk
  • Ensure you're using the same email you registered with
  • Wait 2–3 minutes — email delivery can sometimes be delayed
  • Try requesting the OTP or reset link again
  • If the problem persists, contact learn@rsustain.co.uk
Is my account locked? +
If you enter the wrong password too many times, your account is temporarily locked for 15 minutes as a security measure. You can either:
  • Wait 15 minutes and try again
  • Sign in with OTP instead — this is not affected by the lockout
  • Use Forgot Password to reset your password

13. Troubleshooting

Video is not playing or loading slowly +
  • Check your internet connection
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Use a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
  • Disable browser extensions that might block video playback
  • If on a VPN, try disconnecting it — some VPNs slow down video streaming
My progress is not being saved +
Progress is saved automatically after each lesson. If it doesn't seem to update:
  • Ensure you are signed in — check the top-right corner for your name
  • Make sure you complete the lesson (scroll to the end of text content or finish the video)
  • Try refreshing the page — the progress bar should update
  • If the issue persists, sign out and sign back in
I completed the course but no certificate appeared +
  • Check all lessons: every lesson in every module must be completed (look for any lessons without a tick mark in the sidebar)
  • Check quizzes: if the course has quizzes, all must be passed
  • Free courses: certificates require a small payment — look for the Get Certificate / Buy Certificate button on your Dashboard
  • Try refreshing your Dashboard
If everything is complete and the certificate still doesn't appear, contact learn@rsustain.co.uk.
I was enrolled but can't access the course +
  • Make sure you're signed in with the same email you used to enrol
  • Check your Dashboard — the course should appear under "Continue Learning"
  • If you paid but the course doesn't show, your payment may still be processing — wait a few minutes and refresh
  • Contact learn@rsustain.co.uk with your payment reference if the issue persists

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