Certified Expert in NDC Strategy and Finance
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Achieving global climate goals requires professionals who can translate ambition into results. The Certified Expert in NDC Strategy and Finance empowers you to do exactly that, giving you the knowledge and tools to connect climate policy with finance and drive meaningful, sustainable change.
As a participant, you will explore the foundations of climate science, international negotiations, and the Paris Agreement. You will gain a clear understanding of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), including how they are structured, how ambition and national context shape them, and how you can turn them into actionable projects. With a strong focus on climate finance, you’ll learn how to design investment strategies, access international funds, and establish monitoring systems that ensure transparency and accountability.
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Achieving global climate goals requires professionals who can translate ambition into results. The Certified Expert in NDC Strategy and Finance empowers you to do exactly that, giving you the knowledge and tools to connect climate policy with finance and drive meaningful, sustainable change.
As a participant, you will explore the foundations of climate science, international negotiations, and the Paris Agreement. You will gain a clear understanding of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), including how they are structured, how ambition and national context shape them, and how you can turn them into actionable projects. With a strong focus on climate finance, you’ll learn how to design investment strategies, access international funds, and establish monitoring systems that ensure transparency and accountability.
Your Benefits
This programme gives you the knowledge, skills, and internationally recognized credential to advance your career in climate action.
- Develop a clear understanding of the mechanisms of the Paris Agreement and the role of NDCS in advancing global and national just transitions.
- Learn how to design a roadmap for NDC financing – from strategic investment planning to finance mobilisation and resource allocation
- Turn climate policies into bankable projects with measurable mitigation and adaptation outcomes.
- Engage in live online sessions with leading experts, exploring key climate finance and policy topics
- Gain an accredited certification (3 ECTS credits)
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DISCOUNTS
Register by 15 January 2026 and secure the early bird discount. Regular price after this date: EUR 1,050.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Early bird discount (by January 15)
- 10% group discount
- 10% alumni discount
Contact us for combinable discounts
Register by 15 January 2026 and secure the early bird discount. Regular price after this date: EUR 1,050.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Early bird discount (by January 15)
- 10% group discount
- 10% alumni discount
Contact us for combinable discounts
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
01. März 2026 - 31. August 2026
METHODOLOGY
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)
CONTENTS
Are you working in climate policy, sustainable finance, or development cooperation—or looking to play a leading role in the global fight against climate change? The Certified Expert in NDC Strategy and Finance (CENSF) is an internationally recognised online course designed for professionals who want to strengthen their expertise, sharpen their practical skills, and advance their careers at the intersection of climate strategy and finance.
Through this comprehensive certification programme, you will explore the foundations of climate science, international negotiations, and the Paris Agreement, before diving into the origins, structure, and evolution of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). You will learn how equity, ambition, and national circumstances shape NDCs, and how they can be translated into actionable projects that drive real-world climate impact.
A key focus of the course lies on financing NDCs - from designing institutional frameworks and investment roadmaps to mobilising public and private finance and accessing international climate funds. You will also gain the tools to set up monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems that ensure climate investments deliver measurable results.
Whether you are advising governments, structuring finance for climate projects, or supporting the private sector in aligning with global climate goals, this course equips you with the skills, insight, and confidence to thrive in one of the most urgent and dynamic fields of our time.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
Unit 1 introduces the foundational concepts of climate change and international agreements, providing an overview of climate science, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and the role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) within the Paris Agreement, while also exploring the critical role of sustainable finance in achieving global climate goals.
NDCs as part of the transition
This unit explores the critical role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in driving the global transition towards sustainable economies, examining their evolution, key stakeholders, and latest developments, while emphasizing the NDC cycle and the Global Stocktake's role in achieving the Paris Agreement goals.
Analysis of NDCs
Unit 3 provides an in-depth analysis of NDC strategies, targets, and implementation, comparing the ambition levels and sectoral focuses across different countries, while examining the challenges and gaps in achieving the 1.5-degree target and evaluating the progress made so far.
Country-Level NDC Implementation
The objective of this module is on country-level NDC implementation, exploring various policies, strategies, and the roles of different actors while identifying the challenges and barriers faced in achieving NDC goals, with an emphasis on country-specific approaches and the groundwork for financing NDC implementation.
Roadmap for Mobilizing and Managing NDC Finance
while highlighting the importance of setting up and managing Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems to track progress, address data gaps, ensure compliance with NDC targets, and continuously update and improve NDC strategies and financial flows.
Recap & Outlook
while also looking at ongoing and upcoming developments in the NDCs.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
Unit 1 introduces the foundational concepts of climate change and international agreements, providing an overview of climate science, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and the role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) within the Paris Agreement, while also exploring the critical role of sustainable finance in achieving global climate goals.
NDCs as part of the transition
This unit explores the critical role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in driving the global transition towards sustainable economies, examining their evolution, key stakeholders, and latest developments, while emphasizing the NDC cycle and the Global Stocktake's role in achieving the Paris Agreement goals.
Analysis of NDCs
Unit 3 provides an in-depth analysis of NDC strategies, targets, and implementation, comparing the ambition levels and sectoral focuses across different countries, while examining the challenges and gaps in achieving the 1.5-degree target and evaluating the progress made so far.
Country-Level NDC Implementation
The objective of this module is on country-level NDC implementation, exploring various policies, strategies, and the roles of different actors while identifying the challenges and barriers faced in achieving NDC goals, with an emphasis on country-specific approaches and the groundwork for financing NDC implementation.
Roadmap for Mobilizing and Managing NDC Finance
while highlighting the importance of setting up and managing Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems to track progress, address data gaps, ensure compliance with NDC targets, and continuously update and improve NDC strategies and financial flows.
Recap & Outlook
while also looking at ongoing and upcoming developments in the NDCs.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
Unit 1 introduces the foundational concepts of climate change and international agreements, providing an overview of climate science, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and the role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) within the Paris Agreement, while also exploring the critical role of sustainable finance in achieving global climate goals.
NDCs as part of the transition
This unit explores the critical role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in driving the global transition towards sustainable economies, examining their evolution, key stakeholders, and latest developments, while emphasizing the NDC cycle and the Global Stocktake's role in achieving the Paris Agreement goals.
Analysis of NDCs
Unit 3 provides an in-depth analysis of NDC strategies, targets, and implementation, comparing the ambition levels and sectoral focuses across different countries, while examining the challenges and gaps in achieving the 1.5-degree target and evaluating the progress made so far.
Country-Level NDC Implementation
The objective of this module is on country-level NDC implementation, exploring various policies, strategies, and the roles of different actors while identifying the challenges and barriers faced in achieving NDC goals, with an emphasis on country-specific approaches and the groundwork for financing NDC implementation.
Roadmap for Mobilizing and Managing NDC Finance
while highlighting the importance of setting up and managing Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems to track progress, address data gaps, ensure compliance with NDC targets, and continuously update and improve NDC strategies and financial flows.
Recap & Outlook
while also looking at ongoing and upcoming developments in the NDCs.
STUDY JOURNEY
Register
Participate
Pass the Exam
Get Certified
MODULE OF
Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
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Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
MODULE OF
Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
