Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance

The Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance is a global benchmark qualification designed to equip finance professionals with the knowledge and skills to align finance with sustainability goals, including those outlined in the Paris Agreement.

• Duration: Approximately 12 weeks of study for the 12-unit programme. Enrolment valid for one year.
• Cost: £625 (includes first exam entry); resits £145 per module.
• Eligibility: Open to all financial services professionals globally. No prior qualifications required.

This course helps learners to:

• Understand the science of climate change and its impacts.
• Explore climate risks, environmental sustainability, and emerging risks.
• Learn about green and sustainable financial products and services in banking, investment, and insurance.
• Recognise the role of finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The qualification also contributes to the Associate Chartered Banker Diploma pathway. By completing this and three additional qualifications, learners enhance their banking knowledge, understanding, and skills and achieve a globally recognised professional designation as well as the Associate Chartered Banker Diploma, advancing their careers and gaining valuable industry recognition

Note: The Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance (GSF) contributes to the Diploma in Green and Sustainable Finance when combined with Professional Banker Certificate 2019.  It also contributes to the Professional Banker Diploma when combined with Professional Banker Certificate 2019 and a second Professional Banker Diploma module. The Professional Banker Certificate 2023 does not contribute to the Diploma in Green and Sustainable Finance, or the Professional Banker Diploma. 

• Assessment: 90-minute multiple-choice exam. Exams can be taken remotely or at your nearest test centre.
• Certification: Digital certificate awarded within 5 days of passing.
• Membership Requirement: £36 annual subscription for student membership during your studies. 
• Registration Validity: 12 months to fully complete the qualification, including sitting and passing the final exam.

The Green and Sustainable Finance syllabus covers: 

• What is meant by ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ finance, the key factors that underpin the science of climate change, and the ways in which the finance sector can support the transition to a sustainable, low carbon economy 
• Explains the role of a range of key players and policy and regulatory frameworks in aligning finance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the importance of monitoring, measuring and reporting impacts, outcomes, alignment and flows of finance 
• Examines the nature and importance of key climate, environmental and emerging sustainability risks, and how these may be managed 
• Describes how different types of financial services strategies, activities, products and services (including banking, investment and insurance) can support the development of green and sustainable finance, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the quality and functioning of the natural environment and natural systems 
• Describes the role of financial technology in supporting the growth of green and sustainable finance 
• Explains the steps that regulators, policymakers, institutions, organisations and Green and Sustainable Finance Professionals can take to support the mainstreaming of green and sustainable finance.

View the Green and Sustainable Finance Module Specification here:

Green and Sustainable Finance Module Specification

Yes! This qualification is suitable for:

• Financial professionals globally, including bankers, insurers, investment managers, and regulators.
• Those seeking to enhance their expertise in green and sustainable finance.

No prior knowledge of the green and sustainable finance sector is assumed.

Information for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents

It is not currently possible to claim subsidies for this programme through the IBF-STS subsidy programme. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

If this changes, we will provide further information here.

If you are based in Australia or New Zealand, please enrol via FINSA for this course by following this link: Financial Services Short Courses | FINSIA

Note: The Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance (GSF) contributes to the Diploma in Green and Sustainable Finance when combined with Professional Banker Certificate 2019.  It also contributes to the Professional Banker Diploma when combined with Professional Banker Certificate 2019 and a second Professional Banker Diploma module. The Professional Banker Certificate 2023 does not contribute to the Diploma in Green and Sustainable Finance, or the Professional Banker Diploma. 

Access an extensive range of learning materials:

• Study Guide: Core reading and learning activities.
• Interactive eLearning Modules: Audio-visual content, quizzes, and knowledge checks.
• Case Studies: Practical insights into real-world applications.
• Learning Management System (LMS): Accessible on computers, tablets, and mobile devices.