Sustainable Investing Certificate

Shape the future of finance – and your career.

The Sustainable Investing Certificate provides comprehensive knowledge on how to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the investment decision-making process, reflecting the broader objectives and long-term impact of sustainable investment strategies.

As sustainable finance becomes increasingly important, this certificate helps you stand out in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.

Develop expertise in:

Foundational knowledge

Understand the core concepts of ESG, key sustainability issues, and global frameworks.

Approaches and application

Learn how to analyze, value, and integrate ESG data across asset classes and investment strategies.

Performance and reporting

Master ESG-related portfolio construction, analytics, and client reporting.

The Sustainable Investing Certificate is structured as a flexible self-study program and can be completed in approximately 100+ hours. Study materials are provided digitally through the CFA Institute’s Learning Ecosystem, which includes the full curriculum, self-assessment tools, and mock exams.

The final exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and can be taken either through In-person Site testing (IST) at a regional testing center or at home through Online Proctored Testing (OPT).