About PRI Academy

The PRI Academy equips professionals, in a time-efficient manner, with the essential ESG knowledge and actionable responsible investment skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global investment industry.

For investment professionals today, an understanding of the materiality of ESG issues and a fluency in the language of responsible investment has become as important as an understanding of markets and financial returns.

Who we are

The investment landscape is changing fast. ESG is no longer a niche it’s a fundamental part of investment strategy. With rising client demand, new regulations, and the need for sustainable market practices, professionals at all levels must be fluent in ESG. The PRI Academy offers flexible, expert-led training to help you stay ahead, manage risk, and drive long-term value.

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Our Mission

Our world-class online training is built on the PRI’s deep industry insights and global network. We empower professionals to integrate ESG into investment analysis, understand risk, identify opportunities, and stay ahead of regulatory and market shifts.

Our vision

We aim to build a global community of investment professionals who lead the way in responsible investment. Through shared knowledge and action, we seek to support a more sustainable financial system that creates long-term value for people, markets, and the planet.

Our Process

Since 2014, we’ve trained nearly 30,000 professionals in over 90 countries. Our courses are practical, engaging, and designed for immediate real-world application—helping teams and organisations lead with confidence in a changing financial landscape.

Why train with us?

The rise of ESG demands change across the global investment sector. Growing client demand, increased regulatory scrutiny, new reporting requirements, and the recognition of the financial materiality of ESG factors have propelled responsible investment into the mainstream. In this context, ESG expertise can no longer be confined to specialist teams; all investment professionals must be fluent in the language of ESG.

The PRI Academy addresses this ESG skills gap by providing high-quality, efficient responsible investment training with trusted content and delivery. Our courses are designed to help professionals reduce risk, enhance returns, and contribute to sustainable financial markets.

By choosing the PRI Academy, you are investing in the future of responsible investment, ensuring that your organisation is equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing financial landscape.

What do we offer?

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Practical and applied training

Our short courses provide readily applicable frameworks for responsible investment practice, ensuring that learners can integrate ESG concepts into their daily work.

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Flexible online format

Courses are designed to fit around the schedules of busy professionals, typically lasting between two and 15 hours.

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Real-life case studies

We use practical examples to illustrate the materiality of ESG issues, helping learners understand their relevance in investment decision-making.

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Customisable content

Organisations can tailor courses to align with their mission statements and specific training needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing programmes.