Master sustainable lending frameworks, green and sustainability-linked instruments, impact reporting, and compliance to lead responsible finance initiatives. Sustainability & Green Finance Certified Green Finance Advocate Lending Instruments & Structuring
Sustainable Lending Understand green, social & sustainability-linked finance. Impact Measurement Learn KPI setting, reporting frameworks & disclosure. Risk & Compliance Master ESG risk tools and regulatory requirements.
In the Certified Green Finance Advocate: Lending Instruments & Structuring program, you will gain the skills to design, structure and evaluate sustainable lending products. Learn how green, social and sustainability-linked instruments drive measurable environmental and social impact while aligning with global finance standards. What you will learn Build Expertise in Sustainable
Lending & Green Structuring
This certification gives you a practical roadmap to design, structure and manage sustainable lending products. 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. Build a foundation in sustainable lending, ESG-linked finance and responsible credit. Understand how climate and social objectives are integrated into lending decisions, and the key stakeholders, policies and market drivers shaping the transition to sustainable finance. Explore the design of green, social and sustainability-linked loans and bonds. Learn how to structure instruments that align financing terms with sustainability performance, including use-of-proceeds, margin ratchets and key documentation elements. Learn how to define sustainability KPIs, targets and impact metrics that stand up to scrutiny. Explore post-issuance reporting frameworks, disclosure standards and practical approaches to avoiding greenwashing while communicating results to investors and regulators. Understand how ESG risks are assessed and priced in lending decisions. Discover tools for sustainability-aligned credit risk assessment and the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks that govern sustainable finance across markets. There are 4 modules in this course
Module details Introduction to Sustainable Lending What's included 2 videos
Module details Instruments & Structuring What's included 2 videos
Module details Impact Measurement & Reporting What's included 2 videos
Module details Risk Management & Compliance 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 lending and green finance. Share it with employers, clients and your professional network.
What professionals say about this Green Finance program
This course focuses on how to design and structure green, social and sustainability-linked lending products. You’ll learn how these instruments work, how they are priced, and how they support climate and social goals. We cover sustainable lending frameworks, instruments, KPIs, impact reporting and risk considerations so you can confidently participate in or lead green finance transactions. No advanced background is required. A basic understanding of how lending or investment works is helpful, but we explain key green finance concepts in clear, practical language. The course is suitable for bankers, corporates, consultants, sustainability professionals and anyone who wants to understand how sustainable lending structures are put together in practice. Yes. Green and sustainability-linked instruments are used by banks, corporates, investors, development institutions and advisors. If you are involved in finance, sustainability, treasury, risk, ESG reporting or corporate strategy, understanding how these products are structured will help you engage more effectively with lenders and investors. The course is best described as “practical intermediate”. We start with fundamentals of sustainable lending and quickly move into how deals are structured, documented and assessed. You don’t need to be a structurer or lawyer, but you should be curious about how term sheets, KPIs and impact metrics are actually designed. The core content can typically be completed in a few focused study sessions, depending on your pace and how deeply you review the examples and tools. Many learners choose to spread it over 1–2 weeks so they can reflect on the materials and apply the checklists and templates to real transactions. Yes. The program is fully self-paced. All lessons and resources are online, so you can learn in the evenings, on weekends or during breaks. You can pause anytime, revisit modules, and continue exactly where you left off without losing progress. The focus is strongly practical. You’ll see how structures are put together, how KPIs and targets are framed, and how impact and risk are communicated. The course includes examples, deal considerations and tools that you can adapt for your own lending products, policies or client work. Yes. After completing all required modules, you will receive a digital certificate for “Certified Green Finance Advocate: Lending Instruments & Structuring”. You can add it to your résumé, LinkedIn profile and share it with your employer or clients as proof of your green finance upskilling. Yes. Many organisations enroll teams from risk, sustainability, corporate banking or treasury so they develop a shared understanding of sustainable lending. For group access or a tailored learning journey, you can contact us and we’ll share available options for corporate enrollment. You retain access for an extended period after enrollment, so you can revisit lessons, frameworks and examples when working on live transactions. Many learners refer back to the materials when structuring their first green or sustainability-linked deals. Frequently asked questions
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