Green Finance Training

Green Finance Training

A 5-Day Course for Real Impact on Sustainable Development

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Revised and Updated: 23 October 2026
Date Venue Duration
16 - 20 November 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
15 - 19 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
15 - 19 March 2027 Johannesburg, Gauteng 5 Days
19 - 23 April 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
07 - 11 June 2027 Johannesburg, Gauteng 5 Days

Course Introduction

Green growth is about achieving economic advancement while protecting our planet — reducing pollution, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, minimising waste, and maximising the efficient use of natural resources. Achieving this vision requires sustained investment, innovation, and a long-term financial commitment from both the private and public sectors.

 

This comprehensive Green Finance Training course equips participants with the vital principles, practical tools, and forward-thinking strategies needed to drive sustainable growth and manage environmental and social risks. You will learn how to unlock investment opportunities that generate both financial returns and measurable environmental benefits, while also strengthening transparency and accountability.

 

Led by experienced industry practitioners, this interactive programme goes beyond theory — deepening your understanding of the fast-evolving landscape of green finance within banking, investment, and insurance. You will also develop insight into the financial sector’s pivotal role in advancing the global transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Green Finance Training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the key drivers of climate change and articulate the financial sector’s role in advancing the shift to a low-carbon economy
  • Analyse how banking, investment, and insurance products contribute to sustainable development
  • Identify and select suitable green finance products and services for funding sustainable projects
  • Assess the requirements for preparing bankable, green-finance-eligible projects
  • Explore the potential of financial technology in accelerating green and sustainable finance
  • Apply best practices in risk management, impact measurement, and reporting for sustainable finance initiatives

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to upskill for the sustainable finance revolution, including:

  • Finance managers and directors
  • Banking professionals
  • Strategic planning and risk management teams
  • Commercial and corporate managers
  • Capital investment and project teams
  • Insurance sector professionals
  • Anyone involved in sustainability, ESG, or responsible investment
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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Day 1 — Foundations of Green and Sustainable Finance
  • Climate change drivers and the global context
  • Building a sustainable financial system
  • Greening finance, financing green, and transition finance models
  • Sustainable banking products and responsible lending
  • Measuring, reporting, and aligning green finance flows
  • Risk management for sustainable finance

Day 2 — Green Loans and Financing Sustainability
  • Defining green loans and eligibility criteria
  • Types, principles, and structuring of green loans
  • Impact reporting and linking green loans to green bonds
  • Case Study: green projects and successful financing structures

Day 3 — Green and Sustainable Bonds
  • Evolution of debt capital markets for green bonds
  • Types of sustainable bonds: green, social, blue, transition, and more
  • Key principles and regulatory standards
  • Bond listings, indices, funds, and securitisation
  • Case Study: practical green and sustainable bond project examples

Day 4 — Sustainable and Responsible Investment
  • The role of equity markets and sustainable investing
  • ESG fundamentals: definitions and best practices
  • Principles for responsible investment
  • Investment strategies, trends, and anti-greenwashing measures
  • Sustainable investment products and market growth drivers

Day 5 — Insurance and Impact Underwriting
  • The insurance sector's response to climate change
  • Sustainable insurance product innovation
  • Principles for sustainable insurance and impact underwriting
  • Green personal insurance (home, auto) and commercial insurance (property, renewables)
  • Climate risk insurance, catastrophe pooling, and index insurance

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FAQs – Green Finance Training

Master green finance principles, learning sustainable investment frameworks, ESG risk integration, green bond issuance, climate finance mechanisms, and regulatory compliance to drive sustainable financial strategies.

What is covered in the Green Finance Training Course?
The course covers green financial instruments (green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, climate funds), ESG investment criteria, carbon pricing mechanisms, green taxonomy standards, climate risk modeling, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
Who should attend the Green Finance Training Course?
This training is designed for finance managers, investment analysts, banking professionals, risk management specialists, corporate treasurers, and sustainability officers looking to structure green financial products and mobilize capital for sustainable initiatives.
How does this course assist in structuring green bonds and loans?
Participants learn the core principles of the ICMA Green Bond Principles and LMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, including use-of-proceeds evaluation, project selection criteria, and verification reporting.
Will delegates learn how to evaluate physical and transition climate risks?
Yes. The program provides methodologies for assessing climate-related financial risks, incorporating TCFD guidelines, stress-testing asset portfolios, and analyzing credit exposure against regulatory climate targets.
Does the course address ESG metrics and sustainable portfolio management?
Yes. Attendees examine ESG scoring models, impact measurement metrics, greenwashing prevention, and portfolio alignment strategies to attract green capital and institutional investors.
Why is green finance training vital for financial and corporate institutions?
Global capital markets are shifting rapidly toward sustainable projects. Building green finance capabilities ensures compliance with international disclosure standards and opens access to favorable climate funding mechanisms.

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