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Certificate in Climate Risk

Gaining the knowledge to lead positive change.

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Overview

In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, understanding climate risk is not just a necessity, but a responsibility for every financial services professional. The Certificate in Climate Risk, supported by the Sustainable Finance Skillnet (SFS), has been designed specifically to provide you with the professional knowledge and expertise needed to support customers, colleagues, and communities in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon world.

The certificate has been validated on the NFQ at Level 7 (10 ECTS).

Who’s the Certificate in Climate Risk programme for?

  • Anyone who wants to be ahead of the curve as analysing climate risks is now a crucial goal for all financial services providers.
  • Professionals wishing to be in line with the Central Bank of Ireland’s expectations for regulated financial service providers (Firms) in relation to climate and broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
  • Professionals wishing to build the technical capacity and knowledge to correctly analyse sustainability risks and to ensure that the financial system is fit for purpose and properly implemented in an evolving landscape.
  • Professionals looking to enhance their career prospects with an advanced qualification directly relatable to their industry

Funding available

Potential particpants may be able to avail of 30% funding from the International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence (ISFCOE) if the fee is invoiced and paid for by their employer. 

Key Details

Qualifications

  • Certificate in Climate Risk for Financial Services Professionals (Level 7 Award)
  • Awarding by: Atlantic Technological University, Sligo
  • European Credit Transfer System (ECTS): 10

Delivery

  • Online

Duration

  • 13 weeks with semesters starting in Spring and Autumn

Assessment

  • Mixed assessment with reflective journal and MCQ exam
€745 
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Programme Delivery

The programme is self-directed, allowing you to work through the material at your own pace. Industry experts present at key points in the curriculum to contextualise and localise the content. All live sessions are recorded and can be accessed 24/7.

On completion of this programme, you will understand:

  • The key factors that underpin the science of climate and global warming.
  • The current and future impacts of climate change on economies and the financial services sector.
  • How physical, transition and liability risks impact financial institutions and explore their wider social impacts.
  • Current EU legislation and its role with regard to climate risk measurement and disclosure.
  • How to embed climate risk in organisational culture.

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The insurance industry will need to be ambitious in its consideration of climate change and those that have participated in the Insurance Institute’s Certificate in Climate Risk will be able to help their firms and the insurance industry achieve those ambitions. ‒ Domhnall Cullinan Director of Insurance Supervision
I feel that by participating in the Certificate in Climate Risk for Financial Services Professionals this has enhanced my knowledge of climate change and climate risk as well as the potential opportunities available to financial services as a result of climate change. We were also given a deeper understanding of the need for change and the role that regulation and legislation plays. ‒ Naomi T. Senior Risk Manager
I found the course content very relevant and practical - I've already implemented tips I picked up on the course in my role as a risk manager. All guest lecturers were very well versed in their area and I was engaged throughout their presentations. ‒ Roy S. Loss Adjusting Specialist

Key Semester Dates

  • Date Topic
    23 Feb 2024 Online Launch/Induction
    28 Feb 2024 Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
    4-8 March 2024 Impacts of Climate Change
    11-15 March 2024 Types of Climate Risk
    19-22 March 2024 Introduction to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities
    25 March 2024 Assessment Clinic
    25-29 March 2024 Measuring, Monitoring, and Reporting Climate Risks
    1-5 April 2024 Reading week
    8-12 April 2024 Measuring Climate Risks and the Data Challenge
    15-19 April 2024 Scenario Analysis and Climate Risk Modelling
    22-26 April 2024 Regulatory Approaches to Climate Change
    19 April-3 May 2024 Embedding Climate Risk Within Governance and Culture
    7-10 May 2024 Green, Sustainable and Transition Finance
    15 May 2024 Assessment Clinic
    22 May 2024 Final Submission of Reflective Statement
    25 May 2024

    Open Book MCQ Exam
  • Date Topic
    6 Sept 2024 Online Launch/Induction
    11 Sept 2024 Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
    16-20 Sept 2024 Impacts of Climate Change
    23-27 Sept 2024 Types of Climate Risk
    30 Sept - 4 Oct 2024  Introduction to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities
    7-11 Oct 2024 Measuring, Monitoring, and Reporting Climate Risks
    14-18 Oct 2024 Measuring Climate Risks and the Data Challenge
    21-25 Oct 2024  Scenario Analysis and Climate Risk Modelling
    23 Oct 2024 Assessment Clinic
    28 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 Reading Week
    4-8 Nov 2024 Regulatory Approaches to Climate Change
    6-10 Nov 2024 Embedding Climate Risk Within Governance and Culture
    11-15 Nov 2024 Green, Sustainable and Transition Finance
    20 Nov 2024 Assessment Clinic
    4 Dec 2024 Final Submission of Reflective Statement
    7 Dec 2024 Open Book MCQ Exam
     

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