Sustainable Finance Courses and Certifications

Credential

Sustainable Finance and Investment

Unlock ESG investing strategies, data analytics, and portfolio management techniques to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into financial decisions.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 6 hours/week
• 30th Sep, 2026
• Paid Course

Credential

Sustainable Finance

Discover how to integrate environmental and social considerations into financial decision-making, develop sustainable finance strategies, and create long-term value while meeting regulatory requirements.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 9 hours/week
• Paid Course

Credential

Sustainable Business and Finance bundle

Embrace sustainable finance as a catalyst for long-term viability and amplify your business's impact on society and the environment.

• GetSmarter
• Paid Course

Foundations of ESG and Sustainable Finance for 2025

2203 ratings at Udemy

Master the fundamentals of ESG and sustainable finance. Learn sustainable investing, reporting and more!

• Udemy
• 8 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Saïd Business School

Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

53 ratings at Coursera

Explore innovative sustainable finance instruments and strategies, from green bonds to impact investing, to drive environmental and social change while maintaining strong financial returns.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sustainable Corporate Finance

13 ratings at Coursera

Master sustainable finance principles to integrate environmental and social factors into corporate financial strategies, valuations, and investment decisions while creating long-term stakeholder value.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Sustainable Finance

4 ratings

Explore sustainable finance trends, products, and opportunities. Learn to apply green investment mechanisms and discuss challenges in this growing field.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

1 rating

Explore sustainable finance taxonomies, their purpose, and real-world applications. Learn key principles and good practices for developing effective, locally-relevant, and globally interoperable taxonomies.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 3-4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Sustainable Finance

Explore sustainable finance's role in achieving global sustainability goals, covering key concepts, regulations, and financial products for supporting sustainable development.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Making 'Sustainable Finance' More Sustainable

Explore the future of sustainable finance, its challenges, and strategies to enhance green investments while reducing support for environmentally harmful assets and companies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fields Institute

Climate and Sustainable Finance

Explore the intersection of finance and sustainability, examining innovative approaches to address climate change through financial mechanisms and investments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Innovators in Sustainable Finance - A Virtual Exchange of Ideas

Virtual discussion exploring sustainable finance innovations, featuring industry leaders sharing insights on driving corporate climate action and the business of sustainability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Saïd Business School Credential

The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

125 ratings at Coursera

Master the fundamentals of ESG and sustainable finance through practical examples, real-world applications, and key business strategies for creating value while integrating sustainability principles.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Principles of Sustainable Finance

1921 ratings at Coursera

Learn how finance can drive sustainability, exploring SDGs, sustainable banking, asset management, and long-term value creation to steer the global economy towards a more sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

ESG Essentials: Sustainable Business Strategies for a Changing World

8 ratings at edX

Learn how today’s business leaders must navigate the complexities of ESG to align their company’s economic, financial, and ethical purposes with its overall performance.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)