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Mastering Financial Markets: Strategies and Insights for Sustainable Investment

Education Overview

US SIF serves the growing need of investment professionals in the United States to gain expertise in the field of sustainable and impact investment. We provide high-quality education, research and thought leadership on sustainable investment to investors, investment advisors, consultants and analysts.

Online and In-Person Courses

We provide courses for professional and individual investors.

Introductory Course for Individual Investors

This free online course is designed for individual investors who want to learn the basics of sustainable investing.

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Fundamentals of Sustainable Investing

This course is a resource for investment advisors, financial planners and other financial professionals who want to learn how to incorporate sustainable investments into portfolios and client conversations, plus discover the latest policy and industry updates. To learn more or to register for the next virtual offering of the course, click here.

Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC®)

Although no longer accepting new enrollments as of 2025, US SIF previously partnered with the College for Financial Planning® - a Kaplan Company to develop the Chartered SRI CounselorSM (CSRIC®): the first professional services designation for sustainable investing in the United States. For current designation holders, renewal requirements can be found here.

Fundamentals in Sustainable and Impact Investing Virtual Classroom May 7, 2025

Don't miss the chance to learn from expert sustainable investment practitioners and gain the knowledge and tools needed to meet growing client demand for sustainable and impact investment products and strategies, as well as learn best practices in ESG data analysis and more.

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