Registrations for the new Certificate in Climate and Investing will open at the end of January 2022 and the first examinations can be scheduled from March 2022.
What is the Certificate in Climate and Investing?
The CFA UK Certificate in Climate and Investing is a Level 4 qualification which delivers the knowledge and skills required by investment professionals to understand climate as it relates to investing and how to integrate climate change considerations into the investment process. The first qualification in the UK designed specifically by investment practitioners for investment practitioners.
Why should I take the Certificate in Climate and Investing?
We have developed a qualification for practitioners working in investment roles who need to understand and undertake climate analysis in their day-to-day roles, including those working in the following areas:
- Portfolio / Fund management
- Research / investment analysis
- Sales & distribution
- Product development
- Financial advice
- Consulting
- Risk
- Compliance
- Accountancy
- Pensions
How is the Certificate in Climate and Investing different to the Certificate in ESG Investing?
The Certificate in ESG Investing offers a broad foundational framework to incorporate ESG factors into investment decision making. The Certificate in Climate and Investing, however, has a dedicated focus on climate-specific considerations. This includes recognising the socio-economic implications of climate change and the systemic risk that climate change presents to the stability of the financial system. As well as exploring the role capital markets are expected to play in allocating capital towards the transition to a low carbon economy. The CCI syllabus also covers policy, regulation and tools specific to measuring climate-related impacts on vestments across a broad range of asset classes.
Entry criteria
There are no formal entry criteria for this qualification, but it is strongly recommended that candidates have a solid grounding in the investment process achieved via formal qualification or experience.
CFA UK Level 4 Certificate in Climate and Investing Overview
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Qualification title |
CFA UK Level 4 Certificate in Climate and Investing |
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Exam registration and online learning materials |
£495 |
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Official Training Manual Cost (only available to purchase with exam registration) |
£45 |
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Syllabus |
Syllabus Version 1 From 01/03/22 to 31/03/23 |
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Number of questions |
100 |
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Time allowed for exam |
2 hours and 20 minutes |
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Total qualification time |
130 hours |
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Pass mark |
Between 60 and 70% |
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Pass rate |
Between 60 and 75% |
What do I do next?
If you are interested in finding out more about the new Climate and Investing qualification, please register your interest.