Whether you’re entering sustainable finance or deepening existing expertise, the right training accelerates your impact. Sustainable Finance Geneva curates a selection of trusted external programs to help our community build skills.
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PRI Academy: Understanding ESG
Online, self-paced · Foundational · English · 300 GBP
PRI Academy is the responsible-investment training arm of the UN-supported PRI, with courses running roughly two to 15 hours, designed around busy professionals’ schedules. Short, practitioner-focused, and carries the sector’s most trusted brand for responsible investment.
Swiss Sustainable Finance: eLearnings
Online, self-paced · Foundational · English · Free
Developed by Swiss Sustainable Finance as part of its SSF Academy, these free eLearnings, some giving access to a continuing-education certificate, cover sustainable investment approaches, the role of asset owners, how ESG ratings work, and greenwashing. Short, Swiss-specific and built for investment professionals. A credible, no-cost starting point with strong local relevance.
Certificates
CFA Institute: Certificate in Sustainable Investing
Online, self-study · Intermediate · English · USD 890
Most candidates spend 100-130 study hours, and it’s recognised by the UN PRI. The most widely recognised standalone ESG credential for investment professionals.
UNEP FI: training courses (ESRA, Climate & TCFD, PRB Academy)
Online & in-person workshops · Practitioner · Multiple languages · Fee on application
UNEP FI is headquartered in Geneva, and its courses are delivered online and via workshops in multiple languages, with a certificate on completion. Practitioner-focused, locally anchored, and built around UN frameworks.
University programmes
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID): MAS in Sustainable Finance, Impact Investing and Development
Full-time, one year, in person in Geneva · 60 ECTS · English · Fee on application
A full-time programme based in International Geneva at the intersection of finance, sustainability and development. The one Geneva master built squarely around sustainable finance and impact investing.
Geneva School of Business Administration (HEG Genève, HES-SO): CAS in Sustainable Finance Mostly online, final week in Geneva · 26 weeks, 12 ECTS · English · Fee on application
Taught mainly online in English over roughly 26 weeks, with a final week in Geneva for networking and visits to expert organisations. The applied-sciences option, and the most accessible for busy professionals.
University of Geneva (GSEM): Geneva Master of Advanced Studies in Finance (GEMFIN)
Full-time one year, or part-time · Advanced · English · Fee on application
Affiliated with the CFA Institute and CAIA. The program covers sustainable finance alongside private equity, hedge funds and AI. A broad finance MAS with a sustainability component; the part-time option suits working professionals.
University of Geneva (GSEM): MSc programmes (Wealth Management, Finance) Full-time degree · Master’s · English · Academic tuition
Include a dedicated Sustainable Finance course among the master’s electives. Best suited to degree-seeking students.