Frankfurt School of Finance & Management - Sustainable World Academy
Certified Expert in Climate Risk Management
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Certificate
DURATION
6 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,900 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Early bird discount available until January 15, 2026 | We accept late registrations until March. 30
** 1600 EUR for early bird | discounts available
Key Summary
About: The online Certified Expert in Climate Risk Management gives you skills to identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks in financial institutions. You’ll build a foundation in climate science and scenario analysis, learn regulatory frameworks, risk measurement, stress testing and tools like hazard heat maps. The programme covers governance, strategy, transition planning and green finance, helping you design frameworks that meet global standards. You’ll earn an accredited certification worth 6 ECTS credits.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as climate risk analyst, sustainable finance specialist, risk manager, ESG analyst, or transition planning consultant, supporting finance, stress testing and climate adaptation.
The Certified Expert in Climate Risk Management online programme gives you the skills to identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks in financial institutions. You’ll start by building a solid understanding of climate science and scenario analysis, then move on to regulatory frameworks, risk measurement methodologies, and the integration of sustainable practices into business strategy.
This certification equips you with the tools to design and implement climate risk management frameworks that meet global standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll explore the risks and opportunities of the transition to a low-carbon economy and gain practical insights into governance, strategy, and tools for sustainable finance and transition planning.
Your Benefits
This programme equips you with the knowledge and tools to address climate-related risks and strengthen financial resilience.
- Learn how to assess physical and transition risks using scenario analysis and stress testing.
- Gain practical skills with tools such as hazard heat maps and risk measurement methods.
- Understand global regulatory frameworks and integrate climate risk into business strategy.
- Build expertise in green finance to support the low-carbon transition and sustainable growth.
- Gain an accredited certification (6 ECTS credits)
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1
Introduction to Climate Change and Risk Management
Unit 1 serves as a foundational introduction to the core concepts of sustainable and green finance, financial risk management, and climate change.
Unit 2
Transition & Physical Risks
Participants will identify the factors driving the transition to a low-carbon economy and the associated financial risks.
Unit 3
Effective Climate Risk Governance and Strategy
Participants will understand best practices in climate risk governance, including board oversight and integration into business strategy.
Unit 4
Measurement Methodologies for Climate Risk
Participants will familiarize themselves with various qualitative and quantitative methodologies used to measure climate-related risks.
Unit 5
Climate Transition Planning
Upon completion of this unit, participants will be equipped to develop comprehensive and effective climate transition plans for their organizations.
Unit 6
Regulations and Climate-Related Disclosures
This unit aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of international regulations, guidelines, and commitments shaping the landscape of climate risk management and transition planning.
Unit 7
Building a Climate Finance Deal Pipeline
This chapter is about the deploying the risk management tools developed above to cultivate profitable business opportunities in sustainable finance.
By completing the Certified Expert in Climate Risk Management, you’ll gain the skills to assess the materiality of physical and transition risk drivers and integrate climate risks into credit scoring models. You’ll learn how to create physical hazard heat maps using public geodata and incorporate climate-related risks into comprehensive stress testing frameworks.
The programme also equips you to lead sustainability initiatives across your organisation and to design green finance products that support the mainstreaming of climate finance, particularly for MSMEs in emerging markets.
By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to shape resilient institutions, drive sustainable growth, and lead the shift toward a low-carbon future.
The Certified Expert in Climate Risk Management is designed for professionals working in risk management, compliance, internal audit, sustainability, corporate governance, and both financial and non-financial reporting. It’s also highly relevant if you work at supervisory authorities or regulatory bodies, or if you are employed by development banks and international donors. By enrolling, you’ll sharpen your expertise, build in-demand skills, and position yourself to play a leading role in advancing climate mitigation and adaptation finance.
METHODOLOGY
Flexible Learning. Lasting Impact
Our self-paced, asynchronous online courses are built for professionals who want to upskill on their own time, without putting work on hold. Our courses deliver international expertise and hands-on tools you can apply immediately.
- Flexible, study anytime, anywhere
- Practical learning, real-world examples
- Expert support when you need it
- Optional live sessions (also recorded, of course)
Join a global community of professionals who are advancing their careers with flexible, high-quality learning.