Professional Certification in ESG Investing

As global markets shift toward responsible capitalism, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing has become a strategic imperative for financial professionals. The Professional Certification in ESG Investing is a comprehensive, practice-oriented program designed to equip participants with a deep understanding of sustainable finance and its real-world applications. Beginning with the fundamentals of finance and investment principles, the course builds toward specialized modules on ESG frameworks, material risk analysis, portfolio integration, climate finance, and stewardship practices. Learners will explore cutting-edge topics such as ESG data analytics, regulatory disclosure standards, and global policy trends including the SDGs and Paris Agreement. Through hands-on portfolio simulations, a capstone ESG investment case study, and exposure to industry best practices, participants will gain the critical tools needed to evaluate financial decisions through a sustainability lens and drive impact in asset management, advisory, or regulatory roles.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Finance and Investing

• What is finance?
• Understanding the financial environment, including key asset classes: stocks, bonds, mutual funds
• Principles of Investment: time value of money, risk, diversification, compounding, asset allocation.

Module 2: Introduction to Sustainable & ESG Finance

• What is sustainable finance and why it matters
• ESG vs. traditional investing approaches
• Global context: SDGs, Paris Agreement, ESG market growth

Module 3: Deep Dive into ESG Factors

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (E, S, G) issues
• Material ESG risks in investment decisions
• Industry-specific ESG challenges and relevance

Module 4: ESG Data, Ratings & Integration Techniques

• ESG data sources and materiality assessment
• ESG scoring, screening, and analysis methods
• Integration into investment research and portfolios

Module 5: Portfolio Management and Stewardship

• ESG in portfolio design, allocation, and reporting
• Active vs. passive ESG strategies
• Engagement, proxy voting, and stewardship practices

Module 6: Climate Finance, Regulation & Future Trends

• Climate risks and sustainable finance instruments
• Key ESG regulations and disclosure frameworks
• Future trends and careers in ESG investing

Module 7: Capstone Project – ESG Investment Case Study

• Develop a real-world ESG investment proposal based on a chosen sector
• Conduct ESG analysis, portfolio construction, and impact assessment
• Present a professional report and recommendations to faculty

Module 8: Industry Best Practices & Case Studies

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

6 months for the Professional Certification.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in ESG Investing by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future career prospects

As sustainable finance rapidly moves from the margins to the mainstream, the demand for professionals with expertise in ESG investing is accelerating across global financial markets. This program opens doors to dynamic roles such as ESG analyst, sustainable investment strategist, portfolio ESG advisor, and stewardship and engagement specialist within leading asset management firms, banks, rating agencies, and sustainability consultancies. With growing regulatory mandates, investor scrutiny, and the integration of climate risk into financial decision-making, ESG-skilled professionals are uniquely positioned to shape the future of responsible investing, influence capital allocation, and drive value creation that aligns with long-term environmental and social outcomes. This credential equips participants not only to stay relevant but to lead in the evolving landscape of global finance.

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Programme Fee Details

Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 17^th Jun 2025.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in