As investors, enterprises, and policymakers increasingly focus on sustainability outcomes, robust impact measurement and reporting frameworks are essential for transparent, accountable, and effective ESG strategy. This domain equips learners to apply global impact standards like IRIS+, SROI, and customized ESG metrics to measure social, environmental, and economic outcomes. Learners gain practical skills in impact data collection, quantitative and qualitative assessment, benchmarking, reporting, and linking impact to finance and policy.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Impact Measurement | 1 Week | Online | Core impact concepts; IRIS+ overview | Impact literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Finance + ESG |
| SROI Basics: Social Return on Investment | 1 Week | Online | SROI principles; case studies | Outcome valuation | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Social Enterprises + NGOs |
| ESG Data Collection & Analytics | 1 Week | Online | Data types; collection methods; KPIs | Data gathering & validation | MCQ+Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Corporates + Investors |
| Impact Metrics for Climate & Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Environmental and climate indicators | Metric design & reporting | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Climate Finance + ESG |
| Benchmarking & Reporting Standards | 1 Week | Online | IRIS+, GRI, SASB comparisons | Reporting alignment | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Corporates + Investors |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced IRIS+ Metrics & Portfolio Analysis | 2 Weeks | Online | Mapping metrics to investment portfolios | Impact evaluation | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Investors + Funds |
| SROI Applied: Project-Level Assessment | 2 Weeks | Online | Stakeholder mapping; financial proxies | SROI calculation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs + Development Projects |
| Impact Data Visualization & Analytics | 2 Weeks | Online | KPI dashboards; story-telling | Data visualization | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Corporates + ESG Teams |
| Linking ESG & Financial Outcomes | 2 Weeks | Online | Quantitative impact-finance correlation | Impact-finance modelling | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Investors + Banks |
| Impact Audit & Verification | 2 Weeks | Online | Third-party audit processes; compliance | Verification & assurance | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Audit + ESG Firms |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Impact Measurement Frameworks | 1 Month | Online | Framework creation; KPIs; baselines | Framework design | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporates + NGOs |
| Climate & Environmental Impact Modelling | 1 Month | Online | Carbon accounting; climate metrics | Modelling & simulation | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Climate Finance + ESG |
| ESG Reporting Standards & Alignment | 1 Month | Online | IRIS+, GRI, SASB mapping; disclosure | Reporting compliance | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporates + Investors |
| Outcome-Based Finance & Impact Bonds | 1 Month | Online | Linking finance to measurable outcomes | Financial structuring | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Investors + Development Finance |
| Social & Environmental Impact Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Quantitative and qualitative assessment | Analytics & interpretation | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | NGOs + ESG Teams |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Impact Metrics & Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Metric selection; portfolio impact scoring | Advanced analytics | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Investors + ESG Analysts |
| IRIS+ & SROI for Strategic Investment | 3 Months | Online | Investment alignment; scenario planning | Strategic impact planning | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Funds + Development Banks |
| Impact-Linked Financial Instruments | 3 Months | Online | Bonds, outcome-linked financing, KPIs | Finance structuring | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Investors + DFIs |
| ESG & Climate Impact Reporting Integration | 3 Months | Online | Disclosure, reporting compliance, benchmarking | Integrated reporting | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporates + ESG Teams |
| Outcome Evaluation & Verification | 3 Months | Online | Auditing, assurance, continuous improvement | Verification frameworks | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Audit + ESG Firms |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Impact Measurement & Reporting Standards | 6 Months | Online | IRIS+, SROI, ESG KPIs, verification, disclosure | Framework design + analytics | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Corporates + Investors + NGOs |
| Diploma in Outcome-Linked Finance & Impact Bonds | 6 Months | Online | Linking finance to measurable social/environmental outcomes | Finance structuring + reporting | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | DFIs + Investors + Development Projects |
| Diploma in Climate & ESG Impact Analytics | 6 Months | Online | Advanced climate/ESG modelling, reporting, and benchmarking | Data analytics + reporting | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Corporates + ESG Teams + Funds |
| Diploma in Social & Environmental Verification & Assurance | 6 Months | Online | Audit, compliance, third-party verification of impact | Assurance & verification | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Audit + ESG Firms + Development Agencies |
| Diploma in Strategic ESG & Impact Management | 6 Months | Online | Strategy linking ESG metrics to corporate/investment objectives | Strategic management | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Corporates + Investors + Policy |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Practical exercises with IRIS+, SROI, ESG datasets
- KPI mapping, benchmarking, and reporting tools
- Outcome-linked finance simulations and case studies
- Verification and audit frameworks for impact assurance
- Capstone/project-driven learning pathways
- STRATI certification + pathway to advanced programs