Turning research into professional competence
Executive programmes, workshops and professional development for religious institutions, foundations, financial professionals and decision-makers.
Methodology and ethics
The Institute's approach to executive education is rooted in the rigorous integration of Catholic Social Teaching with global financial standards. Our methodology emphasises the translation of academic research into actionable professional competence, so that financial stewardship remains aligned with ethical imperatives.
Programmes are available in person, online and in customised institutional formats. Each is connected to the Institute's research, ensuring continuity between research, learning and implementation.
Download the 2026 ProspectusExecutive Education
Senior programmes for boards, bursars and committee members.
Professional Development
Continuing education for advisers, private bankers and asset managers.
Catholic Finance Essentials
Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching applied to finance.
Investment Governance Programmes
IPS, mandates, monitoring and committee practice.
AI for Religious Institutions
Responsible use of AI in administration and investment oversight.
Stewardship Workshops
Applied workshops on stewardship and asset management.
Current programmes

Catholic Finance
Bridging modern financial theory and faith-based values: the tools to manage resources in coherence with Catholic ethics.
Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Investment Governance
Advanced training for investment committee members: allocation, fiduciary duty and control structures.
Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Executive Immersion in Sustainable Finance
Environmental, social and governance factors read in the context of Catholic Social Teaching and institutional stewardship.
Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
AI for Finance
Artificial intelligence in financial operations: ethical deployment, risk management and decision frameworks for religious organisations.
Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
Family Office Governance
A specialised curriculum for single and multi-family offices managing Catholic wealth: intergenerational transfer, values alignment and strategic governance.
Programme sheet (PDF, Italian)
CIGC — Catholic Investment Governance Certificate
Ninety hours, four lessons, a 270-page manual and a residential session at Borgo Laudato Si'.
Discover the CIGCCo-designed executive programmes
The Institute partners with universities, business schools and executive education providers to design, coordinate and deliver executive programmes.
Programme design
- Academic alignment
- Case study development
- Framework integration
- Curriculum coordination
Executive delivery
- Senior leadership focus
- Pedagogical excellence
- Interactive workshops
- Impact assessment
International faculty
- Global experts
- Academic practitioners
- Think-tank research
- Multi-disciplinary approach
Institutional experts
- Stewardship specialists
- Governance leads
- ESG & values leaders
- Mission-alignment professionals