Financial Risk Management and Sustainability

This program integrates conventional financial risk management with emerging frameworks of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk, climate finance, and sustainability reporting. It trains professionals to identify, quantify, and mitigate financial risks while aligning institutional policies with long-term sustainability and ethical governance. Aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), it supports the creation of robust, transparent, and climate-resilient financial systems.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory risk management and sustainability modules for executives and learners)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management 1 Week Online Understand basic financial risk concepts: market, credit, and operational risks Risk awareness Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Banking & finance
ESG Risk Fundamentals 1 Week Online Learn about sustainability-related risks in financial decision-making ESG literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Sustainable finance
Understanding Climate and Transition Risks 1 Week Online Explore physical and transition climate risks in investments Climate risk Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Climate finance
Risk Analytics for Decision-Making 1 Week Online Apply basic analytical tools for financial risk assessment Quantitative analysis Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Data analytics
Financial Regulation and Risk Governance 1 Week Online Understand the role of policy and regulation in managing financial risks Governance policy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Regulatory finance
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied modules on integrated financial and sustainability risk assessment)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Credit and Market Risk Management 2 Weeks Online Evaluate credit and market exposures using analytical frameworks Risk modelling Project ₹4,500 / $55 Financial institutions
Climate and Environmental Risk Assessment 2 Weeks Online Integrate climate metrics into portfolio and project assessments ESG data analysis Simulation ₹4,500 / $55 Climate finance
Operational and Reputational Risk in ESG Context 2 Weeks Online Identify operational risks and reputation impacts in sustainable business Governance, ethics Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Corporate finance
Quantitative Risk Modelling 2 Weeks Online Use quantitative tools to measure VaR, volatility, and correlation Data analytics Practical task ₹4,500 / $55 Investment analytics
Financial Risk Policy and Regulation 2 Weeks Online Understand risk compliance frameworks and Basel III standards Compliance Project ₹4,500 / $55 Banking regulation
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Comprehensive learning for professionals in finance, risk, and ESG governance)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Enterprise Risk Management and Strategy 1 Month Online Develop holistic enterprise risk management frameworks Strategic risk planning Project ₹7,000 / $85 Corporate governance
ESG and Climate Risk Analytics 1 Month Online Learn quantitative and qualitative ESG risk evaluation methods ESG analytics Capstone ₹7,000 / $85 Sustainability finance
Financial Institutions and Systemic Risk 1 Month Online Examine global financial stability, contagion, and regulatory frameworks Systemic risk Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Global banking
Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis 1 Month Online Build and interpret stress test models under various scenarios Financial modelling Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Banking supervision
Financial Technology (FinTech) and Risk Innovation 1 Month Online Apply AI and data analytics to risk management FinTech tools Simulation ₹7,000 / $85 Digital finance
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Specialized professional programs for financial and sustainability leaders)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Financial Risk Management 3 Months Online Build integrated models for financial, credit, and market risk Risk analytics Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Financial services
Climate Finance and Risk Policy 3 Months Online Formulate policies to address climate and financial risks Policy design Project ₹15,000 / $175 Climate policy
Sustainable Risk Governance and ESG Strategy 3 Months Online Embed ESG risk in institutional strategy and governance ESG strategy Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Corporate sustainability
Quantitative Financial Risk Analysis 3 Months Online Apply data-driven techniques to financial and ESG risks Data science Simulation ₹15,000 / $175 Quantitative finance
Risk-Based Investment Decision Making 3 Months Online Combine risk-return analysis with sustainable portfolio strategy Investment planning Project ₹15,000 / $175 Portfolio management
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive diplomas for risk, finance, and sustainability professionals)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Financial Risk Management 6 Months Online Master techniques in risk identification, assessment, and control Risk management Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Banking & finance
Diploma in Climate and ESG Risk Management 6 Months Online Integrate ESG and climate-related risks into corporate frameworks ESG analytics Project ₹30,000 / $350 Sustainability leadership
Diploma in Quantitative Risk and Financial Modelling 6 Months Online Build advanced models for market, credit, and operational risks Quantitative finance Simulation ₹30,000 / $350 Financial analytics
Diploma in Financial Risk Policy and Regulation 6 Months Online Understand financial stability frameworks and global compliance Policy & governance Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Financial regulation
Diploma in FinTech Risk, AI, and Innovation 6 Months Online Apply machine learning and FinTech tools for risk prediction AI analytics Project ₹30,000 / $350 Digital finance

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Integrates finance, ESG, and sustainability risk management
  • Practical, quantitative, and policy-oriented framework
  • Prepares learners for banking, consulting, risk analytics, and regulatory roles
  • Aligns with climate finance and ESG reporting standards (TCFD, GRI, SASB)
  • Designed for graduates, investment and finance professionals, and professional managers
  • STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities