Certificate in

Green and Sustainable Finance

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  • Duration
  • 12 weeks
  • Programme
  • Cerificate
  • Study
  • Online
  • Fees
  • €625
  • Level
  • Non Accredited
  • At a glance

    Global surface temperatures are likely to rise under all scenarios by more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2040 and by more than 2°C later in the century without dramatic and sustainable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This underpins the urgency and importance of aligning finance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and sustainability in general.

    In order to tackle this collective challenge, every finance professional needs to develop a knowledge and understanding of green and sustainable finance.

    Important

    Please note that your personal data will be shared with the Chartered Banker Institute (Scotland) in order for them to provide you with relevant information relating to the certificate. For more information on how your personal data will be processed by the Chartered Banker Institute, please refer to their privacy notice here.

    About the Programme

    This global, benchmark qualification will help individuals to develop their knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the key principles and core practice of green and sustainable finance.  

    The Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance aims to develop the learner’s knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the key principles and core practice of green and sustainable finance.

    Specific aims are to increase the learner’s knowledge and understanding of: climate change and its impacts; climate risks and emerging environmental and sustainability risks; the evolution of green and sustainable products and services in the banking, investment and insurance sectors; and, increasing awareness of the role of the finance sector and finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon world.

    Study details

    • Guided self-study supported by a wide range of interactive e-learning units and knowledge checks

    • 12-unit programme that can be completed in as little as 12 weeks. Registration lasts for 1 year, so you can also work through at your own pace

    • Includes the latest assessment of climate science from the IPCC (AR6), published in 2021 and 2022.

    • Assessed via 90-minute, multiple-choice examination, conducted via remote invigilation. Note: The exam will not be available to sit until the end of Q2 2023

    • Learning Materials for this certificate will be sent by email ,with more information on our Learning Management System (LMS) and course materials.

    • The Certificate costs £625 per candidate, including all learning materials and the first sitting of your exam. Exam resits cost £145 per module

    • In order to study the Certificate, you must become a member of the Institute. An annual subscription fee of £30.00 will be payable upon registration as part of the enrolment fees

    • From 13 Feb 2023, members will now receive a digital certificate for this qualification via email usually within 5 days of successfully completing the qualification. To find out more about the new digital certificates, click here.

    • Upon completion, learners will be entitled to use the designation GSFP (Green and Sustainable Finance Professional).

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