Certificate in Climate Risk (Online)

Start Dates: 10/09/2025

Full Fee: Insurance Institute member €745
Non-Insurance Institute member €795

Network Members Fee: Insurance Institute member €559
Non-Insurance Institute member €596

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Programme overview

In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, understanding climate risk is essential for every financial services professional. The Certificate in Climate Risk equips you with the knowledge and expertise needed to assist customers, colleagues, and communities in transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon world. This certificate is validated on the NFQ at Level 7 (10 ECTS).

Who’s the Certificate in Climate Risk programme for?

  • Professionals eager to stay ahead in analysing climate risks, a critical goal for all financial services providers.
  • Those aligning with the Central Bank of Ireland’s expectations regarding climate and broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
  • Individuals aiming to build technical capacity to accurately analyse sustainability risks and ensure the financial system is fit for purpose in an evolving landscape.
  • Professionals looking to enhance their career prospects with a qualification relevant to their industry.

Programme Delivery

The Certificate in Climate Risk is self-directed, allowing you to progress through the material at your own pace. Industry experts contribute at key points in the curriculum to contextualise and localise the content. All live sessions are recorded and available for access 24/7.

Upon completion of this programme, you will understand:

  • The key factors underpinning the science of climate and global warming.
  • The current and future impacts of climate change on economies and the financial services sector.
  • How physical, transition, and liability risks affect financial institutions and their broader social impacts.
  • Current EU legislation regarding climate risk measurement and disclosure.
  • How to embed climate risk in organisational culture.

Key Details

Qualifications

  • Certificate in Climate Risk for Financial Services Professionals (Level 7 Award)
  • Awarded by: Atlantic Technological University, Sligo
  • European Credit Transfer System (ECTS): 10

Delivery

  • Online

Duration

  • 14 weeks with semesters starting in Spring and Autumn

Assessment

  • Mixed assessment with reflective assignment and MCQ exam