Sustainable Finance, Investment, and ESG Analytics

This program explores how financial innovation, ESG integration, and sustainability analytics can reshape corporate, government, and development strategies for a net-zero, inclusive economy.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Awareness and Conceptual Foundation Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Sustainable Finance and ESG 1 Week Online Understand the principles and drivers of sustainable finance ESG literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Finance & policy
Green Bonds and Climate Investment Instruments 1 Week Online Learn about green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and funds Financial instruments Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Banking & investment
ESG Data and Corporate Sustainability Reporting 1 Week Online Understand ESG metrics, frameworks, and disclosures Data interpretation Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Corporate sector
Climate Risk and Financial Disclosure 1 Week Online Explore financial risk assessment from climate change impacts Risk analysis Report ₹2,500 / $30 Banking & insurance
Impact Investing and Social Finance 1 Week Online Learn models for financing social and environmental projects Impact evaluation Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Development finance
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Analytical Skills Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
ESG Investing and Portfolio Management 2 Weeks Online Design sustainable investment portfolios using ESG filters Portfolio strategy Project ₹3,500 / $40 Investment sector
Climate Finance Mechanisms and Carbon Markets 2 Weeks Online Understand carbon credits, offsets, and global financing tools Market analysis Report ₹3,500 / $40 Climate & energy
Sustainability Reporting: GRI, TCFD, and SASB Frameworks 2 Weeks Online Learn the leading sustainability reporting standards Compliance & disclosure Assignment ₹3,500 / $40 Corporate reporting
Financial Innovation for Sustainable Development 2 Weeks Online Explore fintech, blended finance, and green microfinance models Financial innovation Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Start-ups & finance
ESG Risk Analytics and Data Modelling 2 Weeks Online Apply analytical tools to evaluate ESG and climate risks Quantitative analysis Project ₹3,500 / $40 ESG & data science
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Integration and Practice Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Corporate Sustainability and ESG Governance 1 Month Online Understand governance models for ESG implementation Corporate strategy Report ₹7,000 / $85 Corporate ESG
Sustainable Banking and Investment Strategies 1 Month Online Learn sustainable lending and responsible banking principles Financial risk Project ₹7,000 / $85 Banking & finance
Carbon Accounting and Green Finance 1 Month Online Learn accounting methods for emissions and sustainability financing Carbon auditing Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Climate finance
Impact Evaluation and Development Finance 1 Month Online Measure financial, social, and environmental impacts Evaluation metrics Report ₹7,000 / $85 Development agencies
ESG Data Science and Sustainable Analytics 1 Month Online Learn to model ESG data for investment decisions Data analytics Project ₹7,000 / $85 Data-driven investment
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Technical and Strategic Policy Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced ESG Integration and Sustainable Portfolio Design 3 Months Online Master ESG integration in investment portfolios Portfolio analytics Project ₹12,000 / $150 Investment management
Climate Finance Policy and Carbon Market Regulation 3 Months Online Study global policies shaping carbon finance and trade Policy modeling Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Policy & governance
Green Investment, Private Equity, and Venture Finance 3 Months Online Learn investment structures for sustainable start-ups Fund structuring Project ₹12,000 / $150 Venture capital
Sustainable Corporate Strategy and Reporting Leadership 3 Months Online Lead sustainability reporting and strategy design Leadership skills Report ₹12,000 / $150 Corporate governance
ESG Risk Management and Financial Modeling 3 Months Online Develop risk-adjusted return models integrating ESG data Quantitative modeling Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Risk & analytics
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive Leadership, Research, and Application Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Sustainable Finance and Green Investment 6 Months Online Master financial tools for sustainable development Green investment Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Banking & policy
Diploma in ESG Analytics and Impact Assessment 6 Months Online Apply ESG metrics and analytical models in finance Data modeling Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 ESG consulting
Diploma in Climate Finance and Carbon Market Management 6 Months Online Manage carbon trading systems and financing mechanisms Market design Project ₹27,000 / $320 Carbon markets
Diploma in Sustainable Banking and Financial Inclusion 6 Months Online Build sustainable lending systems and inclusion models Finance design Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Development finance
Diploma in Corporate ESG Leadership and Reporting 6 Months Online Lead ESG integration, reporting, and governance systems Leadership & reporting Report ₹27,000 / $320 Corporate sustainability

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Anchored in UNEP Finance Initiative, UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), and OECD Guidelines on Sustainable Finance
  • Integrates finance, policy, technology, and analytics to advance sustainability transitions
  • Designed for graduates, finance professionals, ESG analysts, policymakers, and corporate leaders
  • STRATI certification in Sustainable Finance, ESG Leadership, and Green Investment Analytics
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships