This certification programme equips successful candidates with the necessary knowledge, tools, and competence to manage effective, fair, and trustworthy communications between their company and its shareholders and stakeholders.

17 March - 9 July 2026
Blended Certification Programme

Overview

The "Investor Relations Certification Programme" is designed to provide IR professionals and Communication Managers with an in-depth update on current IR best practices, including ESG disclosures. The Mastercourse covers a wide range of topics, including regulatory compliance and disclosure practices, the latest developments in the use of technology and social media to build closer relationships with investors, and changes in critical aspects of the day-to-day role of IR professionals.
The programme offers a wealth of real-life case studies, featuring speakers who are well-known industry experts.

The Master course is a four-phased programme: 
1 - Assessment – an online check-point to verify the participants’ level of knowledge on some fundamental topics 
2 - Foundation courses – three online courses to get ready for the core curriculum. These courses will be mandatory for participants with identified knowledge gaps during the assessment phase 
3 – Core Courses – 4 modules on the most relevant topics for an IR expert 
4 – Final examination – an online examination and in person delivery of a project work at the Euronext offices (venue to be defined). 

At the end of the Master course an online examination session will be held in person in Milano - Euronext Offices.
The exam will be a multiple-choice questionnaire, made of 75 questions to be completed in 90 minutes.  
During the training, delegates will be also assigned a project work to be run in groups and presented on the final examination day. 

Target audience

• Post-graduates
• IR professionals
• Sustainability and ESG managers
• Board directors
• Communication and PR Managers of listed and listing companies
• Financial analysts of listed companies

Starting from 2025, the Investor Relations certification will be valid for two years. To maintain its validity beyond this period, participants must complete a 8-hour annual update on IR practices starting two years after obtaining the certification.