New Online Course: Climate Finance
CFA Institute and ACCA have joined forces to meet the climate-related skills gap with our new course: Climate Finance.
CFA Institute and ACCA have joined forces to meet the climate-related skills gap with our new course: Climate Finance. This beginner level, on demand course offers a comprehensive understanding of climate change, an appreciation of its risks and consequences, carbon accounting, issuing “green” securities as well as integrating climate considerations into investment analysis and portfolio management. Requiring only 10 hours to complete, expand your sustainable finance skills with this practical and relevant course.
About This Course
CFA Institute and ACCA have worked together to respond to the demand for climate finance skills and training in this fast-developing area. This course provides an introduction to climate change and its related economic and environmental impacts, as well as climate solutions.
You will be introduced to key elements around climate change, carbon pricing, sustainable business models, and climate risk and opportunities in the context of business as well as portfolio construction and investment analysis. It is a practical and applied digital course in the space of climate to support business, finance, and accounting professionals.
What You’ll Learn
Understand different climate initiatives and related governance and disclosure frameworks.Consider how climate change risk exposure affects business decisions.Demystify carbon pricing and accounting.Understand the proposition of a sustainable economy and business models.
Skills Gained
Leave with a solid foundational understanding of climate change and its risks and consequences.Gain practical knowledge for integrating climate risk into investment analysis and portfolio construction.Learn to assess how climate change impacts financial and systemic risks.
Topics Covered
ESG & SRI Investing