About the course

A self-paced virtual training program designed to support Caribbean credit unions in developing or expanding their green lending programs, jointly supported by the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions and Inclusiv. The course will provide Credit Union staff and affiliates with the necessary training and knowledge to build these programs. Upon completion, credit unions will be better equipped to support low- and moderate-income individuals in achieving their green goals by offering both financing and guidance for sustainable, environmentally conscious initiatives.

After completing this course, lenders will be able to: 

  1. Explain the fundamentals of green technology in transportation, housing, and small-scale agriculture.
  2. Articulate the concerns and community benefits of green consumer lending to credit union members.
  3. Evaluate your local market and communities by analyzing regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, community needs, and available government incentives to identify opportunities and challenges for implementing green consumer lending programs.
  4. Map the borrower journey to financing green projects and address non-financial barriers.
  5. Develop a plan to collaborate with (identify, vet, and manage) experts and contractors specializing in sustainable solutions for homes, transportation, and small-scale agriculture, while also supporting their development to better address the diverse needs of borrowers.
  6. Build loan products and develop business plans to grow a green home lending business.

Course Details & Eligibility

This is a 6-module, self-paced course. Participants can start at any time and complete on their own schedule, but will have a 6-month limit to complete the course. The course is assessed with a variety of quizzes and provides several tools and activities that credit unions will be able to bring into their institutions to begin building programs; however, this course does not include feedback or dedicated time with a live instructor. With proper effort and attention paid to complete qualitative exercises, this course is expected to require 15-20 hours of work. Certificates of Completion will be issues to those who successfully complete the course.

  • Open to:

    Caribbean credit union staff and personnel.

  • Participant limit:

    Any number of participants can enroll in this course. We recommend participating in teams of at least 2 per institution, to allow for collaboration.

  • Language:

    Offered in English.

Tuition

This course is available at a cost of $150 per participant. Contact [email protected] for group discount information.

Course curriculum

    1. About Caribbean Green Lending

    2. How to use this course

    3. Welcome Video

    4. Course Waiver & Policies

    5. Technical requirements and student success

    6. Using the Thinkific Mobile App

    1. Module 1 Overview

    2. Why the World Needs You as a Green Home Lender

    3. An Introduction to Decarbonization and Green Lending

    4. Elements of Effective Programs

    5. Stories of Successful Green Lending: Helon Whittaker

    6. Stories of Successful Green Lending: Dr. Michelle Russell

    7. Solar PV Policies & SDGs in the Caribbean

    8. Module 1 Quiz

    9. Organizational Assessment

    10. Resource Map Activity #1

    1. Module 2 Overview

    2. Understanding EV Technology and Infrastructure

    3. Green Lending for Agriculture, Part 1

    4. Green Lending for Agriculture, Part 2

    5. EV & Agriculture Resources

    6. Module 2 Quiz

    7. Resource Map Activity #2

    1. Module 3 Overview

    2. The Green Home

    3. Home Assessments and Energy Audits

    4. The Health and Housing Connection

    5. An Introduction to Solar PV

    6. Utility Interconnection

    7. Green Home Documents & Resources

    8. Green Home Case Study - Payback Periods

    9. Green Home Payback Calculator

    10. Payback Calculations Quiz

    11. Module 3 Quiz

    12. Resource Map Activity #3

    1. Module 4 Overview

    2. Building a Network of Qualified Contractos

    3. Program Design and Contractor Relationships

    4. Screening Contractors for Home Energy Upgrades

    5. What Home Energy Contractors Want from Lenders

    6. The Green Home and Regulations

    7. Inclusiv Lending Guide - Vendor Screening Template – Contractors and Installers for the Caribbean

    8. Module 4 Quiz

    9. Making the Case to Your Organization

    10. Resource Map Activity #4

    1. Module 5 Overview

    2. Navigating the Borrower Journey

    3. Frameworks for Designing Marketing and Outreach Campaigns

    4. Supporting Customer Education in Green Lending

    5. The Customer Journey - Common Barriers

    6. Borrower Journey Documents & Resources

    7. Module 5 Quiz

    8. Borrower Journey Map

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 61 lessons
  • 8 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Roxann Linton

Ms. Roxann Linton is a seasoned financial services professional with a proven track record in driving organizational transformation and fostering sustainable growth. As Founder and CEO of InnerHub Consulting Services Ltd, she empowers organizations with innovative strategies to navigate complexity and achieve meaningful results. Roxann’s leadership experience includes leading a large credit union, where she championed a member-centric culture and successfully restored its financial position through strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. With expertise spanning retail and commercial banking, compliance, and risk management, she is well-equipped to guide credit unions in building impactful green lending programs that align with their mission to serve members and advance sustainability.

Charlin Bodley

Senior energy specialist, thought leader, and certified project manager with 15+ years of leadership in renewable energy across the Caribbean and internationally. Expert in geothermal energy and sustainable transport, driving policy advancements and project implementation. Advocate for gender diversity in energy, pioneering gender mainstreaming initiatives in sustainable energy programs. Experienced in clean energy workforce development, leading capacity-building programs to meet the green skills demand. Industry leader, frequent speaker at international conferences on energy innovation, workforce development, and gender empowerment.