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Sustainable Finance Microcertificate

Build expertise in sustainable finance and learn to align ESG strategies with long-term sustainability and investment goals.

  • Number of Courses

    2

  • Time to Completion

    2–3 semesters

  • Microcertificate Cost

    $6,880

  • Next Start Term

    Spring 2026

Overview

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in financial decisions — for both the public and private sector entities and investors — have become increasingly important as climate change grows in urgency.

This microcertificate equips you with the skills and insights to launch your career in a growth area of the financial industry.

You’ll gain the specific skills and insights to understand key sustainability concepts and how to integrate them into financial decision-making.

Courses

  • ENVR E-235 Fundamentals of Sustainable Investing
  • ENVR E-138A Making the Sustainable Investment Case

Stackable Pathway

The microcertificate courses can stack toward the 4-course graduate certificate, Corporate Sustainability and Innovation.

Next Start Term

Enroll in your first microcertificate course this spring — no application required.

Course registration is open November 6 – January 22. Learn how to register.

Who Should Enroll

Early- to mid-career professionals will find this credential valuable as they seek a role in this new and emerging and in-demand area of the financial industry.

Skills & Outcomes

Completing the microcertificate can help you prepare for a variety of roles, including:

  • Sustainable finance analyst
  • Sustainable finance growth lead
  • Senior manager of ESG

Starting and Completing a Microcertificate

To begin your microcertificate, you simply register for your first course for the microcertificate — no application required. Learn how to register.

To earn the microcertificate, you will complete two microcertificates courses at the graduate level and with a grade of B or higher, within one year. This short timeline will support momentum and reinforce the learning between the two related courses.

Learn more about how to request your microcertificate.

Cost

Learning on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on your goals.