Become a Certified Associate in Sustainable Investment Management in one day. Build a strong foundation in ESG concepts, sustainable investment strategies, and key global frameworks (SDGs, Paris Agreement, PRI). Learn how professionals interpret ESG disclosures, understand ESG ratings, and spot early signs of greenwashing—through interactive learning, quizzes, and a final assessment. Certificate awarded upon exam completion. Foundation Certification • 1-Day Program Certified Associate in Sustainable Investment Management
ESG Foundations That Employers Expect Learn core ESG concepts, key terminology (ESG, SRI, Impact), materiality basics, and real-world examples—built for entry-level and career-switcher learners. Sustainable Investment Strategies (Overview) Understand screening, ESG integration, thematic investing, impact investing, and stewardship—plus where ESG funds, green bonds, and social bonds fit in the ecosystem. Frameworks, Reporting & Greenwashing Awareness Get introduced to SDGs, Paris Agreement, PRI, and key reporting/disclosure frameworks—then learn how to read ESG reports and identify weak disclosures and greenwashing red flags.
In Certified Associate in Sustainable Investment Management, you’ll build a clear, practical foundation in ESG concepts, the sustainable investment ecosystem, and the most common approaches used by professionals—without requiring prior finance or sustainability experience. This 1-day, interactive program includes quizzes, real-world examples, and a final assessment to help you confidently interpret ESG disclosures, understand ESG ratings, and recognize early greenwashing signals. Certificate awarded upon exam completion. About this course Build Strong Foundations in
Sustainable Investment & ESG
This curriculum is designed for entry-level professionals, career changers, and early-career finance and sustainability practitioners who want a clear foundation in sustainable investment. Each module covers ESG fundamentals, core strategies, key frameworks, reporting basics, and practical tools through examples and quizzes. Build a clear foundation of sustainable investment. Learn what it means, why it matters for business and finance, and how the global landscape is evolving—plus the career pathways in this field. Learn the building blocks of ESG. Understand environmental, social, and governance factors, how they connect, and how they show up in real-world company examples. Understand how the sustainable investment market works. Learn the key participants, the role of regulators and data providers, and how products like funds and ETFs fit into the ecosystem. Learn the most common sustainable investment approaches used globally—from screening to ESG integration and impact investing—plus the basics of engagement and stewardship. Understand the most important global frameworks shaping sustainable investment, including SDGs, the Paris Agreement, PRI, TCFD, and sustainability reporting standards. Learn how to interpret ESG information, understand ESG ratings, and identify common metrics and warning signs. This module also introduces the concept of financial materiality. Learn how companies disclose sustainability information, how to read reporting statements, and how to spot common greenwashing signals using simple quality indicators and examples. Strengthen core investment knowledge needed for sustainable investment roles. Learn asset classes, risk and return basics, diversification, performance metrics, and sustainable asset classes. Apply what you learned using practical tools and simple exercises. Learn how to research sustainable products, use ESG resources, assess companies, and communicate ESG topics with clients and colleagues. Explore what’s changing in sustainable investment, including emerging themes, technology, blended finance basics, and the future of regulation. Finish with a capstone to shape your own perspective. There are 10 modules in this course
Module details Introduction to Sustainable Investment What's included Concepts Career pathways Quiz
Module details ESG Fundamentals What's included Environmental Social Governance
Module details The Sustainable Investment Ecosystem What's included Market roles Data & ratings Global trends
Module details Introduction to Sustainable Investment Strategies What's included Strategies Approach overview Quiz
Module details Key Global Frameworks and Agreements What's included Frameworks Disclosure basics Quiz
Module details Basic ESG Analysis and Metrics What's included Metrics Red flags Quiz
Module details Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure What's included Reports Greenwashing Quiz
Module details Basic Investment Concepts for Sustainable Investors What's included Asset classes Risk/return Quiz
Module details Practical Application and Tools What's included Tools Practical exercise Quiz
Module details Current Trends and Future Directions What's included Trends Capstone Quiz
Earn a career certificate Receive your Certified Associate in Sustainable Investment Management certificate after completing the assessment. Showcase it on LinkedIn, CVs, and internal profiles.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this course more about finance, or more about sustainability? It’s designed for sustainable investment—so you’ll learn the ESG and sustainability concepts that directly affect how investment and finance decisions are made. We keep it practical and beginner-friendly, with examples, simple frameworks, and clear terminology (ESG, SRI, impact, green finance).
Who is this Associate-level course best for? Entry-level professionals, career changers, and early-career finance/sustainability roles who want a strong foundation in sustainable investment. It’s also useful if you support ESG discussions in banking, investments, consulting, risk, compliance, or corporate sustainability teams.
Do I need a finance background to take this course? No. We introduce investment basics (asset classes, risk/return, diversification) and build from the ground up. If you already have a finance background, you’ll progress faster through the fundamentals and focus more on ESG application and reporting.
What will I be able to do after one day of training? You’ll be able to speak confidently about sustainable investment concepts, explain common strategies (screening, ESG integration, thematic, impact, stewardship), interpret ESG reports at a basic level, understand why ESG ratings can differ, and recognize common disclosure red flags and greenwashing signals.
Do you teach the full regulations (SFDR, SEC, EU Taxonomy, etc.)? This is an Associate program, so we cover an overview: what each framework is for, what it influences (disclosures, product classification, reporting expectations), and how they relate. It’s not a legal or compliance deep dive.
How is the certification awarded—attendance or exam? Certification is awarded upon completing the assessment (quizzes across modules + final evaluation). It’s designed to confirm you can apply the concepts—not just attend the session.
What’s the best next step after this Associate certification? The next step is the Practitioner level if your role involves deeper implementation—portfolio integration, product structuring, ESG risk work, or reporting leadership. If you share your role (banking, investments, consulting, corporate ESG), we can recommend the cleanest pathway.
