Certificate in Financing Greener Homes
As households in the UK face continued pressure on their energy bills driven by global energy crises, and governments seek to strengthen energy security and resilience, home finance professionals have an increasingly important role to play in supporting better, more efficient homes. The scale of the opportunity is significant: the Climate Change Committee’s Seventh Carbon Budget estimates that decarbonising the built environment represents a £373 billion investment opportunity across the public and private sectors. According to the UK Green Building Council, two low-carbon retrofits are needed every minute if we are to reach Net Zero goals by 2050.
In 2019, there were just four green mortgage products and propositions. In 2026, that number has expanded to over 90, and investment in green home finance solutions continues to accelerate. Homebuyers are asking new questions: How much will this home cost to heat? Can I get financial support for energy upgrades? Will lenders reward me for buying a more efficient home that costs less to run? With 87% of mortgage transactions going via intermediary channels in 2025 (according to IMLA), brokers who can answer these questions will be best positioned to provide informed guidance, capture emerging opportunities, and build lasting client relationships.
The Certificate in Financing Greener Homes
The Certificate in Financing Greener Homes, accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), part of Walbrook Institute, provides the technical knowledge and market insight needed to confidently support and integrate greener home finance into broker practice. It is a self‑paced professional training programme that features case studies, interactive tools, quizzes, and a learning community.
The programme builds on the GFI’s earlier Certificate in Green Mortgages, reflecting the rapid growth of greener home finance and the increasing demand for adviser capability across the market.
This course is designed for professionals working within or alongside the UK home finance sector looking to:
- Expand expertise in an area shaping the future of mortgage advice.
- Engage clients in higher-value conversations about home efficiency and financing options.
- Future-proof professional practice by staying ahead of regulatory and market developments.
- Join a network of forward-thinking professionals leading the greener home finance market.
As green finance continues to move into the mainstream, advisers with specialist knowledge in this area will set the standard for excellence in the industry.
Key Information
Structure and time commitment: Delivered as a self-paced, digital programme over 10 weeks, with an estimated total time commitment of 7.5 hours (approx. 45 minutes per week).
Programme structure: The course begins with an introduction, followed by short learning modules featuring videos, quizzes, and interactive tools, and ends with a timed online assessment.
Assessment: Assessment is delivered online through a timed multiple-choice exam.
Available to: Open to all with an interest in green home finance, particularly suited to professionals working within or alongside UK home finance and lending.
Certification: On successful completion of the course and final assessment, learners will be awarded the Certificate in Financing Greener Homes.
Pricing: £149 per person. Bespoke pricing is available; please contact training@gfi.green to discuss organisational options.
Learning objectives:
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- Understand the drivers behind the UK’s home upgrade agenda, from energy efficiency and comfort to health, climate resilience, and policy objectives.
- Build knowledge of green home finance products, performance standards, key improvement measures, and the features that define future-ready homes.
- Identify and compare financing options for home energy improvements, from green mortgages to grants and other funding mechanisms.
- Understand the regulatory framework and advice considerations for greener home finance.
- Apply this knowledge confidently within everyday home finance practice.
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Enroll in the Certificate in Financing Greener Homes today to confidently integrate greener home finance into your professional practice
Lloyds Banking Group Sponsored Scholarship Scheme
We are proud to be working with Lloyds Banking Group, the founding sponsor of the programme, to deliver a first-of-its-kind scholarship scheme supporting The Certificate.
Through this inaugural scholarship, 500 mortgage intermediaries and 100 Lloyds Banking Group colleagues will be able to access LIBF-accredited training, helping build capability across the market and supporting consumers in making informed choices.
The scholarship model demonstrates what industry partnership can achieve in building market-wide capability. If you are interested in supporting the Certificate, please contact training@gfi.green.
FAQs
1. 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; and
- 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.
2. 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.
3. What will I 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.
4. What happens if I fail the assessment?
Learners may re-attempt the assessment up to two times.
Paul Knowles
Mortgage Broker, Greater Manchester
Michelle Walsh
Business Development Manager, Nationwide
Bill Drury
Head of UK, Qualis Credit Risk
