This course cluster builds the capacity to design, evaluate, and implement public–private financing mechanisms that drive sustainable development, climate action, and green infrastructure. It equips learners with insights into blended finance, PPP models, ESG investment frameworks, and impact finance tools, linking policy with practical project development. The program supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory programs for students, policymakers, and practitioners new to sustainable finance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Public–Private Financing for Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Understand key concepts and models of PPP in sustainability | PPP basics | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public finance |
| Financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 1 Week | Online | Explore financial pathways for SDG implementation | Policy–finance linkage | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development policy |
| Blended Finance and Green Investment Tools | 1 Week | Online | Learn blended finance instruments for green projects | Investment literacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Impact investment |
| ESG and Responsible Investment Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Understand ESG integration in financial decision-making | ESG analysis | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate finance |
| Public Sector Financing for Climate Action | 1 Week | Online | Explore fiscal and budgetary policies for climate goals | Policy design | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate finance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied programs focusing on implementation and partnership models)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Public–Private Partnership Models for Green Infrastructure | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop PPP structures for renewable energy, waste, and transport | PPP structuring | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Infrastructure finance |
| Climate Finance Mechanisms and Institutional Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Study global and national climate finance institutions | Policy analysis | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Climate policy |
| Impact Investing and Sustainable Business Financing | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine financing models for sustainable entrepreneurship | Impact metrics | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Sustainable business |
| Financing Circular and Green Economy | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore funding strategies for circular and low-carbon industries | Green finance | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Circular economy |
| Risk Management in Green Investments | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply risk assessment tools for green and social projects | Risk analysis | Quiz + Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Banking & finance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional-level training for policymakers, financial experts, and consultants)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Infrastructure Financing and PPP Policy | 1 Month | Online | Design PPP policy frameworks for infrastructure projects | Policy formulation | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure development |
| Public–Private Climate Finance Instruments | 1 Month | Online | Learn about green bonds, carbon credits, and risk-sharing tools | Financial engineering | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate finance |
| Financial Innovation for Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Explore fintech, crowdfunding, and digital finance for SDGs | Innovation design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development finance |
| Institutional Capacity in Green Financing | 1 Month | Online | Strengthen institutional mechanisms for sustainable finance | Capacity building | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Public institutions |
| Environmental and Social Risk Assessment in PPPs | 1 Month | Online | Evaluate E&S safeguards and sustainability impact | Compliance audit | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | ESG governance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced, project-oriented professional certification)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Public–Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development | 3 Months | Online | Develop, evaluate, and manage sustainable PPP projects | Strategic management | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public–private sectors |
| Financing the Low-Carbon and Green Economy | 3 Months | Online | Explore investment mechanisms for the low-carbon transition | Green portfolio design | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Energy & finance |
| Policy, Governance, and Regulation of Sustainable Finance | 3 Months | Online | Examine financial regulation for sustainability and ESG | Regulatory literacy | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & finance |
| Impact Measurement and Reporting in PPPs | 3 Months | Online | Develop and apply sustainability performance indicators | Data & reporting | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | ESG compliance |
| International Climate Finance and Development Cooperation | 3 Months | Online | Understand the role of MDBs, GCF, and GEF in sustainable finance | Institutional understanding | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | International organizations |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and expert-level professional diploma programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Public–Private Financing | 6 Months | Online | Lead PPP and blended finance initiatives for sustainability | Financial leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | PPP & public finance |
| Diploma in Climate Finance and Investment Policy | 6 Months | Online | Formulate policies and investment strategies for climate goals | Policy innovation | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate finance |
| Diploma in Green Bonds, Carbon Markets, and ESG Investment | 6 Months | Online | Apply financial instruments for sustainability outcomes | Financial modeling | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Banking & investment |
| Diploma in Sustainable Infrastructure and Project Finance | 6 Months | Online | Design and implement large-scale sustainable infrastructure projects | Infrastructure finance | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Urban & energy systems |
| Diploma in Impact Finance, Governance, and Partnerships | 6 Months | Online | Manage public–private partnerships with measurable SDG impact | Partnership management | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development institutions |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates finance, sustainability, and governance for public–private partnerships
- Builds capacity for climate finance, ESG investing, and SDG-aligned policy frameworks
- Offers real-world case studies on blended finance and green infrastructure
- Ideal for graduates, finance professionals, government officials, researchers, and ESG practitioners
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities