The University Course for Professional Development (CUAP) in Social Impact Finance is aimed at individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in sustainable finance and impact investing. The university course, coordinated by Prof. Paolo Biancone, is organized by the “Valter Cantino” Department of Management at the University of Turin, in collaboration with Torino Social Impact, the Polytechnic University of Turin, the Cottino Social Impact Campus, the Turin Chamber of Commerce, and the training agencies of the cooperative system Inforcoop Ecipa Piemonte and the Il Nodo Consortium.

Pre-enrollment is open until April 30, 2025 (until 3:00 PM). This first phase will be followed by formal enrollment.

The course includes a total of 125 hours of in-person classroom lessons, practical labs, and a project work component. The course will start on May 12, 2025, with weekly sessions held on Monday afternoons.

General Information

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Applicants without a degree may also be admitted if they have relevant professional experience in the field

Course Content

• Understanding different sources of funding related to impact investing
• Legal and regulatory aspects for accessing investment instruments
• Economic and financial planning
• Economic sustainability
• Impact assessment of funded projects
• Social reporting

Certifications

Upon passing the final exam, participants will receive a university certificate of participation and a personal professional certification issued directly by CEPAS.

Cost

The course fee is 1,300 euros.