Course Details

  • Total 4 Modules – two in the Foundational and another two in the Advanced.
  • The duration of each Module is approx. 2 to 2.5 hours, a total 8 -10 hours for the complete course.
  • Successful completion of the Foundational course is essential for enrolling in the Advanced course.
  • Delivery mode is Self-paced E-learning, with voice-over and sub-titles in English and links to the relevant reading material.
  • Online end-assessments consisting of MCQs. Passing Score for each module is 50%.
  • Certificates will be given by IIBF/IFC on successful completion of Foundation Course and Advance Course.
  • Course Fee is Rs. 1,600 + taxes per certificate per attempt for non-members and Rs. 1,100 + taxes for members of IIBF.

Course Content

  • Foundational:
    • Basics of Climate Risk and types of Climate Risk
    • Concept of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
    • Regulatory environment and climate governance frameworks in India and abroad
    • Basics of Sustainable Finance and Sustainable Finance Products
    • Role of DFIs and Blended Finance
  • Advanced:
    • Climate Risk Disclosures and Reporting standards- TCFD and ISSB
    • Role of Central Banks in Net-Zero Transition
    • Integrated Climate Risk Management Framework
    • Climate Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing
    • Key regulatory initiatives in India – BRSR, Green Deposit Policy, Sovereign Green Bond etc.

Key Benefits of the Course

  • Capacity building and sensitization of BFSI professionals in India on the importance of climate risks and transition towards a carbon- neutral financial ecosystem through appropriate disclosures.
  • Leveraging international expertise on the subject through co- development of courseware with IFC and joint Certification, as indicated in RBI Discussion Paper.
  • Development of necessary professional skillsets in the domain of Climate Risk Management, Disclosure norms and Blended Finance.
  • Contemporary and authentic India-focused content.

Registration: You may like to refer this link for registration to the Course. Once the page opens, click on ‘click here to register’, submit your details in the registration form and follow the prompts to upload your photograph, signature and id proof. Once completed it will take you to the payment gateway where you are required to pay the fee. Thereafter, you will receive the login credentials from IIBF on your email within 48 hours of successful payment of fee. The Course content shall be available online in your login credentials received from IIBF.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Pritam Kar – [email protected] and Mr. Rajdeep Bose – [email protected]