This program equips learners with the analytical, technical, and governance skills needed to harness big data and analytics for sustainable development. It blends data-driven decision-making, policy intelligence, and governance analytics, empowering professionals to build resilient, evidence-based systems aligned with UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Strong Institutions).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory Level — Awareness and Foundation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Big Data and Analytics | 1 Week | Online | Understand the fundamentals of data ecosystems | Data literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & tech |
| Data Governance and Ethics | 1 Week | Online | Learn ethical and governance principles in data systems | Ethical reasoning | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance & compliance |
| Data Visualization and Decision-Making | 1 Week | Online | Use visualization tools to interpret complex data | Visualization tools | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Analytics & reporting |
| Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals | 1 Week | Online | Explore data’s role in tracking and achieving SDGs | SDG mapping | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development sector |
| Cloud Computing for Data Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn the basics of cloud architecture for data systems | Cloud literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | IT & data analytics |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Technical Competence Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Big Data Analytics with Python | 2 Weeks | Online | Use Python libraries for data analysis and visualization | Coding, NumPy, Pandas | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Data science |
| Machine Learning for Public Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply ML to socioeconomic and environmental datasets | Policy modeling | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Governance analytics |
| Data Infrastructure for Smart Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Build open-data systems for transparency and efficiency | Data systems design | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Smart governance |
| Predictive Analytics for Sustainable Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Model predictive systems for climate and economic trends | Predictive modeling | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Sustainability analytics |
| Social and Economic Data Analytics | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze large datasets to measure social and economic outcomes | Statistical tools | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Research & academia |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Integration Level — Application and Practice)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Big Data Tools for Governance and Development | 1 Month | Online | Explore big data solutions for government decision-making | Governance analytics | Project | ₹7,500 / $85 | Policy & administration |
| Data Analytics for Environmental Management | 1 Month | Online | Use data science to address environmental and resource issues | Environmental analytics | Report | ₹7,500 / $85 | Sustainability research |
| Open Data, Transparency, and Civic Technology | 1 Month | Online | Design open-data platforms for public engagement | Platform design | Capstone | ₹7,500 / $85 | Civil society |
| Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for SDGs | 1 Month | Online | Integrate AI tools for global sustainability monitoring | AI analytics | Project | ₹7,500 / $85 | Global policy |
| Geospatial and Remote Sensing Data Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Apply GIS and remote sensing data in governance planning | Spatial analytics | Case study | ₹7,500 / $85 | Urban & environmental policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Level — Research and Applied Analytics)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Big Data Systems for Public Policy | 3 Months | Online | Develop and analyze large-scale data systems for governance | Systems integration | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public sector |
| Data Science for Climate and Energy Systems | 3 Months | Online | Model and forecast energy and climate systems using data | Data modeling | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Energy policy |
| Governance Analytics and Decision Support Systems | 3 Months | Online | Build data dashboards for policy and administrative decisions | Decision analytics | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Government analytics |
| Data Security, Privacy, and Sovereignty | 3 Months | Online | Explore data governance and cybersecurity in global contexts | Risk management | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & IT |
| Sustainability Data and ESG Reporting Systems | 3 Months | Online | Develop frameworks for sustainability and corporate data reporting | ESG data analytics | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Corporate sustainability |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and Strategic Integration Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Policy Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Lead policy innovation through big data insights | Policy modeling | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Government & think tanks |
| Diploma in Data Science and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Master data analytics for evidence-based decision-making | Quantitative analysis | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Governance & data policy |
| Diploma in Smart Governance and Open Data Systems | 6 Months | Online | Design smart data systems for transparency and inclusion | Data design | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Digital governance |
| Diploma in Climate and Sustainability Data Analytics | 6 Months | Online | Build data systems for climate and sustainability monitoring | Environmental analytics | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate & energy |
| Diploma in ESG Analytics and Sustainable Investment Data | 6 Months | Online | Apply analytics to ESG, carbon, and green finance data | Investment analytics | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate sustainability |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates data science, policy analysis, and governance innovation
- Aligned with UN Global Data Compact, G20 Data Governance Framework, and World Bank Data for Development Agenda
- Suitable for graduates, data professionals, policymakers, researchers, and sustainability analysts
- STRATI certification
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships