This cluster explores the financial mechanisms, policy instruments, and market tools that mobilize capital for sustainability — from green bonds and impact investments to carbon trading and offset markets. It prepares learners to design, evaluate, and manage sustainable investment portfolios and climate-aligned financial products, combining economic insight, environmental governance, and financial innovation. Aligned with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), the program empowers participants to contribute to the global green finance revolution.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory — Understanding Green Bonds and Carbon Markets)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Green Bonds and Climate Finance | 1 Week | Online | Understand the basics of green bonds and sustainability-linked finance | Financial literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Finance & policy |
| Fundamentals of Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading | 1 Week | Online | Learn how carbon trading supports global decarbonization | Market analysis | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate policy & trade |
| Sustainable Investment Principles and ESG Screening | 1 Week | Online | Explore sustainability criteria for investment decision-making | ESG integration | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Asset management |
| Green Project Evaluation and Certification | 1 Week | Online | Understand project appraisal and green certification standards | Evaluation skills | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development finance |
| Global Trends in Climate Finance and Investment | 1 Week | Online | Study international frameworks for climate finance flows | Policy analysis | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Global finance sector |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied — Designing and Managing Green Financial Instruments)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Structuring and Issuing Green Bonds | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn the process of developing, issuing, and verifying green bonds | Financial structuring | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Banking & investment |
| Carbon Market Policy and Regulation | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine carbon pricing, offsets, and cap-and-trade systems | Policy design | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Government & compliance |
| Climate Investment Funds and Blended Finance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand public-private investment mechanisms for climate action | Fund management | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development finance |
| ESG Rating Systems and Impact Measurement | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze ESG data and investment impact metrics | Analytical modeling | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | ESG reporting |
| Green Financing Instruments and Climate Risk | 2 Weeks | Online | Study risk mitigation tools for climate investments | Risk management | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Finance & insurance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional — Integrating Green Investment Strategies and Market Practice)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Global Carbon Markets and Pricing Mechanisms | 1 Month | Online | Analyze international carbon trading platforms and price dynamics | Carbon analytics | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Carbon & energy markets |
| Sustainable Portfolio Management and Impact Investing | 1 Month | Online | Develop ESG-aligned investment portfolios | Investment strategy | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Asset management |
| Green Bond Markets, Certification, and Verification | 1 Month | Online | Learn frameworks for issuing and monitoring green bonds | Compliance expertise | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Finance & ESG |
| Climate Finance Policy and International Cooperation | 1 Month | Online | Understand multilateral climate finance systems (UNFCCC, GCF, etc.) | Policy diplomacy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | International policy |
| Measuring Carbon Footprints and Financing Mitigation | 1 Month | Online | Learn financial approaches to emission reduction | Quantitative modeling | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry & finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced — Mastering Sustainable Investment and Climate Finance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Green Finance and Investment Analysis | 3 Months | Online | Conduct financial analysis for sustainability projects | Quantitative finance | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Banking & finance |
| International Carbon Trading and Climate Policy | 3 Months | Online | Examine carbon markets and global regulatory systems | Policy integration | Case study | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & trade |
| ESG Investment Strategies and Sustainable Fund Design | 3 Months | Online | Design and manage ESG-compliant investment funds | Fund management | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Investment sector |
| Green Project Finance and Risk Management | 3 Months | Online | Evaluate project feasibility and climate-related risks | Risk assessment | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Infrastructure finance |
| Sustainable Infrastructure Investment and Decarbonization | 3 Months | Online | Finance low-carbon infrastructure systems | Technical appraisal | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Energy & urban policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership — Sustainable Investment, Green Bonds, and Carbon Market Strategy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Green Finance, Investment, and Carbon Markets | 6 Months | Online | Master sustainable finance, carbon pricing, and ESG integration | Leadership & analysis | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Global finance & policy |
| Diploma in Climate Investment, Green Bonds, and Risk Management | 6 Months | Online | Manage risk and capital flows for climate-aligned projects | Financial strategy | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Finance & infrastructure |
| Diploma in Carbon Trading, Offsetting, and Emission Accounting | 6 Months | Online | Learn to navigate voluntary and compliance carbon markets | Carbon finance | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Industry & energy |
| Diploma in Sustainable Asset Management and ESG Investing | 6 Months | Online | Build ESG-based investment portfolios and sustainability funds | Asset management | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Investment & ESG |
| Diploma in Climate Policy, Finance, and Global Governance | 6 Months | Online | Understand international frameworks and negotiations | Policy leadership | Research paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Multilateral institutions |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates finance, policy, sustainability, and carbon management
- Provides global market exposure — EU ETS, CDM, GCF, and voluntary carbon markets
- Practical modules on green bond structuring, verification, and ESG reporting
- Designed for professionals in finance, banking, ESG, energy, and policy sectors
- 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