Global social and environmental challenges, regulatory and reputational risks, market scandals and new market opportunities make environmental, social and governance information (ESG) a data source of growing importance. In this context, the integration of ESG information in the investment process chain and in valuation is essential.
Thanks to our EFFAS membership we offer you, in joint effort with Febelfin Academy, the possibility to enrol for a European certified ESG programme (CESGA – Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst).
Introductory movie by Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen, Academic Director of the CESGA programme
Why should you follow the CESGA programme?
After having completed the CESGA programme, you will be able to:
estimate ESG impacts on risk and return from various angles;
systemize different ESG investment approaches and strategies;
understand the market drivers for further ESG integration;
embed ESG across the whole in the investment process chain;
integrate ESG factors in valuation models;
be responsible for investing across asset classes;
systematically assess different ESG reporting standards.
The CESGA® programme is structured in 10 Modules (approximately between 50h and 100h of training) and is composed of two parts. The first part comprises 5 modules and is an introduction for capital market participants with ESG experience that would like to build up or refresh the fundamentals of ESG as well as for those with no or little experience in ESG investment. The second part is tailor-made for advanced ESG users.
A complete programme overview can be found in the CESGA brochure.
On top of the 10 modules, we are happy to offer you two extra online Q&A sessions of 1,5h, monitored by an international team of professors and represented by EFFAS and ABAF/BVFA.
Who should attend?
The CESGA® programme is particularly aimed at financial analysts and portfolio managers who want to integrate ESG data in their capital allocation processes, but also, in general, all investment professionals increasingly committed to ESG issues. Other specialists such as corporate sustainability officers, investor relations, auditors and consultants will find this course interesting to develop a better understanding of the needs of capital markets in terms of ESG information. Summing up it is ideal for asset owners, asset managers, corporate consultants, financial planners, and family offices who wish to embrace ESG integration holistically.
Practical information
Registration As in Belgium the Certified ESG exam is made possible through a collaboration of ABAF/BVFA and Febelfin Academy, you can register via the Febelfin Academy website.
Exams Upcoming exams will be organised on 13 November 2020; you can register until 12 October 2020. As from September, the examination dates for 2021 will be published.
Price & Certification The price for the online course and the certification exam comes to 1 600 EUR. As soon as we have received the payment, you’ll receive a link to the CESGA e-learning platform. The certificate will be sent to you once you have completed the exams.
Questions?
If you have any questions related to the programme or registration procedure, we can help you.
