The program aims to build financial literacy and analytical skills to understand how global financial markets drive — and are reshaped by — sustainability, ESG investment, and climate risk management and targets students, finance professionals, ESG analysts, sustainability consultants, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Financial Markets and Instruments | 1 Week | Online | Understand the structure, components, and instruments of global and Indian financial markets | Market structure, trading basics | Quiz + assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Banking, finance, stock trading |
| Principles of Sustainable Finance | 1 Week | Online | Explore the fundamentals of integrating sustainability into financial systems | ESG investing, green finance basics | Case reflection | ₹2,500 / $30 | ESG and sustainability finance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Equity, Debt, and Derivatives Markets | 2 Weeks | Online | Gain insight into the operations of key financial instruments and trading mechanisms | Portfolio diversification, derivatives basics | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Banking, corporate finance |
| Green Bonds, Carbon Markets, and Climate Finance | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn about sustainable investment instruments, carbon pricing, and climate risk management | Carbon finance, green investment | Mini project | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG investing, policy planning |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Financial Analysis and Sustainable Investment | 1 Month | Online | Apply financial tools to assess investment performance and sustainability | Financial modeling, ESG integration | Analytical report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Investment management, ESG advisory |
| Stock Market Analytics and Responsible Investment | 1 Month | Online | Analyze stock data and trends integrating sustainability metrics | Data analytics, sustainable portfolio analysis | Simulation project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Financial analytics, responsible investment funds |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Capital Markets and ESG Reporting | 3 Months | Online | Explore how ESG frameworks reshape global capital markets and corporate governance | ESG reporting, financial disclosure | Case study + report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Financial regulation, sustainability audit |
| Investment Strategy, Risk, and Sustainable Portfolios | 3 Months | Online | Design risk-balanced investment portfolios that incorporate sustainability factors | Portfolio optimization, ESG metrics | Portfolio design project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Asset management, institutional finance |
- Six-Month Diploma Course
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Professional Diploma in Financial Markets, ESG, and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Gain an integrated understanding of global financial systems, ESG frameworks, carbon finance, and sustainable investment strategies | Financial analytics, ESG integration, sustainable finance design | Capstone project + viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Investment banking, sustainable finance, ESG research |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Career Pathways: ESG Analyst
- Financial Consultant
- Investment Strategist
- Green Bond Specialist
- Policy Researcher
- Integration of finance, climate policy, and sustainability
- Case-based learning on global ESG leaders and financial innovations
- Hands-on exercises using financial and carbon market datasets
- Exposure to sustainable investment instruments (Green Bonds, Blue Bonds, Carbon Credits)
- Mentorship by finance and ESG professionals
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities