These programs equip learners to understand, design, and implement financial instruments and policy frameworks driving the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient global economy. Participants will explore carbon pricing, green bonds, sustainable investment, and the economics of climate action through applied, industry-oriented learning.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Conceptual Foundation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Climate Finance | 1 Week | Online | Understand climate finance concepts and mechanisms | Climate finance literacy | Quiz | ₹2,000 / $25 | Development sector |
| Carbon Pricing and Emissions Trading Basics | 1 Week | Online | Learn fundamentals of carbon markets and pricing tools | Carbon accounting | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate & energy markets |
| Green Bonds and Sustainable Investment | 1 Week | Online | Understand structure and evaluation of green bonds | Financial analysis | Case quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking & finance |
| Climate Change and Policy Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Explore global climate policy (UNFCCC, COP, Paris Agreement) | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & governance |
| Finance for Adaptation and Resilience | 1 Week | Online | Study adaptation funding and resilience planning | Project design | Short project | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGO & development finance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Analytical Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Climate Finance Instruments | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn to structure funds, bonds, and blended finance | Financial structuring | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance & development |
| Carbon Markets and Offsetting Strategies | 2 Weeks | Online | Study voluntary and compliance carbon markets | Carbon trading | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG & climate business |
| Climate Risk Assessment and Disclosure | 2 Weeks | Online | Identify and disclose climate-related risks (TCFD framework) | Risk analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Corporate governance |
| Financing Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Transitions | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore project finance for renewables and efficiency | Project finance | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Energy & infrastructure |
| International Climate Funds and Mechanisms | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand GCF, GEF, and multilateral funding structures | Grant writing | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | International cooperation |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Strategic-Level Training)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate Investment and Sustainable Finance | 1 Month | Online | Learn investment models for climate mitigation and adaptation | Financial planning | Capstone project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Investment & ESG |
| Carbon Accounting and Climate Auditing | 1 Month | Online | Apply standards for emission reporting and audit | Carbon accounting | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Audit & sustainability |
| Climate Policy and Green Growth | 1 Month | Online | Analyze national and international climate policy systems | Policy evaluation | Policy brief | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance & policy |
| Corporate Climate Strategy and Reporting | 1 Month | Online | Develop climate strategies aligned with ESG and SDGs | Reporting & analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Corporate sector |
| Blended Finance and Climate Partnerships | 1 Month | Online | Explore collaboration between public, private, and multilateral entities | Partnership design | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Integrative Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Climate Finance and Investment Analysis | 3 Months | Online | Master climate finance modelling and project evaluation | Financial modelling | Research project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Finance & investment |
| Carbon Market Development and Regulation | 3 Months | Online | Study compliance structures and international linkages | Market design | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & markets |
| Climate Adaptation Policy and Development Planning | 3 Months | Online | Integrate climate risk into policy and planning | Policy design | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Governance & research |
| Climate Finance for Cities and Infrastructure | 3 Months | Online | Focus on urban and infrastructure climate financing | Project planning | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban development |
| Climate Economics and Risk Modelling | 3 Months | Online | Apply economic modelling to climate change impact | Econometric analysis | Simulation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Academia & policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Career-Defining Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Climate Finance and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Study finance, policy, and sustainability integration | Policy-finance synergy | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & academia |
| Diploma in Carbon Markets, Pricing, and Regulation | 6 Months | Online | Learn mechanisms of global carbon trading systems | Market analytics | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Energy & industry |
| Diploma in Green and Sustainable Investment | 6 Months | Online | Develop green investment portfolios and ESG criteria | Investment strategy | Capstone | ₹28,000 / $325 | Finance & ESG funds |
| Diploma in Climate Policy and Global Governance | 6 Months | Online | Study global frameworks, negotiations, and governance | Policy diplomacy | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | International agencies |
| Diploma in Climate Risk, Adaptation, and Resilience Finance | 6 Months | Online | Design financial solutions for adaptation and resilience | Risk assessment | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development finance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified, globally relevant programs aligned with Paris Agreement and SDGs
- Practical exposure to carbon markets, green bonds, and climate policy frameworks
- Mentorship from international experts and climate economists
- Integration with STRATI’s Climate Policy and Finance Network (CPFN)
- Career pathways in finance, policy, ESG, consulting, and research
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships