Frankfurt School of Finance & Management - Sustainable World Academy
Diploma in Green Finance
Frankfurt, Germany
Diploma
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,890 **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* Early bird discount available until January 15
** discounts available
Key Summary
Highlights
- 12-month part-time program
- Blended program - a combination of FSDF e-campus and Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academy
- Build technical expertise beyond one single certified expert course
- High practice relevance combined with academic excellence
- Networking opportunities among peers, International Advisory Services staff members, and lecturers
- International and diverse class with students from all over the world
- Advancement to Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Dates and Duration
Frankfurt School's Sustainable World Academy Diploma courses start twice a year, the beginning of March and the beginning of September.
Our blended diploma programs are 12-month part-time training, designed to be conducted alongside full-time work or other obligations. Aside from a few deadlines, the programs take a very flexible approach, allowing participants to create their own study schedules. Participants also have the opportunity to attend a one-week summer training program at the Frankfurt School's, Frankfurt School's Summer Academy.
You are the ideal candidate for this diploma if:
- You are a professional with work experience in the sustainable finance or green finance industry.
- You are looking to build your technical expertise and get it recognized by an international university.
- You want to climb the career ladder in your organization.
- You wish to follow an excellent, accredited program alongside a full-time job to develop yourself professionally.
- You are ready to make a real change in the economies of developing countries and/or in the battle against climate change.
Participants can personalize their curriculum by choosing three of the following Certified Expert courses:
- Climate Adaptation Finance
- Sustainable Finance
- Sustainable Agricultural Finance**
- Climate and Renewable Energy Finance
- Financing NDCs
- ESG & Impact Investing
- NEW: Biodiversity Finance
An Example Diploma journey:
Period 1
Choose two of the courses from the selection to begin your diploma journey. The participants who have already completed one of these courses will have the opportunity to get it recognised.
- Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance
- Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance
Period 2
In the second period, participants choose one additional course from selection. The participants who have already completed one of these courses will have the opportunity to get it recognised.
Certified Expert in Climate Adaptation Finance
Period 3
During this period, participants attend the Summer Academy. After which they must complete either Project Work (5 ECTS) or an assignment (2 ECTS) to conclude the diploma. The decision to complete project work or an assignment is predetermined by the participant's previous course choices.
Assignment/Project Work
Classroom Training
Frankfurt School Summer Academy