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 10 modules 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.

Foundations of Green Finance and Sustainable Investment
Module 1  •  6 lessons
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Build the fundamentals of green finance and sustainable investment. Understand key principles, the evolution of sustainable finance, and how materiality connects financial outcomes with ESG performance.

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  • Principles of Green Finance • Lesson 1
  • Objectives and Importance of Sustainable Investment • Lesson 2
  • Historical Evolution of Sustainable Finance • Lesson 3
  • Analysis of GSIA Reports • Lesson 4
  • Sectoral and Regional Developments in Sustainable Investment • Lesson 5
  • Materiality Analysis: Financial and ESG Materiality Assessment • Lesson 6
Sustainability Agreements & Investment Implications
Module 2  •  3 lessons
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Understand how global sustainability agreements influence industries and investment outcomes. Learn to spot risks and opportunities, and evaluate return trade-offs in sustainable investing.

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  • Impact of Sustainability Agreements on Industries • Lesson 1
  • Identifying Risks, Opportunities, and Recommendations • Lesson 2
  • Does Investing Sustainably Mean Sacrificing Returns? • Lesson 3
Sustainable Investment Approaches & Case Studies
Module 3  •  10 lessons
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Explore the full toolkit of sustainable investment approaches—from ESG integration and screening methods to stewardship and voting—supported by real-world case studies.

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  • ESG Integration Strategies • Lesson 1
  • Exclusion Screening Methods • Lesson 2
  • Positive Tilt Approaches • Lesson 3
  • Best-in-Class Selection • Lesson 4
  • Thematic Investing • Lesson 5
  • Impact Investing Strategies • Lesson 6
  • Stewardship and Engagement • Lesson 7
  • Norms-Based Screening • Lesson 8
  • Real-World Case Studies • Lesson 9
  • Operational Mechanics of Stewardship and Voting Policies • Lesson 10
Investment Concepts & Real-World Scenario Application
Module 4  •  5 lessons
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Strengthen core investment knowledge and apply it to sustainable investor and corporate scenarios. Learn sustainable asset classes and scenario analysis for climate risks.

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  • Core Investment Concepts (Value, Growth, Income, etc.) • Lesson 1
  • Application to Individual Investor Scenarios • Lesson 2
  • Application to Corporate Investment Scenarios • Lesson 3
  • Understanding Sustainable Asset Classes • Lesson 4
  • Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing for Climate, Physical, and Transition Risks • Lesson 5
Matching Investor Profiles & Portfolio Construction Metrics
Module 5  •  8 lessons
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Learn how to align investor profiles with sustainable investment approaches and build a metrics-driven portfolio workflow across ESG and financial performance indicators.

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  • Matching Investor Profiles to Investment Approaches • Lesson 1
  • Environmental Metrics and Indicators • Lesson 2
  • Social Metrics and Indicators • Lesson 3
  • Governance Metrics and Indicators • Lesson 4
  • Impact Metrics and Measurement • Lesson 5
  • Cross-Cutting Metrics and Indicators • Lesson 6
  • Financial Metrics and Performance Indicators • Lesson 7
  • Portfolio-Level ESG Integration Workflow (Process, Sequencing, Governance) • Lesson 8
Key Criteria for Selecting Companies & Sectors
Module 6  •  7 lessons
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Build robust selection criteria for companies and sectors. Learn how to interpret ESG ratings, assess financial performance, and validate data quality through assurance techniques.

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  • Evaluating ESG Criteria • Lesson 1
  • Understanding and Applying ESG Ratings • Lesson 2
  • Sector-Specific Considerations • Lesson 3
  • Assessing Financial Factors and Performance • Lesson 4
  • Corporate Targets and Metrics Evaluation • Lesson 5
  • Global Considerations and Cross-Border Analysis • Lesson 6
  • Data Quality Validation and ESG Data Assurance Techniques • Lesson 7
Avoiding Impact Washing
Module 7  •  2 lessons
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Learn how to manage sustainable investments credibly and avoid impact washing. Apply impact logic models and measurement frameworks to ensure claims are evidence-based.

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  • Managing Sustainable Investments While Avoiding Impact Washing • Lesson 1
  • Impact Measurement Frameworks (Contribution, Attribution, and Impact Logic Models) • Lesson 2
Sustainability Codes, Standards & Frameworks
Module 8  •  7 lessons
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Master the major sustainability frameworks and how they connect. Learn alignment steps, mapping techniques, and explore a practical case study to understand implementation.

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  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Framework • Lesson 1
  • TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) Framework • Lesson 2
  • TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) Framework • Lesson 3
  • SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Framework • Lesson 4
  • Steps for Framework Alignment and Implementation • Lesson 5
  • Case Study: Temasek's Sustainability Framework • Lesson 6
  • Cross-Framework Mapping and Alignment Techniques (GRI–TCFD–TNFD–ISSB/IFRS) • Lesson 7
Performance Measurement & ESG Data Integration
Module 9  •  5 lessons
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Learn practical techniques to measure sustainable investment performance and integrate ESG data into analysis. Build strong controls, audit trails, and documentation standards.

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  • Techniques for Measuring Sustainable Investment Performance • Lesson 1
  • Integrating Sustainability KPIs into Investment Analysis • Lesson 2
  • Working with Structured and Unstructured ESG Data • Lesson 3
  • Methods for Analysing Valuation Impact of ESG Factors • Lesson 4
  • ESG Data Controls, Audit Trails, and Documentation Standards • Lesson 5
International Standards & Best Practices
Module 10  •  3 lessons
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Explore international regulations, best practices, and the latest trends shaping sustainable investment management. Review a major case study to understand leading institutional approaches.

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  • International Regulations and Best Practices in Sustainable Investment • Lesson 1
  • Case Study: Government Pension Fund's Sustainable Investment Approach • Lesson 2
  • Latest Trends and Developments in Sustainable Investment Management • Lesson 3
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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.