Eligible certificates and courses for government funding in Hong Kong SAR
Get up to HK$10,000 reimbursement for CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing, Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, and Climate Finance (online course).
Commitment to green and sustainable finance
The Hong Kong Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme supports talent development in green and sustainable finance by providing subsidies for university students and market practitioners to upskill their knowledge. CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing, Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, and Climate Finance (online course) are eligible under the Scheme.
Eligibility
Hong Kong SAR residents who are market practitioners or students
Amount of reimbursement
Up to HK$10,000
Application
Apply for reimbursement within three months of successful completion
Certificate in ESG Investing
By earning the Certificate in ESG Investing, you will be well-positioned to meet the growing demand for ESG investing and succeed in the evolving investment landscape.
Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate
Develop the competencies and skills needed to integrate climate-related investing principles into the investment process and expand your network within a community of professionals.
Climate Finance
Online course to gain practical guidance around climate change and climate-related finance matters. This product is temporarily unavailable until February 2025.
Which certificate or course is right for me?
| Short course | Foundational certificate | Advanced certificate | |
| Who should enroll? | The Climate Finance (online course) introduces the economic and environmental impacts of climate change. It provides a foundational understanding for business, finance, and accounting professionals. |
The Certificate in ESG Investing builds foundational knowledge and an understanding of the issues across sustainability topics. It is designed for investment practitioners who want to learn how to analyze and integrate material ESG factors into their work. This certificate is offered in most countries, but not all – please review the certificate availability before registering. |
The Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate is a more advanced certificate. It develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to apply climate-considerations into valuation and portfolio construction, and is designed for analysts and portfolio managers. |
| Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance (ECF-GSF) | N/A | A Relevant Practitioners who has passed the Certificate in ESG Investing is eligible to apply for exemption from Modules 1 and 2 of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ECF-GSF Core Level training programme. | A Relevant Practitioners who has passed the Climate Risk, Investing, and Investing Certificate is eligible to apply for exemption from Modules 6 and 7 of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ECF-GSF Professional Level training programme. |
| Study time | 8-12 hours | 100 hours | 100 hours |
| Price | USD 271 for members USD 339 for non-members |
USD 865 | USD 1,272 for members USD 1,590 for non-members |
Scheme details
Eligibility requirements |
The Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme is open for application by Hong Kong SAR residents who are market practitioners or students. For more details on eligibility visit the Scheme website for more information. Certificate in ESG Investing Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate Climate Finance |
Amount of reimbursement |
After completing an eligible certificate or course, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fees, while full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees, subject to a ceiling HKD 10,000. |
Key steps and details |
Applicant shall create a personal account on the Scheme website and submit a completed application form with all required supporting documents via the account. Applications should be completed within three months after successful certificate or course completion. For reimbursement for the Certificate in ESG Investing, please submit the proof of completion document from test administrator Prometric. For details, please refer to the Scheme FAQ or visit the Scheme website. Please refer to the "Guide to Reimbursement Application of Eligible Programmes" before submitting your application. Contact details: |