This cluster equips policymakers, finance professionals, and sustainability leaders with practical tools to design, manage, and evaluate sustainable investment mechanisms — including green bonds, carbon markets, ESG funds, and blended finance models. It focuses on aligning financial systems with global climate goals under the Paris Agreement, SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Learners will gain interdisciplinary knowledge bridging finance, policy, and sustainability, enabling them to drive impactful green financial strategies and investments.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory programs on sustainable finance, green investment, and climate instruments)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Finance | 1 Week | Online | Understand global frameworks for sustainable and climate finance | Financial literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Finance & policy |
| Green Bonds: Principles and Practice | 1 Week | Online | Learn how green bonds are structured, certified, and monitored | Bond structuring | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Banking & investment |
| ESG Investing Fundamentals | 1 Week | Online | Explore environmental, social, and governance investment principles | ESG analysis | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Corporate finance |
| Climate Finance and the Paris Agreement | 1 Week | Online | Learn about international mechanisms for climate finance | Policy awareness | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate & policy |
| Financing Net-Zero Transitions | 1 Week | Online | Explore tools for funding low-carbon projects | Transition finance | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Energy & sustainability |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied courses linking financial markets and climate action)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments | 2 Weeks | Online | Structure and manage green bond portfolios | Financial structuring | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Investment & banking |
| ESG Data and Reporting Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze ESG indicators and develop corporate sustainability reports | Data management | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Corporate governance |
| Climate Risk Assessment and Disclosure | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply TCFD and ISSB frameworks for climate risk reporting | Risk analysis | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Finance & sustainability |
| Public-Private Partnerships for Green Finance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand PPP models for sustainability funding | Partnership management | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Infrastructure & policy |
| Carbon Markets and Trading Mechanisms | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn market-based approaches to emission reduction | Trading & valuation | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Energy & carbon policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional programs combining policy, finance, and investment design)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Investment Strategies and Instruments | 1 Month | Online | Develop sustainable portfolios integrating ESG and climate finance | Portfolio management | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Banking & ESG |
| Climate Finance Policy and Mechanisms | 1 Month | Online | Design policy frameworks supporting climate investment | Policy design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & policy |
| Green Infrastructure Financing | 1 Month | Online | Structure and fund sustainable urban and energy projects | Infrastructure finance | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban & finance |
| Impact Investing and Measurement | 1 Month | Online | Learn how to measure social and environmental impact | Impact metrics | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development & finance |
| Carbon Pricing and Climate Markets | 1 Month | Online | Design pricing systems and analyze market performance | Economic modeling | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & climate finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced programs for finance, ESG, and policy professionals)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Climate Finance and Investment Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Integrate financial and policy tools for climate investment | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Global finance |
| ESG Integration and Sustainable Portfolio Management | 3 Months | Online | Manage portfolios with ESG and sustainability performance | Asset management | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate & banking |
| Green Banking and Financial Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Develop financial products for sustainable lending | Innovation & finance | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Banking sector |
| Climate and Development Finance for Emerging Economies | 3 Months | Online | Explore regional finance mechanisms for climate resilience | Development policy | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public finance |
| Sustainable Finance Policy, Governance, and Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Strengthen institutional frameworks for green finance | Policy governance | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Government & academia |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership-level programs for sustainable finance and investment management)
| 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 | Lead finance strategies that align with sustainability goals | Financial strategy | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Finance & banking |
| Diploma in Climate Finance and Policy Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Formulate innovative financial instruments for climate goals | Policy & innovation | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy & governance |
| Diploma in Green Bonds, ESG, and Impact Investment | 6 Months | Online | Manage sustainable debt instruments and ESG portfolios | Investment leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | ESG & corporate finance |
| Diploma in Climate Risk and Financial Disclosure | 6 Months | Online | Develop and report on financial risks related to climate change | Risk analytics | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate & finance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Infrastructure and Climate Investment | 6 Months | Online | Design large-scale, low-carbon investment frameworks | Project finance | Research project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Infrastructure & policy |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Bridges finance, sustainability, and climate policy innovation
- Focuses on green bonds, ESG finance, and climate risk management
- Equips professionals to mobilize capital for sustainable transformation
- Positions STRATI as a regional hub for sustainable finance education
- 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