This program vertical strengthens STRATI’s sustainability and development focus, promoting research and training in agricultural policy, rural livelihoods, agri-tech innovation, and food system resilience. It supports SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The goal is to equip graduates, professionals, researchers, and practitioners with the tools to manage sustainable agriculture, value chain development, and rural transformation in the context of climate change and global food policy.
1. One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Foundational Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Rural Development and Policy | 1 Week | Online | Learn foundations of rural policy and development planning | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural planning |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | 1 Week | Online | Understand links between agriculture, sustainability, and nutrition | Sustainability analysis | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agriculture & food systems |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture | 1 Week | Online | Explore climate-resilient practices for sustainable farming | Agri-climate adaptation | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-tech & sustainability |
| Value Chain Development and Agribusiness | 1 Week | Online | Study agricultural value chains and smallholder market linkages | Value chain mapping | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agribusiness |
| Rural Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 1 Week | Online | Learn to design rural enterprises and community innovation models | Entrepreneurship | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | MSMEs & rural economy |
2. Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Analytical Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reform | 2 Weeks | Online | Study key reforms shaping agricultural productivity and governance | Policy design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy & governance |
| Food Systems and Supply Chain Sustainability | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze food systems from production to consumption | Supply chain analysis | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Food industry |
| Rural Livelihoods and Inclusive Growth | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand livelihood diversification and inclusive policies | Livelihood analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Development sector |
| Agrarian Change and Global Trade | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore the global dimensions of agriculture and trade | Trade policy | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Trade & development |
| Water Governance and Sustainable Irrigation | 2 Weeks | Online | Study sustainable water use and irrigation policy frameworks | Resource management | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Water management |
3. One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Integrative Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Rural Development Policy and Planning | 1 Month | Online | Learn integrated rural development policy and program frameworks | Policy formulation | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Public sector |
| Sustainable Food Systems and Agri-Value Chains | 1 Month | Online | Design sustainable food and agricultural supply chains | System integration | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Food systems |
| Agricultural Finance and Rural Credit Systems | 1 Month | Online | Study rural financial inclusion, microfinance, and credit systems | Financial analysis | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Banking & microfinance |
| Agri-Technology and Digital Agriculture | 1 Month | Online | Understand precision agriculture, AI, and IoT in agri-management | Tech integration | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Agri-tech innovation |
| Land Use, Tenure, and Rural Governance | 1 Month | Online | Analyze land reforms and governance challenges in rural areas | Governance evaluation | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Land policy & reform |
4. Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Interdisciplinary Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Rural Development and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Master policy design and implementation for rural transformation | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & governance |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food Policy | 3 Months | Online | Study frameworks for food security and sustainable farming | Policy design | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agriculture & policy |
| Agribusiness and Rural Entrepreneurship | 3 Months | Online | Develop business and innovation models for rural markets | Business strategy | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | MSMEs & agribusiness |
| Water, Energy, and Food Nexus | 3 Months | Online | Explore interconnections among natural resource systems | Systems thinking | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Environment & development |
| Climate Change and Agricultural Transitions | 3 Months | Online | Examine adaptation and mitigation strategies in agriculture | Climate modeling | Essay | ₹12,000 / $150 | Climate & agriculture |
5. Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Professional Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Rural Development and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Gain holistic understanding of rural policy, livelihoods, and governance | Policy management | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development planning |
| Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | 6 Months | Online | Study sustainable food production and agri-value chains | Food systems design | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Agriculture & food |
| Diploma in Agribusiness and Value Chain Management | 6 Months | Online | Learn modern agribusiness operations and market access strategies | Business modeling | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Agribusiness & trade |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Rural Economies | 6 Months | Online | Integrate climate adaptation strategies in rural planning | Climate resilience | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Rural policy & climate |
| Diploma in Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reform | 6 Months | Online | Study institutional frameworks and reforms in the agriculture sector | Policy innovation | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy reform & governance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates policy, sustainability, and rural transformation frameworks
- Based on FAO, IFAD, World Bank, and UNDP rural development models
- Focuses on livelihood diversification, agribusiness, and climate-smart planning
- Designed for graduates, development practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs
- STRATI-certified and globally aligned for green and inclusive rural transformation
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships