Advance Your Green Career with BESRA GreenSeal (BGS) Certification

If you’re looking to build a career in sustainability or upgrade your skills in green practices, BESRA GreenSeal (BGS) is your trusted certification partner.

BGS is BESRA’s official validation arm, created to uphold the quality of sustainability-focused education and training. Our mission is simple: to ensure that your chosen programs meet rigorous standards and prepare you for the real challenges of building a sustainable future.

When you enroll in a BGS-certified course or program, you can be confident you’re gaining:

  • Globally aligned validation approach as we meet international sustainability benchmarks and national development goals.

  • Verified competencies, as BGS-certified training, are evaluated against clear, measurable sustainability criteria.

  • Career credibility as a BGS-endorsed credential signals to employers that you’ve completed a trusted learning pathway.

  • A competitive edge as certification gives you an advantage in the workforce and in contributing to climate action, responsible development, and the green economy.

BGS certification means you’re not just prepared, you’re verified.

BESRA GreenSeal Certification Methodology

BESRA GreenSeal (BGS) certifies sustainability-related education and training programs to ensure quality, relevance, and alignment with global and national sustainability standards. The methodology defines the structured pathway from application to certification, emphasizing credibility, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Our Certification Domains

All programs are evaluated across six core domains, each with clear criteria and required evidence.

Domain 1: Curriculum Relevance & Alignment

  • Alignment with global standards (SDGs, CSRD, GRI, GreenComp).
  • Coverage of key sustainability domains.
  • Clearly defined, measurable learning outcomes.

Domain 2: Learning Design & Pedagogy

  • Inclusive and diverse instructional approaches.
  • Use of applied learning: case studies, discussions, simulations.
  • Effective, accessible delivery methods (online/blended/in-person).

Domain 3: Assessment Integrity

  • Competency-based assessment aligned with outcomes.
  • Transparent criteria for certification.
  • Multi-level evaluation (knowledge, skills, values).

Domain 4: Governance & Expert Oversight

  • Designed or reviewed by qualified sustainability experts.
  • Internal quality assurance processes in place.
  • Supported by the BGS Expert Committee.

Domain 5: Industry & Policy Alignment

  • Alignment with national/regional policies
  • Responsiveness to labor market and sector needs.
  • Inclusion of emerging sustainability trends.

Domain 6: Impact & Continuous Improvement

  • Feedback mechanisms from learners.
  • Annual content updates.
  • Evidence of measurable learning or career impact.

Certification Process Flow

  1. Application Submission
    The training provider submits documents including curriculum, assessments, learning materials, and mapping to BGS.
  2. Desk Review   
    Initial completeness and compliance check.
  3. Expert Committee Evaluation
    Independent review using a standardised rubric.  
  4. Clarifications (if needed)
    Provider may be asked to submit additional evidence or revisions.
  5. Final Scoring & Decision
    Certification decision based on weighted average score across all domains. Minimum threshold required per domain.
  6. Certificate Issuance
    Certified programs receive a formal certificate valid for 2 years, along with visibility on BGS platforms.
  7. Post-Certification Review
    Programs must submit updates and feedback annually. A full re-evaluation is conducted at the 2-year mark.

Scoring & Decision Making

Score Range

  • 4.0–5.0 = Certified (with commendation)
  • 3.0–3.9 = Certified
  • <3.0 = Not Certified (resubmission allowed after improvements)

 

Decision Panel

  • Majority vote by at least 3 out of 5 Expert Committee members (quorum required).
  • Administered by the BGS Certification Manager.

Governance & Oversight Structure

Expert Committee

  • 6 independent members with expertise in various sustainability areas.
  • Review submissions and provide scoring and recommendations.
  • Sign confidentiality and conflict-of-interest declarations.

 

Certification Advisory Board

  • Oversight body for policy, standards updates, and impartiality.
  • Includes the BESRA CEO, an independent chair, and external advisors.

 

Impartiality & Ethics Panel

  • Handles appeals, disputes, and bias-related issues.

Documentation & Transparency

Each certified program must maintain:

  • A documented curriculum and learning outcome map.
  • Version control logs for content updates.
  • Annual evaluation reports and learner feedback summaries.

Review Mechanism

  • Mandatory program review every 2 years.
  • Learner and instructor feedback incorporated annually.
  • Certification criteria updated regularly based on sustainability developments and labor market trends.

BESRA GreenSeal Expert Committee Members

Dr. Berthold Kuhn

BESRA GreenSeal Committee Member

Prof. Dr. Mudiarasan Kuppusamy

BESRA GreenSeal Secretariat

Prof. Dr. Roshelle Ramfol

BESRA GreenSeal Committee Member

Professor Dr Behrooz Gharleghi

BESRA GreenSeal Chairman

Prof. Abdallah Ali-Nakyea

BESRA GreenSeal Committee Member

Our Certified Institutions

Metagreen School
www.metagreenschool.com

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