This program equips banking and finance professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability, climate responsibility, and ESG principles into institutional decision-making. Learners gain practical exposure to green lending frameworks, sustainability-linked finance, climate risk management, and social inclusion in banking operations. Aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), this program supports a just and sustainable global financial transition.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Essential short courses introducing sustainable and green banking concepts)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Banking | 1 Week | Online | Understand core principles of sustainable and green banking | Banking literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking & finance |
| ESG Principles in Banking Operations | 1 Week | Online | Learn how ESG impacts financial institutions and credit evaluation | ESG understanding | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | ESG integration |
| Green Lending and Sustainable Credit | 1 Week | Online | Explore lending for renewable energy, agriculture, and low-carbon projects | Credit risk analysis | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Green finance |
| Financial Inclusion and Social Banking | 1 Week | Online | Understand inclusive banking models and financial access strategies | Policy design | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Inclusive finance |
| Sustainable Finance and SDGs | 1 Week | Online | Align banking strategies with UN Sustainable Development Goals | SDG integration | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Global development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied modules in ESG finance, green banking, and sustainability strategy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Green Banking Operations and Compliance | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop policies and internal systems for sustainable banking operations | Regulatory compliance | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Financial institutions |
| ESG Risk and Credit Assessment | 2 Weeks | Online | Incorporate ESG risks into loan and investment assessments | Risk evaluation | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Credit assessment |
| Sustainable Microfinance and Rural Banking | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn financial models promoting inclusive and sustainable rural growth | Financial inclusion | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development finance |
| Digital Transformation and Sustainable Banking | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore how digital finance tools enhance ESG banking performance | FinTech skills | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Digital finance |
| Green Bonds and Sustainable Financial Instruments | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand issuance, certification, and monitoring of green and social bonds | Green investment | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Capital markets |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(In-depth courses combining banking operations, policy, and sustainability)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Banking Strategy and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Build institutional frameworks for sustainability integration | Strategic planning | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Bank management |
| ESG Risk Management in Banking | 1 Month | Online | Manage environmental and social risks in loan portfolios | Risk control | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Corporate banking |
| Sustainable Financial Products and Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Design green savings, loans, and investment instruments | Product innovation | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Retail banking |
| Sustainable Banking Regulation and Policy | 1 Month | Online | Study national and global regulations for sustainable finance | Policy analysis | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Regulatory affairs |
| Financing Climate Adaptation and Resilience | 1 Month | Online | Explore financial tools supporting climate adaptation projects | Climate finance | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional training for sustainable finance practitioners and regulators)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Banking and Finance | 3 Months | Online | Integrate sustainability across banking functions and governance | Strategic management | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Banking sector |
| Green Finance and Institutional Policy | 3 Months | Online | Develop institutional green finance and ESG frameworks | Policy design | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Financial regulation |
| ESG Integration in Financial Services | 3 Months | Online | Embed ESG analytics and performance indicators in banking operations | ESG strategy | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Sustainability leadership |
| Sustainable Development Financing | 3 Months | Online | Design financial mechanisms for achieving SDGs | Development finance | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | International development |
| Climate Risk and Sustainable Banking Operations | 3 Months | Online | Integrate climate risk management into core banking activities | Risk analytics | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate finance |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive professional diplomas for banking and financial leaders)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Banking and Finance | 6 Months | Online | Master sustainable banking strategy, ESG risk, and compliance | ESG governance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Banking & finance |
| Diploma in Green Financial Institutions and Climate Finance | 6 Months | Online | Build institutional models for green credit, bonds, and sustainability-linked loans | Green policy | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Financial institutions |
| Diploma in Inclusive and Responsible Finance | 6 Months | Online | Combine financial inclusion with responsible, sustainable banking | Social finance | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development finance |
| Diploma in ESG Reporting and Sustainable Finance | 6 Months | Online | Learn sustainability reporting and performance evaluation in banks | ESG analytics | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | ESG compliance |
| Diploma in Green FinTech and Digital Sustainable Banking | 6 Months | Online | Apply digital solutions to promote green banking and inclusion | FinTech innovation | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Digital finance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Aligns banking operations with ESG, climate, and social goals
- Combines policy, technology, and sustainable financial innovation
- Prepares learners for careers in sustainable finance, green lending, and ESG banking
- Linked with frameworks of UNEP FI, Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), and IFC Green Banking Standards
- Designed for graduates, bankers, investment and finance professionals, and professional managers
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities