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.
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.
