This program explores the governance and policy dimensions of AI, digital transformation, and technology innovation in achieving sustainability goals. It addresses challenges such as data ethics, algorithmic bias, digital inclusion, and the responsible use of emerging technologies in governance, environment, and development contexts. This program is aligned with UNESCO’s AI Ethics Framework, OECD Principles on AI, and SDGs 8, 9, 10, 13, and 16.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory Level — Foundations of AI and Technology Policy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand AI fundamentals and its policy implications | AI literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & tech sectors |
| Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Learn how new technologies support sustainability goals | Tech-sustainability mapping | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Government & academia |
| AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation | 1 Week | Online | Study ethical frameworks for responsible AI use | Ethical reasoning | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance & industry |
| Technology Policy and Digital Transformation | 1 Week | Online | Understand how policy drives digital innovation | Policy literacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | ICT & public policy |
| Data, Privacy, and Governance in the AI Era | 1 Week | Online | Examine the governance of data in AI systems | Data regulation | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Cybersecurity & tech firms |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied Level — AI Applications and Policy Frameworks)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| AI for Public Policy and Sustainable Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore AI’s role in evidence-based policymaking | Policy analytics | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Government & research |
| Technology Regulation and Innovation Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Study global frameworks regulating emerging tech | Legal-policy insight | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Policy think tanks |
| Machine Learning for Environmental and Social Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn applications of ML for sustainability | Data analytics | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Research & NGOs |
| Digital Inclusion and Ethical AI Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine equity and inclusion in AI systems | Social impact analysis | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development & academia |
| AI Governance and International Policy Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand OECD, EU, and UN frameworks for AI regulation | Comparative policy | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Global policy sectors |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Level — Strategy, Design, and Governance Integration)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing AI Policy for Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Develop policy frameworks for AI and sustainability | Policy formulation | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & academia |
| AI, Data Governance, and Privacy Law | 1 Month | Online | Explore legal frameworks governing AI and data privacy | Legal analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Legal & tech sectors |
| Responsible AI in Business and Public Administration | 1 Month | Online | Learn to apply AI responsibly in organizations | Strategic ethics | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Corporate governance |
| AI for Climate and Environmental Governance | 1 Month | Online | Study AI applications in climate risk management | Data modeling | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Sustainability sectors |
| Innovation, Technology, and Ethical Leadership | 1 Month | Online | Develop leadership capacity for ethical innovation | Strategic thinking | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry & leadership training |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Level — Governance Architecture and Policy Design)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced AI Governance and Regulation | 3 Months | Online | Study governance structures for ethical AI deployment | Regulatory design | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & international law |
| Technology Policy, Innovation, and Global Governance | 3 Months | Online | Examine global institutions managing tech governance | Policy architecture | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Global policy & diplomacy |
| Machine Learning and Policy Analytics for Governance | 3 Months | Online | Use AI-driven analytics for public decision-making | Data modeling | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Research & analytics |
| AI, Ethics, and Human Rights | 3 Months | Online | Explore intersection of AI policy and human rights frameworks | Critical reasoning | Case study | ₹15,000 / $175 | NGOs & policy research |
| Smart Governance and Digital Transformation Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Develop digital governance strategies for sustainable cities | System design | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban & innovation policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership Level — AI Strategy, Policy, and Sustainable Governance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in AI Governance and Sustainable Policy | 6 Months | Online | Lead national or institutional frameworks for AI policy | Policy leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Government & academia |
| Diploma in AI and Data Governance for Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Master AI-driven data governance for SDG alignment | Data regulation | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | ICT & development |
| Diploma in Ethics, AI, and Technology Policy | 6 Months | Online | Integrate ethical and governance frameworks for innovation | Ethical policy design | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate & public sector |
| Diploma in AI and Sustainable Innovation Systems | 6 Months | Online | Design AI systems supporting innovation and inclusion | System thinking | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | R&D & entrepreneurship |
| Diploma in Digital Governance and Smart Policy Systems | 6 Months | Online | Lead digital transformation for sustainable governance | Policy strategy | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Urban & institutional governance |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Bridges AI, ethics, and sustainability policy for real-world impact
- Aligned with UNESCO, OECD, and World Economic Forum AI governance principles
- Ideal for graduates, researchers, policymakers, technologists, and sustainability leaders
- STRATI certification
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships