Develop the competencies and skills needed to integrate climate-related investing principles into the investment process.
Develop practical skills in climate investing with the Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate - Self-Paced.
The Climate Investment Certificate teaches you how to integrate climate considerations into investment decision-making. Studying at your own pace but with the support of an online forum, you’ll also learn how to convey climate concepts to clients and stakeholders effectively.
Advance your subject matter expertise
Climate risks and opportunities in climate investing are increasingly seen as material factors to be included in your investment decisions. Through a combination of practical skills development, knowledge building, and real-world case studies, you'll become adept at integrating climate considerations and sustainable investing strategies into portfolio management.
Certificate
Receive a digital badge and certificate when you finish all courses
Study time
Around 100 hours to complete
12-month access to coursework
Online self-paced
All coursework can be completed online at your own pace
20 PL Credits
Members can claim credits toward professional learning goals
Course Price: USD 1590.00
Why choose the Climate Investing Certificate?
Extensive understanding of climate investing meet evolving demands and understand considerations that are increasingly seen as material factors.
Innovative ideas
Learn from a curriculum built on the latest industry research and practice, helping you stay ahead in the developing landscape of climate investment.
Global community
Build your network and learn with investment professionals from around the world, discussing and sharing ideas via an online forum.
Future-proof knowledge
Learn the key climate investing skills you need to become the investment professional of tomorrow.
Insights from experts
Benefit from the knowledge of established practitioners with a Climate Investing Certificate developed by leaders in investment education.
Enhanced professional profile
Earn a digital badge and certificate that demonstrates your mastery. Share it on social media and professional platforms to enhance your online profile.
Who should enroll
Industry professionals who conduct analysis and portfolio construction, including analysts, portfolio managers, private wealth managers, product specialists, relationship managers, and roles that support these activities.
Professionals who need to communicate climate principles and explain decisions to clients or colleagues.
Courses
Climate Science, Risks and Regulations
Build a solid understanding of climate science, the associated risks and opportunities for corporations and investors, and the regulatory responses. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the evolving landscape of climate change, its impacts and government responses.
Transition Finance
How can companies prepare for the future? Climate considerations are often framed as either physical or transition risks. Physical risks include damage to or destruction of assets by severe weather and can often be insured against or diversified. Transition risks are losses related to the transition to a lower carbon economy, which can result from regulations or shifting consumer demand.
Gain a better understanding of how companies create transition plans, plus the frameworks and standards used in transition planning.
Climate and Valuation: Listed Equity and Debt
Analyze material climate risks and opportunities, and their impact on corporate performance and valuation. Exploring climate data, metrics, and tools (including stress testing and climate scenarios) first, you’ll then focus on the application of these tools by analyzing two asset classes: equity and fixed income.
Climate and Valuation: Alternatives
Expand your understanding of the strengths and limitations of integrating climate risks and opportunities in the investment process. This course covers four key asset classes: private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and real estate. Become familiar with climate-related tools and metrics for asset valuation and learn how to assess the strengths and limitations of managing each asset class in the context of climate change.
Portfolio Management and Stewardship for Climate Risks
Deepen your understanding of the impacts of climate change on portfolio management, risk management, and engagement and stewardship. In this course, you’ll explore the integration of climate-related factors into portfolio construction and risk management, going on to develop comprehensive strategies for engaging with companies on climate issues.
Self-paced online learning
Study independently at your own pace throughout the five courses, with no set deadlines to follow.
Enjoy maximum flexibility to fit your schedule and complete the certificate at your convenience.
Access an online forum to ask questions and share ideas, even while studying alone.
