Certification-Pathway ESG Training Courses
ESG Training That Opens the Door to Certification and Career Growth
Explore IASE-endorsed training courses designed to build your ESG expertise and prepare you for professional certification — or simply stand on their own as powerful training courses in sustainable business and finance.
Elevate your career and contribute to sustainable business practices with our comprehensive catalogue of ESG courses, designed to provide immediate practical knowledge and, in the case of certification-linked course, prepare you for an optional IASE certification exams
Why Certification-Pathway Training Courses Matter
Practical ESG Skills Today. Professional Recognition Tomorrow.
IASE’s Certification-Pathway ESG Training Courses offer a dual benefit:
Immediate ESG knowledge and job-market readiness
Built-in alignment with the global ESG certification exams offered by IASE
Whether you want to upskill now, earn a certificate of achievement, or move toward full ESG certification, these courses are designed to meet you where you are — and grow with you.
Designed with Your Career Path in Mind
Every training course on this page:
Is endorsed by IASE
Is mapped to IASE’s ESG competency frameworks
Is delivered by an IASE-authorized training provider
Can serve as a standalone ESG credential, or prepare you to sit for the IASE Board Examination
Think of it as training with options:
Learn, earn, and advance — at your pace.
Available ESG Courses
Master ESG Foundations for Business with the ISB Level 1 (ADVISOR) Training Course
Build practical ESG knowledge for careers in banking, insurance, asset management, or regulation. This IASE-endorsed course prepares you for impact — and for professional ESG certification, if desired.
- Provider: Exponential Education Institute
- Linked to Certification?: Yes
- Level: Beginner-friendly
- Medium: Online, Self-paced
- Duration: 6 Weeks
Lead ESG Implementation in Business with the ISB Level 2 (SPECIALIST) Training Course
Take your ESG skills to the next level. Learn how to design and manage sustainability practices across departments with training aligned to global certification standards.
- Provider: Exponential Education Institute
- Linked to Certification?: Yes
- Level: Intermediate
- Medium: Online, Self-paced
- Duration: 3 Months
Master ESG Foundations in Finance with the ISF Level 1 (ADVISOR) Training Course
Build practical ESG knowledge for careers in banking, insurance, asset management, or regulation. This IASE-endorsed course prepares you for impact — and for professional ESG certification, if desired.
- Provider: Exponential Education Institute
- Linked to Certification?: Yes
- Level: Beginner-friendly
- Medium: Online, Self-paced
- Duration: 6 Weeks
International Sustainable Finance (ISF) LEVEL 2 (SPECIALIST)
This course equips professionals with advanced expertise in sustainable finance, corporate governance, sustainable investing, and banking, while preparing them for the optional board exam to achieve the prestigious ISB Specialist credential.
- Provider: Exponential Education Institute
- Linked to Certification?: Yes
- Level: Intermediate
- Medium: Online, Self-paced
- Duration: 3 Months
Course Features
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Training Provider
Exponential Education Institute (an IASE-approved 3rd-party Training Provider)
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Study Method
100% Study Online. Cutting-Edge Learning Platform: Our Ai-enabled LMS system means a superior learning experience for candidates. Quality Study Material: High-quality audiovisual resources, technical notes and summaries in text format
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Flexibility
100% Flexible. Self-paced learning. Study anywhere, anytime & from any device STUDY METHOD: 100% Study Online. Cutting-Edge Learning Platform: Our Ai-enabled LMS system means a superior learning experience for candidates. Quality Study Material: High-quality audiovisual resources, technical notes and summaries in text format
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Support
100% Flexible. Self-paced learning. Study anywhere, anytime & from any device STUDY METHOD: 100% Study Online. Cutting-Edge Learning Platform: Our Ai-enabled LMS system means a superior learning experience for candidates. Quality Study Material: High-quality audiovisual resources, technical notes and summaries in text format
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Support
100% Flexible. Self-paced learning. Study anywhere, anytime & from any device STUDY METHOD: 100% Study Online. Cutting-Edge Learning Platform: Our Ai-enabled LMS system means a superior learning experience for candidates. Quality Study Material: High-quality audiovisual resources, technical notes and summaries in text format
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Award
Learners are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
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Instructors
World renowned lecturers: We boast some of the world’s faculty: from renowned academics, regulators, and multinational firms.
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Evaluation
Chapter assessments and mocks
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Course available in
English | French | Portuguese | German | Italian
Next Step: From Training to Certification
Complete Your Learning Journey with IASE Certification
Each training course above not only helps you build real-world ESG knowledge — it also prepares you to sit for the corresponding IASE Board Exam.
When you’re ready, you can apply for certification and earn your official designation (e.g. ISB ADVISOR®, ISF SPECIALIST®).
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification-Pathway ESG Training Courses
- Do I have to take the Board Exam after the training?
No — you can complete the training and stop there, or continue on to certification later, if desired. The training courses are standalone professional development activities.Upon completion, you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement from the IASE-endorsed Training Provider .
However, if you aim to obtain an IASE certification, passing the Board Exam is a required step. The training courses are structured to serve as preparatory programs for the IASE Board Exams, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed.
Many candidates choose to take the exam shortly after finishing the training to capitalize on the freshly acquired knowledge and maintain momentum toward certification.
- Will I get a certificate after completing the training?
Yes — all Certification-Pathway courses award a Certificate of Achievement. For each chapter completed, you get a short assessment to measure your mastery of its content. At the end of the course, you take an overall mock assessment to measure your overall master of the subject matter.
- Who delivers these courses?
Authorized training providers endorsed by IASE. See the list of authorised training providers
