A CPD Certified Training Course
Professional Certificate in Sustainable Investment
Assessments and Performance of Sustainable Investments
Classroom Sessions:
INTRODUCTION
Most people would agree that we are entering a world of peak oil and a rising energy prices. We see soaring unsustainable debt and the ravage of climate change anticipated by science compounded by the pending effects of warm seas. With sustainability risk and opportunities having become a global imperative and megatrend for business it is critical for asset owners, their advisor and fund managers build a connection to this reality within their investment strategies. A flat investment in the index will not protect the average investors from shifting seas. Hence it is critical to take a positive angle to investment and sustainability.
Large organizations understand the importance of sustainability and incorporate the risks to their supply chains. They are driving critical changes protecting their resources and business flow, while innovating to ensure profitability. These companies are among the most efficient organizations and strategically mindful of their sustainability risk and opportunities.
This GLOMACS Professional Certificate in Sustainable Investment training course will examine various aspects related to sustainable investment strategies. Delegates will gain knowledge of sustainable investment strategy and assess its implications to their organizations.
Objectives
By the end of this Professional Certificate in Sustainable Investment training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of Sustainable investment
- Raised awareness of new financial opportunities
- The performance of sustainable companies
- Build a portfolio with and without sustainable stocks
- Estimating the impact of climate risk change on performance
Training Methodology
This training course will use various proven learning techniques to enhance delegates understanding of the information presented during the training. The training course will follow a traditional workshop format and will be focused on developing practical skills that delegates can apply in real life business situations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This GLOMACS Professional Certificate in Sustainable Investment training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Financial Reporting Team Members
- Strategy Team Members
- Risk management professionals
- Finance Managers
- Budget Managers
- Commercial Managers
- Capital Investment and Project Team Members
Day 1
Financial Economic for Sustainable Companies
- The concept of sustainable investments
- The practice of financial/economic analysis
- Value creation in sustainable companies
- Corporate and shareholder value for sustainable companies
- A dynamic perspective of sustainable business
- The agency problem
- The financial statements of sustainable companies
Day 2
Business Performance for Sustainable Companies
- Ratio analysis and business performance
- Management’s point of view
- Owners’ point of view
- Lenders’ point of view
- A system of interrelated Ratios
- Integration of financial performance analysis
- Economic value added of sustainable businesses
- Bankruptcy risk for sustainable companies
Day 3
Investment Environment and Asset Allocation Strategies
- Investment Opportunities
- Required Rate of Return
- Sustainable Investment Strategies
- Risk and Return
- Portfolio Theory
- Capital Market Theory
- Asset Pricing Models
Day 4
Regression Analysis Equations and System Modelling
- Simple Regression Analysis / Maximum likelihood Estimations
- Polynomial Curve Fits
- Describing Data using Equations
- Prediction
- The Applications of Regression to Sustainable companies
- The Applications of Regression to Non-Sustainable companies
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Day 5
Review and Critique
- Key concepts of sustainable investments
- Assessing the value of sustainable investments
- Short report on sustainable investments strategy
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
- Upon successful completion of this training course, a personalised CPD certificate with the duration of the learning activity undertaken, will be issued by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines
Endorsed Education Provider
GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
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