The CFA ESG Certificate, introduced in 2019, undergoes annual updates to incorporate new content, corrections, and revisions. These updates ensure the curriculum remains relevant and aligned with the latest industry developments. As a CFA Institute Prep Provider, Alma Mundus offers early insights into the latest version to help candidates prepare effectively.
What’s Covered in This Article?
- Timeline, registration, and exam due dates for 2024 and 2025 versions.
- Study material updates for 2025.
- Curriculum changes in the 2025 version.
- Exam format details.
- Pricing updates for 2025.
This article outlines the changes in the CFA ESG Certificate Version 2025 (Edition 6) and provides actionable information for current and prospective candidates.
CFA ESG New Version: Timeline, Registration, and Exam Due Dates
2CFA ESG Certificate: Timeline, Registration, and Exam Due Dates
2024 Version:
- Candidates registering until December 31, 2024, will be tested on the 2024 version.
- The exam must be taken within six months of registration.
2025 Version:
- Candidates registering from January 1 to December 31, 2025, will be tested on the 2025 version.
- The exam must be taken within six months of registration.
Study Materials: 2025 vs. 2024
The CFA Institute provides study materials specific to the version candidates register for. Alma Mundus updates its study materials annually to align with the latest curriculum.
Curriculum Changes: 2025 vs. 2024
The 2025 curriculum retains the same nine-chapter structure but includes updates in specific areas:
CFA ESG Certification 2025: Chapter-wise Changes in Topics and LOS
Key Updates:
- Chapter 3 (Environmental Factors): The 2025 syllabus introduces a new learning outcome (3.1.7) focused on methodologies related to biodiversity, its valuation, risk management, and interconnectedness with environmental factors and nature-related risks.
- Chapter 8 (Integrated Portfolio Construction and Management): The term “integrated ESG reporting and investment reviews” has been added to learning outcome 9.1.7, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive ESG reporting.
Minor Changes:
- There have been minor wording changes and reordering of some learning outcomes in the Environmental Factors topic. Terms like “economic inequality” and “geopolitical conflict” have been added, and “social opportunities” has been changed to “access to knowledge.”
Exam Format: 2025 vs. 2024
No changes are expected in the exam format. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with three answer options, and candidates have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete it.
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Exam Format: 2025 vs. 2024
- No changes are expected in the exam format.
- The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with three answer options.
- Candidates have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam.
Price: 2025 vs. 2024
- 2024 Registration Fee: $865 (upfrom $795 in 2023).
- 2025 Registration Fee: Expected to increase to $890.
- Retake Fee: $690 (unchanged from 2024).
Disclaimer:
ESGPro Mastery Institute is a independent ESG Certification Prep Provider. Only CFA Institute Prep Providers are authorized to use CFA Institute copyrighted materials, which form the foundation of the CFA ESG exam. We are committed to updating our materials annually, a process validated by the CFA Institute, however, we have yet not been approved.
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How to Prepare for the CFA ESG Exam: Join ESGPro Mastery Institute Prep Program
- Choose the Right Version: Register for the version that aligns with your timeline.
- Use Updated Materials: Ensure your study materials match the version you’ll be tested on.
- Focus on Key Updates: Pay attention to changes in Chapters 3 and 8 for the 2025 version.
- Practice Exam Questions: Familiarize yourself with the multiple-choice format and time constraints.
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