Executive Certification Program

Certified Practitioner in Lending Instruments & Structuring

A comprehensive program designed for finance and sustainability professionals to master sustainability lending instruments, ESG risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, and the structuring of high-impact green finance programs.

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Sustainability Lending
Understand green loans, social bonds, and sustainability-linked instruments.
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ESG Risk & Compliance
Assess ESG risks and align lending programs with global regulatory standards.
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Program Structuring
Design, measure, and manage sustainable lending programs using real-world case studies.

What you will learn

Master Sustainability Lending
& Green Finance Programs

In Certified Green Finance Expert: Sustainability Lending, you will gain practical expertise in sustainability lending instruments, ESG risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, and program structuring to design compliant, high-impact green finance solutions.

  • Understand sustainability lending instruments including green loans, social bonds, and sustainability-linked finance.
  • Assess ESG risks and integrate sustainability factors into lending decisions and credit frameworks.
  • Navigate global regulatory frameworks, standards, and guidelines governing sustainable finance.
  • Design and structure sustainability lending programs aligned with ESG goals and impact metrics.
  • Apply real-world case studies and industry best practices in sustainable finance implementation.
  • Measure, report, and communicate sustainability impact using recognised reporting frameworks.
Professionals analysing sustainability finance data and ESG metrics

There are 16 modules and 77 lessons in this course

This program builds practical expertise in sustainability lending instruments and the structuring of green finance programs. You’ll learn ESG risk assessment, key regulatory frameworks and standards, program design aligned to ESG goals and metrics, measurement and reporting practices, and real-world case studies—so you can create compliant, high-impact sustainability lending solutions.

Introduction & Market Context
Module 1  •  6 lessons
Module details

Build a strong foundation in sustainable lending, why it matters, and how key instruments and standards are evolving globally—with a focus on Singapore market trends.

What's included
6 lessons
6 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Need, benefits, and evolution of Sustainable Lending Instruments • Lesson
  • Benefits of integrating ESG considerations in lending • Lesson
  • Overview of key instruments: green, social, sustainability-linked, sovereign, trade finance • Lesson
  • Bond Family – international principles and standards • Lesson
  • Loan Family – international principles and standards • Lesson
  • Global and Singapore market trends • Lesson
Green Loans
Module 2  •  7 lessons
Module details

Learn Green Loan fundamentals, the core components of credible structures, documentation expectations, and real-world examples aligned with leading principles.

What's included
7 lessons
7 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Foundations of Green Loans • Lesson
  • Core components: Use of Proceeds, Project Evaluation & Selection, Management of Proceeds, Reporting • Lesson
  • Documentation, covenants, and external review requirements • Lesson
  • Eligible green project categories (renewables, energy efficiency, water, clean transport, pollution control, green buildings) • Lesson
  • Structuring guidance aligned with LMA Green Loan Principles • Lesson
  • Case studies (Allianz Real Estate, DUO Tower & Galleria) • Lesson
  • Example green product frameworks (Barclays) • Lesson
Social Loans
Module 3  •  6 lessons
Module details

Understand Social Loan fundamentals, eligible categories, and structuring aligned to international guidance, including framework examples and selection processes.

What's included
6 lessons
6 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Foundations of Social Loans • Lesson
  • Core components: Use of Proceeds, Evaluation & Selection, Management of Proceeds, Reporting • Lesson
  • Eligible social categories (affordable housing, essential services, vulnerable groups, employment generation) • Lesson
  • Structuring guidance aligned with Social Loan Principles • Lesson
  • Social Finance Framework example (Citi) • Lesson
  • Asset evaluation and selection process • Lesson
Green & Social Loan Origination Process
Module 4  •  3 lessons
Module details

Follow a practical origination and monitoring approach, including portfolio expectations and how to handle misuse of proceeds through remediation protocols.

What's included
3 lessons
3 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Origination process based on European Banking Authority guidelines • Lesson
  • Portfolio-level monitoring expectations • Lesson
  • Misuse of Proceeds & Remediation Protocols • Lesson
Green Bonds
Module 5  •  4 lessons
Module details

Learn Green Bond foundations, key principles and eligible categories, plus structuring guidance supported by market case studies.

