Course description
Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance
Managing climate-related risks and supporting the transition to a low-carbon world are our most significant global challenges. In order to tackle this collective challenge, finance professionals globally need to develop their knowledge of green and sustainable Finance.
This global, benchmark qualification will help individuals to develop their understanding of, and apply, green and sustainable finance principles and practice in their roles and within their institutions.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no entry requirements for the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance, and no prior knowledge of the green and sustainable finance sector is assumed.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance aims to:
- Develop the learner's knowledge, understanding and skills relating to green and sustainable finance;
- Provide an overview of, and introduction to, the underpinning science, principles and practice of the field;
- Increase the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the range of green and sustainable products and services in the banking, investment and insurance sectors;
- Increase awareness of the role of the finance sector and finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon world.
Upon completion, learners will be entitled to use the designation "Green and Sustainable Finance Professional TM".
Training Course Content
The 2020 edition of the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance syllabus has been developed to encompass broader aspects of sustainable finance, alongside green finance;
- Introduces green and sustainable finance in the context of retail, commercial and wholesale banking, central and development banks, insurance and investment sectors;
- Covers the science of climate change and the role of the financial system in the natural world;
- Global, international and national policy, regulatory and industry responses to support flows of finance for sustainable growth;
- Identifying, disclosing and reporting climate-related financial risks, and other environmental and sustainability risks;
- Introduces key sustainable finance frameworks/principles (e.g. UN SDGs, PRI/PRB, TCFD, Green Bond and Green Loan Principles;
- Supporting customers in their transition to sustainability;
- Overview of green and sustainable FinTech;
- Ethical dimensions of green and sustainable finance, and the role of Green and Sustainable Finance Professionals
Course delivery details
- Guided self-study supported by a wide range of interactive e-learning units and knowledge checks;
- 12 unit programme that can be completed in as little as 12 weeks. Registration lasts for 1 year, so you can also work through at your own pace;
- Assessed via 1 hour examination, conducted via remote invigilation.
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Expenses
The Certificate costs £565 per candidate, including all learning materials and the first sitting of your exam. Exam resits cost £145 per module;
In order to study the Certificate you must become a member of the Institute. An annual subscription fee of £30.00 will be payable upon registration as part of the enrolment fees;
Huge thanks to The Chartered Banker Institute for providing the opportunity to me to obtain the professional designation of Green and Sustainable Finance Professional (GSFP). I ...