Sustainable Finance Skillnet

Network overview

Sustainable Finance Skillnet supports businesses in the financial services sector through subsidised upskilling programmes. The network’s mission is to nurture sustainability within the sector, by embedding sustainable approaches within firms through the delivery of specialised training aimed at business leaders and employees. The programmes aim to develop skills and leadership capacity to advance best-practice governance across Ireland’s financial services ecosystem. 

The network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible training courses to address the ongoing needs of businesses. The Sustainable Finance Skillnet is promoted by Sustainable Finance Ireland. Membership is open to private businesses in the sector.

Supports to businesses

• Assist businesses to identify and address current and future skills needs 
• Information regarding successful approaches to learning and talent development 
• Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in learning and development 
• Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation and sectoral competitiveness 
• Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector 
• Innovative new programme design and development 
• Leadership programmes for business owners and executives 
• Certified and non-certified technical training 
• Training relating to communication, problem-solving and other core skills 
• Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training 
• Access to a network of businesses within the sector 
• Conferences, seminars, and other informal learning and networking events