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Climate Risk Certificate

The AFB Training: The Chartered Banker Institute Certificate in Climate Risk is a globally recognised qualification designed to equip financial services professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, assess and manage climate-related risks. It provides a strong foundation in climate science, regulation and financial risk management, supporting organisations as they transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

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The programme covers:

  • Climate change and its impacts on the economy, society and financial services
  • Physical, transition and other climate-related financial risks
  • Measuring, monitoring and reporting climate risks
  • Climate risk data, modelling and scenario analysis
  • Regulatory and supervisory approaches to climate risk
  • Governance, risk appetite and organisational culture
  • The role of financial services in supporting the transition to a sustainable economy

Throughout the programme, learners also develop key professional skills including analytical thinking, data literacy, critical thinking, ethical judgement, strategic thinking and risk management.

Successful candidates receive a digital certificate and are entitled to use the professional designation Cert CRP (Certified Climate Risk Professional).

This course, which is delivered in partnership with the Chartered Banker Institute, consists of self-study modules that take can be completed at the pace of the learner.

For further information contact secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk.

Green and Sustainable Finance Certificate

The AFB Training: The Chartered Banker Institute Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance is a global benchmark qualification designed to help finance professionals develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to align financial decision-making with sustainability objectives and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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The programme explores:

  • The principles of green and sustainable finance
  • Climate change, environmental sustainability and the role of the financial sector
  • Sustainable finance policy, regulation and international frameworks
  • Climate and environmental risk identification and reporting
  • Green and sustainable financial products and services
  • Supporting customers and organisations through the sustainability transition
  • Sustainable finance innovation, including FinTech
  • Professional and ethical responsibilities within sustainable finance

Learners will also strengthen their analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and professional judgement skills through a range of practical learning activities and case studies.

The qualification is suitable for professionals across banking, investment, insurance and wider financial services, with no prior knowledge of sustainable finance required.

Successful candidates receive a digital certificate and are entitled to use the professional designation GSFP (Green and Sustainable Finance Professional).

This course, which is delivered in partnership with the Chartered Banker Institute, consists of twelve self-study units that can be completed at the pace of the learner.

For further information contact secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk.