Certificate in Sustainable Finance
Acquire essential insights into sustainable finance and reshape your financial strategies. Join today to discover how to leverage green bonds, loans, and impact investing, while adhering to global reporting standards and regulations.
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100% online, self-paced
What you'll learn
Sustainable finance
Course Price​
€495
Course Duration
3 hours of core learning
Course Access
12 months of access
Course Curriculum Overview and Preview
- Build foundational knowledge of sustainable finance, terminology, and trends
- Learn how financial systems can drive economic and social benefits
- Evaluate and utilise available sustainable finance instruments and approaches
- Key components and considerations involved in creating a financial strategy
- Integrate learnings through practical exercises and strategy templates
Mastering Sustainable Finance
With banks generating 700 times more emissions from loans and investments than from operations, aligning financial strategies with environmental stewardship is essential. This course provides critical training in sustainable finance, covering green bonds, impact investing, and ESG integration.Â
Participants will gain an understanding of strategies to align financial success with sustainability, supporting responsible decision-making and exploring ways to integrate business goals with evolving market demands.
Course Curator:
Dr Seán O’Reilly
Assistant Professor, University College Dublin and Faculty, Institute of Sustainability Studies
Dr Seán O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Accountancy at University College Dublin and former Head of Accounting at Technological University Dublin, is a Chartered Accountant and prominent advocate for sustainable finance in Ireland.Â
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Who is this course ideal for?
- Finance Professionals: Individuals in banking, investment, and finance sectors aiming to integrate sustainability into their financial strategies.
- Compliance Officers: Professionals responsible for ensuring organisations meet sustainable finance regulations and reporting standards.
- Sustainability Managers: Professionals tasked with incorporating environmental and social governance (ESG) into business financial practices.
- Risk Management Specialists: Individuals focused on reducing financial and environmental risks while enhancing organisational reputation.
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Course Highlights
Explore key features of the Sustainable Finance course
Short Course
3 hour course; ideal for busy working professionals
Flexible Learning
Self-paced online learning on your own time
Practical Tools
Access ready-to-use tools and templates for immediate application
Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
Course Highlights
Explore key features of the Sustainable Finance course
Short Course
3 hour course; ideal for busy working professionals
Flexible Learning
Self-paced online learning on your own time
Practical Tools
Access ready-to-use tools for immediate application
Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
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There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in this Sustainable Finance Course. However, a basic understanding of finance and sustainability concepts will be beneficial. This course is designed for professionals eager to integrate sustainability into financial strategies and practices.
The course is self-paced, allowing participants to complete the curriculum at their convenience. Typically, participants can complete the course within 3 to 5 hours, depending on their pace of learning.
You have 12 months’ access to the course materials and masterclasses. You can spread your self-paced learning accordingly.
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a course completion certificate issued by the Institute of Sustainability Studies, which is also CPD-certified.