Build a strong foundation in green and sustainability-linked lending. Learn the key instruments, structuring basics, impact reporting essentials, and compliance principles — designed for entry-level professionals and career changers. Green Finance • Lending • Structuring Certified Associate in Lending Instruments & Structuring
Core Lending Concepts Understand green, social & sustainability-linked lending instruments from the ground up. Impact Reporting Basics Learn how KPIs, disclosures, and reporting frameworks connect to sustainable finance. Compliance Essentials Get introduced to ESG risk, governance, and the key rules shaping responsible lending.
The Certified Associate in Lending Instruments & Structuring program is designed for entry-level professionals, students, and career changers who want to build a strong foundation in green and sustainability-linked lending. About this course Start Your Journey in Sustainable
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You will learn the key concepts, instruments, terminology, and reporting basics used across sustainable finance — so you can confidently support lending teams, sustainability teams, or ESG-aligned banking initiatives.
This certification gives you a practical roadmap to design, structure and manage sustainable finance and lending instruments. You’ll explore how green, social and sustainability-linked instruments mobilise capital, how impact is measured and reported, and how risks and regulations are managed so that finance supports a low-carbon, inclusive economy. Learn what sustainable finance is, why it matters, and how ESG is integrated into lending. Understand the shift from CSR to ESG-linked finance, identify the key stakeholders, and get an overview of sustainable lending instruments. Get introduced to international principles and standards used in sustainable finance. Review the LMA and ICMA principles, understand the four core components framework, and learn why external reviews and taxonomies support credibility. Understand what Green and Social Loans are and why they are used. Review the LMA Green Loan Principles and Social Loan Principles at a high level, learn the basic eligible categories and target populations, and explore simple case examples. Learn the key differences between bonds and loans and get introduced to Green and Social Bonds. Review the ICMA Green Bond Principles and Social Bond Principles at a high level, meet key bond market participants, and review simple case examples. Understand the difference between use-of-proceeds and sustainability-linked approaches. Learn what Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) are, and get introduced to KPIs and SPTs with simple KPI examples. Learn why impact measurement matters and explore common environmental and social impact metrics. Get a simplified introduction to reporting frameworks, basic disclosure requirements, and examples of impact reports. Learn how ESG risks differ from traditional credit risks and how they affect creditworthiness. Review basic ESG risk categories, get introduced to ESG scoring and ratings, and walk through simple risk assessment examples. Get a high-level overview of key global regulations and market trends shaping sustainable finance, with an Asia-Pacific focus. Learn about Singapore’s sustainable finance landscape, the role of central banks and financial authorities, and disclosure requirements at an introductory level. There are 8 modules in this course
Module details Foundations of Sustainable Finance What's included 2 videos
Module details Introduction to International Principles & Standards What's included 2 videos
Module details Green & Social Loans - Fundamentals What's included 2 videos
Module details Green & Social Bonds - Fundamentals What's included 2 videos
Module details Sustainability-Linked Instruments - Introduction What's included 2 videos
Module details Basic Impact Measurement & Reporting What's included 2 videos
Module details Introduction to ESG Risk in Lending What's included 2 videos
Module details Regulatory & Market Overview What's included 2 videos
Earn a recognised green finance certificate Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume or CV to showcase your expertise in sustainable finance and lending instruments. Share it with employers, clients and your professional network.
What learners say about the Associate course
This Associate-level course is a beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable lending. You’ll learn what green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments are, how they are typically structured at a high level, and how impact reporting fits into the process. The goal is to build clarity and confidence with core concepts, terminology, and frameworks — so you can support lending, ESG, sustainability, or finance teams effectively. No. This course is designed for entry-level professionals, students, and career changers. We explain concepts in simple language and build step-by-step. If you know basic finance terms (like loans, interest, or credit), it helps — but it’s not required. This course is ideal for learners starting out in green finance, including: banking and NBFC professionals, sustainability and ESG teams, finance graduates, consultants, corporate treasury teams, and anyone exploring a career transition. If you want a strong foundation before moving to the Practitioner level, this is the right start. This is a foundational (Associate) course. It focuses on concepts, vocabulary, real-world context, and how instruments work — without assuming specialist knowledge. You will be prepared to understand discussions, documents, and reporting basics, and you’ll be ready to progress to Practitioner for deeper implementation skills. It depends on your pace. Many learners complete the course over a few focused sessions, while others spread it across 1–2 weeks. Because it’s self-paced, you can learn comfortably alongside study or a full-time job. Yes. You can start anytime and learn at your own pace. You can pause, revisit lessons, and continue where you left off. It’s designed to be practical for beginners. You’ll learn how instruments are used in the real world, how KPIs and targets are framed, and what impact reporting typically includes. The Associate level focuses on understanding and confidence — the Practitioner level goes deeper into implementation. Yes. After completing the required modules, you will receive a digital certificate for Certified Associate in Lending Instruments & Structuring. You can add it to your résumé and LinkedIn profile as proof of foundational green finance upskilling. Yes. Many organisations enroll teams across banking, credit, sustainability, risk, and ESG so everyone shares a common baseline understanding of sustainable lending. For corporate enrollment options, contact us and we’ll share available plans. You will have extended access after enrollment, so you can revisit concepts, frameworks, and key lessons whenever needed. Many learners return to the content while preparing for interviews, role transitions, or progressing to the Practitioner level. Frequently asked questions
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