Master ESG-driven investment strategies, measure real impact, and learn how to design responsible, high-performing sustainable investment portfolios. Professional Certification Program Certified Green Finance Advocate: Sustainable Investment Management
ESG Integration Learn how ESG factors influence financial performance. Impact Measurement Master frameworks to assess and report sustainable impact. Portfolio Design Develop and manage ESG-aligned investment portfolios.
In the Certified Green Finance Advocate: Sustainable Investment Management program, you will gain the skills to evaluate ESG factors, measure real impact, and design high-performing sustainable investment portfolios. Become a finance professional capable of driving responsible, ethical, and future-ready investment decisions. What you will learn Build ESG Expertise &
Drive Sustainable Investment Impact
This certification program helps you master sustainable investment management and ESG integration. Across five structured modules, you’ll explore sustainable finance foundations, ESG data and portfolio integration, financial instruments, impact measurement, and real-world case studies—so you can make responsible, high-impact investment decisions. Build a clear understanding of what sustainable finance is and why it matters. This module introduces responsible investing, ESG fundamentals, and the global trends and regulations shaping green finance, giving you a strong base for the rest of the course. Learn how to translate ESG data into actionable investment decisions. You’ll explore ESG screening, analytics, and how to build portfolios that integrate sustainability factors while managing risk and performance expectations. Explore the tools and products that power sustainable finance. This module covers green, social and sustainability bonds, ESG funds, indices, and the role of ratings and disclosures in assessing sustainable investment opportunities. Learn how to measure and communicate the environmental and social impact of investments. You’ll work with ESG disclosure standards, impact metrics, and reporting practices that help investors, clients, and regulators understand real outcomes. Apply everything you’ve learned through practical case studies and a capstone activity. Analyse a sustainable investment portfolio, review real-world leadership examples, and prepare to use your new skills in your own role and organisation. There are 5 modules in this course
Module details Foundations of Sustainable Finance What's included 3 videos
Module details ESG Integration in Investment Management What's included 3 videos
Module details Sustainable Financial Instruments What's included 3 videos
Module details Measuring and Reporting Impact What's included 3 videos
Module details Capstone & Case Studies What's included 3 videos
Earn a recognised green finance certificate Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Showcase your expertise in sustainable finance and ESG investing with employers, clients, and your professional network.
What professionals say about this green finance program
This course gives you a practical introduction to sustainable finance, ESG investing and impact-focused portfolio management. You’ll learn how to interpret ESG data, evaluate green financial instruments and design responsible investment strategies that balance returns with real-world impact. The course is ideal for investment professionals, wealth advisors, ESG analysts, corporate finance teams and sustainability practitioners who work with capital allocation and reporting. It is also suitable for early-career professionals and career-switchers who want a structured entry into sustainable and ESG investing. No. A basic understanding of finance is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert. Core concepts are explained in clear, practical language with examples. The program is designed to support both professionals who are new to ESG and those who want to formalise and deepen their existing knowledge. Demand for sustainable finance and ESG skills is growing across banks, asset managers, corporates and consulting firms. This certification helps you speak confidently about ESG integration, impact measurement and sustainable products—skills that are increasingly requested in job descriptions and promotion discussions. The course is fully self-paced. Most learners complete it within 2–4 weeks by spending around 3–4 hours per week. You can move faster or slower depending on your schedule, and you’re free to pause, revisit lessons and resume at any time. Yes. The course covers global ESG concepts, standards and instruments that apply across regions, with examples from multiple markets. While some regulations are region-specific, the principles and frameworks you learn can be applied in any geography or financial centre. Yes. Upon successful completion of all modules, you will receive a digital certificate as a Certified Green Finance Advocate – Sustainable Investment Management. You can add it to your résumé, LinkedIn profile and internal talent portals to signal your capability in sustainable and ESG investing. The program is delivered through short video lessons, case examples and practical frameworks focused on real investment decisions. From time to time, optional live or cohort-based sessions may be offered, but the core course is designed so you can get full value on-demand. You only need a computer or tablet with reliable internet access to watch the videos and download the materials. Optional exercises may use spreadsheets or simple templates, but no paid software or advanced analytics platforms are required. Yes. Many organisations enroll teams from finance, sustainability, risk and strategy so they can build a shared understanding of ESG and sustainable investing. For group enrollments, invoicing or customised programs, please contact us and we’ll discuss the best option for your organisation. Frequently asked questions
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