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This bespoke programme has been designed to provide new market participants with a comprehensive understanding of how sustainable debt instruments can be used to finance environmentally sound and sustainable projects that foster a net-zero emissions economy, protect the environment and support projects with positive social outcomes.
- Consisting of four separate courses taken over a period of up to two years
- Available in a variety of formats to suit your personal learning style
- Supported by sophisticated digital infrastructure and underpinned by our globally accredited training department
How do I get a Diploma?
ICMA Diplomas are expressly designed to deliver the technical skills needed by capital market professionals to excel in their jobs and to advance their employment opportunities. They offer structured, yet flexible, study programmes for individuals at different points in their careers. The diplomas are backed by the trade body at the heart of the debt capital markets, which is the standard setter for many areas of market practice including primary market issuance, secondary market trading, repo and collateral and sustainable finance.
The ICMA diploma is made up of four courses, all of which must be completed in two years. To achieve an ICMA diploma you will need to complete the following:
- One or two foundation courses* – depending on where you are in your career you might choose to start with the Financial Market Foundation Qualification (FMFQ) to learn about the different asset classes, followed by the Introduction to Sustainable Bonds for an overview of the sustainable bond market including how this market started, how the instruments work, key stakeholders, regulatory overview and market developments. Alternately, for those with more experience you may be exempt from having to do the FMFQ. Note that all foundation courses are assessed, and you must pass the exam/s before taking the next course.
- One advanced course – you will need to complete our flagship course for Sustainable Finance, the Sustainable Bonds Certificate, and successfully complete the exam to gain a diploma.
- One or two specialist level courses* – you will complete the programme by taking the ICMA Transition Finance course. For those with an exemption from the FMFQ, you may take a second specialist-level course
Pricing
Non Members: EUR 6,250 - 9,950 + VAT (if applicable)
Who should attend?
ICMA Diplomas are designed to deliver the technical knowledge needed by capital market professionals to excel in their jobs and to advance their employment opportunities, providing a cost-effective, industry-certified qualification.
The ICMA Diploma in Sustainable Finance is suitable for those pursuing careers in sustainable investment, ESG analysis, debt capital markets, and corporate finance with a sustainability focus.
Programme Recognition
This diploma is awarded by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). ICMA is an FCA-approved training provider, approved by the Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong as providing Continuous Professional Training (CPT) and a member of CPD® Certification Service. The diploma programme contains course/s which have been accredited by the CPD® Certification Service.
ICMA recommends that up to 120 learning hours can be associated with this programme, depending on attended/undertaken hours of study required to successfully complete the learning outcomes.
Please ask ICMA Education for more details on the CPD details of your diploma on education@icmagroup.org.
The Diploma in Sustainable Finance can be achieved by completing two Foundation, one Advanced and one Specialist courses.
- Foundation:
- Financial Markets Foundation Qualification (FMFQ) (online self-study format only)
This introductory course introduces participants to the main features of the financial and capital markets including the key asset classes that comprise these markets incl. debt, equity, FX and derivatives. We recommend 24-learning hours are associated with this course. - Introduction to Sustainable Bonds (available in online self-study, livestreamed and in-person formats):
A two-day (or online equivalent) overview of the sustainable debt market including global context, key instruments (green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds) and how they’re structured, key market participants and trends and an overview of the regulatory environment underpinning the market
- Financial Markets Foundation Qualification (FMFQ) (online self-study format only)
- Advanced:
- Sustainable Bonds Certificate (available in livestreamed and in-person formats):
A four-day (or online equivalent) course that focuses on the theory and real market application of sustainable bonds and ICMA Principles, coupled with rapidly evolving global policies, taxonomies, and other relevant regulation. The course uses case studies, guest presentations from leading market participants and interactive practical activities to further enhance the learning experience
- Sustainable Bonds Certificate (available in livestreamed and in-person formats):
- Specialist:
- Transition Finance (available in livestreamed and in-person formats):
A two-day (or online equivalent) look at how capital markets, and more specifically sustainable bonds, are financing the transition and what can be done to further scale their contribution by leveraging both market and official guidance.
- Transition Finance (available in livestreamed and in-person formats):
