This program cluster explores how financial systems, capital markets, and investment frameworks can advance sustainability and climate goals. It introduces learners to green finance, ESG investing, sustainable banking, carbon markets, and climate risk management, equipping them with practical tools for designing finance strategies that drive environmental and social impact. It directly supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action) — helping to build a new generation of climate-conscious financial leaders.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational — Understanding ESG and Sustainable Finance Basics)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Finance and Green Investment | 1 Week | Online | Understand the fundamentals of sustainable finance and its global trends | Foundational financial literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Finance & policy |
| Principles of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Investing | 1 Week | Online | Explore ESG frameworks and their importance in modern business | ESG analysis | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking & investment |
| Climate Finance and Carbon Markets | 1 Week | Online | Learn how financial systems enable climate mitigation and adaptation | Carbon accounting | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate finance |
| Sustainable Banking Practices | 1 Week | Online | Understand banking innovations promoting sustainability | Responsible banking | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking sector |
| Green Bonds and Impact Investing | 1 Week | Online | Explore how green bonds and impact investing mobilize capital for sustainability | Financial modeling | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Investment & ESG funds |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied — Integrating ESG, Finance, and Sustainability)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| ESG Risk Assessment and Reporting | 2 Weeks | Online | Conduct ESG risk evaluations and create sustainability reports | Analytical & reporting skills | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Corporate ESG |
| Sustainable Corporate Finance and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate ESG into financial and strategic management | Corporate finance | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Business & governance |
| Climate Finance Mechanisms and Policy Instruments | 2 Weeks | Online | Study global and national climate finance architectures | Policy design | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Government & NGOs |
| Impact Investing and SDG Alignment | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn how investments can achieve measurable SDG outcomes | Impact evaluation | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development finance |
| Financial Innovation and Green Technologies | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore fintech tools for climate-smart investment | Digital finance | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Fintech & sustainability |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional — ESG, Climate Risk, and Sustainable Investment Leadership)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced ESG Analytics and Reporting Frameworks | 1 Month | Online | Develop ESG reporting strategies aligned with GRI, SASB, and TCFD | Data analytics | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Corporate sustainability |
| Financing Renewable Energy and Green Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Design and finance renewable energy projects | Project structuring | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Energy & finance |
| Climate Risk Management for Financial Institutions | 1 Month | Online | Assess and mitigate climate-related financial risks | Risk modeling | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Banking & insurance |
| Carbon Finance, Offsetting, and Emissions Trading | 1 Month | Online | Learn mechanisms for carbon crediting and compliance | Carbon trading | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate markets |
| Sustainable Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management | 1 Month | Online | Build ESG-compliant investment portfolios | Portfolio optimization | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Asset management |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced — Sustainable Financial Policy, ESG Compliance, and Global Markets)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| ESG Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Systems | 3 Months | Online | Integrate ESG into corporate risk and governance frameworks | Strategic compliance | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate ESG |
| Sustainable Development Finance and Policy Design | 3 Months | Online | Analyze global sustainable finance policies and mechanisms | Policy innovation | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Government & IFIs |
| Green Investment and Decarbonization Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Develop investment models for low-carbon transitions | Strategy development | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Energy & finance |
| Digital Finance for Sustainability and Inclusion | 3 Months | Online | Explore fintech innovations for sustainable finance | Fintech design | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | ICT & finance |
| Sustainable Banking, Insurance, and Risk Governance | 3 Months | Online | Learn how banks and insurers embed sustainability | Risk analysis | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Banking & ESG |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership — Sustainable Finance, Policy, and ESG Management)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Finance, Policy, and ESG Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Master ESG integration, green finance, and sustainability governance | ESG leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Global ESG sector |
| Diploma in Climate Finance, Carbon Markets, and Green Investment | 6 Months | Online | Learn advanced tools for climate-aligned financial systems | Policy innovation | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Energy & finance |
| Diploma in Impact Investing and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Design measurable, SDG-linked investment projects | Impact assessment | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development sector |
| Diploma in Sustainable Banking, Risk, and Corporate Governance | 6 Months | Online | Integrate sustainability and risk management in banking | Strategic risk management | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Banking & insurance |
| Diploma in Digital Green Finance and Financial Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Apply fintech solutions for ESG and carbon finance | Tech-finance fusion | Research paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Fintech & ESG markets |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Designed for professionals in finance, banking, ESG, and policy sectors
- Aligned with global frameworks — UNFCCC, TCFD, GRI, and SDGs
- Combines finance, climate science, and innovation policy
- Equips learners for leadership in sustainable investment and governance
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities