Expert Certification Program

Certified Expert in Sustainable Investment Management

Build advanced expertise in ESG portfolio optimisation, climate scenario analysis, multi-jurisdictional compliance, sustainable product structuring, and AI-powered ESG research—then apply it through expert master classes and a capstone.

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Advanced Portfolio Optimisation
Multi-factor ESG optimisation, decarbonisation, tracking error control, and backtesting.
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Climate Risk & Global Compliance
NGFS/IEA/IPCC scenarios, CVaR stress testing, SFDR/Taxonomy/ISSB strategy, and fiduciary duty.
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Product Innovation & ESG Tech
Complex green structuring, transition/blended finance, AI/NLP ESG research, and integrity controls.

What you will learn

Lead Advanced ESG
Portfolio & Product Decisions

In the Certified Expert in Sustainable Investment Management program, you will develop advanced, execution-ready skills to optimise ESG portfolios, structure sustainable finance products, run climate scenario analysis, manage multi-jurisdictional compliance, and build credible impact and integrity systems—supported by master classes and a capstone.

  • Build advanced ESG portfolio construction workflows, including optimisation, decarbonisation, and tracking error control.
  • Design and evaluate complex sustainable products (green/SL instruments, transition finance, blended finance) with credibility checks.
  • Apply climate scenario analysis and stress testing (physical & transition) using forward-looking metrics and portfolio implications.
  • Implement multi-jurisdictional compliance strategy across leading standards and disclosure requirements.
  • Run advanced due diligence, engagement and proxy voting strategies, and measure engagement ROI.
  • Use ESG data, alternative data, and AI/NLP approaches to strengthen research quality, governance, and audit trails.
Institutional sustainable investment portfolio optimisation and climate risk analytics dashboard

There are 12 modules in this course

This expert-level certification program helps you master advanced sustainable investment management and ESG integration. Across twelve structured modules, you’ll dive deep into portfolio optimization, sustainable product innovation, climate risk modeling, multi-jurisdictional compliance, advanced due diligence, impact measurement, AI-enabled ESG research, greenwashing prevention, strategic implementation, thought leadership, master classes, and an expert capstone—so you can lead high-stakes sustainability investment decisions at institutional scale.

Advanced Portfolio Construction & Optimization
Module 1  •  Expert level
Module details

Master advanced portfolio construction using multi-factor optimization, ESG constraints, and decarbonization techniques. You’ll explore ESG tilting, alternative data integration, and tracking error management through an institutional-grade case study.

What's included
8 lessons
8 lessons
  • Multi-Factor Portfolio Optimization with ESG Constraints • 45 min
  • Quantitative ESG Integration Models and Backtesting • 60 min
  • Active vs. Passive ESG Strategies: Advanced Trade-offs • 40 min
  • Portfolio Decarbonization: Methodologies and Implementation • 50 min
  • ESG Tilting and Factor Investing: Advanced Techniques • 45 min
  • Alternative Data Integration in ESG Analysis • 40 min
  • Managing Tracking Error in ESG Portfolios • 35 min
  • Case Study: Institutional Portfolio Transformation • 60 min
Sustainable Product Structuring & Innovation
Module 2  •  Expert level
Module details

Learn how to design and structure complex sustainable finance products—from green bonds and sustainability-linked instruments to transition finance, blended finance architectures, and nature-based finance—culminating in a high-stakes structuring workshop.

What's included
9 lessons
9 lessons
  • Structuring Complex Green Bonds: Credit Enhancement and SPVs • 50 min
  • Sustainability-Linked Instruments: Design and KPI Calibration • 45 min
  • Transition Finance Structures: Risk and Credibility Management • 55 min
  • Blended Finance Architecture: Concessional + Commercial Capital • 60 min
  • Developing Proprietary ESG Indices and Benchmarks • 45 min
  • Securitization of Sustainable Assets • 40 min
  • Innovative Equity Structures: Sustainability Shares and Dual-Class • 35 min
  • Nature-Based Finance Product Development • 45 min
  • Workshop: Structuring a $500M Sustainability-Linked Loan • 90 min
Advanced Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis
Module 3  •  Expert level
Module details

Conduct institutional-grade climate risk analysis using scenario methodologies (NGFS, IEA, IPCC), physical and transition risk modeling, climate VaR and stress testing, and stranded asset implications—reinforced by a practical asset manager case study.

