Sustainable Finance Course Directory
Sustainable Finance is a fast-evolving topic that requires professionals with the finance and sustainability skills and know-how to navigate this complex environment. Here you can find a comprehensive list of sustainable finance training in Australia, abroad and online.
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| Certificate in ESG Investing | CFA Institute (US) | In many ways, we are moving from sustainable investing as a good idea to a reality that has implications for all investment portfolios. Being able to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions is becoming an increasingly important skill for anyone working in the investment industry. The CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing can help you meet this growing demand. By equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate ESG considerations into the investment decision-making process, you can better support client demand and play an important role in prioritizing sustainability, ethical practices, and social responsibility. | USD$865 | 100+ hours | Online | https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/esg-investing |
| Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing | CFA Institute (US) | While climate change poses significant financial risks, transitioning towards a more sustainable, low carbon future is also creating new opportunities, including in sectors like renewable energy, green infrastructure, and green financial instruments. Climate-related risks and opportunities in climate investing are increasingly seen as material factors to be included in investment decision making.The new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate provides a practical approach to build the knowledge and skills you need to integrate climate considerations into valuation and portfolio construction processes. Develop the expertise to simplify complex climate concepts and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders and clients. | USD$1590 | 100+ hours | Online | https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/climate-risk-valuation-investing |
| Sustainable Finance | UTS | This microcredential will introduce you to sustainable financial instruments, systems and investment decisions that can create long-term value for your organisation. Explore environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and gain insights how sustainable finance can contribute to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. | $2,729 | 7 weeks online w average 10hrs per week | Online | https://open.uts.edu.au/faculty/business/sustainable-finance/ |
| Leading strategic action on climate and sustainability | UTS | PLUS UTS Business Futures in partnership with the Abundium will once again deliver this hugely successful microcredential. This exclusive course has been designed to help senior executives leapfrog their strategic capabilities in sustainability and includes access to all course materials, on-campus workshops, facilitated virtual coaching and mentoring sessions, and an in-person graduation. | $4,400 | 15 weeks w average 5hrs per week | Both | https://open.uts.edu.au/faculty/business/leading-strategic-action-on-climate-and-sustainability/ |
| Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance | FINSIA | Managing climate-related risks and supporting the transition to a low-carbon world are our most significant global challenges. Achieving these requires the combined efforts of global bodies, national governments and the financial services sector, putting sustainability and stewardship at the heart of finance. The Certificate provides you with a comprehensive overview and understanding of the evolving Green Finance Sector and sustainable finance. | NZD$1675 | TBC | Online | https://www.finsia.com/education/qualifications/certified-professional-banker/the-certificate-in-green-and-sustainable-finance |
| Understanding ESG | PRI Academy | Understanding ESG introduces the learner to the materiality of ESG issues and a systematic approach to incorporating ESG factors in investment decisions and active ownership. Learners gain confidence to discuss ESG issues with clients and stakeholders. | GBP300 | 3 hours | Online | https://priacademy.org/courses/understanding-esg/ |
| Applied RI | PRI Academy | PRI Academy's flagship course, Applied RI provides a comprehensive examination of responsible investment, from theory to practical application. Learners leave the course able to identify and analyse material ESG factors and to integrate sustainability data into financial modelling and existing investment processes. | GBP750 | 15 hours | Online | https://priacademy.org/courses/applied-ri/ |
| ESG in alternative investments | PRI Academy | ESG in Alternative Investments takes a step-by-step look at how to integrate ESG factors into the investment process, from deal sourcing, decision making, ownership/holding period and exit. Modules are augmented by theoretical case studies that prompt critical thought. Videos, interactive exercises, free-text boxes, and test-your-understanding questions engage learners from start to finish. | GBP500 | 3 hours | Online | https://priacademy.org/courses/esg-in-alternative-investments/ |
| Advanced RI analysis | PRI Academy | Advanced RI Analysis provides an in-depth look at the use of sustainability data in fundamental investment analysis and stock valuation. The course helps investment practitioners develop a keen awareness of ESG factors and an understanding of when, where and how non-financial information can be used to add value in the investment decision making process. | GBP750 | 10 hours | Online | https://priacademy.org/courses/advanced-ri-analysis/ |
| RI for Trustees | PRI Academy | The Responsible Investment for Trustees course is brought to you by the PRI Academy. It features content from leading international experts, real life and hypothetical case studies, financial modelling, and has been designed to help maximise your understanding and practical application of key ESG concepts in the shortest possible timeframe. | GBP150 | 1.5-2 hours | Online | https://priacademy.org/courses/ri-for-trustees/ |
| Introduction to Sustainable Bonds | ICMA | This introductory course gives you a deep understanding of the mechanics of green, social, sustainability and sustainability linked bonds, taking you from the big picture policy context to introducing the underlying drivers of market development, main product features and regulation. We discuss the Green and Social Bond Principles and Sustainability Bond Guidelines, and then the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles. We then explain how they work in practice, including evaluation and selection of eligible projects for funding, the role of external reviewers and guidance on reporting. | EUR2350 | 2 days | Both | https://www.icmagroup.org/executive-education/icma-executive-education-courses/introduction-to-sustainable-bonds-livestreamed/ |
| ICMA Sustainable Bonds Certificate | ICMA | This course is designed for professionals who already have a reasonable understanding of fixed income but need to know more about the theory and real market application of sustainable bonds and all the ICMA principles (green, social, sustainability and sustainability linked), coupled with the rapidly evolving global policy, taxonomies, and other relevant regulation. We will use practical examples and case studies throughout the course to enhance the learning. The course will be further enhanced with presentations from leading market participants e.g., investors, external reviewers and issuers. | EUR4950 | 4 days | Both | https://www.icmagroup.org/executive-education/icma-executive-education-courses/icma-certificate-in-sustainable-bonds-livestreamed/ |
| Sustainability and climate-related financial reporting: ISSB, ASRS and beyond | Deloitte | With the introduction of the International Sustainability Standards Board's IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 (ISSB) and the draft Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS), Australia's largest listed and unlisted companies and financial institutions will need to enhance their internal understanding, skills and capability to implement and disclose against the upcoming reporting requirements. In response, Deloitte and RMIT Online have collaborated to create this multi-faceted course to empower learners to identify risks, unearth opportunities, and devise strategies that tackle financial, sustainability and climate-related challenges. | $1,600 | 25 hours across 6 weeks | Online | https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/services/risk-advisory/services/sustainability-and-climate-financial-reporting-course.html |
| Online ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy Course | University of Oxford | Firms are operating within an environment of unprecedented change brought about by sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. This presents both risks and opportunities that can radically impact the value of the firm, making sustainability and ESG issues of critical importance to finance strategy professionals.The course is a six-week online course in sustainable finance designed for CFOs and senior professionals who incorporate a financial and strategic remit within their role | GBP1900 | 7 weeks | Online | https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/executive-education/online-programmes/online-sustainable-finance-course |
| Delta | School of Systems Change | Through the recent tumultuous times, there has been an awakening to the need for systems change. A holistic perspective allows us to understand the root causes and therefore embrace different dimensions of our current, complex challenges. Many more people are starting to get interested in what the field of systems change practice can offer.Delta is an initial exploration of this broad field, with an introduction to several frameworks that can support working with complexity. With interactive online sessions, group work and creative content, you will learn and reflect about key actions that might shape change for the better. This course is unique in that the content will be co-designed in the first session, allowing you to bring forward what makes sense for you right now! | EUR750 | 12 hours over 5 weeks | Online | https://schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/delta-europe/autumn-2024 |
| Managing nature-related risks and opportunities with TNFD | UN Global Compact Academy | With over half the world's total GDP moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services, nature loss poses a major risk to businesses. Future-proofing your company by moving to nature-positive action and investments is as urgent as ever and offers many opportunities for business. The market-led, science-based Taskforce on Nature-related Finance Disclosures (TNFD) framework will enable companies and financial institutions to integrate nature into decision making. Take this course to learn more about the TNFD, understand its latest framework, and why nature-related risk and opportunity management matter. | Free for UNGC members | 1 hour | Online | https://academy.unglobalcompact.org/learn/course/external/view/elearning/5767/managing-nature-related-risks-and-opportunities-with-tnfd |
| Sustainability Essentials | Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand | This is a foundation micro course to quickly upskill someone with little experience in sustainability principles and concepts. It focuses on understanding sustainability, and how sustainability principles can be applied in work practice. At the end of this micro course, learners will be primed to commence deeper dives into further sustainability topics. | $245 | 4 hours | Online | https://store.charteredaccountantsanz.com/Sustainability-essentials?quantity=1&Location=Online |
| Sustainable supply chain management | Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand | This micro course aims to show finance professionals the importance of their suppliers' actions when considering their own sustainability performance. Learners will discover how to map and monitor their supply chain to ensure their suppliers are working with them to reach their sustainability goals. | $245 | 3 hours | Online | https://store.charteredaccountantsanz.com/Sustainable-supply-chain-management-micro-course?quantity=1&Location=Online |
| Sustainability assurance | Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand | This micro course is designed to be your first step in providing assurance on your client's sustainability reports. It will help you to understand what sustainability assurance is, why it is important, and the steps needed to complete a sustainability assurance engagement. | $290 | 6 hours | Online | https://store.charteredaccountantsanz.com/Sustainability-assurance-micro-course?quantity=1&Location=Online |
| Sustainability reporting | Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand | This micro course provides an overview of the various standards/guidelines/frameworks that make up the sustainability reporting landscape. It gives learners an introduction to the major examples and provides practical activities to test their knowledge. On taking this course, learners will become more ready to face the rapid changes that are happening in sustainability reporting. | $290 | 6 hours | Online | https://store.charteredaccountantsanz.com/Sustainability-reporting?quantity=1&Location=Online |
| Sustainable Finance online short course | University of Cambridge | The University of Cambridge Sustainable Finance online short course offers insight into the role of finance in creating a more sustainable and resilient global economy. Over eight weeks, you’ll learn about the pressures and trends affecting the current financial system and investigate the strategic business implications of these social and environmental challenges. You’ll also discover how sustainable finance can open up exciting new opportunities and strategically drive long-term business returns. | $4634 | 8 weeks, 8-10 hours per week | Online | https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/education/learn-online/sustainable-finance-online |
| Sustainable Investment Advice Course | Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) | A specialised course for Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand financial advisers to integrate ESG and sustainability into your financial advice. This course empowers you to confidently engage, research and advise clients with ethical values and sustainable investing objectives. Four effective learning pillars equip you with tools, templates and checklists to streamline the integration into your existing processes. | $750 USD + GST (RIAA members receive a 20% discount) | 10 hours plus suggested readings (self-paced). | Online | http://responsibleinvestment.org/sia/ |
| Net Zero Academy: Climate Risks and Opportunities | Monash University | This intensive one-day course provides essential insights to help you build organisational resilience, navigate shifting expectations, and stay ahead of new mandatory climate-related disclosures. | $1650 | 1 day | In person | https://www.monash.edu/msdi/study/professional-development/climate-risks-and-opportunities |
| Responsible Investment Foundations | UTS | Expand your knowledge of responsible investment with this comprehensive course. Receive the perfect introduction to the responsible investment landscape, key frameworks, concepts and approaches that guide responsible investing practices. | $200 | 2 hours | Online | https://open.uts.edu.au/faculty/institute-for-sustainable-futures/responsible-investment-foundations2/ |
| Climate risk and investmenr | UTS | Develop your understanding of climate risk and opportunity with our introductory course. Explore key frameworks, concepts and approaches that guide the integration of climate considerations into investment practice. Engage with fundamental concepts and case studies on climate risk and opportunity across different sectors. Enhance your understanding of climate models and scenarios and tools for informed decision making. | $200 | 2.5 hours | Online | https://open-prod.uts.edu.au/faculty/institute-for-sustainable-futures/climate-risk-and-investment/ |
| Greenwashing: Time to stop the spin cycle | Global Compact Network Australia | This course is designed to equip marketing and communications professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify pitfalls in communicating about environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) topics and to avoid greenwashing. | $984.50 + $25.11 fee | 8 hours | Online | https://unglobalcompact.org.au/sustainability-governance/greenwashing-time-to-stop-the-spin-cycle/ |
Disclaimer: Please note that ASFI is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to support the development and capability uplift of sustainable finance. The content of ASFI’s website aims to serve this purpose by giving information that would help its audience better understand and navigate sustainable finance’s concepts and stakeholders. This work does not aim to be fully comprehensive or to promote one training or provider over another. It is also by no means to be considered as financial, legal or training advice.
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