Robeco Essentials

Continuous learning is an important part of any professional investor’s career, particularly as times change so rapidly. This convenient, online study course gives you instant access to CPD hours.


What is it?

Online educational modules on Sustainable Investing and Factor Investing.

How does it work?

Each module consists of eight chapters taking up to 10-15 minutes each.

CPD hours to be earned

Each module ends with a test, leading to a CPD certificate, accredited by EFPA, CII, CISI, FPA, IBF, FPI and FPSB.


  • Sustainable Investing

    This module takes you through the basics, from what it is and how it works, to themes, active ownership and case studies, and then summarizing what has been learnt.

  • SDG Investing

    The Sustainable Development Goals have captured the imagination of investors. This module explains what they are and why they’re important in eight clear chapters with charts, videos and case studies.

  • Climate Investing

    Climate change has become the biggest issue facing investors, with profound implications for portfolios as we transition to a lower-carbon world. This module explains the risks and opportunities that this all presents.

  • Biodiversity Investing

    Protecting biodiversity is often seen as the flipside of tackling climate change. In this module, we outline the opportunities and challenges in working sustainably with nature.

  • Factor Investing

    Factor investing seeks returns from market anomalies. Our module gives you the Essential knowledge about the different factors and how they work.

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Robeco is an international asset manager offering an extensive range of active investments, from equities to bonds.

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Robeco aims to enable its clients to achieve their financial and sustainability goals by providing superior investment returns and solutions.

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