Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Policy for Sustainable Development

This interdisciplinary program equips learners to apply AI, machine learning, and data analytics for solving sustainability, governance, and development challenges. It combines data-driven decision-making with ethical policy design, aligning with UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Strong Institutions).

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory Level – Awareness and Foundational Skills)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to AI and Sustainable Development 1 Week Online Understand AI principles and its role in achieving SDGs AI literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Policy & research
Data Science for Policy Analysis 1 Week Online Learn basic data analysis tools for decision-making Analytical thinking Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Public policy
Machine Learning Basics 1 Week Online Explore supervised and unsupervised learning models ML fundamentals Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Tech & analytics
AI Ethics and Governance 1 Week Online Understand responsible AI frameworks and bias mitigation Ethical literacy Case study ₹2,500 / $30 AI regulation
Climate and Environmental Data Analytics 1 Week Online Analyze datasets for climate and environmental monitoring Data visualization Project ₹2,500 / $30 Sustainability research
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied Competence Level – Technical and Analytical Foundations)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Python for Data Analysis and AI 2 Weeks Online Learn Python for data processing and visualization Coding & analytics Project ₹4,500 / $55 Data analytics
Machine Learning for Policy Insights 2 Weeks Online Use ML tools to interpret socioeconomic and environmental data ML modeling Report ₹4,500 / $55 Policy analytics
AI and Climate Modeling 2 Weeks Online Apply AI models to forecast climate trends and risk Predictive modeling Project ₹4,500 / $55 Climate tech
Big Data and Evidence-Based Policy 2 Weeks Online Use large datasets to evaluate policy effectiveness Data management Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Governance analytics
AI Tools for Sustainable Urban Planning 2 Weeks Online Integrate AI and GIS tools for smart city design Urban analytics Project ₹4,500 / $55 Urban planning
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Application Level – Integration of AI and Policy)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Applied Data Science for Development Planning 1 Month Online Apply analytics to design evidence-based development policies Policy modeling Capstone ₹7,500 / $85 Government & NGOs
AI for Climate Action and Resilience 1 Month Online Use AI to model adaptation and mitigation pathways Risk analytics Report ₹7,500 / $85 Climate finance
AI in Governance and Public Services 1 Month Online Develop AI-driven decision-making tools for governance AI integration Project ₹7,500 / $85 Public administration
Data Visualization and Storytelling for Policy 1 Month Online Create impactful data narratives for policy audiences Visualization design Presentation ₹7,500 / $85 Research & consulting
Responsible AI, Privacy, and Regulation 1 Month Online Understand ethical, legal, and privacy issues in AI policy Regulatory literacy Case study ₹7,500 / $85 Law & ethics
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced and Research Level – Specialized and Applied)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics 3 Months Online Apply ML models to large-scale policy and social datasets Advanced ML Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Tech & analytics
AI for Energy and Resource Efficiency 3 Months Online Model energy demand and optimization systems Simulation & modeling Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Energy policy
AI and Data Governance Frameworks 3 Months Online Study governance of data ecosystems and AI deployment Policy analysis Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Digital governance
AI for Poverty, Health, and Education Policy 3 Months Online Apply AI solutions to social development challenges Applied analytics Report ₹15,000 / $175 Development sector
Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting 3 Months Online Use AI and analytics for ESG and SDG reporting ESG analytics Project ₹15,000 / $175 Sustainable finance
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Leadership and Strategic Level – Integration and Application)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in AI and Sustainable Development Policy 6 Months Online Integrate AI with development policy frameworks Strategic modeling Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Policy & governance
Diploma in Data Science and Evidence-Based Policy 6 Months Online Master data-driven approaches to policy formulation Quantitative analysis Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Think tanks
Diploma in AI Ethics, Regulation, and Governance 6 Months Online Build frameworks for responsible AI use AI governance Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Global policy networks
Diploma in Machine Learning for Environmental Management 6 Months Online Use AI to address environmental and climate challenges Predictive modeling Project ₹30,000 / $350 Climate tech
Diploma in AI for Sustainable Business and Innovation 6 Months Online Apply AI to drive sustainability in enterprises Innovation design Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Corporate ESG & analytics

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Integrates AI, data science, and sustainability policy
  • Aligned with UN SDGs, AI for Good Initiative (ITU/UNESCO), and OECD AI Principles
  • Ideal for graduates, data analysts, policymakers, sustainability researchers, and digital innovators
  • STRATI certification
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships