Mobilizing Capital for Climate Action and Sustainable Growth
(For STRATEGIA RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE — https://stratinstitute.com)
This program cluster trains learners to design, implement, and evaluate impact investment strategies and sustainable finance instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, carbon credits, and social impact funds. The courses integrate policy, finance, and innovation to empower professionals to build climate-smart, socially inclusive, and resilient financial systems.
The program supports SDG 8 (Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry & Innovation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
1. One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory orientation programs for professionals, researchers, and policymakers)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Impact Investment | 1 Week | Online | Understand how impact investing drives social and environmental change | Investment literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Sustainable finance |
| Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments | 1 Week | Online | Learn fundamentals of green, social, and sustainability bonds | Bond structuring | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Fixed income markets |
| Social Impact Measurement and Reporting | 1 Week | Online | Study metrics and frameworks for impact evaluation | Impact metrics | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | ESG & CSR |
| Financing Climate Solutions | 1 Week | Online | Explore financing strategies for renewable and low-carbon projects | Project finance | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate investment |
| Overview of Carbon Finance and Emissions Trading | 1 Week | Online | Understand carbon markets, offset schemes, and carbon pricing | Carbon accounting | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Carbon markets |
2. Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied skill-building programs for finance, policy, and sustainability practitioners)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Green and Social Bonds | 2 Weeks | Online | Structure and issue sustainable debt instruments | Bond structuring | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Banking & finance |
| ESG Integration in Investment Decisions | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in finance | ESG analytics | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | ESG investing |
| Impact Investing Frameworks and Metrics | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn tools for assessing financial and social performance | Impact modeling | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Impact finance |
| Climate Finance Instruments and Mechanisms | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore tools such as GCF, GEF, and adaptation funds | Institutional finance | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Climate governance |
| Financing Sustainable Enterprises | 2 Weeks | Online | Study investment models for social and green startups | Venture funding | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Entrepreneurship |
3. One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional-level training for executives and finance professionals)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Green Bond Markets and Investment Strategies | 1 Month | Online | Learn the lifecycle of green bond issuance and management | Market analysis | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Sustainable debt markets |
| Impact Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) | 1 Month | Online | Apply frameworks for quantifying sustainability impact | Reporting skills | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | ESG reporting |
| Financing Sustainable Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Explore blended finance models for urban and energy projects | PPP modeling | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure finance |
| Climate Risk, Credit, and Investment Evaluation | 1 Month | Online | Assess climate risks and credit impacts in financial portfolios | Risk assessment | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Financial institutions |
| Sustainable Finance Regulations and Taxonomies | 1 Month | Online | Study policy frameworks governing green and sustainable finance | Regulatory literacy | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & compliance |
4. Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced programs integrating policy, innovation, and financial modeling)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Impact Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management | 3 Months | Online | Build and manage impact-focused investment portfolios | Portfolio design | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Investment management |
| Advanced Green Bonds and Debt Instruments | 3 Months | Online | Design sustainable bonds aligned with ICMA principles | Financial innovation | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate & public finance |
| Carbon Markets, Offsetting, and Climate Trading Systems | 3 Months | Online | Learn global carbon market operations and trading models | Market analytics | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Climate & carbon finance |
| Sustainable Finance Policy and Institutional Development | 3 Months | Online | Develop national and institutional frameworks for sustainable finance | Policy strategy | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy institutions |
| ESG Ratings, Analytics, and Investment Data Science | 3 Months | Online | Use AI and data tools for ESG scoring and impact assessment | Data analytics | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Fintech & analytics |
5. Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and practitioner-level programs for sustainable finance professionals)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Impact Investment and Green Finance | 6 Months | Online | Lead sustainable investment programs aligned with SDGs | Strategic finance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development finance |
| Diploma in Green Bonds, Climate Markets, and Carbon Finance | 6 Months | Online | Design and manage sustainable financial instruments | Market design | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Carbon markets |
| Diploma in ESG and Sustainability Reporting | 6 Months | Online | Build corporate and financial ESG reporting systems | Reporting & compliance | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | ESG & corporate finance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Infrastructure and Climate Finance | 6 Months | Online | Develop infrastructure finance mechanisms supporting climate resilience | Project finance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Public–private finance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Investment Leadership and Policy | 6 Months | Online | Formulate national and institutional sustainable finance policies | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy & governance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Comprehensive coverage of green, social, and sustainability-linked finance
- Practical understanding of impact metrics, reporting, and ESG integration
- Combines finance, policy, and innovation to align with global sustainability goals
- Ideal for graduates, finance professionals, policy experts, researchers, and sustainability leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities