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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Impact Investing (Online) certification course is a 6-week online course and is provided by the Columbia Business School. Today, impact investing has become more widespread, with billionaires and large financial institutions actively participating and creating impact products. Impact Investing (Online) certification by Emeritus will help the candidate to analyze the market for impact investing which has grown to over $715 billion.

With the help of this course, you will learn about sustainable and impact investing from an experienced instructor who has published numerous articles on the subject. Impact investing is the fastest-growing segment of sustainable investing. Modern investors, financial advisors, and money managers should familiarize themselves with this Impact Investing (Online) training.

The course provides live sessions, guest lectures, and in-depth case studies analysis to help the candidates to understand the concept of impact investing. You will also understand the inner workings of mainstream financial instruments and markets, and how they form the foundation for developing a sustainable investing strategy.

The Highlights

Live Q&A
6 Weeks to Complete
Case Studies
Peer Learning
Offered by Columbia Business School

Programme Offerings

Dedicated Support Team
Certificate
Discussion Forums
Guest speakers

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Columbia Business School, New York

Candidates have the flexibility to pay the Impact Investing (Online) certification fees in instalments. The payment can be made securely online using popular methods like VISA, Mastercard, and others. If you refer someone to the course, you can get a discount of $260 on the certification fees.

Impact Investing (Online) Fee

Mode of Enrolment	Fee
Full Payment	US $2,600
2 Installments	US $2,717
3 Installments	US $2,795

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Impact Investing (Online)

To obtain the certificate, participants are required to successfully complete all assignments and projects as part of the course.

What you will learn

After completing the Impact Investing (Online) certification syllabus, candidates will learn about the measurement of social and environmental impact by successful impact investors and how it guides their investment decisions. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the investment value chain, including asset owners, asset managers, and organizations.

Who it is for

Financial PlannerInvestment BankerFinancial AdvisorFinancial AnalystFinance ExecutiveInvestor

Impact Investing (Online) classes are designed for individuals who are in the following careers:

Admission Details

To apply for the Impact Investing (Online) course, candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the website https://online1.gsb.columbia.edu/ and locate the course titled Impact Investing (Online).

Step 2: Alternatively, you can directly access the course application page at https://online1.gsb.columbia.edu/impact-investing/.

Step 3: Click on the "Apply Now" button to proceed with your application.

Step 4: Log in to your existing account or create a new account if you don't have one.

Step 5: Select the Impact Investing (Online) course and make the required payment to finalize your application process.

Application Details

To apply for the course, you will need to fill out an application form with your personal details such as your name, address, phone number, and zip code. You will also be asked to provide information about your previous job, company, work experience, and the role you held. After entering this information, you can proceed by clicking on the "Continue" button, which will take you to the payment portal to complete the application process.

The Syllabus

Review traditional investment management concepts and vocabulary
Evaluate a portfolio’s level of risk by assessing variances and correlations between the assets
Examine the four core characteristics of impact investing: intentionality, investment with return expectations, range of return expectations and asset classes, and impact measurement
Learn the key operating principles for impact management

Understand the roles and motivations of asset owners, including pensions, insurance, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments/foundations
Examine three different impact measurement frameworks: the Impact Multiple of Money (IMM) approach, the Impact Management Project (IMP), and Harvard Business School’s Impact Weighted Accounts Project

Gain perspective on the evolution of impact loan agreements, including an example that embeds impact reporting covenants into every loan agreement
Understand the public equities bias in ESG investing, including treatment of intangible assets
Delve into a variety of corporate ESG issues, ranging from governance factors and scandals to social issues
Contextualize green bonds in the sphere of sustainable fixed income and fixed income-like instruments

Examine the wide range of ESG indices and their performance as compared to other broader benchmarks
Discuss real-world examples of investment stewardship—the monitoring of and engagement with organizations to promote long-term value creation for investors
Understand the drivers of successful strategic engagement—the investor–investee dialogue that creates long-term value for investors and/or more sustainable outcomes for stakeholders

Identify the five phases of a private equity fund and how that affects investment decisions
Learn tools to design a portfolio that aligns with a chosen investment strategy
Compare investment opportunities in the United States versus abroad through the lens of ESG
Learn how to select for and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in investment portfolios

Dive into social impact bonds—the stumbling and building blocks, the four critical success factors, and why social impact bonds are promising
Outline an evaluation strategy that measures the credible impact of your assessment
Present a strategic engagement project, and garner feedback from course leaders and industry experts