About our five micro-certificates in sustainability
The Concordia Sustainability Ecosystem, in collaboration with Addenda Capital and the Trottier Family Foundation, is pleased to offer five micro-certificates for individuals who are driven to advance their careers by acquiring cutting-edge knowledge in the evolving field of sustainability.
The micro-certificates explore targeted and timely sustainability topics, delving into the latest developments and best practices in the field. Crafted by experts in sustainable finance and ESG, each micro-certificate delivers practical knowledge and skills, allowing you to gain an edge on your competition and make meaningful contributions to sustainability initiatives within your domain.
Senior director of strategic partnerships and government relations at the One Drop Foundation
Nazim Benguettat
Global Equity Analyst at Clear Skies Investment Management
Michel Brutti
Founder and CEO at Clear Skies Investment Management
Anne-Marie Monette, FSA Credential
Director of institutional equity & ESG sales at RBC Capital Markets
Simon Olivier
Head of Cycle H2O Fund
Melissa Paris St-Amour
ESG & Impact Associate, Cordiant Capital
Jessie Sitnick, RIPC
Senior leader in ESG communications
Jason Taylor, CFA, CAIA, MBA
Founder of Clariti Advisory and sustainable finance leader
Tania Vachon
Senior director of programs at the One Drop Foundation
Our partners
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished partners, Addenda Capital and the Trottier Family Foundation, for their support in the development of these programs.
FAQ
To enhance participants’ learning experience, the programs have in-person sessions to facilitate interactive group exercises, to get live feedback from instructors, and to build connections through networking. Before each micro-certificate's first session, there will be a 30-minute introduction period allowing participants to connect with instructors and fellow classmates.
Prior to each session, participants should allocate one to two hours for pre-reading. This will ensure they are fully prepared for hands-on class activities.
Students must actively participate in all 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.
Each micro-certificate was intentionally scheduled on a different date to allow participants to register for as many as they wish.
Yes, the John Molson Executive Centre will provide you with a certificate for each program you complete.
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