Financial Technology (FinTech) and Sustainability

This program explores how digital financial innovations — from blockchain to AI — are transforming finance, enabling green investments, inclusive growth, and climate-smart financial ecosystems. Learners gain both technical and policy perspectives aligned with UN SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Awareness Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to FinTech and Digital Finance 1 Week Online Learn FinTech concepts, ecosystems, and trends Financial technology literacy Quiz ₹3,000 / $35 FinTech industry
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Fundamentals 1 Week Online Understand blockchain structure, consensus, and digital currencies Crypto basics Quiz ₹3,000 / $35 Digital assets
Green FinTech and Sustainable Finance Innovation 1 Week Online Explore how digital tools enable sustainable finance ESG innovation Case study ₹3,000 / $35 Sustainable finance
Mobile Banking and Digital Inclusion 1 Week Online Study how digital finance expands financial access Inclusion strategies Quiz ₹3,000 / $35 Banking & development
Artificial Intelligence in Financial Decision-Making 1 Week Online Learn AI use cases in financial analysis AI literacy Project ₹3,000 / $35 Financial analytics
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Technical Skills Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
FinTech Applications in Sustainable Development 2 Weeks Online Link FinTech innovations to sustainability goals Impact design Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Development finance
Digital Payments, Security, and Regulation 2 Weeks Online Understand digital transaction systems and cybersecurity Regulatory literacy Quiz ₹4,500 / $55 Banking systems
RegTech and Compliance Innovation 2 Weeks Online Learn how technology supports financial regulation Compliance automation Project ₹4,500 / $55 Financial governance
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Web3 2 Weeks Online Explore DeFi systems, smart contracts, and DAOs Blockchain coding Project ₹4,500 / $55 FinTech start-ups
AI and Big Data for Sustainable Investment 2 Weeks Online Use AI models to track and assess ESG metrics Predictive analytics Project ₹4,500 / $55 ESG & finance analytics
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Integration Level — Analytical and Applied)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
FinTech Product Innovation and Design 1 Month Online Learn end-to-end product design in FinTech Design thinking Project ₹7,000 / $85 Start-ups & product design
Data Analytics for Financial Decision-Making 1 Month Online Apply data science tools in financial analysis Data-driven decisions Project ₹7,000 / $85 Finance & analytics
Sustainable Finance Technologies 1 Month Online Build tools and frameworks for green investment ESG tool development Capstone ₹7,000 / $85 Green finance
Blockchain for Sustainable Supply Chains 1 Month Online Use blockchain for traceability and responsible trade Smart contract basics Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Trade & logistics
Cybersecurity in FinTech Ecosystems 1 Month Online Learn risk management in digital financial systems Cybersecurity management Quiz + Project ₹7,000 / $85 Banking & IT sectors
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced and Applied Research Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Blockchain Systems and Smart Contracts 3 Months Online Develop and deploy blockchain systems Solidity coding Project ₹15,000 / $175 Tech & FinTech
Artificial Intelligence in FinTech Innovation 3 Months Online Build machine learning models for financial systems ML modeling Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Data-driven finance
Digital Financial Inclusion and Policy Frameworks 3 Months Online Explore global inclusion frameworks and digital policies Policy design Report ₹15,000 / $175 Public sector & NGOs
Sustainable Digital Finance and ESG Analytics 3 Months Online Integrate sustainability analytics into FinTech design ESG modeling Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Green FinTech
Green Bonds and Tokenized Assets 3 Months Online Study carbon-linked tokens, digital bonds, and blockchain markets Tokenization Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Green investment
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Leadership and Integration Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Financial Technology and Innovation 6 Months Online Master FinTech design and business models Tech entrepreneurship Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Start-ups & finance
Diploma in Green FinTech and Sustainable Investment Systems 6 Months Online Design technology-driven sustainable finance systems ESG investment modeling Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Sustainable finance
Diploma in Blockchain and Digital Asset Management 6 Months Online Master blockchain governance and tokenized markets Blockchain coding Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Crypto & DeFi
Diploma in Digital Policy, Regulation, and Governance 6 Months Online Evaluate emerging digital finance policy regimes Policy leadership Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Government & think tanks
Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for FinTech 6 Months Online Apply AI and ML for automated financial solutions AI systems Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 FinTech & data science

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Integrates FinTech innovation with green finance and digital ethics
  • Aligned with G20 Digital Economy Roadmap, UN SDGs, and Global Green Finance Standards
  • Ideal for graduates, FinTech professionals, startup founders, regulators, and researchers
  • STRATI certification
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships