CERTIFICATE IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
【OVERVIEW】
ARPA and Chartered Banker Institute （CBI） recognise the key role of the finance sector in meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Developing the green and sustainable Finance knowledge and skills of finance professionals will help build the capacity of financial institutions, and the finance sector overall, to meet these objectives.
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.
• 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.
【KEY FACTS】
• 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: GBP 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.
【MODULES】
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》
【AM I ELIGIBLE?】
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.
【RESOURCES】
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.
【FEES & PAYMENT】
• Cost: GBP 625 (includes first exam entry) + GBP 36 mandatory 12 months’ membership fee. Total cost GBP 661; resits GBP 145 per module.
• Payment Method (Bank Transfer)
A/C Name：HONG KONG SAGE EDUCATION CO., LIMITED
A/C No：848870721838
Bank Name：The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Swift Code：HSBCHKHHHKH
Bank Address ：1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
【GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SCHEME】
This programme is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme, (https://greentalent.org.hk/).
本证书项目是綠色和可持續金融培訓先導計劃（https://greentalent.org.hk/）下的合資格培訓及資歷之一。
The Scheme provides training subsidies to Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners and prospective practitioners of green and sustainable finance, namely students and graduates in relevant disciplines. After completing Eligible Programmes, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fees (full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees), subject to a ceiling of $10,000.
*It is possible to claim 80% (or 100%) of the GBP 625 course cost. The scheme will not reimburse the GBP 36 mandatory membership fee.
The reimbursement application should be submitted via the application portal of the Scheme （https://www.greentalent.org.hk/auth/login）within 3 months from the date of completion of the Eligible Programme.
计划为身为从业员及有志从事绿色和可持续金融相关工作（即修读相关学科的学生及毕业生）的香港居民提供培训资助。申请人在完成合资格培训或资歷后，可申领最多相当於该培训或资歷相关费用的 80%的资助（全日制学生申请人可获最多100%的相关费用的资助），以一万元为上限。
*该证书项目申请人可申领最多625英镑的80%（或100%），年度会员费（36英镑）不在可申领范围内。
申 请 人 须 於 完 成 合 资 格 培 训 或 资 歷 日 起 的 3 个 月 內 透 过 计 划 申 请 平 台（https://www.greentalent.org.hk/auth/login）提交发还款项申请。
The Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme only accepts reimbursement applications in relation to an Eligible Programme with an enrolment date that is on or after the effective date of such Programme.
Programme Identification Code: GTP-846240
Effective date under the Scheme: 2025/05/22
绿色和可持续金融培训先导计划仅接受於有关合资格培训或资歷的生效日期或之后报读该培训或资歷的发还款项申请。
培训或资歷识別码： GTP-846240
计划下的生效日期： 2025/05/22
Programme fee: up to HKD 8,800*(reimbursable fees under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme)
*Reimbursement amount is dependent on the actual amount incurred by the programme participant and the applicable percentage of reimbursement based on that participant’s applicant category.
課程費用： 以 HKD 8,800 為上限*(綠色和可持續金融培訓先導計劃下的可發還費用 )
*發還款項將取決於學員實際付出的金額及根據該學員之申請人類別所適用的發還款項百分比。
【CONTACTS】
For Enrollment: enroll@arpa-global.org
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