STRATI’s programs in Agriculture and Food Systems integrate science, policy, and sustainability to prepare professionals for future-ready agri-food transitions, focusing on resilience, innovation, and inclusive rural growth.
1. One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational and Awareness-Level Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 1 Week | Online | Understand principles of sustainability in agriculture | Systems thinking | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agriculture, NGOs |
| Climate-Smart Farming and Food Security | 1 Week | Online | Learn climate adaptation in agriculture and food chains | Adaptation strategies | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate & rural dev. |
| Organic and Natural Farming Practices | 1 Week | Online | Explore organic farming systems and certification | Eco-farming | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-business |
| Rural Livelihoods and Development | 1 Week | Online | Study rural livelihoods and inclusive rural policies | Socio-economic analysis | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural policy |
| Food Systems and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Understand global food systems and circular food models | Food system literacy | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Food & nutrition |
2. Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Practice-Oriented Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine sustainability along agricultural supply chains | Value chain design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Agri-business |
| Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore ecosystem-based agricultural systems | Ecological planning | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Agriculture, NGOs |
| Water and Soil Management for Sustainability | 2 Weeks | Online | Study sustainable irrigation and soil conservation practices | Water-use efficiency | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Natural resource mgmt |
| Food Policy, Safety, and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand national and global food policy frameworks | Policy analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Food & health sectors |
| Rural Entrepreneurship and Agri-Innovation | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn entrepreneurship models for rural transformation | Enterprise design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | MSME & start-ups |
3. One-Month Certificate Courses
(Intermediate Professional and Research Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition Security | 1 Month | Online | Learn sustainable food production and nutrition policy | Food planning | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Food policy |
| Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Rural Development | 1 Month | Online | Integrate climate resilience into rural development planning | Adaptation planning | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development agencies |
| Agricultural Economics and Policy | 1 Month | Online | Analyze agricultural policy and market reforms | Economic modelling | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & research |
| Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming | 1 Month | Online | Explore technology applications for precision farming | Data analytics | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Agri-tech & startups |
| Women, Youth, and Inclusive Rural Development | 1 Month | Online | Study gender and youth dimensions in rural innovation | Inclusion strategies | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | NGOs & policy |
4. Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Applied and Policy-Oriented Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Agricultural Policy and Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Develop policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture | Policy leadership | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Gov’t & academia |
| Climate Adaptation and Agri-Food Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Integrate innovation in food systems for climate resilience | Innovation mgmt | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | R&D & policy sectors |
| Circular Economy in Agriculture and Food Systems | 3 Months | Online | Apply circular economy principles in agri-food | Waste valorization | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agri-processing |
| Digital Agriculture and Rural Transformation | 3 Months | Online | Learn digital tools for rural and agri-development | ICT application | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agri-tech firms |
| International Food Trade and Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Understand trade, markets, and global sustainability issues | Trade analysis | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Trade & economics |
5. Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | 6 Months | Online | Design and implement sustainable agriculture systems | System design | Capstone Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Agri-development |
| Diploma in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Resource Management | 6 Months | Online | Integrate climate action and natural resource management | Climate innovation | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Rural policy |
| Diploma in Food Systems Governance and Policy | 6 Months | Online | Examine global and national food governance frameworks | Policy formulation | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | FAO, IFAD, research |
| Diploma in Agri-Business and Rural Entrepreneurship | 6 Months | Online | Build sustainable agri-enterprises for rural growth | Business innovation | Case study | ₹27,000 / $320 | MSME & industry |
| Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Apply economic tools for sustainable agriculture | Policy analysis | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Universities, research |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Based on global frameworks (FAO, IFAD, UNEP, World Bank, CGIAR)
- Designed for agriculture professionals, graduates, policy experts, and sustainability practitioners
- Combines theory with applied case studies and projects
- Promotes inclusive, green, and climate-smart rural development
- Certification by STRATI, recognized by partner academic and policy networks
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships