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CFA-CI
ESG - CFA Certificate in Climate and Investing
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria for this qualification, but it is strongly recommended that candidates have a solid grounding in the investment process achieved via formal qualification or experience.
Who is it for?
This ESG Course is designed for investment professionals who want to know how to integrate climate analysis into the investment management process. As well as asset managers and research analysts, those working in sales and distribution, product development, wealth management, financial advice, corporate reporting, risk or consulting roles will also benefit.
How it Works
This IBTC/BPP course is an online programme which combines video lectures with online self-study. This programmes prepares you for your CFA exam. The Certificate in Climate and Investing has a recommended 150-hour study time.
You will use the online resources provided with your course. You will have access to over 20 hours of recorded lectures, question banks and mock exams plus tutor support until the exam day.
What's included
IBTC/BPP tuition towards your CFA exam, including;
- 2 mock exam practice sessions
- 15hrs of recorded videos
- Syllabus slides & material
- Tutor forum support
This excludes the CFA exam fee of USD 795 (subject to change).
Content
Following this course, your employees will be able to:
- Understand the latest knowledge in relation to climate science.
- Discuss the implications of climate change and the corresponding risks to financial markets.
- Understand the role capital markets are expected to play in allocating capital for the transition to a low carbon economy.
- Discuss policy, regulation and corporate reporting developments in relation to climate analysis.
- Understand approaches to incorporate climate into valuation of assets.
Exams and sittings
The CFA Institute recommends at least a month of study before booking the exam. Then depending on their study pacing, schedule their exam one month prior to their desired exam period. At a minimum, students should allow 2 working days after receiving their registration confirmation to schedule your exam.
What is included in the USD 795?
The certificate registration includes the following:
- The registration fee;
- The CFA ESG Investing Official Training Manual in pdf format (the book); and
- Access to the CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem (LES).
Are there specific / fixed dates defined by the CFA Institute to do the exam?
No. The CFA ESG Institute does not define the exam date; candidates do.
The only limitation may be the number of exam spots available on specific dates. We advise our candidates to book their exams two to three weeks in advance to avoid any potential exam "overbooking."
CFA Institute now offers two different ways to take your exam: In-Person Site Testing (IST) at a testing center, or Online Proctored Testing (OPT), where you may take the test at home if you meet certain strict vendor requirements. You can take a test drive of each experience on the CFA website before booking your exam.
Exams is on-demand, based on availability (open slots).
Passing score: 60 to 70%
To pass the exam you will need a score of at least 60 to 70%. The exact pass mark is not published but is adjusted to take account of question difficulty. You get your provisional result immediately at the end of the exam.
Pass Assured Guarantee
We are so sure that you will pass first time, that you can come back for free if you don't. Please find out about our Pass Assured requirements before commencing the course. Our Pass Assured Guarantee is underwritten by the course provider, BPP (UK).
CFA-CI - Online Course
ESG - CFA Certificate in Climate and Investing
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