Executive Certification Program

Certified Green Finance Practitioner Sustainable Investment Management

Build future-ready investment strategies by mastering ESG risk assessment, sustainable finance instruments, regulatory frameworks, and impact measurement.

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ESG Risk Mastery
Identify, assess, and mitigate ESG risks in investment decisions.
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Sustainable Products
Design and evaluate green and responsible investment instruments.
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Regulation & Impact
Navigate global regulations and measure real-world investment impact.

What you will learn

Build Future-Ready
Sustainable Investment Expertise

In Certified Green Finance Practitioner: Sustainable Investment Management, you will gain practical expertise to integrate ESG factors into investment decisions, manage sustainability risks, and create long-term financial and societal value.

  • ✔ Understand sustainable and responsible investment principles and their evolution.
  • ✔ Assess and manage ESG risks and opportunities across investment portfolios.
  • ✔ Evaluate and design sustainable investment products and green financial instruments.
  • ✔ Navigate global sustainability regulations, compliance, and reporting standards.
  • ✔ Measure, report, and communicate environmental and social investment impact.
  • ✔ Apply ethical investing practices and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Professionals analyzing sustainable investment and ESG performance data

There are 8 modules & 16 lessons in this course

Certified Green Finance Practitioner: Sustainable Investment Management gives you step-by-step, practical guidance to integrate sustainability into investment decisions. Learn ESG assessment, sustainable products, risk management, regulatory frameworks, impact measurement, and future trends to build resilient, responsible portfolios.

Introduction
Module 1  •  2 lessons
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Set the foundation for sustainable investing. Understand what sustainable investment means today and how the discipline has evolved to shape modern investment management.

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  • Sustainable Investment • Lesson 1
  • Historical Evolution • Lesson 2
Investment Decision-making
Module 2  •  2 lessons
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Learn how ESG is integrated into core investment decisions. Explore assessment methods and key instruments used in sustainable investing to improve decision quality and portfolio resilience.

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  • ESG Criteria and Assessment Methods • Lesson 1
  • Investment Instruments • Lesson 2
Sustainable Investment Products
Module 3  •  2 lessons
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Understand how sustainable products are structured and evaluated. Review product types and case studies to see how sustainability goals translate into investable solutions.

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  • Product Types • Lesson 1
  • Case Studies • Lesson 2
Risk Management
Module 4  •  2 lessons
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Build practical ESG risk capability. Identify material ESG risks and apply mitigation approaches to manage downside while strengthening long-term portfolio performance.

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  • Identifying ESG Risks • Lesson 1
  • Mitigation Strategies • Lesson 2
Regulatory Frameworks and Standards
Module 5  •  2 lessons
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Navigate the compliance landscape for sustainable finance. Learn key global regulations and reporting expectations to support credible, defensible investment decisions.

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  • Global Regulations • Lesson 1
  • Compliance and Reporting • Lesson 2
Impact Measurement and Reporting
Module 6  •  2 lessons
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Learn how to measure and communicate impact credibly. Explore practical approaches to impact measurement and the reporting standards used to disclose outcomes to stakeholders.

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  • Measuring Impact • Lesson 1
  • Reporting Standards • Lesson 2
Ethical Considerations and Stakeholder Feedback
Module 7  •  2 lessons
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Strengthen trust and integrity in sustainable investing. Apply ethical investing principles and learn how stakeholder engagement improves decision-making and accountability.

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  • Ethical Investing • Lesson 1
  • Engaging Stakeholders • Lesson 2
Future Trends in Sustainable Investment
Module 8  •  2 lessons
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Stay ahead of what’s next in sustainable investing. Explore emerging trends and innovative practices that are shaping the future of ESG integration, products, and reporting.

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  • Emerging Trends • Lesson 1
  • Innovative Practices • Lesson 2
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What learners say about this Green Finance program

Ananya S.
ESG Analyst, Asset Management (India)

“The ESG assessment methods and risk modules were the most practical I’ve seen. I used the frameworks from the course to refine our screening approach and improve how we document ESG risks for internal review.”

Rohit M.
Investment Associate, Family Office

“Clear, structured, and easy to apply. The sections on sustainable investment products and regulations helped me ask better questions during manager due diligence and spot weak reporting and ‘green’ claims quickly.”

Sarah L.
Risk Manager, Banking

“I enrolled to strengthen ESG risk capability. The risk identification and mitigation lessons were directly relevant to my day-to-day work, especially when mapping climate and social risks to portfolio exposure.”

Daniel P.
Sustainability Lead, Corporate Finance

“Impact measurement and reporting was the missing piece for me. The course made it easier to translate sustainability goals into measurable outcomes and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.”

Frequently asked questions

What is “Certified Green Finance Practitioner: Sustainable Investment Management” about?

This course helps you build practical skills to evaluate sustainable investment opportunities using ESG criteria, risk frameworks, regulatory context, and impact measurement.

You’ll learn how to translate sustainability goals into investment decisions and reporting that stakeholders can trust.

Is this course only for finance professionals?

Not only. It’s designed for investment and finance roles, but it’s also valuable for sustainability professionals, compliance teams, analysts, consultants, and business leaders involved in ESG or sustainable finance decisions.

If you work with ESG data, reporting, products, or investment evaluation, you’ll find it relevant.

Will I learn how to avoid “greenwashing” in investment decisions?

Yes. The course covers ESG assessment approaches, risk identification, reporting expectations, and impact measurement so you can evaluate claims more critically.

You’ll learn what to look for in disclosures and how to ask stronger due diligence questions.

Do I need an ESG or sustainability background to start?

No. The course starts with core concepts and builds up to practical application. You don’t need prior ESG certification.

Basic familiarity with finance/investing terms helps, but the course is structured to be accessible.

Is this course practical or mostly theoretical?

It’s designed to be practical. You’ll learn frameworks and methods you can apply to screening, product evaluation, risk analysis, and impact reporting.

The focus is on decision-making and implementation, not just definitions.

How does the course handle different global regulations and standards?

The course introduces global regulatory and reporting expectations at a high level and explains how compliance and disclosures affect investment decisions.

This helps you understand what “good reporting” looks like across different markets and stakeholders.

Will I learn impact measurement and reporting, not just ESG scoring?

Yes. Impact measurement and reporting is a dedicated part of the course, including how to communicate results clearly and credibly.

You’ll understand the difference between ESG integration, sustainability performance, and real-world impact.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

You’ll be able to assess ESG risks and opportunities, evaluate sustainable investment products, interpret reporting disclosures, and explain impact outcomes to stakeholders.

You’ll also be better prepared for due diligence discussions and sustainability-focused portfolio decisions.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. After completing the course, you will receive a digital certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile, résumé, or CV.

You can also share it with your organisation for professional development records.

How long will I have access to the course materials?

You’ll have extended access after enrollment, so you can revisit modules and refresh key frameworks when needed.

This is especially helpful when applying ESG and impact methods on real projects.