ESG ratings and analytics are critical for investors seeking to integrate sustainability into portfolio management. This domain equips learners to interpret ESG scores, evaluate data quality, apply quantitative and qualitative metrics, and use analytics for investment decision-making. Participants gain hands-on skills in ESG data sourcing, scoring methodologies, risk assessment, sector benchmarking, and portfolio optimization aligned with climate and sustainability goals.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to ESG Ratings & Analytics | 1 Week | Online | ESG concepts, global rating frameworks, investor relevance | ESG literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Finance + Investment |
| ESG Data Sources & Quality Assessment | 1 Week | Online | ESG datasets, data providers, data integrity checks | Data analysis | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Investment + Research |
| Sector-Specific ESG Benchmarks | 1 Week | Online | Industry standards, sector metrics, peer comparison | Benchmarking | MCQ+Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Investment + ESG |
| Quantitative ESG Analytics | 1 Week | Online | Scoring models, factor analysis, risk-adjusted ESG metrics | Quantitative skills | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Investment + Analytics |
| ESG Reporting & Disclosure Insights | 1 Week | Online | Corporate disclosures, reporting frameworks, KPI evaluation | Reporting literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Finance + Compliance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced ESG Rating Methodologies | 2 Weeks | Online | Rating agencies, scoring methodologies, weightings | ESG methodology | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Investment + ESG |
| ESG Risk Assessment & Materiality | 2 Weeks | Online | Identifying ESG risks, sectoral materiality, scenario analysis | Risk assessment | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance + Risk |
| ESG Data Integration for Portfolio Analytics | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrating ESG into portfolio models, ESG tilts | Portfolio modeling | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Investment + Analytics |
| Impact Measurement & KPIs | 2 Weeks | Online | ESG impact metrics, SDG alignment, performance tracking | Impact analytics | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG + Investment |
| ESG Regulatory & Compliance Analytics | 2 Weeks | Online | Global regulations, disclosure mandates, compliance analytics | Regulatory analytics | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance + Policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| ESG Scoring & Comparative Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Comparing companies, sector rankings, peer analysis | ESG benchmarking | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Investment + Analytics |
| Quantitative ESG Portfolio Management | 1 Month | Online | ESG scoring integration, risk-adjusted portfolio optimization | Portfolio design | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Investment + Finance |
| ESG Data Visualization & Dashboards | 1 Month | Online | Visual analytics, dashboards, trend tracking | Data visualization | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Investment + Analytics |
| ESG Reporting & Disclosure Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Corporate reporting trends, regulatory insights | Reporting + compliance | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Finance + ESG |
| Climate & ESG Scenario Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Stress testing, scenario planning, risk simulations | Scenario modeling | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Investment + ESG |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced ESG Analytics for Investors | 3 Months | Online | Deep dive into ESG datasets, scoring, modeling | Advanced ESG analysis | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Investment + ESG |
| ESG Factor-Based Portfolio Optimization | 3 Months | Online | Factor modeling, ESG tilts, impact-weighted returns | Quantitative portfolio management | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Investment + Analytics |
| Sectoral ESG Risk & Performance Benchmarking | 3 Months | Online | Sector-specific ESG metrics, benchmarking | Sectoral analysis | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance + ESG |
| ESG Compliance & Regulatory Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Global disclosure standards, compliance analytics | Regulatory strategy | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance + Policy |
| Integrated ESG & Climate Analytics for Investment Decisions | 3 Months | Online | Combined ESG + climate risk modeling for portfolios | Integrated analytics | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Investment + ESG |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in ESG Data & Ratings for Investors | 6 Months | Online | ESG scoring methodologies, portfolio integration, market trends | ESG analytics + portfolio management | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Investment + ESG |
| Diploma in ESG Risk Assessment & Materiality Analysis | 6 Months | Online | ESG risk modeling, materiality assessment, stress testing | Risk analytics | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Investment + Finance |
| Diploma in ESG Reporting, Disclosure & Compliance | 6 Months | Online | Global frameworks, regulatory alignment, reporting analytics | Compliance + reporting strategy | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Finance + ESG |
| Diploma in ESG Portfolio Analytics & Impact Measurement | 6 Months | Online | Portfolio construction, ESG integration, impact assessment | Portfolio strategy & analytics | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Investment + ESG |
| Diploma in Integrated ESG & Climate Scenario Analytics | 6 Months | Online | Combined ESG and climate scenario modeling, risk & performance | Integrated ESG + climate analytics | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Investment + ESG |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced learning
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Access to ESG datasets, ratings, and analytics tools
- Quantitative and qualitative ESG evaluation
- Portfolio modeling & scenario analysis exercises
- Sector-specific benchmarking and impact measurement
- Capstone / project-driven learning pathway
- STRATI certification + pathway to advanced programs