- Course Level : Advanced
- Duration : 60 Hours
- Start Date : 29th June, 2024
- Certificate : yes
- Pre-recorded Sessions : yes
Professional Certificate in Sustainability for Finance Course
Learn, adapt and succeed with your Professional Certificate in Sustainability for Finance
Climate change. Global pandemics. Economic instability. It’s an uncertain world – and as a financial professional you and your organisation need to be prepared. Certificate in Sustainability for Finance gives you the tools you need to adapt and succeed and be future ready. By completing all five courses and a one-off assessment, you’ll learn how to create value for your organisation and drive sustainable business techniques. And you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to adapt, build, and succeed whatever the future holds.
Who needs the Professional Certificate in Sustainability for Finance Course?
Course Outline
Sustainability is one of the burning issues of our times and is an issue that is relevant to us all, regardless of where we live or how we earn our living. As organisations are rebuilding from the pandemic, there is a growing desire for a transformative and sustainable global recovery, which is providing a fresh focus for organisations to drive forward their position in relation to sustainability. Accountants and finance professionals have an important part to play helping organisations adapt as they adopt the sustainable practices required to prevent resource depletion, facilitate long term success, and build a more stainable future. The Certificate in Sustainability for Finance will allow finance teams to gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to confidently lead on sustainability issues in their organisations.
Key learning outcomes
- Explain why sustainability is important to society, to organisations, and to finance professionals
- Evaluate business value chains, business models and business practices for sustainability and related issues
- Define climate change risks and the financial implications associated with these risks and understand the reporting frameworks for climate risk disclosures
- Define climate change risks and the financial implications associated with these risks and understand the reporting frameworks for climate risk disclosures
- Explain the UN SDGs, their significance for organisations in terms of risks and opportunities and the definitions of impact
- Explain why sustainability analytics is important for your organisation and evaluate the approach for compiling, analysing and interpreting ESG data.
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Benefits of Earning the Sustainability for Finance Course Certification
Earning the Professional Certificate in Sustainability for Finance Course offers numerous advantages that can significantly boost your professional journey:
Fahim Ahmed
Graduate of Oxford Brooks University UK ,ACCA, CMA and CIA
Experience - 20+ Years
Mr. Fahim Ahmed is a Chartered Certified Accountant and a graduate of Oxford Brooks University UK.
With an illustrious career spanning over 15 years, Fahim brings a fervent dedication to enlightening and empowering professionals in the intricate landscape of financial management within corporate settings.
Fahim’s journey in the corporate training arena commenced as a Senior Accountant at a leading financial services firm, where he honed his skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and auditing. This hands-on experience bestowed upon him invaluable insights into the pragmatic challenges faced by finance professionals, laying the groundwork for his seamless transition into corporate training.
Throughout his career, Fahim has successfully designed and delivered bespoke training programs for a diverse clientele, spanning Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and startups worldwide. His global reach underscores his ability to transcend geographical boundaries in imparting financial expertise.
Fahim’s training repertoire spans a wide spectrum of topics, demonstrating his commitment to comprehensive education
Financial Statement Analysis: Dive deep into interpreting and analyzing financial statements for informed decision-making.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Gain practical insights into budget creation, variance analysis, and forecasting techniques for optimized financial planning.
Internal Controls and Audit Procedures: Learn to implement effective internal controls and understand audit processes for compliance and risk mitigation.
Financial Modeling: Participate in advanced workshops focusing on building financial models to aid strategic decision-making and scenario analysis.
Corporate Taxation: Receive comprehensive training on corporate tax regulations, compliance, and strategies for tax optimization.
Risk Management: Receive expert guidance on identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks within a corporate environment.