What's included
4 lessons
4 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Foundations of Green Bonds • Lesson
  • ICMA Green Bond Principles: Use of Proceeds, Evaluation & Selection, Management of Proceeds, Reporting • Lesson
  • Eligible categories • Lesson
  • Structuring guidance and case studies (DBS, Citi, Bank of China) • Lesson
Social Bonds
Module 6  •  5 lessons
Module details

Understand Social Bond foundations, eligible categories and target populations, and structuring guidance with practical reporting and case examples.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Foundations of Social Bonds • Lesson
  • ICMA Social Bond Principles • Lesson
  • Eligible social categories and target populations • Lesson
  • Structuring guidance • Lesson
  • Case studies (Credit Agricole, Citi reporting) • Lesson
Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs)
Module 7  •  5 lessons
Module details

Master SLL concepts, KPI/SPT design, reporting and verification practices, and the data integrity standards needed for credible monitoring.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • SLL principles • Lesson
  • KPI/SPT development • Lesson
  • Alignment to borrower sustainability strategy • Lesson
  • Reporting and verification • Lesson
  • Data Integrity, Evidence Requirements, and Audit-Trail Standards for KPI/SPT Monitoring • Lesson
Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs)
Module 8  •  5 lessons
Module details

Learn SLB structuring, KPI/SPT disclosure and consequences, pricing mechanics, and how to strengthen credibility across SLBs and Green Bonds.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • SLB principles • Lesson
  • KPI/SPT setting and disclosure • Lesson
  • Pricing adjustments (coupon step-ups) • Lesson
  • Case studies: JSW Steel, Sembcorp, Enel (SPT miss consequences) • Lesson
  • SLB/Green Bonds; How to improve credibility • Lesson
Sovereign Sustainable Bonds
Module 9  •  5 lessons
Module details

Explore sovereign sustainable bond foundations, governance and external review models, and practical examples across Singapore and other markets.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Foundations of sovereign green bonds • Lesson
  • Singapore sovereign case (CRL & JRL funding) • Lesson
  • Governance model (GBSC) • Lesson
  • External review (Sustainalytics) • Lesson
  • Additional markets (UAE, Australia) • Lesson
Sustainable Trade Finance
Module 10  •  4 lessons
Module details

Learn how trade and supply chain finance supports sustainability, how Scope 3 challenges affect structuring, and how leading institutions apply sustainable trade finance models.

What's included
4 lessons
4 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Role of supply chain finance in sustainability • Lesson
  • Scope 3 challenges • Lesson
  • Green trade finance, sustainability-linked trade finance, sustainable export finance, commodity trade finance • Lesson
  • Examples: IFC, DBS, Deutsche Bank, Société Générale • Lesson
KPI & SPT Setting – Technical Foundations
Module 11  •  5 lessons
Module details

Build technical capability for selecting KPIs and SPTs, applying materiality, measurement methods, and ICMA guidance to reduce greenwashing risk.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • KPI and SPT selection • Lesson
  • Materiality and relevance • Lesson
  • KPI measurement methodologies • Lesson
  • Core vs secondary KPIs • Lesson
  • ICMA guidance on avoiding greenwashing • Lesson
Sector Deep Dives – Power, Real Estate, Automobile
Module 12  •  4 lessons
Module details

Apply KPI and monitoring approaches to key sectors using relevant benchmarks and real company examples across power, real estate, and automotive industries.

What's included
4 lessons
4 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Power sector KPIs and benchmarks (IEA, SBTi) • Lesson
  • Real estate sector KPIs (Capitaland, Hongkong Land) • Lesson
  • Auto sector KPIs (Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai) • Lesson
  • Sector-specific monitoring expectations • Lesson
Types of Key Performing Indicators
Module 13  •  5 lessons
Module details

Understand KPI categories and how to differentiate core vs secondary indicators, with sector examples and the role of Second Party Opinion (SPO) in KPI/SPT credibility.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Core KPs; Secondary KPIs • Lesson
  • Key categories of KPIs • Lesson
  • Core vs Secondary • Lesson
  • Automobile, Oil and Gas, Utility • Lesson
  • KPI and SPT setting; Role of Second Party Opinion (SPO) • Lesson
Sector Materiality Mapping
Module 14  •  2 lessons
Module details

Map materiality themes across sectors and link them to KPI/SPT design—covering key transition challenges like circularity, biodiversity, public health, and EV transition risks.

What's included
2 lessons
2 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Materiality themes across consumer goods and automotive sectors • Lesson
  • Public health, circularity, biodiversity, road safety, EV transition challenges • Lesson
Singapore–Asia Taxonomy
Module 15  •  5 lessons
Module details

Learn the Singapore–Asia taxonomy structure, thresholds and classifications, and how to assess transition plans—especially for amber/transition activities.

