This program empowers learners to understand how finance drives sustainability — connecting investment, environmental policy, and innovation for climate-resilient economies. It integrates ESG finance, carbon markets, impact investment, and sustainable banking, equipping professionals to lead in green transition finance. Aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), it builds capabilities for green financial systems and sustainable development governance.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundation: Understanding the principles of sustainable finance and its instruments)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Green Finance and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Understand global trends and fundamentals of green finance | Financial literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking & ESG sectors |
| ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Fundamentals | 1 Week | Online | Learn ESG frameworks and reporting principles | ESG data interpretation | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate sustainability |
| Carbon Finance and Emissions Trading | 1 Week | Online | Explore carbon markets and climate-related financial instruments | Market analysis | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate finance & trading |
| Sustainable Investment and Impact Capital | 1 Week | Online | Understand socially responsible and impact investing | Investment strategy | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Investment & funds |
| Financial Inclusion and Green Microfinance | 1 Week | Online | Examine inclusive finance models for sustainable growth | Financial innovation | Reflection | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development & policy |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied: Operational and analytical tools for sustainable financial systems)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Green Bonds and Sustainable Investment Instruments | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand issuance and regulation of green bonds | Financial product design | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Banking & capital markets |
| Sustainable Banking and Finance Regulation | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn sustainable banking models and compliance frameworks | Risk evaluation | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Financial institutions |
| Corporate Sustainability Reporting (ESG/GRI/SASB) | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply ESG disclosure frameworks and integrated reporting | Sustainability reporting | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Corporate governance |
| Climate Risk Assessment for Financial Institutions | 2 Weeks | Online | Evaluate and manage climate-related financial risks | Risk modeling | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Financial risk management |
| Financing Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn how finance drives clean energy innovation | Project finance | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Energy & investment |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional: Building competence in sustainable finance policy and management)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Finance, Policy, and Regulation | 1 Month | Online | Understand policy frameworks for green financial systems | Policy analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & finance |
| ESG Investing and Portfolio Management | 1 Month | Online | Apply ESG metrics in portfolio construction and management | Investment strategy | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Asset management |
| Climate Finance and International Cooperation | 1 Month | Online | Study global climate funds, Paris Agreement finance goals | Fund mobilization | Research brief | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development finance |
| Carbon Pricing and Market Mechanisms | 1 Month | Online | Understand tools for carbon pricing and emissions markets | Market modeling | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate policy |
| Green Technology Financing and Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Explore innovation-driven clean technology finance models | Venture analysis | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Startups & innovation finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced: Strategic integration of sustainability and financial governance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Climate Finance and Investment Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Design investment strategies aligned with net-zero goals | Financial strategy | Capstone project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Finance & climate policy |
| Global Green Finance Governance and Policy | 3 Months | Online | Examine policy coordination and governance of green finance | Policy integration | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public sector & academia |
| ESG Risk Management and Compliance | 3 Months | Online | Implement ESG governance systems and risk audits | Corporate compliance | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate sustainability |
| Sustainable Infrastructure Financing | 3 Months | Online | Finance and manage low-carbon and resilient infrastructure | Project evaluation | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Infrastructure & finance |
| Financial Innovation for Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Explore fintech, blockchain, and digital tools for ESG finance | Tech-finance integration | Essay | ₹15,000 / $175 | Financial technology sector |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership: Policy design, market integration, and sustainable financial strategy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Green Finance and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Master concepts of sustainable finance, ESG, and climate investment | Strategic finance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Banking & policy |
| Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Investment | 6 Months | Online | Build and manage ESG-aligned investment portfolios | Portfolio analysis | Capstone project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Asset management |
| Diploma in Climate and Development Finance | 6 Months | Online | Understand international climate funding mechanisms | Financial diplomacy | Research paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development institutions |
| Diploma in Carbon Markets and Green Instruments | 6 Months | Online | Design and manage carbon credits, offsets, and green bonds | Market design | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate & environment finance |
| Diploma in Fintech for Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Apply digital innovation to inclusive green finance models | Fintech application | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Digital & financial innovation |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Combines finance, climate policy, and sustainable development
- Emphasizes green innovation, ESG strategy, and carbon markets
- Designed for professionals in banking, public finance, sustainability, and corporate governance
- Supports STRATI’s mission of advancing sustainability through financial innovation
- 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