What's included
9 lessons
9 lessons
  • Climate Scenario Analysis: Methodologies and Models (NGFS, IEA, IPCC) • 60 min
  • Physical Risk Assessment: Geospatial Analytics and Asset-Level Analysis • 55 min
  • Transition Risk Modeling: Policy, Technology, Market Scenarios • 50 min
  • Climate Value-at-Risk (CVaR) and Stress Testing • 45 min
  • Forward-Looking Metrics: Implied Temperature Rise, SBTi Alignment • 40 min
  • Integrating Climate Risk into Credit Analysis and Ratings • 45 min
  • Climate Risk in Real Assets and Infrastructure • 40 min
  • Stranded Assets: Identification and Portfolio Implications • 35 min
  • Case Study: Climate Stress Testing for Asset Managers • 60 min
Regulatory Strategy & Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance
Module 4  •  Expert level
Module details

Navigate advanced regulatory frameworks across regions and future-proof your ESG approach. You’ll cover EU SFDR, EU Taxonomy alignment, SEC climate disclosure strategy, ISSB standards, and cross-border fund management—ending with a global compliance workshop.

What's included
9 lessons
9 lessons
  • EU SFDR: Advanced Implementation and Article 8/9 Classification • 50 min
  • EU Taxonomy: Technical Screening Criteria and Alignment Calculation • 60 min
  • SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: Strategic Compliance • 40 min
  • ISSB Standards (S1/S2): Implementation Framework • 45 min
  • Cross-Border Fund Management: Multi-Jurisdictional Strategy • 55 min
  • Navigating MiFID II, IDD, and Sustainability Preferences • 40 min
  • Regulatory Change Management and Future-Proofing • 35 min
  • Legal Risk and Fiduciary Duty in ESG Integration • 40 min
  • Workshop: Building a Global Compliance Framework • 75 min
Advanced Due Diligence & Engagement
Module 5  •  Expert level
Module details

Build advanced company-level ESG analysis with integrated financial modeling, dynamic materiality assessments, robust data validation, and controversy analysis. Learn engagement strategy, proxy voting, and how to measure engagement ROI with a transformation case study.

What's included
9 lessons
9 lessons
  • Advanced Company ESG Analysis: Integrated Financial Modeling • 60 min
  • Materiality Assessment: Dynamic and Forward-Looking Approaches • 45 min
  • ESG Data Quality: Validation, Estimation, and Third-Party Assurance • 40 min
  • Controversy Analysis and Reputation Risk Management • 35 min
  • Strategic Engagement: Theory of Change and Escalation Ladders • 50 min
  • Collaborative Engagement Initiatives: CA100+, ICCR, PRI • 40 min
  • Proxy Voting Strategy: Policy Development and Implementation • 45 min
  • Engagement ROI: Measuring Effectiveness and Impact • 40 min
  • Case Study: Successful Engagement Leading to Corporate Transformation
Impact Investing & Measurement (Advanced)
Module 6  •  Expert level
Module details

Design rigorous impact measurement systems using the IMP framework, theory of change, additionality, and counterfactual methods. Apply IRIS+ and SDG mapping at portfolio level, implement third-party assurance, and manage real-world impact-return trade-offs.

What's included
9 lessons
9 lessons
  • Impact Measurement Architecture: IMP Framework and Theory of Change • 50 min
  • Attribution vs. Contribution: Methodological Rigor • 45 min
  • Counterfactual Analysis and Additionality Assessment • 40 min
  • IRIS+ Metrics: Selection and Application at Portfolio Level • 35 min
  • Impact-Weighted Accounts and Social ROI Calculations • 50 min
  • SDG Alignment: Mapping, Measurement, and Reporting • 40 min
  • Impact Verification and Third-Party Assurance • 35 min
  • Managing Impact-Return Trade-offs in Real Portfolios • 45 min
  • Case Study: Impact Fund Design and Performance Analysis
ESG Data, Technology & AI Applications
Module 7  •  Expert level
Module details

Gain deep fluency in the ESG data ecosystem and build advanced analytics workflows. You’ll apply NLP and machine learning for ESG research, integrate alternative data sources, develop proprietary scoring methodologies, and design data governance for scalable investment platforms.