What's included
5 lessons
5 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Taxonomy purpose and benefits • Lesson
  • Traffic-light classification • Lesson
  • Energy, transport, and building sector thresholds • Lesson
  • Examples of classification, including hydrogen blending, CCUS readiness, SAF pathways • Lesson
  • Assessing Borrower Transition Plans for Amber/Transition Activities • Lesson
Global Platforms & Blended Finance
Module 16  •  6 lessons
Module details

Explore global platform participation and capability building, blended finance structures, and the growing role of derivatives, emissions trading, and conflict-of-interest management in sustainability reviews.

What's included
6 lessons
6 lessons
• Self-paced
  • Examples of global participation: GRESB (Frasers), TCFD, PRI, GGRI, ILPA (CapitaLand) • Lesson
  • Considerations for platform engagement: taxonomy linkage, replicability, stakeholder engagement, capability development • Lesson
  • Introduction to blended finance (OECD definition, characteristics, structures, case example: Bamboo Capital’s ABC Fund) • Lesson
  • ESG Derivatives – Role in Transition to Sustainable economies • Lesson
  • Emissions Trading • Lesson
  • Conflict-of-Interest Management in Structuring and Sustainability Reviews • Lesson
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What professionals say about this green finance course

Ananya S.
Sustainable Finance Analyst, Commercial Bank

“The modules on sustainability-linked loans and program structuring were exactly what I needed. I could immediately apply the ESG risk checks and KPI alignment to a live deal pipeline. The examples made it practical, not theoretical.”

Rohit M.
Credit Risk Manager, NBFC

“Clear, structured, and relevant. The risk management section helped me frame climate and transition risks in a way our credit committee understands. I also liked how the course connects regulations with real lending decisions.”

Meera K.
ESG & Sustainability Lead, Corporate Finance

“What stood out was the measurement and reporting guidance. It helped me standardise impact metrics and improve how we report outcomes to investors and internal stakeholders. Great balance of frameworks and execution.”

Daniel T.
Investment Associate, Climate & Infrastructure

“The case studies and best practices section made this course worth it. It clarified how successful sustainability lending programs are structured and monitored. I feel more confident evaluating green finance opportunities.”

Frequently asked questions

What is “Certified Green Finance Expert: Sustainability Lending” about?

This course teaches sustainability lending instruments and how to structure green finance programs that are credible, compliant, and measurable. You’ll learn green loans, social bonds, sustainability-linked structures, ESG risk assessment, reporting, and best practices through case-based learning.

The focus is practical—so you can apply concepts to lending decisions, program design, and impact reporting.

Who is this course best suited for?

It’s ideal for banking and finance professionals, credit and risk teams, ESG/sustainability professionals, consultants, and anyone involved in structuring or evaluating sustainability lending and green finance initiatives.

It’s also useful for corporate finance teams and project teams supporting sustainability-linked funding.

Do I need prior ESG or green finance experience?

No. The course starts with the fundamentals and builds step-by-step into instruments, regulatory frameworks, risk management, program structuring, and measurement.

Basic familiarity with lending and financial terms is helpful, but you don’t need prior ESG certification.

Is this course relevant to my country’s regulations?

Yes. The course explains widely used global frameworks and standards that influence sustainable finance regulations across regions. You’ll learn how to interpret them and apply the logic to your local regulatory environment.

If your organisation follows internal ESG policies, you can map course learnings to those requirements too.

How do I know a “green loan” is credible and not greenwashing?

You’ll learn practical checks around eligibility criteria, use-of-proceeds, KPI selection, verification approaches, and reporting—so you can distinguish credible structures from weak claims.

The course also covers lessons learned and best practices from real sustainability lending programs.

Will I learn how to structure sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) and KPIs?

Yes. You’ll learn how sustainability-linked loans and bonds work, how KPIs and targets are chosen, and how to align structures with ESG goals and measurable metrics.

You’ll also learn how impact measurement and reporting connects back to those KPIs.

Is the course self-paced, and how long does it take?

Yes, it’s self-paced. You can complete it based on your schedule and revisit modules anytime for refreshers.

Most learners complete it over a few weeks with consistent, short study sessions.

Will I get a certificate, and can I add it to LinkedIn?

Yes. After completing the course requirements, you’ll receive a digital certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile, résumé, or professional portfolio.

Can this help with real work like credit appraisal, policy, or program design?

Yes. The course is designed to be applied directly to lending decisions, ESG risk assessment, sustainable finance product structuring, and impact reporting processes.

It’s especially useful if you’re working on sustainability-linked structures, green lending programs, or ESG-aligned credit policies.

Can my company enroll a team or request a customised version?

Yes. Organisations often enroll credit, risk, ESG, and product teams together to build shared language and consistent evaluation approaches.

For group enrollments or custom programs, contact us for options.