With ESG disclosure becoming mandatory for investors and regulators globally, understanding sector-specific materiality and applying SASB standards is critical for transparent reporting. This domain equips learners to identify material ESG topics, map industry-specific metrics, perform gap analyses, and design actionable disclosure frameworks. Learners gain practical skills in SASB standards application, data collection, materiality assessment, benchmarking, reporting, and aligning disclosures with investor expectations.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to SASB & Materiality Concepts | 1 Week | Online | Overview of SASB; ESG materiality fundamentals | Materiality literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Corporates + Investors |
| ESG Data Collection for Materiality Analysis | 1 Week | Online | Data sources, collection techniques, KPIs | Data gathering & validation | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | ESG Teams + Auditors |
| Sectoral Materiality Mapping | 1 Week | Online | Identify industry-specific ESG topics | Materiality mapping | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Investors + Corporates |
| ESG Reporting Basics & SASB Alignment | 1 Week | Online | Linking metrics to reporting; disclosure formats | Reporting alignment | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Corporates + ESG Teams |
| Benchmarking & Gap Analysis | 1 Week | Online | Compare performance against peers | Benchmarking & gap identification | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Corporates + Investors |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced SASB Metrics & Industry Guidance | 2 Weeks | Online | Deep dive into SASB standards for sectors | Sector-specific ESG analysis | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Investors + ESG Teams |
| Materiality Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement | 2 Weeks | Online | Conduct assessments; engage stakeholders | Materiality analysis | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Corporates + NGOs |
| ESG Data Analytics for Materiality Prioritization | 2 Weeks | Online | Quantitative prioritization methods | Data-driven insights | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG Teams + Analysts |
| Integrating SASB Metrics into Reporting | 2 Weeks | Online | Align SASB indicators with reporting frameworks | Reporting design | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Corporates + Investors |
| Gap Analysis & Disclosure Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Identify gaps; develop actionable plans | Gap mitigation strategies | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG Teams + Audit |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Materiality Framework Design & Implementation | 1 Month | Online | Design ESG materiality frameworks | Framework design | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporates + ESG Teams |
| SASB-Driven ESG Reporting & Disclosure | 1 Month | Online | Map metrics; reporting templates | Reporting compliance | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporates + Investors |
| ESG Benchmarking & Peer Comparison | 1 Month | Online | Conduct benchmarking studies; identify gaps | Benchmarking & analysis | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | ESG Analysts + Auditors |
| Stakeholder-Centric Materiality Analysis | 1 Month | Online | Engage internal/external stakeholders; prioritize issues | Stakeholder engagement | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporates + NGOs |
| Linking Materiality to Strategy & Risk | 1 Month | Online | Translate material issues into strategy & risk management | Strategic ESG integration | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporates + Investors |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced SASB Materiality Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Deep analysis of sectoral materiality | Advanced analytics | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporates + Investors |
| ESG Data & Reporting Integration | 3 Months | Online | Integrate SASB metrics with reporting frameworks | Reporting integration | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporates + ESG Teams |
| Materiality-Linked Strategy & Governance | 3 Months | Online | Align ESG priorities with governance & strategy | Strategic ESG planning | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporates + Boards |
| Stakeholder Engagement & Disclosure Assurance | 3 Months | Online | Ensure credible reporting; stakeholder verification | Assurance & engagement | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | ESG Teams + Auditors |
| Gap Analysis & Continuous Improvement in ESG Reporting | 3 Months | Online | Develop improvement plans based on SASB gaps | Continuous improvement | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporates + ESG Analysts |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in SASB-Driven Materiality & Disclosure | 6 Months | Online | Full SASB framework; sectoral materiality; reporting | Materiality framework + ESG reporting | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Corporates + Investors + ESG Teams |
| Diploma in Strategic ESG Materiality & Governance | 6 Months | Online | Translate material issues into corporate strategy | Strategy + Governance | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Boards + ESG Teams |
| Diploma in ESG Data Analytics & Benchmarking | 6 Months | Online | Quantitative analysis, peer benchmarking, KPIs | Analytics + Benchmarking | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | ESG Analysts + Investors |
| Diploma in Stakeholder-Centric ESG Reporting | 6 Months | Online | Stakeholder engagement, verification, assurance | Engagement + Assurance | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | NGOs + ESG Teams |
| Diploma in Integrated ESG Disclosure & Continuous Improvement | 6 Months | Online | Full reporting cycle, SASB alignment, improvement planning | Integrated ESG management | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Corporates + ESG Analysts + Investors |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Practical exercises with SASB datasets and ESG KPIs
- Materiality assessment frameworks and gap analysis tools
- Stakeholder engagement simulations and assurance exercises
- Benchmarking and reporting alignment case studies
- Capstone/project-driven learning pathways
- STRATI certification + pathway to advanced programs