Course Overview
Unlock sustainable finance opportunities through green instruments, performance-linked lending, and climate-aligned risk pricing.
Course Overview
Sustainable finance has become a cornerstone of global capital markets, driving investment toward low-carbon transitions and responsible growth. This course explores the structure, evaluation, and implementation of green bonds, sustainability-linked loans (SLLs), and climate-informed risk pricing across financial institutions and corporate issuers.
Participants gain a practical understanding of market standards, performance KPIs, reporting obligations, ESG frameworks, and climate-risk integration. Through real-world examples and analytical tools, the programme equips professionals to structure sustainable instruments, assess credibility, and strengthen climate-aligned financial decision-making.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the mechanics, standards, and regulatory frameworks behind green bonds and SLLs.
- Structure performance-linked financial instruments aligned with sustainability KPIs and transition pathways.
- Apply climate-risk assessment tools to pricing, credit evaluation, and portfolio strategies.
- Evaluate greenwashing risks and ensure high-integrity sustainability reporting.
- Analyse market trends, investor expectations, and climate-aligned capital allocation.
Certification Details
Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will receive an Oxford Knowledge Certificate of Completion.
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Awarded by: Oxford Knowledge
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Format: Printed certificate with unique ID and optional digital verification
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Delivery: Issued at course completion or sent within 7 working days
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Recognition: Certificates validate participation in advanced, expert-led training aligned with global industry standards.
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Accreditation: Oxford Knowledge certifications represent advanced learning led by global experts. We are actively pursuing formal accreditations with top-tier institutions to further enhance your credentials.
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This certificate demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence and is a valuable addition to your leadership and development portfolio.
Requirements
- Designed for finance professionals, investment managers, risk teams, treasury departments, sustainability officers, and policymakers
- Suitable for banks, corporates, asset managers, government bodies, and development finance institutions
- English proficiency required (course delivered in English)
- No prior ESG or climate-finance experience needed; all tools and frameworks will be introduced


