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Advance Your ESG Finance Career with the ISF SPECIALIST® Training Course
Get the skills to lead ESG integration in banking, investment, risk, or insurance. This IASE-endorsed training is ideal for finance professionals looking to specialize — and certify — in sustainable finance.
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Online, Self-paced ESG training
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Duration: 3 Months
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Level: Intermediate ESG Training course
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Certificate of Completion
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Available in: ENG | ESP | ITA | PT |
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IASE-Endorsed Course
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Online, Self-paced
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Duration: 3 Months
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Level: Intermediate
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Certificate of Completion
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Available in: ENG | ESP | ITA | PT |
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IASE-Endorsed Course
About the ISF Level 2 (SPECIALIST) Training Course
Overview
The ISF Level 2 (SPECIALIST) training course equips mid-career finance professionals with the expertise to analyze ESG risks, structure sustainability-linked products, and lead responsible financial decision-making across institutions and portfolios.
Is This Course Right for You?
You’ll benefit from this course if you are:
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An investment analyst or portfolio manager
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A banking or insurance risk officer
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A financial regulator or compliance specialist
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A finance consultant advising clients on ESG integration
Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to ESG: Deepen your understanding of ESG factors, emphasizing climate action, green transition, equitable business operations, and ethical leadership. Learn how sustainable finance channels investments toward positive environmental and social outcomes.
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Corporate Sustainability & Sustainable Corporate Finance: Explore how corporate sustainability integrates governance, sustainability reporting, and benefit corporation principles, and understand their impact on firm valuation.
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Sustainable Investing, Asset Management & Financial Advisory: Gain insights into strategies for fixed-income products, investment funds, and advisory services, focusing on environmental and social impacts in asset management.
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Governments, Central Banks & Multilateral Development Banks: Understand the roles that governments, central banks, and multilateral development banks play in financial systems, influencing economic stability and development initiatives.
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Sustainable Banking: Learn about innovative business models that emphasize social banking and environmental responsibility, aligning financial practices with sustainability goals.
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Sustainable Insurance: Examine insurance products designed to address environmental and social challenges, promoting risk management aligned with sustainability principles
Program Structure and Features
| Feature | Details |
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| Delivery | Online, self-paced |
| Duration | 3 Months |
| Assessment | Final assessment or exam simulation |
| Certification | Certificate of Achievement awarded upon completion |
| Languages | ENG | ESP | ITA | PT | FR |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
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Completion of this course prepares you for the ISF SPECIALIST® Board Exam — the next step toward certification.
Upcoming Dates
| Feature | Details |
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| Cohort 6 | 26 May - 7 Sept 2025 |
| Cohort 7 | 8 Sep - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Cohort 8 | 1 Dec 2025 - 8 Mar 2026 |
Fees
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Earn a Certificate of Completion
Show your network you’ve done the work by earning a certificate of completion for each course or path you finish.
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Receive a certificate from the course provider that demonstrates you've completed a course.
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Easily add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile to share your accomplishments.
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You have the option to register and write the IASE Board Exam to earn the ISF SPECIALIST® credential
Why Choose ISF Level 2 Training?
Deepen your credibility as an ESG-aware finance professional
Position yourself for leadership in ESG investment, risk, or regulation
Align with IASE’s international certification standards
Stay relevant in a rapidly evolving sustainable finance ecosystem
Continue Your Journey: From Training to Certification
Earn Your ESG Finance Credential
After completing this course, you can register for the ISF SPECIALIST® Board Exam.
Certification gives you the designation, ongoing recognition, and access to IASE’s professional ESG network.
Employer Sponsorship: Advance Your ESG Career with Organizational Support
Investing in ESG training not only benefits individual professionals but also strengthens organizational capacity to meet sustainability goals. Recognizing this, IASE offers an Employer Sponsorship Toolkit to assist you in securing support from your employer for the ISF Level 2 (Specialist) training.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISF Level 2 Training Course
- What distinguishes the ISF Level 2 course from Level 1?
The ISF Level 2 course delves deeper into ESG concepts, offering advanced insights into sustainable finance practices. It builds upon the foundational knowledge from Level 1, focusing on strategic implementation and specialized ESG competencies.
- Who should consider enrolling in the ISF Level 2 course?
This course is ideal for professionals aiming to specialize in ESG within the financial sector, including asset managers, risk analysts, compliance officers, and financial advisors seeking to integrate ESG strategies into their roles.
- What are the benefits of obtaining the ISF Level 2 certification?
Achieving this certification demonstrates advanced ESG expertise, enhancing career prospects and credibility in the field of sustainable finance.
- How is the ISF Level 2 course structured?
The course is delivered online over 12 weeks, requiring approximately 60 hours of study. It includes interactive modules, case studies, and assessments to reinforce learning.
- How does the certification process work?
Upon completing the course, candidates can sit for the ISF Level 2 certification exam, which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. A passing score of 70% is required.
