CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing is being updated for 2023
The Certificate in ESG Investing has been available to carry out in Finland already since February 2020. Now CFA Institute has updated the in-demand Certificate for 2023. The following changes in the certificate took effect 1 December:
Updated curriculum for 2023 with content updates and additional end of chapter questions/response explanations.
Six months study time using the CFA Learning Ecosystem
Get professional recognition of your mastery of ESG concepts
Schedule the exam as soon as one month from beginning the course
$795 USD certificate fee, exam retake fee $595 USD
a print version of the curriculum is available for purchase on Amazon.
There will be a pause in exam administration during January 2023. Testing can be scheduled on the 2023 curriculum beginning 1 February.
The Certificate in ESG Investing aims to strengthen market integrity by delivering the benchmark knowledge and skills required by investment professionals to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the investment process. It is also a suitable course of study for individuals looking to improve their understanding of ESG issues from within functions such as sales and distribution, wealth management, product development, financial advice, consulting, and risk.
According to recent CFA Institute research, some 77% of retail investors are either interested in, or already using ESG investing strategies. The certificate will enable the industry to evolve by placing sustainable practices at the forefront of investment considerations, ultimately contributing to more holistic financial analysis. Over 25,000 candidates have so far registered to study for the Certificate in ESG Investing, since its inaugural launch in the United Kingdom.
““We are seeing a real acceleration of interest in ESG investing – a major development that will shape the future of finance – while increased demand from clients and investment management firms has fuelled the need for education. This Certificate in ESG Investing is the first of its kind to be made available globally, and will equip practitioners with foundational knowledge and competencies, enabling them to better serve the needs of their clients and contribute to building trust within the industry.”
The Certificate in ESG Investing is a self-study course requiring approximately 100 hours of study. The end of course exam, which comprises 100 questions, can be taken at either a proctored testing centre or via online proctored testing where available. There are no formal entry requirements. The cost, which covers the online learning and the exam, is US$795. Candidates can claim 20 CE credits upon passing the exam. The certificate is also available for investment firms to make bulk registrations for their employees, making learning more convenient and practical for both companies and individuals.
For more information, or to register for the Certificate in ESG Investing, visit https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/esg-investing.