This cluster develops advanced skills for professionals in banking, finance, and policy to lead the transformation toward responsible, ethical, and sustainable financial systems. It focuses on ESG integration, risk management, sustainable banking models, and regulatory compliance, aligned with the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), UNEP-FI, and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Learners will be equipped to manage financial risks linked to climate change, design ESG-driven strategies, and align institutional governance with global sustainability standards.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory learning for finance professionals and ESG beginners)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Banking | 1 Week | Online | Understand principles of sustainable and ethical banking | ESG literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking & finance |
| ESG Fundamentals for Finance Professionals | 1 Week | Online | Learn the basics of environmental, social, and governance frameworks | ESG awareness | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate finance |
| Climate Risk in Banking | 1 Week | Online | Identify financial risks arising from climate change | Risk analysis | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Risk management |
| Green Lending and Credit Evaluation | 1 Week | Online | Explore methods to finance sustainable projects | Credit analysis | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking sector |
| Sustainable Finance Regulations and Standards | 1 Week | Online | Understand regulatory standards (EU Taxonomy, ISSB, TCFD) | Compliance & governance | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & compliance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied programs for ESG integration and risk assessment in financial institutions)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| ESG Integration in Banking Operations | 2 Weeks | Online | Embed ESG practices into core banking systems | Strategic management | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Financial institutions |
| Managing Climate and Environmental Risks | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply models for identifying and mitigating ESG-related risks | Risk analytics | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Risk management |
| Sustainable Credit Risk Assessment | 2 Weeks | Online | Design credit frameworks considering ESG factors | Risk evaluation | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Banking & finance |
| Green Asset Management and Lending | 2 Weeks | Online | Build green lending and investment portfolios | Portfolio management | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Sustainable finance |
| ESG Reporting and Disclosure Standards | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn to prepare ESG and sustainability reports | Reporting & compliance | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Corporate & finance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional-level courses for sustainable banking and governance leaders)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Banking Strategies and Implementation | 1 Month | Online | Develop and implement sustainable banking frameworks | Strategy design | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Banking & finance |
| ESG Governance and Compliance Management | 1 Month | Online | Build institutional governance systems around ESG principles | Governance design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Corporate & policy |
| Climate Stress Testing and Financial Stability | 1 Month | Online | Conduct scenario-based analysis of climate risk | Quantitative modeling | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Risk & regulation |
| Responsible Investment and Green Portfolios | 1 Month | Online | Design and evaluate ESG and impact investment portfolios | Portfolio analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Investment & asset management |
| Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Integrate inclusivity in sustainable banking strategies | Policy innovation | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development & finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced courses for leadership and institutional transformation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced ESG Integration and Sustainable Banking | 3 Months | Online | Develop comprehensive ESG frameworks for financial institutions | Leadership & ESG strategy | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Banking & policy |
| Climate Risk Management and Financial Resilience | 3 Months | Online | Design institutional strategies for climate risk mitigation | Risk management | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Risk & governance |
| Green Banking Innovation and Product Design | 3 Months | Online | Innovate and manage sustainable financial products | Product innovation | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Banking & innovation |
| Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Assurance | 3 Months | Online | Implement ESG reporting and third-party assurance systems | Reporting & auditing | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | ESG & auditing |
| Financial Governance and Sustainable Development | 3 Months | Online | Align financial governance with global sustainability targets | Strategic alignment | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & regulation |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership-level programs for ESG, sustainability, and financial governance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Banking and ESG Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Lead ESG integration in financial institutions | Strategic leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Banking & leadership |
| Diploma in Climate Risk and Financial Governance | 6 Months | Online | Manage systemic risks related to climate change | Risk governance | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Regulation & finance |
| Diploma in Green Financial Instruments and Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Design new sustainable financial tools and mechanisms | Financial innovation | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Product design |
| Diploma in ESG Reporting, Audit, and Compliance | 6 Months | Online | Develop ESG reporting and compliance systems | ESG & compliance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate & policy |
| Diploma in Sustainable Financial Systems and Regulation | 6 Months | Online | Build sustainable regulatory and financial systems | Systems management | Research project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Finance & governance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates ESG governance, banking innovation, and risk management
- Builds skills for compliance with global sustainability standards
- Focuses on financial resilience and responsible investment
- Positions STRATI as a leader in green finance and ESG capacity-building
- 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