Course Overview

The Sustainable Finance Course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to integrate sustainability into financial decision-making processes. Participants will explore the evolving landscape of sustainable finance, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, green bonds, and responsible investment strategies. By the end of this course, learners will be able to make informed financial decisions that balance profitability with positive societal and environmental impact.

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of financial statements and financial markets.
  • Familiarity with sustainability concepts such as ESG, climate risks, or corporate social responsibility.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for finance professionals, investment analysts, corporate managers, and individuals involved in sustainability initiatives within organisations. It is also suitable for professionals interested in integrating sustainability into their financial and investment strategies.

Course Highlights

  • Understand the role of sustainability in finance and investment.
  • Learn to incorporate ESG criteria in financial analysis.
  • Explore green bonds, impact investing, and other sustainable financial instruments.
  • Apply sustainability principles in corporate finance and capital markets.
  • Hands-on practice through real-world case studies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of sustainable finance and how ESG factors impact financial decision-making.
  • Incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial analysis and investment strategies.
  • Analyse and evaluate green bonds and impact investment opportunities.
  • Integrate sustainability into corporate finance decisions, including capital budgeting and risk management.
  • Develop and manage sustainable investment portfolios that balance financial returns with societal impact.

 

Course Outline

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of sustainable finance, ESG factors, and responsible investing.
  • The importance of sustainability in corporate finance and capital markets.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on practice, case studies, and group discussions.

Topics Covered:

  • Identifying and evaluating ESG factors in financial decision-making.
  • Understanding the financial implications of environmental and social risks.
  • Practical approaches to integrating ESG into investment strategies.

Instructional Methods: Case studies, practice and feedback, and group discussions.

Topics Covered:

  • Overview of green bonds, their structure, and issuance process.
  • Introduction to impact investing and evaluating social and environmental returns.

Instructional Methods: Hands-on exercises with green bond analysis and real-life case studies.

Topics Covered:

  • Integrating sustainability into corporate finance decisions, including capital budgeting and risk management.
  • Evaluating the financial impact of sustainable business practices.

Instructional Methods: Group discussions, case studies, and practice and feedback on sustainability in financial planning.

Topics Covered:

  • Developing sustainable investment portfolios.
  • Evaluating and benchmarking sustainable investments against traditional portfolios.

Instructional Methods: Practical exercises and group projects on developing sustainable financial strategies.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course

Course Fees

$788 $488

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