This specialization focuses on carbon pricing mechanisms, emissions trading systems, and financial instruments that enable climate-aligned investments. It supports STRATI’s mission to strengthen capacity in climate finance, low-carbon innovation, and sustainable development transitions. Target audience includes graduates, economists, sustainability professionals, environmental policymakers, financial analysts, researchers, and development practitioners. It aims to develop understanding of carbon markets, trading systems, and offset mechanisms, build capacity in climate finance design, green bonds, and investment frameworks, and equip learners with practical tools for decarbonization and sustainable financing.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) | 1 Week | Online | Understand fundamentals of carbon pricing, cap-and-trade, and offset markets | Market mechanisms, emissions tracking | Quiz + case | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate finance, carbon management |
| Climate Finance Fundamentals and Global Mechanisms | 1 Week | Online | Explore climate funds (GEF, GCF, Adaptation Fund) and project financing | Financing structures, policy mapping | Short assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development finance, ESG investing |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing and Managing Carbon Trading Platforms | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn operational, regulatory, and data frameworks for carbon exchanges | Market simulation, data analytics | Project + viva | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance, energy markets |
| Investment Tools for Low-Carbon Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and carbon credits | Financial modeling, investment appraisal | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Banking, corporate sustainability |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Carbon Market Instruments and Policy Integration | 1 Month | Online | Study national and international carbon market frameworks and linkages with NDCs | Policy design, regulatory analysis | Capstone paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy, research, carbon trading |
| Climate Investment Analytics and Project Finance | 1 Month | Online | Apply financial tools for evaluating and structuring climate projects | Financial analysis, risk assessment | Simulation | ₹6,000 / $70 | Climate finance, infrastructure finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Carbon Market Operations, MRV, and Accounting Systems | 3 Months | Online | Gain hands-on understanding of MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) systems | GHG accounting, carbon registry management | Field project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Energy, carbon auditing, consulting |
| Climate Finance and Sustainable Investment Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Master frameworks for mobilizing finance for mitigation and adaptation | Investment readiness, ESG valuation | Capstone + viva | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance, development banking, ESG |
- Six-Month Diploma Course
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Carbon Markets, Climate Finance, and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Comprehensive understanding of carbon market ecosystems, financing instruments, and sustainability metrics | Policy design, climate finance modeling, carbon pricing | Applied capstone + viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Carbon markets, green finance, ESG advisory |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Career Pathways: Carbon Market Analyst • Climate Finance Specialist • Green Investment Consultant • Policy Advisor
- Based on UNFCCC, World Bank, and IMF climate finance frameworks
- Emphasizes practical exposure through project simulations and financial modeling
- Builds a bridge between market mechanisms and sustainability goals
- Enables participants to design and manage carbon financing and trading initiatives
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, and policy practitioners
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities