Financial Technology (FinTech) for Climate & Sustainable Development

FinTech innovations are reshaping sustainable development by mobilizing green capital, enabling transparent climate finance, supporting ESG and carbon markets, and improving financial inclusion. This course suite prepares learners to apply digital finance, blockchain, AI-driven ESG analytics, and carbon-market technologies to accelerate climate action, support MSMEs, and strengthen resilience in emerging markets.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Green FinTech 1 Week Online Digital finance basics; climate finance; ESG landscape FinTech literacy MCQ ₹2,000 / $25 Cross-sector
Digital Payments for Sustainable Commerce 1 Week Online e-payments; mobile money; inclusive finance Digital finance ops Mini Task ₹2,000 / $25 MSME
Blockchain Applications in Climate Finance 1 Week Online Tokenization; traceability; carbon credit registry Blockchain basics Case-based ₹2,000 / $25 Carbon markets
AI & Data for Climate Finance 1 Week Online Data analytics; scoring; fintech tools Data analytics basics Mini Task ₹2,000 / $25 Finance & ESG
Policy & Regulations in Sustainable FinTech 1 Week Online Global + India FinTech/ESG policy frameworks Policy awareness MCQ ₹2,000 / $25 Gov + industry
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Green Financing Instruments & Models 2 Weeks Online Green bonds; blended finance; carbon funds Climate finance Case Study ₹3,500 / $40 Climate investing
ESG Data Analytics & Scoring 2 Weeks Online ESG rating; data models; reporting ESG analytics Project ₹3,500 / $40 ESG
Digital Lending & Climate Risk Scoring 2 Weeks Online Risk tools; micro-credit; SME credit scoring FinTech modelling Case Study ₹3,500 / $40 MSME
Carbon Markets & Digital MRV Systems 2 Weeks Online Carbon asset lifecycle; MRV; registries Carbon analytics MCQ + Project ₹3,500 / $40 Carbon markets
FinTech for Climate-Resilient Agriculture 2 Weeks Online Agri-lending; parametric insurance; ag-finance platforms Agri-fintech Case-based ₹3,500 / $40 Agriculture
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Carbon Trading & Digital Asset Platforms 1 Month Online Market structure; tokenization; platforms Carbon finance Capstone ₹6,000 / $70 Carbon markets
AI for ESG & Climate Risk Modelling 1 Month Online Modelling; ESG; AI platforms Risk modelling Project ₹6,000 / $70 Finance + ESG
Sustainable FinTech Product Innovation 1 Month Online Product design; MVP; user research FinTech innovation Capstone ₹6,000 / $70 Startups
RegTech & Compliance for Green Finance 1 Month Online Compliance systems; taxonomy; climate disclosures RegTech operation Project ₹6,000 / $70 Gov + Industry
Digital Financial Inclusion for SDGs 1 Month Online Inclusion models; micro-finance; SME tools Inclusive finance Project ₹6,000 / $70 MSME + Rural dev
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Climate FinTech Strategy for Enterprises 3 Months Online Strategy; product design; KPIs Strategic design Capstone + Exam ₹12,000 / $140 Enterprises
ESG, Climate Data & Impact Measurement 3 Months Online Data systems; LCA; modelling ESG analytics Project ₹12,000 / $140 ESG + Gov
Carbon Finance & Net-Zero Strategy 3 Months Online Net-zero; carbon accounting; financing models Carbon management Exam + Project ₹12,000 / $140 High-emission sec.
Digital Climate Insurance & Risk-Pooling Models 3 Months Online Parametric insurance; platform-based pooling FinTech insurance Case-based ₹12,000 / $140 Insurance
Climate FinTech for Emerging Markets & MSMEs 3 Months Online MSME lending; risk mitigation; platforms MSME finance Capstone ₹12,000 / $140 MSME
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Climate FinTech & Sustainable Finance 6 Months Online Green finance; AI; ESG; carbon risk Climate finance; ESG Dissertation + Capstone ₹25,000 / $300 Cross-sector
Diploma in Carbon Markets, Blockchain & Digital MRV 6 Months Online MRV systems; tokenization; exchange platforms Carbon analytics Capstone ₹25,000 / $300 Carbon markets
Diploma in ESG Analytics & Impact Investment 6 Months Online ESG strategy; fund models; impact measurement ESG leadership Thesis ₹25,000 / $300 Finance + ESG
Diploma in Digital Insurance & Climate-Risk Modelling 6 Months Online Parametric insurance; risk modelling Risk modelling Project ₹25,000 / $300 Insurance + MSME
Diploma in Sustainable FinTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship 6 Months Online Venture building; MVP; go-to-market Entrepreneurship Dissertation ₹25,000 / $300 Startups

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Self-paced learning
    • Applied finance + ESG + carbon market case studies
    • Hands-on tools: digital MRV, ESG data, blockchain, climate analytics
    • Industry + policymaker guest sessions
    • Assignments + mini-projects; 3–6 month tracks include capstone
    • Focus on climate action, finance inclusion, low-carbon transitions
    • STRATI certification + pathways to diploma & startup incubation
    • Access to datasets, readings, tools & labs