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CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate

The CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate, formerly the Certificate in ESG Investing, is designed for candidates wanting to learn about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and different forms of sustainable investing. The curriculum describes the E, the S, and the G in depth, covers key regulations around the world, and provides in-depth knowledge of sustainable investments in all major asset classes. Launched in 2019, the SIC has become the definitive qualification for investment practitioners around the world, with thousands of candidates registering each month.
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Course Details

Change of Name

On 8 April 2025 the Certificate in ESG Investing was renamed as the Sustainable Investing Certificate. The curriculum and exam are unchanged as a result. Please see more details here.

 

The CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate explores environmental, social and governance issues in the context of investment decision-making. What are the key issues? How do we identify them? And how do we then incorporate them into our investing? All shall be revealed…

This exam is designed for investment practitioners of all levels – you may be looking to start a career in finance or you may already be running a global multi-asset fund. You may also be advising on or distributing financial products, or working in risk management: the application of this qualification is broad indeed.

Quartic provides each SIC candidate with an inspired and intuitive approach: a detailed workbook covering all examinable areas, accompanied by a comprehensive library of on-demand classes, an extensive question bank and two full-length mock exams. Live tutor support is available to help you with difficult topics, as well as timetable planning and exam technique.

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Materials

Materials

For the SIC Core and Premier packages, you will receive from Quartic:
• An e-book containing slides that cover the whole syllabus (a printed workbook is available for a small supplemental fee to cover printing and shipping).
• On-demand classes, with approximately 15 hours of detailed explanations of the syllabus.
• An extensive question bank containing more than 640 exam-style questions, including two full-length mock exams.
• Quartic tutor support from registration until your exam day.
• Finance Essentials: an additional section providing background knowledge on asset valuation, portfolio theory and financial analysis.

An online version of the Official Training Manual will be part of the cost of registration with CFA Institute. You may, in addition, purchase a hardcopy manual.

Please note that the Quartic fees do not include your exam registration.

Syllabus

Syllabus

There are nine chapters, of varying length:

1. Introduction to ESG
2. The ESG Market
3. Environmental Factors
4. Social Factors
5. Governance Factors
6. Engagement and Stewardship
7. ESG Analysis, Valuation and Integration
8. ESG Integrated Portfolio Construction and Management
9. Investment Mandates, Portfolio Analytics and Client Reporting

Examinations

Examinations

The exam contains 100 multiple choice questions, including a few (multi-question) item sets, and candidates have 2 hours 20 minutes to complete the paper.

You can sit the exam either at a Pearson VUE centre (hundreds of locations around the world) or at home using the OnVUE Online Proctoring service.

To pass the exam you will need a score of at least 60 to 70%. The exact pass mark is not published but is adjusted to take account of question difficulty. You get your provisional result immediately at the end of the exam.

Qualification

Qualification

When you pass the exam you will receive the CFA Institute Level 4 Certificate in ESG Investing.

If you have also passed the level 4 IMC exam then you will be awarded the CFA UK Level 4 Diploma in Investment Management (ESG).

Finance Essentials

We have included an additional section at the back of our workbook to provide background knowledge on areas of finance within ESG. These include quantitative methods, accounting, asset classes and portfolio theory, with video explanation of each concept. Although not directly examinable, the Finance Essentials section provides invaluable background to ESG candidates who would like to improve their knowledge.

Quartic Online

Candidates are given 6 months access to the Quartic Online portal in line with CFA Institute policy.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to studying the ESG Certificate. A knowledge of the investment process is useful but not essential. You will also see accounting and mathematical terminology, but proficiency in these areas is not required. Accounting concepts will be fully explained when you meet them, and the exam contains no calculations. Calculators are not permitted (or needed) in the exam itself.

Detailed information available in our Certificate in ESG Investing brochure.

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SIC Core

Tutor-supported all-round study programme
From: £420.00 + VAT

What’s Included?

Quartic Online

The Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course.

Online Q-Bank

An extensive question bank containing more than 440 exam-style questions.

Tutor Support

Our support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a dedicated e-mail address to which you can send e-mails regarding any aspect of the course. Our faculty will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day.

Quartic Book

We invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee.

Mock Exams

Our online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will hey two mock exams, 100 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.

Finance Essentials

Finance Essentials provide critical background on financial terms that are used in this course. Although they are not directly examined, candidates with less financial background should find these particularly useful.

Plant a Tree

For each booking Quartic will sponsor the planting of a tree via the National Trust. Speak to us for details.

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Free Online Demo

SIC Premier

Tutor-guided study route with unlimited support
From: £1,150.00 + VAT

What’s Included?

Quartic Online

The Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course.

Online Q-Bank

An extensive question bank containing more than 440 exam-style questions.

Live Tutor Support

Our support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a named tutor and dedicated e-mail address, as well as having one-to-one Zoom support. Your tutor will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. Zoom meetings will be arranged to fit your (and the tutor’s) schedule.

Quartic Book

We invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee.

Mock Exams

Our online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 100 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.

Finance Essentials

Finance Essentials provide critical background on financial terms that are used in this course. Although they are not directly examined, candidates with less financial background should find these particularly useful.

Plant a tree

For each booking Quartic will sponsor the planting of a tree via the National Trust. Speak to us for details.

Add to cart
Free Online Demo

SIC Revision

Q-Bank and Mock Exams
£280.00 + VAT

What’s Included?

Online Q-Bank

An extensive question bank containing more than 440 exam-style questions.

Mock Exams

Our online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 100 multiple choice questions in each including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.

Add to cart
Free Online Demo

SIC Core

Tutor-supported all-round study programme
From: £420.00 + VAT

What’s Included?

Quartic Online

The Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course.

Online Q-Bank

An extensive question bank containing more than 440 exam-style questions.

Tutor Support

Our support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a dedicated e-mail address to which you can send e-mails regarding any aspect of the course. Our faculty will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day.

Quartic Book

We invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee.

Mock Exams

Our online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will hey two mock exams, 100 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.

Finance Essentials

Finance Essentials provide critical background on financial terms that are used in this course. Although they are not directly examined, candidates with less financial background should find these particularly useful.

Plant a Tree

For each booking Quartic will sponsor the planting of a tree via the National Trust. Speak to us for details.

Add to cart
Free Online Demo

SIC Premier

Tutor-guided study route with unlimited support
From: £1,150.00 + VAT

What’s Included?

Quartic Online

The Quartic Online portal is where you will find all the on-demand classes, question banks, mocks and other resources that make up your course.

Online Q-Bank

An extensive question bank containing more than 440 exam-style questions.

Live Tutor Support

Our support runs from the day you enrol with us until the day of your exam. You will be given a named tutor and dedicated e-mail address, as well as having one-to-one Zoom support. Your tutor will do their best to respond to each message by the end of the next business day. Zoom meetings will be arranged to fit your (and the tutor’s) schedule.

Quartic Book

We invest significant energy and resources into producing what we believe are the best materials on the market today. The e-books have a unique freehand annotation capability and accompany the tuition to provide a knowledge base to be used throughout your studies. A print alternative is available for a supplemental fee.

Mock Exams

Our online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 100 multiple choice questions in each, including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.

Finance Essentials

Finance Essentials provide critical background on financial terms that are used in this course. Although they are not directly examined, candidates with less financial background should find these particularly useful.

Plant a tree

For each booking Quartic will sponsor the planting of a tree via the National Trust. Speak to us for details.

Add to cart
Free Online Demo

SIC Revision

Q-Bank and Mock Exams
£280.00 + VAT

What’s Included?

Online Q-Bank

An extensive question bank containing more than 440 exam-style questions.

Mock Exams

Our online Mock Exams are designed to mimic the actual exam in difficulty and length. You will get two mock exams, 100 multiple choice questions in each including item sets. Analysis of the results should give you the best guidance on how to focus your final days of preparation.

Add to cart
Free Online Demo

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At Quartic we teach investing with a passion, inspiring delegates of all levels. From exam courses to bespoke executive programmes, the Quartic team prides itself on making our courses highly interactive and enjoyable to attend, whether in person or online.

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Thank you for your dedication to creating top-notch educational tools that make a real difference in the lives of students like me. Your commitment to excellence has paid off, and I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge and confidence I gained from using your platform.

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Nicholas is one of the best tutors I have ever studied under. His unique ability is to explain complicated concepts in simple words and graphics, passing on his excellent grasp of the subject.

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LD.
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LSE Political Sciences
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I did a lot of research before choosing to partner with Quartic and that’s exactly what it is; a partnership. Their tutors would take you through from the beginning to the end and you can see the passion and their interest in your wellbeing. Quartic structures their classes and curriculum around the feedback they receive from candidates like us to help make it easier, smoother and better for our time with them on this difficult journey. Credit where it’s due, thank you to the team for taking me through my Level 1 2017 and Level 2 2018; only 1 to go! Just to make a point, I tutored colleagues studying with other trainers.

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MFS Investment Management
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The IMC course at Quartic provided me with a necessary insight about an industry that I wanted to get into. In particular, it allowed me to make a shift from law to asset management and made my studies towards the CFA qualification less stressful. The tutor’s support was always there and all stumbling blocks were substituted with understanding of both theoretical and practical concepts. Thank you Quartic!

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I would like to thank you for your support – the Quartic programme is a huge contributor to my success.

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EBRD
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In the space of four months I have pursued and successfully completed both of the exams comprising IMC qualification on the first trial thanks to my studies based on the Quartic training materials. The tutor had a lot of the real life experience and was able to relate the information in a succinct and interesting manner. I look forward to moving into the financial services and so far IMC has opened quite a few doors for me to realise that.

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Niha Islam
Centrica
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A huge thanks from me to all the tutors and to Nick for an outstanding preparation, literally from zero.

Svitlana Pyrkalo
EBRD
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The tutors were enthusiastic, the classes enjoyable, the explanations clear and intuitive, and with excellent teaching materials Quartic helped me to pass each level at first attempt.

Kate Kalashnikova
Analyst
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My experience with Quartic was great. Quartic resources really helped me to save time and concentrate on the most important content of the CFA Curriculum that is necessary to pass the exam. I would definitely recommend Quartic.

Izabela
Allianz Global Investors
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I am extremely happy with the course and also with Nicholas. All in all great course and great material. Completely the opposite of what’s out there. Helps me understand the concept. Thank you!!

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Merrill Lynch
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Daniel Beheshti
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The tutors were enthusiastic, the classes enjoyable, the explanations clear and intuitive, and with excellent teaching materials Quartic helped me to pass each level at first attempt.

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Analyst
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My experience with Quartic was great. Quartic resources really helped me to save time and concentrate on the most important content of the CFA Curriculum that is necessary to pass the exam. I would definitely recommend Quartic.

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