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How E-learning Development Is Evolving
How E-learning Development Is Evolving
Development of e-learning courses is currently in progress. We expect to finalize it by the end of 2025. Nevertheless, you can already check out the initial version of the courses (see below). What is already available:
initial structure/chapters,
presentations, glossary,
quizzes & digital badges.
What is still in development:
student books/notes
videos
curated set of links to external content
practical assignments
About courses
About courses
What:
What:
Address a proclaimed professional training and professional education gap in a high-growth segment of the finance market.
Boost the productivity, competitiveness and innovation capacity of Fintechs and other SMEs that work on ESG projects.
Increase the number, effectiveness and speed of implementation of ESG investments, which will have a significant environmental and socioeconomic impact.
Re-skill and/or Up-skilling over 100 digital finance professionals on ESG projects and their role in the European finance ecosystem, while providing a basis for improving the ESG literacy and skills of thousands of professionals during the sustainability phase of the project.
For whom:
For whom:
Fintech professionals.
Professionals working in Private Equity firms.
Employees of Banks.
Professionals working in Regulators of the finance sector.
Digital Innovation Hubs officers
Course type:
Course type:
Self-paced self-study online courses with tutor support (assignments, reviews, and feedback).
Start:
Start:
Train4ESG Fundamental level (initial version): 9. 6. 2025
Train4ESG Intermediate level (initial version): 9. 6. 2025
Duration:
Duration:
We suggest finishing the course within 30 days. You can take more courses in parallel.
Effort:
Effort:
Approx. effort: 2 ECTS (50hrs) or 1-2 hr/day (per course), but it can be more or less. It depends on your background and motivation.
Type of learning materials:
Type of learning materials:
Texts, presentations, videos, short tests, challenges (assignments), and forum debates.
Micro learning & digital badges:
Micro learning & digital badges:
You will receive digital badges after you complete each chapter in a course. All badges are Open Badges 2.0 compliant and you can store it in your digital backpack (e. g. Badgr).
Certificate of completion:
Certificate of completion:
You will receive a certificate of completion for each course.
Registration and training process
Registration and training process
Choose a course: Fundamental or Intermediate
Enter Enrollment key (train4esg)
Explore, learn, solve quizzes, earn digital badges and submit assignments
Download the certificate (not available yet)
Available courses and content
Available courses and content
Fundamental level
Fundamental level
Module I : Introduction to ESG
Module I : Introduction to ESG
Chapter I.1 - ESG fundamentals
Chapter I.2 - Importance of ESG in Modern Finance
Module II : The Elements of ESG
Module II : The Elements of ESG
Chapter II.1 - Ecological Influences
Chapter II.2 - Sociocultural Influences
Chapter II.3 - Governance Considerations
Chapter II.4 - Case Analyses
Module III : Regulatory Framework and ESG Reporting Standards
Module III : Regulatory Framework and ESG Reporting Standards
Chapter III.1 - Key ESG Regulations
Chapter III.2 - Overview of Reporting Frameworks
Module IV : Technology and ESG
Module IV : Technology and ESG
Chapter IV.1 - How can we use Data Management and AI for ESG ?
Chapter IV.2 Financial Technology
Intermediate level
Intermediate level
Module V : ESG Considerations for Investors
Module V : ESG Considerations for Investors
Chapter V.1 - Administration of ESG Risks
Chapter V.2 - Valuation Methodologies for ESG Employing ESG factors in investment assessment and portfolio management
Chapter V.3 - Portfolio Development
Module VI : ESG for Report Preparers
Module VI : ESG for Report Preparers
Chapter VI.1 - Compulsory and Optional Standards Analyse mandatory requirements and discretionary disclosures
Chapter VI.2 - Evaluation of Materiality of ESG
Chapter VI.3 - Practical Reporting Competencies
Chapter VI.4 - Evaluation of Performance
Module VII : Leadership and Advocacy in ESG
Module VII : Leadership and Advocacy in ESG
Chapter VII.1 - Leadership in ESG
Chapter VII.2 Stakeholder Engagement
Chapter VII.3 Fostering an ESG Culture
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