What's included
8 lessons
8 lessons
  • ESG Data Landscape: Providers, Quality, and Coverage Gaps • 40 min
  • Natural Language Processing for ESG Analysis • 50 min
  • Machine Learning Models for ESG Prediction and Scoring • 55 min
  • Alternative Data Sources: Satellite, IoT, Web Scraping • 45 min
  • Building Proprietary ESG Scoring Methodologies • 60 min
  • Data Governance and Quality Assurance Frameworks • 40 min
  • ESG Data Integration into Investment Platforms • 35 min
  • Workshop: Developing an AI-Enhanced ESG Research System
Advanced Greenwashing Prevention & Integrity
Module 8  •  Expert level
Module details

Build credibility into sustainable finance products and prevent integrity failures. You’ll map greenwashing taxonomies, strengthen evidence-based product design, navigate marketing and legal boundaries, implement internal controls, and manage allegations through real-world failure case studies.

What's included
7 lessons
7 lessons
  • Taxonomy of Greenwashing: Impact Washing, SDG Washing, Transition Washing • 40 min
  • Product Design for Credibility: Evidence-Based Approaches • 45 min
  • Marketing Claims: Legal and Regulatory Boundaries • 35 min
  • Third-Party Verification and Certification Strategies • 40 min
  • Internal Controls and Governance for Product Integrity • 45 min
  • Handling Greenwashing Allegations: Crisis Management • 40 min
  • Case Studies: Greenwashing Failures and Lessons Learned
Strategic Implementation & Change Management
Module 9  •  Expert level
Module details

Drive ESG transformation across teams, systems, and stakeholders. You’ll build executive business cases, design operating models, overcome resistance, implement training and incentive structures, and align technology and reporting—grounded in a firm-wide transformation case.

What's included
8 lessons
8 lessons
  • Building the Business Case for Executive Leadership • 45 min
  • ESG Integration Across Investment Teams: Operating Models • 50 min
  • Change Management: Overcoming Organizational Resistance • 40 min
  • Training and Capacity Building for Investment Professionals • 35 min
  • Incentive Structures and Performance Management • 40 min
  • Technology Infrastructure and System Integration • 45 min
  • Client Communication and Reporting Strategies • 40 min
  • Case Study: Firm-Wide ESG Transformation
Thought Leadership & Industry Influence
Module 10  •  Expert level
Module details

Position yourself and your organisation as a sustainability finance leader. You’ll learn how to develop proprietary research, influence standard-setting and policy development, build speaking and writing presence, and engage in mentorship and innovation frontiers.

What's included
6 lessons
6 lessons
  • Developing Proprietary Research and Thought Leadership • 45 min
  • Contributing to Standard-Setting and Policy Development • 40 min
  • Speaking, Writing, and Building Industry Profile • 35 min
  • Serving on Boards and Advisory Committees • 30 min
  • Mentoring Next-Generation Professionals • 30 min
  • Innovation Frontiers: Nature, Just Transition, AI Ethics
Master Class Series
Module 11  •  Expert level
Module details

Learn directly from senior perspectives across the ecosystem—asset owners, asset managers, regulators, corporate issuers, and ESG data providers—through advanced master classes designed to sharpen strategic judgement.

What's included
5 sessions
5 sessions
  • Institutional Asset Owner Perspective • 60 min
  • Asset Manager: Building an ESG Franchise • 60 min
  • Regulatory Perspective: SEC/EU Regulator • 60 min
  • Corporate Issuer: Sustainability Finance Strategy • 60 min
  • ESG Data Provider: Analytics and Innovation
Capstone Project
Module 12  •  Expert level
Module details

Demonstrate expert-level capability by completing one of four capstone options—product design, portfolio transformation, compliance framework creation, or original research—bringing together structuring, analytics, governance, and communication skills.

