Certificate in Financing Greener Homes 

The Green Finance Institute's Certificate in Financing Greener Homes, accredited by the LIBF, part of the Walbrook Institute, provides the technical knowledge and market insights needed to confidently integrate green finance into your practice.

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Why financing greener homes matters

Policy, regulation, and customer expectations around housing quality and energy efficiency are evolving quickly. Advisers play a critical role in helping households understand their options and access appropriate finance for home upgrades.

As sustainable home finance moves into the mainstream, mortgage advisers need the technical knowledge and market insight to support homeowners with energy‑efficient home improvements.

What this certificate delivers

The Certificate in Financing Greener Homes provides a CPD-accredited training programme covering the UK housing stock, policy and regulatory developments, and mortgage and non‑mortgage finance options for energy‑efficient home upgrades. This new on‑demand, self‑paced learning programme features new case studies, interactive tools, quizzes, and a learning community.

 What this means for advisors

The GFI's training is designed to provide the technical knowledge and market insights needed to help mortgage intermediaries and advice professionals to:

  • Expand their expertise in an area that is shaping the future of mortgage advice
  • Engage clients in higher-value conversations about home efficiency and financing options
  • Future-proof their business by staying ahead of regulatory and market developments
  • Join a network of forward-thinking professionals leading the green mortgage market

Course structure and content

The Certificate in Financing Greener Homes spans 10-weeks and is structured around six chapters, guiding learners from an introduction to green home finance through to practical application and the award of a certificate through a CPD‑accredited assessment.  

01

Intro

Get orientated with the course structure, assessment approach, and what you will gain from this certificate programme.

02

Why do UK homes need upgrading?

Explore the drivers behind the UK's home upgrade agenda, from energy efficiency and comfort to health, climate resilience, and policy objectives.

03

Understanding eligibility, standards and technologies

Build your knowledge of green home finance products, performance standards, key improvement measures, and the features that define future-ready homes.

04

Navigating the finance and funding landscape

Learn how to identify and compare financing options for home energy improvements, from green mortgages to grants and other funding mechanisms.

05

The advice process

Understand the regulatory framework for green home finance advice and practical considerations for working with clients and third parties.

06

Certificate Exam

Demonstrate your knowledge through the CPD assessment covering all aspects of green home finance advice.

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take to complete the course?

The course will take an estimated 7.5 hours to complete over 10 weeks (i.e. approx. 45 minutes per week):

  • Week 1: Chapter 1: Introduction and pre-training self-assessment
  • Weeks 2-8: Chapters 2-5: Bite-sized training videos and quizzes
  • Weeks 8-10: Final timed assessment (60% pass mark – up to two resits)

Course content is released gradually to support effective learning and allow time to apply what you learn in practice. You will receive an email notification each time new content becomes available. 

Do you have to do it in one go?

No, the course has save and resume functionality so you can control the learning at your own pace.
The timed assessment does need to be completed in one sitting, but you may choose to take it at a time that best suits you.

What will l receive to confirm I’m certified?

Applicants will receive the Certificate and a digital badge to confirm their successful completion of the training upon passing the timed assessment.

What happens if l fail the assessment?

Learners may re-attempt the assessment up to two times.

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