“The sustainability-linked modules were exactly what I needed. I applied the KPI/SPT guidance and verification considerations to a live deal pipeline. The structure-to-monitoring flow made it feel practical, not theoretical.”
A hands-on program for professionals with 2–5 years of experience to execute sustainable lending in practice. Learn how to structure green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments, design credible KPI/SPT frameworks, manage documentation and monitoring, and align transactions with leading standards and regulatory expectations. Certified Practitioner in Lending Instruments & Structuring
In Certified Practitioner in Lending Instruments & Structuring, you’ll move beyond fundamentals and learn how to apply sustainable finance concepts in real work. You’ll develop the ability to structure instruments, define credible KPI/SPT frameworks, support documentation and monitoring, and align lending decisions with recognised standards. Build Practical Skills in Sustainable
Lending & Structuring
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. 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. Learn Green Loan fundamentals, the core components of credible structures, documentation expectations, and real-world examples aligned with leading principles. Understand Social Loan fundamentals, eligible categories, and structuring aligned to international guidance, including framework examples and selection processes. Follow a practical origination and monitoring approach, including portfolio expectations and how to handle misuse of proceeds through remediation protocols. Learn Green Bond foundations, key principles and eligible categories, plus structuring guidance supported by market case studies. Understand Social Bond foundations, eligible categories and target populations, and structuring guidance with practical reporting and case examples. Master SLL concepts, KPI/SPT design, reporting and verification practices, and the data integrity standards needed for credible monitoring. Learn SLB structuring, KPI/SPT disclosure and consequences, pricing mechanics, and how to strengthen credibility across SLBs and Green Bonds. Explore sovereign sustainable bond foundations, governance and external review models, and practical examples across Singapore and other markets. Learn how trade and supply chain finance supports sustainability, how Scope 3 challenges affect structuring, and how leading institutions apply sustainable trade finance models. Build technical capability for selecting KPIs and SPTs, applying materiality, measurement methods, and ICMA guidance to reduce greenwashing risk. Apply KPI and monitoring approaches to key sectors using relevant benchmarks and real company examples across power, real estate, and automotive industries. 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. 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. Learn the Singapore–Asia taxonomy structure, thresholds and classifications, and how to assess transition plans—especially for amber/transition activities. 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. There are 16 modules and 77 lessons in this course
What practitioners say about this program
This Practitioner-level course is designed for professionals who want to apply sustainable lending concepts in real work. You’ll learn how to structure green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments, define credible KPI/SPT frameworks, and support the end-to-end workflow from origination to monitoring and reporting. The focus is implementation — helping you confidently contribute to deal structuring, documentation, internal approvals, and ongoing performance tracking. It’s ideal for professionals with ~2–5 years of experience in banking, credit, risk, treasury, ESG/sustainability, corporate finance, consulting, or development finance who want hands-on capability in sustainable lending structures. If your work involves evaluating opportunities, supporting structuring teams, preparing documentation, or tracking ESG outcomes, this program is a strong fit. Prior ESG certification is not required, but this course assumes you are comfortable with basic finance and lending concepts. If you’re completely new, the Associate level is the recommended starting point. Practitioner builds quickly into applied structuring, KPI/SPT design, monitoring, and reporting workflows. Associate builds foundational understanding and terminology. Practitioner focuses on execution — structuring, KPI/SPT design, monitoring, reporting, and how standards are applied in real transactions. Expert goes deeper into strategic leadership, innovation, and complex structuring decisions across portfolios and programs. Yes. The course focuses on widely adopted global principles and market practices that shape sustainable finance regulations across regions. You’ll learn how to apply the logic and map it to your local regulatory environment and internal policies. Yes. You’ll learn how SLLs and SLBs work, how KPIs and targets are selected, what “credibility” looks like, and how verification and reporting connect back to those KPIs. You’ll also learn practical checks to reduce greenwashing risk and improve internal and external confidence. Yes, it’s self-paced. Most learners complete it over 1–3 weeks depending on schedule, and many revisit modules while working on live transactions. Yes. After completing the course requirements, you’ll receive a digital certificate for Certified Practitioner in Lending Instruments & Structuring that you can add to LinkedIn, your résumé, or a professional portfolio. Yes. The program is designed to support day-to-day implementation — ESG risk integration, structuring support, documentation expectations, monitoring, and impact reporting workflows. It’s especially valuable if you’re working with green lending programs or sustainability-linked structures. Yes. Teams across credit, risk, product, treasury, and ESG often enroll together to build shared execution capability and consistent evaluation approaches. For group enrollments or custom programs, contact us for available options. Frequently asked questions