Course Content

This comprehensive course “NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst” covers following 7 modules

1. Understanding ESG
2. Evolution of ESG & Regulations
3. ESG Reporting Frameworks
4. Environment
5. Social
6. Governance
7. ESG Analysis and Assessment Framework

Learning Hours and Access Period

This course has approximately 30 hours of learning content including real life case studies, animations, recent regulations/ resource documents, Market-related data and analysis, module quizzes. To complete the course, you will be given access to the course content for 2 years from the date of your registration. If you are not able to complete the course within the access period of 2 years, you can re-register for the course and start from the beginning.

Examination, Re-examination, and Certificate

Once you have completed the course modules, with a minimum gap of 30 days between course registration and examination, you are eligible to register for an online-proctored examination. These examinations are conducted on quarterly basis (March, June, September, and December). The duration of the examination is 2 hours with MCQs based questions and no negative marking. A minimum of 60% is required to pass the examination. Examination fee is Rs 2000 plus applicable taxes. If you fail in the examination in your first attempt, you can re-attempt by paying the re-examination fee of Rs. 2000 plus applicable taxes. The fee remains the same for subsequent attempts. The exam can be taken any time within the license period as per the pre-defined schedule. After successfully passing the examination, you will be able to download the course Certificate and will receive a digital badge. In case the license period expires, you have to re-register for the programme.

Certification validity and continuing education:

The certificate (conferred on successful course completion) is valid for three years. Candidates are required to obtain six credits, i.e. complete 6 hours of online refresher course to renew their certificate every three years.

Course Fee

The course fee is Rs. 14000 plus applicable taxes per candidate.
Exam fee is Rs. 2,000 plus applicable taxes. The exam fee remains the same for subsequent attempts.

FAQs

1. What does NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst programme offer?
NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst is an exclusive program offering an exhaustive coverage of Environmental, Social & Governance concepts and application. Student gains an understanding of ESG concepts, terminologies, frameworks, reporting standards, and regulations. The student gets an opportunity to delve into CRISIL’s strong domain expertise in ESG risk assessment space, proprietary frameworks, rich database, and extensive case studies. Student learns the best practices in ESG risk assessment, latest market trends, size, scope, drivers, risks, opportunities, and methodologies to integrate ESG analysis across asset classes and investment products.

2. Who should consider joining the programme?
NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst is a must for every business executive at a leadership or investment role. Relationship managers, financial analysts, Credit underwriters, Investor Relations Team & Business Development Heads aiming to strategically drive ESG aims of their institution. The program is also instrumental for students targeting a career in the rapidly evolving and promising ESG space.

3. What are the career prospects in the ESG industry?
The ESG industry is rapidly evolving, and the horizon is poised to be assuredly promising. Career opportunities are aplenty with banks, investment advisors, asset management companies, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and consultancy houses.

4. What benefits does the programme offer?
Importance of ESG is being recognised by the entire industry. In this landscape, NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst, a focussed certification on ESG competence, ensures solid understanding and application abilities extremely pertinent and useful for every business executive. The programme follows a practical approach by using market data, industry trends and relevant case studies to facilitate a deeper understanding of concepts.

5. How much does it cost to pursue and attain the certification?
The registration fee for the course is Rs 14,000 (exclusive of taxes) and the exam fee is Rs 2,000 (Exclusive of taxes) per attempt.

6. What is the payment process?
Click the ‘Register Here’ button to be redirected to the CRISIL webpage for the course. Participants are then required to click the ‘Enroll Now’ icon and complete the online payment.

7. What is the license period for accessing the course?
Access to course content will be valid for two years from the date of purchase.

8. Is the programme online-only?
The course is a completely self-paced online learning programme with human voice over, clickable interactivities, animations, additional reading material and knowledge checks to assess users. The modules can be bookmarked to enable quick access in the future.

9. What is the coverage of the course?
Topics covered include ESG concepts, carbon trading, global regulations, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), Principles of responsible Investment (PRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR), Solutions and best practices for Climate change, Energy efficiency, Social impact assessment, Corporate governance, Enterprise Risk Management, case studies on social issues and governance failures and CRISIL’s proprietary ESG risk assessment framework.

10. How can I access the online learning modules?
Access to the e-learning topics will be provided through email from NISM. After you purchase the course, you will receive an email within 48 hours for the access of the course. Using the credentials (Email and Password) used during registration for the course, you can login to access the course.

