Micro-certificate
Expand your knowledge of transition finance and facilitate the shift to a more sustainable global economy with certification from the esteemed John Molson Executive Centre.
Designed by the Concordia Sustainability Ecosystem in collaboration with Addenda Capital and the Trottier Family Foundation, this program delves deeply into transition finance, examining the latest developments and best practices. Crafted by experts in sustainable finance, the Transition Finance Micro-Certificate delivers hands-on knowledge and skills, enabling individuals to participate in transition finance initiatives within their respective domains.
This program explores transition finance from the investor’s perspective and is best suited for investment professionals with foundational sustainability knowledge. While not required, complementary certifications such as the SASB FSA Credential, Sustainable Investment Professional Certification, and/or the CFA’s Certificate in ESG Investing may enhance participants’ learning experience.
This program will enable you to:
To contribute to class discussions, debates, and group activities, participants are expected to complete assigned reading prior to class.
1. Introduction to transition finance, overview of green taxonomy frameworks, taxonomy case study
2. Setting, assessing, and implementing credible transition plans, investor climate plan case study
3. Financial instruments and climate technologies
Session 1 (in-person): January 29, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Session 2 (online): February 12, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Session 3 (online): February 16, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Session 4 (in-person): March 14, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
English
For the in-person sessions: The John Molson School of Business - 1450 Guy St., Montreal, Quebec H3H 0A1
Package of 5 courses: $6,300 CAD (+taxes) - 10% rebate
1 course: $1,400 CAD (+taxes)
Benefit from preferred rates by enrolling in our 5 micro-certificates in sustainability. Employers can also unlock preferred rates by registering three or more members of their organization. Contact our program manager to explore our packages.
Experienced, passionate, innovative, our faculty members and experts are leaders in their field.
Director of institutional equity & ESG sales at RBC Capital Markets
Anne-Marie Monette is a Director at RBC Capital Markets and leads its Montreal equity sales team and ESG sales efforts for equities. Prior to joining RBC, she occupied the position of Senior Director, Responsible Investment, at PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest public pension plans, where she led stewardship and ESG integration activities for public markets. Anne-Marie also occupied the role of Director at Desjardins Global Asset Management, where she was responsible for the Client Relations and sat on the management committee as well as the responsible investment committee. Anne-Marie began her career in 1998 with Goldman Sachs. She has close to 20 years’ experience in the investment industry, chiefly in roles geared to customer service and portfolio management. During her career, she has held various functions at major financial institutions, particularly JP Morgan Chase in New York City and the Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec as portfolio manager.
She has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from HEC Montréal and is a holder of the SASB FSA certification and the CFA ESG Certificate.
ESG & Impact Associate, Cordiant Capital
Melissa Paris St-Amour serves as an ESG & Impact Associate at Cordiant, dedicating her efforts to refining their Responsible Investment Strategy. Before joining Cordiant, she specialized in impact management, contributing to sustainability project management at the municipal level and co-leading the development of impact-focused methodologies at an Impact and ESG rating Agency. Melissa advocates for aligning human social progress with planetary boundaries, a philosophy that drove her to Cordiant, where she is developing the integration of ESG and Impact analysis to manage risks and drive positive outcomes for people and the planet. Actively involved in industry working groups, Melissa was recently chosen to join the Transition and Green Finance Working Group led by the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), collaborating on developing a GHG accounting standard for financial institutions to measure their contribution to decarbonizing the economy.
Melissa holds a Bachelor's in Environment and Development from McGill University and a Master's in Sustainability Management from HEC, along with a number of GHG accounting certifications.
These programs will be conducted in person to provide students with an opportunity to participate in interactive group exercises that promote practical application, obtain direct feedback from instructors, and build connections through networking, all of which enhance their overall learning experience. Before the first session of each micro-certificate, students will participate in a 30-minute introductory networking session to connect with instructors and fellow classmates.
Students must actively participate in all three sessions to earn their certificate. To emphasize our skill-focused approach, we intentionally omitted a formal evaluation process to prioritize hands-on learning and real-world application.
Before each of the three micro-certificate sessions, students should allocate one to two hours for pre-reading. This will ensure they are fully prepared for hands-on class activities designed to maximize their learning experience.
Each micro-certificate was intentionally scheduled on a different date during the spring term to allow students to register for as many programs as they wish.
Yes, the John Molson Executive Centre will provide you with a certificate for each program you complete.
Valérie Lancelot-Mingot
Program Manager, Executive Education
Phone: 514-848-3960
Toll free: 1-866-333-2271
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