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.
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
Courses
- ENVR E-235 Fundamentals of Sustainable Investment (available Fall 2026)
- ENVR E-138A Making the Sustainable Investment Case (available Spring 2027)
Stack Your Microcertificate to a Graduate Certificate
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 fall — no application required.
Course registration opens July 20. Preview fall courses and 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.
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 your microcertificate:
- Complete the two courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete the courses within two years.
