This program explores sustainable farming systems, value chain transformation, agri-entrepreneurship, and policy design to strengthen rural economies and build climate-resilient food systems.
1. One-Week Certificate Courses
(Awareness and Foundational Learning Level)
| 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 sustainable farming principles and SDGs | Sustainability literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agriculture & policy |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices | 1 Week | Online | Learn adaptive strategies for climate-resilient farming | Climate adaptation | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural livelihoods |
| Soil Health and Organic Farming | 1 Week | Online | Explore organic soil management and regenerative agriculture | Soil management | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-enterprises |
| Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture | 1 Week | Online | Study water-efficient technologies and irrigation practices | Water governance | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-technology |
| Agri-Food Value Chains and Rural Livelihoods | 1 Week | Online | Understand value addition and inclusive market systems | Value chain analysis | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-business |
2. Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Technical Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate-Smart and Regenerative Agriculture | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn integrated approaches for low-carbon agriculture | Agroecology | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate policy |
| Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition Security | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand linkages between nutrition, sustainability, and equity | Systems thinking | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Health & agriculture |
| Rural Entrepreneurship and Agri-Business | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop entrepreneurship skills for rural value chains | Business planning | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | MSME sector |
| Agricultural Policy and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze agricultural policy frameworks for sustainability | Policy analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy & academia |
| Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn digital and IoT technologies in agriculture | Agri-tech | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Technology sector |
3. One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Application Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems | 1 Month | Online | Evaluate agri-food policies supporting sustainability and equity | Policy evaluation | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance & policy |
| Agri-Finance and Green Investment | 1 Month | Online | Learn about finance tools and green credit for farmers | Financial literacy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Finance & banking |
| Inclusive Rural Development Strategies | 1 Month | Online | Design strategies for poverty reduction and social equity | Inclusive planning | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development sector |
| Digital Agriculture and Innovation Ecosystems | 1 Month | Online | Study digital innovation and ICT in agriculture | Data management | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Agri-tech & ICT |
| Circular Agri-Food Systems and Waste Valorization | 1 Month | Online | Understand circular economy in food systems | Waste management | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Sustainability & industry |
4. Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Practice and Leadership Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate Resilience and Agri-Policy Design | 3 Months | Online | Integrate climate adaptation into agricultural policy | Policy modeling | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & policy |
| Sustainable Supply Chains in Agri-Food Sector | 3 Months | Online | Manage green and ethical supply chains in agri-business | Supply chain design | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agribusiness |
| Sustainable Land and Water Governance | 3 Months | Online | Learn about land rights, irrigation governance, and sustainability | Governance frameworks | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy institutions |
| Agri-Innovation and Technology Management | 3 Months | Online | Develop innovation-driven rural enterprises | Innovation management | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Start-ups |
| Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural Transformation | 3 Months | Online | Promote rural prosperity through integrated sustainability | Systems analysis | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | NGOs & research |
5. Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Policy, Research, and Practice Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development | 6 Months | Online | Master sustainable agricultural development frameworks | Policy & management | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & NGOs |
| Diploma in Climate-Smart and Resilient Food Systems | 6 Months | Online | Build expertise in adaptive, resilient agri-food systems | Systems integration | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development agencies |
| Diploma in Agri-Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Learn start-up management and innovation for farmers | Entrepreneurship | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Agribusiness |
| Diploma in Policy and Governance for Food Security | 6 Months | Online | Develop evidence-based policies for food and nutrition | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy institutions |
| Diploma in Circular Food Systems and Resource Efficiency | 6 Months | Online | Understand sustainable food production and waste management | Circular innovation | Research report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Food industries |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Anchored in FAO’s Sustainable Food Systems Framework, UNDP’s Green Rural Development Goals, and OECD’s Agriculture & Environment Nexus
- Combines economic policy, agricultural innovation, and community development
- Designed for graduates, agricultural professionals, policy researchers, rural development practitioners, and start-up founders
- STRATI certification in Sustainable Agri-Food Leadership and Policy Innovation
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships