The Finance of Climate Change

The Finance of Climate Change course, offered by EDHEC Business School through Coursera, is a comprehensive online program designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to integrate climate change considerations into financial decision-making. Part of the Climate Change and Sustainable Investing Specialization, this five-week MOOC explores the financial implications of climate change for businesses and investments. Accessible to global learners with basic financial knowledge, it is ideal for professionals, students, and investors aiming to align financial strategies with sustainability goals, requiring approximately 15 hours of study.

Core Content

The curriculum examines how climate change impacts corporate performance and investment strategies, covering climate risk assessment, financial disclosure frameworks, and sustainable investing principles. It explores tools like scenario analysis, stress testing, and carbon pricing, as well as the role of green securities in mitigating climate risks. Learners analyze real-world case studies from industries such as energy and manufacturing to understand how businesses adapt to climate challenges. The course also addresses regulatory frameworks, such as TCFD recommendations, and their implications for financial markets and corporate governance.

Key Skills

Participants will develop skills to assess climate-related financial risks, integrate sustainability into investment decisions, and apply disclosure frameworks like TCFD. The course equips learners to evaluate corporate resilience to climate change, use financial tools like scenario analysis, and design sustainable investment strategies. Through practical exercises, participants gain experience in analyzing climate impacts on business performance, enabling them to make informed, climate-conscious financial decisions.

Target Learners

This course is tailored for finance professionals, investment analysts, sustainability consultants, and students interested in the intersection of climate change and finance. It is particularly suited for those in roles related to asset management, corporate finance, or ESG investing, as well as individuals seeking to understand climate risks in financial markets. Its design, requiring basic financial knowledge, makes it accessible to a global audience committed to sustainable finance.

Learning Format

Hosted on Coursera’s platform, the course spans approximately 5 weeks, requiring 2–4 hours of study per week. It features engaging video lectures, readings, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums, supported by expert instructors from EDHEC Business School. The self-paced format ensures flexibility, with case studies and assignments fostering practical application. Learners can audit for free or opt for a paid certificate experience, earning a shareable certificate of completion to enhance professional credentials.

Additional Benefits

The course delivers measurable learning outcomes, enabling participants to apply climate finance principles to real-world challenges, such as assessing corporate climate risks or designing sustainable portfolios. Backed by EDHEC Business School’s expertise, it provides industry-relevant content within a broader specialization connecting climate science to finance. Learners join a global community of over 87 million Coursera users, gaining insights from international case studies. The certificate enhances career prospects in sustainable finance, investment management, and ESG consulting, equipping graduates to drive impactful, climate-focused financial strategies.

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