Impact Investing Foundations
Learn how to design and evaluate impact investments that generate measurable social and environmental outcomes while balancing financial returns, practicing with scenarios and practical tools.
Learning Outcomes
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Explain the core principles and differentiators of impact investing versus other responsible investment strategies.
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Identify relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets to guide impact investment decisions.
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Apply systems thinking to anticipate positive and negative ripple effects of investments.
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Construct a simple impact framework and evaluate potential projects using key impact metrics.
Audience
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for individuals who wish to work in the impact investing, social innovation or in philanthropic space.
Basic knowledge of investments is recommended to better understand the course.
Course curriculum
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Clarifying Your Mission - Understanding the Client Mandate
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Impact Investing 101 - Core Principles & Differentiation
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Beyond ESG - Comparing Responsible Investment Strategies
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Market Appetite for Impact
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Choosing Your Focus – Aligning with the SDGs
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Video lesson : An Introduction to SDGs
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Understanding the Impact of Investing on Systems
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Impact Investment Policy Statement
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Knowledge Check : IPS
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IPS Presentation and Aligning with a Portfolio Strategy
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Investment Selection
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Quiz: Impact Measurement
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Theory of Change - Your Analysis
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Impact investing Key Takeaways
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Final Assessment
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About this course
- $100.00
- 16 lessons
Instructor
Lead Instructor Maria Maisuradze, CFA, FSA
Maria has over 12 years of experience in the financial industry and has been actively involved in the sustainable finance and education field over the past few years.
She is a graduate of Concordia University, CFA Charterholder and SASB-FSA Credential Holder.
Maria is a member of CFA Montreal's ESG committee and a member of the SASB-FSA Quebec Group. In addition, she has co-founded the Sustainability Ecosystem, initiative aiming to advance practical knowledge of advanced topics in ESG and Sustainability.
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Anäelle de Serres
Anaelle is our Sustainability Analyst with strong expertise in research and analysis within the sustainable investing space. She is a graduate from McGill University and developed her experience as an ESG Analyst as a Proxy Voting Agent at Groupe Investissement Responsable (GIR), where she contributed to responsible investment practices and governance analysis.
With a specialization in quality assurance and industry trends research, Anaelle plays a key role in ensuring that course content remains rigorous, relevant, and aligned with the latest developments in ESG and sustainable finance.
FAQ
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What does the course include?
Course consists of 30 minutes of on demand microlearning case studies, integrated quizzes, and additional reading resources, if you wish to dive deeper into certain topics. Upon completion, Certificate of Participation will be issued.
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Is there a deadline to complete the course?
Students have up to 2 months from the enrollment date to complete the course.
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I am not from finance background, is this course a good fit?
This course is covering the essentials of Impact Investing, and is built to be accessible for individuals with various backgrounds. Basic understanding of how investment decisions are made is recommended to better understand the course.
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Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. We offer special rates for enrollment of 5 individuals and more. We also provide course customization services to better meet specific employee training needs. Contact us at [email protected] for more details
About ED4S
ED4S offers high-impact customisable sustainability training for employees designed to align with your company’s values and strategic goals. Our custom, human-centered approach to employee sustainability training helps build internal capacity, boost engagement, and support ESG commitments in a practical, measurable way. Whether you’re seeking to deepen awareness or meet compliance needs, our ESG training for companies equips your workforce with the knowledge and motivation to drive meaningful change from within.