Certificate-Climate-Change - Climate Startup School

Climate Certificate Climate Change

Start the quest to kickstart
your entrepreneurial green career!

For undergraduates/graduates (0-4 years post-degree)

Startups with whom our experts have worked

Get continued mentorship and extended ecosystem support from Climate Collective

0 +

Live session hours

1

2 Talks and case studies by climate tech founders

3 Months of
customised mentorship

Building a
business plan

4

5

0 +

Hours of
collaborative assignments

6 100% Virtual

Who is this
Course for?

Working for climate action can be your career in just 8 months!

What will you learn?

Why Join?

Led by startup practitioners and experts

Learn from simulated live examples of climate tech founder journey

Get opportunities to work with climate
tech founders

Validated business plan in place to embark on the startup journey

Climate Collective Ecosystem
Bonus

Get automatic entry to Climate Accelerator

Be a part of the Climate Collective community with 862+
climate tech founders

Get supported by our network of incubators

Be a part of
Climate Startup Week

Leverage our climate tech investment platforms

Be a part of
Climate Jobs Board

Still wondering if this course is for YOU?

Please check all boxes, where your answer is YES!

If you are a young graduate/undergraduate, exploring impactful career options

If you care about climate change and want to explore career opportunities

If you want to be an entrepreneur and climate tech attracts you

If you have about 4-5 hours per week to shape your career in the right direction

If you checked ANY of the boxes above, then this program is great for you!

Climate tech startups offering opportunities

How does this work?

Create a long-term impact by building a career in the booming climate tech industry

Meet your instructors

$3000

Merit/Need-based financial aid
Scholarships are awarded to selected candidates.

Pay in installments
Payments can be made in easy installments.

1. 30+ live session hours

2. Talks and case studies by climate tech founders

3. 3 months of customised mentorship

4. Building a
business plan

5. 60+ hours of collaborative assignments

6. 100% Virtual

FAQs

Am I the right fit for this course?

If you are a recent (0-4 years) graduate or postgraduate and aspiring to be an entrepreneur in the climate tech or circular economy domain. Even if you are interested in the space and don't have a crisp business ideas to begin with, we have you covered!

What are the minimum requirements to take up the course?

Interested in Climate Tech or the Circular Economy and have graduated or completed a post-graduate program no more than 4 years ago. Send us an email if you are currently a student and completed your last degree more than 4 years ago.

Can you elaborate on the different domains in the Climate Tech course?

In the Climate Tech course, we will cover renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy access, clean mobility, and carbon technologies business models. It will also provide allied self-guided courses to help students gain a basic understanding of these domains. The course itself will offer options to follow case studies of startups in different domains for learning.

Will I get access to course content even after completion of the course?

Yes! You can access it anytime with login credentials.

What is the duration of the course?

8 Months

Will this course fit my schedule? What if I miss a session?

This course is virtual and is designed to offer flexibility. We understand that you may have a busy schedule and the sessions will be generally held in the evenings or on weekends. We encourage all to attend sessions as learnings come with interaction. However, if you can't attend any session, the recording will be uploaded along with all materials and assignments. We will make sure you are on track!

Is financial aid/scholarship/discount provided?

We want our courses to be inclusive. If you are unable to pay at the time, please write to us. We can customise payment plans to include installments and discounts to support some in need.

How will the selections be made for this course? When will I know if I have been selected?

The selections are based on the quality of applications, eligibility criteria, and commitment to the program. You will be intimated about the acceptance by email according to the timelines of the program given on the website.

Do I receive a certificate at the end of the online program?

Yes, we will issue a certificate of completion.

How can I drop or withdraw from a course?

After you have enrolled in the course, you can have the flexibility to change your mind within 15 days. You opt to withdraw from the course within this period and get a full refund if the course has not started.

Can I get a refund if I am unable to attend the course?

If you are unable to attend after the course has begun, you can make a call to withdraw from the course within 2 weeks. 60% of the course fee will be refunded at this stage.

Is any training /course material provided?

Each module in the course will have presentations, recordings, videos, and allied readings uploaded each week on our learning management system (LMS), Thinkific. Apart from this, assignments will be uploaded each week. The self-guided learning courses will also be offered for free on Thinkific.

Can I join the Climate Accelerator immediately post the course?

The Climate Accelerator is a 3-month market validation accelerator program. You will get a free entry when you reach the product development stage of your startup. Don't worry if it takes 1-2 years, the Climate Accelerator runs every year and has been running since 2018.

What happens if, after the completion of the course, I am still not ready to be an entrepreneur?

This course will positively put you on the path of entrepreneurship! You can avail of opportunities to be a part of the exciting climate startup space, by exploring the Climate Jobs Board and getting internships and jobs in a startup. You can also continue to be part of the ecosystem and continue learning and exposure through community activities and events like Climate Startup Week.

Post the course, what kind of immediate support can I expect to continue my startup journey?

You can opt for continued business mentorship. You will also get opportunities to choose an incubator from our network if you need support to continue product development.

Will there be offline meetups after the completion of the course?

We run events like Climate Startup Week in which there are offline events. You will be kept informed and invited to relevant events to network.

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Start the quest to kickstart your entrepreneurial green career!

For undergraduates/graduates (0-4 years post-degree)

Startups with whom our experts have worked

Get continued mentorship and extended ecosystem support from Climate Collective

Live session hours

1

2

Talks and case studies by climate tech founders

3

Months of customised mentorship​

Building a business plan

4

5

Hours of collaborative assignments

6

100% Virtual

Who is this Course for?

Working for climate action can be your career in just 8 months!

What will you learn?

Why Join?

Led by startup practitioners and experts

Learn from simulated live examples of climate tech founder journey

Get opportunities to work with climate tech founders

Validated business plan in place to embark on the startup journey

Climate Collective Ecosystem Bonus

Get automatic entry to Climate Accelerator

Be a part of the Climate Collective community with 862+ climate tech founders

Get supported by our network of incubators

Be a part of Climate Startup Week

Leverage our climate tech investment platforms

Be a part of Climate Jobs Board

Still wondering if this course is for YOU?

Please check all boxes, where your answer is YES!

If you checked ANY of the boxes above, then this program is great for you!

Climate tech startups offering opportunities​

How does this work?

Create a long-term impact by building a career in the booming climate tech industry

Meet your instructors

$3000

Merit/Need-based financial aid Scholarships are awarded to selected candidates.

Pay in installments Payments can be made in easy installments.

1.

30+ live session hours

2.

Talks and case studies by climate tech founders

3.

3 months of customised mentorship

4.

Building a business plan

5.

60+ hours of collaborative assignments

6.

100% Virtual

FAQs

For Young Graduates

For Working Professional

For Investors

Climate Pioneers

Start the quest to kickstart
your entrepreneurial green career!

Months of
customised mentorship

Building a
business plan

Hours of
collaborative assignments

Who is this
Course for?

Get opportunities to work with climate
tech founders

Climate Collective Ecosystem
Bonus

Be a part of the Climate Collective community with 862+
climate tech founders

Be a part of
Climate Startup Week

Be a part of
Climate Jobs Board

Climate tech startups offering opportunities

Merit/Need-based financial aid
Scholarships are awarded to selected candidates.

Pay in installments
Payments can be made in easy installments.

Building a
business plan