What's included
4 options
4 options
  • Design a New Sustainable Investment Product (Complete business case, structuring, compliance, marketing)
  • Conduct Comprehensive Portfolio ESG Transformation (Existing $1B portfolio analysis and recommendation)
  • Develop Regulatory Compliance Framework (Multi-jurisdictional approach for global firm)
  • Publish Original Research (Contribute to field knowledge)
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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 sustainable investment management program

Anita Verma
ESG Quant Analyst, Global Asset Manager

“The portfolio optimization modules were exactly what I needed. The walkthrough on multi-factor ESG constraints and tracking error helped me redesign our ESG tilt without weakening risk controls.”

James Wong
Head of Portfolio Strategy, Wealth Advisory Firm

“This went far beyond basic ESG. The climate scenario analysis and Climate VaR sections gave me a stronger way to explain transition risk to investment committees and translate it into portfolio actions.”

Sara López
Sustainable Finance Lead, Corporate Treasury

“The product structuring workshops were outstanding. I learned how sustainability-linked KPIs are calibrated, what “credibility” means in transition finance, and how to stress-test the structure before launch.”

Omar Ali
Investment Advisor, Private Banking

“Clients ask tough questions about greenwashing. After the integrity module and the regulatory deep dives (SFDR, ISSB), I can challenge claims with evidence, not opinions—and communicate the strategy clearly.”

Frequently asked questions

What is the “Certified Expert in Sustainable Investment Management” course about?

This expert-level program helps you master institutional-grade sustainable investment management—covering advanced portfolio optimization, sustainable product structuring, climate risk modelling, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and impact measurement.

You’ll learn how to design, defend, and implement ESG and impact strategies that stand up to investment committee scrutiny and evolving regulation.

Who is this course best suited for?

This course is designed for experienced professionals—portfolio managers, investment strategists, ESG/impact leads, risk managers, product structurers, consultants, and corporate/treasury teams involved in sustainable finance decisions.

It’s also relevant for leaders who need to build firm-wide ESG integration, governance, and credible client reporting at scale.

Do I need a strong finance or ESG background to join?

Yes—this is an advanced program. You should be comfortable with core investing concepts (portfolio construction, risk/return, instruments) and have basic familiarity with ESG or sustainability topics.

If you’re earlier in your journey, it’s best to start with a practitioner-level course first, then progress to this expert certification.

Will this course actually help my career or leadership credibility?

Yes. The program is built around high-stakes skills that senior roles require: advanced ESG portfolio design, climate stress testing, regulatory strategy, product integrity, and governance.

You’ll be able to lead or support investment committee discussions, client mandates, and enterprise ESG transformation programs with stronger technical depth.

How long does it take to complete the course, and is it self-paced?

The course is self-paced. Most learners complete it over 6–10 weeks, depending on how much time they dedicate weekly.

You can progress module by module, revisit the master classes, and work on the capstone when your schedule allows.

Does the program include hands-on work or only videos?

It’s designed to be applied. You’ll learn advanced frameworks and then use them in workshops (for example, structuring a sustainability-linked loan and building a compliance framework).

The capstone project is the final proof of expertise—bringing together portfolio, product, risk, compliance, and communication skills.

Is the content relevant if I’m not based in Europe or the US?

Yes. The program is global by design. It covers major international standards and multi-jurisdictional regulation (for example, SFDR, ISSB, and SEC climate disclosure) and explains how to build strategies that work across regions.

The approaches to portfolio construction, climate risk, data quality, and product credibility are applicable in any market.

Will I learn how to prevent greenwashing and defend product credibility?

Yes. The course goes deep into advanced greenwashing prevention—impact washing, SDG washing, and transition washing—plus governance, internal controls, and handling allegations.

You’ll learn how to design evidence-based products and communicate claims within legal and regulatory boundaries.

Will I receive a certificate, and how can I use it?

Yes. After completing the program requirements, you’ll receive a digital certificate as a Certified Expert in Sustainable Investment Management.

You can add it to your LinkedIn profile, résumé/CV, and internal talent platforms to signal advanced capability in ESG and sustainable investment leadership.

Can my company sponsor or enroll a group of participants?

Yes. Many organisations enroll cross-functional teams from investments, risk, sustainability, compliance, and product to build a shared ESG operating model.

For group enrollments, invoicing, or customised programs, contact us and we’ll recommend the right learning pathway for your team.