11. How much time will it take to complete the NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst course?
All the modules within the course will require about 30 learning hours. They can be bookmarked to enable quick access in future.

12. How frequently is the content updated?
Course content is frequently updated to incorporate any new concept or change in industry practice or regulation. In addition, analysis of key events, articles and expert videos relevant for an ESG Analyst are frequently added to keep you updated on emerging trends and best practices.

13. Can I access the modules on my mobile/tablet?
Yes, the modules can be accessed on mobiles/tablets, as these are responsive and adapt to your screen size. However, we recommend using a laptop or a larger screen device for ease in learning and better knowledge retention.

14. Can I download the modules?
The modules are accessible online through the NISM E-learning Platform and cannot be downloaded.

15. What is the duration of each module?
The duration of a module ranges from 2 to 5 hours. However, study hours will vary for every individual. You need not complete a module in one go. Module content is auto-bookmarked, and you may choose to pick up from where you left off.

16. How many times can I access the modules?
The modules can be accessed online any number of times for two years from the date of enrolment.

17. Are any learning materials, printouts, or books provided as part of the course reading material?
No. However, there are resource documents within the modules for additional reading.

18. What is the exam schedule?
The exams are scheduled every quarter—March, June, September, and December. The dates for the exam will be rolled out a month in advance. Those wishing to take the exam must make their payments at least 15 days before the exam date. The minimum study period for the course is one month, meaning there must be a gap of at least one month between registration and the exam. All 7 course modules must be completed before registering for the exam.

19. How will the exam be conducted and what will be the exam duration?
The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and multiple-response questions (MRQs). It will be conducted online and proctored via your laptop/desktop webcam. The exam duration will be three hours.

20. What if a candidate does not clear the exam?
The candidate will need to re-attempt the examination. The examination fee is required for each attempt.

21. How many attempts are allowed?
Exams can be taken at any time within the license period of the content, as per the predefined schedule. After the expiry of the license period, the candidate can re-register for the program.

22. What is the passing percentage?
The passing percentage is 60%.

23. Is there negative marking for wrong answers?
No.

24. What will be the format for exam scores?
Exam scores will be listed in percentages.

25. What is the eligibility criteria for the course?
A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

26. What are the renewal requirements for the certification program?

– Continuing Education (CE): Candidates are required to obtain six points, i.e., complete six hours of online learning to renew their certification every three years.
– Renewal Fee: A renewal fee of Rs 3,000 (exclusive of taxes) will be levied for an online refresher course and certificate re-validation.

27. Do I get placement opportunities/support?
NISM & CRISIL does not provide active placement support. However, the course is designed to provide strong theoretical and practical insights into ESG concepts, which can enhance career opportunities in areas such as investment research, advisory, and relationship management.

28. What is the cancellation policy?
Once registered for the course, there will be no cancellations.

29. Is there an age limit?
No.

30. How can I get help with technical issues while accessing the modules online?
Please call us at 02192-668492/93 or email us at elearning@nism.ac.in.

31. How will the certificate be awarded to candidates?
After successfully passing the examination, the candidate will be able to download the certificate from the NISM E-learning Platform. The candidate will also receive a link to the NISM & CRISIL Certified ESG Risk Analyst digital badge, which validates competence in the ESG space.

32. How long does it take to provide course access after successful registration?
Course access is provided within 7 working days after successful registration and payment.

33. How can I get more information regarding this course?
For more information, you can download the course brochure, email elearning@nism.ac.in, or call 02192-668492/93.

About CRISIL:

CRISIL is a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better. It is India’s foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics and solutions with a strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint. It has delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers through businesses that operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. It is majority owned by S&P Global Inc, a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.

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CRISIL 1Academy combines our domain capabilities into a single source of education intelligence, transforming the workforce of the future. In line with our mission of making markets function better, we provide comprehensive learning solutions that encompass industry relevant knowledge with high impact learning content. For around two decades, our training solutions across credit, risk, treasury, wealth management and more recently, ESG, have imparted in-depth domain knowledge and enabled critical thinking through practitioners’ perspectives, proprietary frameworks, case studies and analytics. Since inception, we have trained 62,000+ professionals through 2100+ programmes in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Africa and the Middle East, eliciting an average feedback rating of 4.5 on 5. We offer eLearning and certification solutions to clients ranging from individuals to banks, NBFCs, AMCs, insurance companies, regulators, large corporates, SMEs, and business schools.