Digital Innovation, Sustainability, and Governance

This program connects digital innovation ecosystems with the sustainability transition, emphasizing policy frameworks, governance mechanisms, and business models that foster inclusive digital economies. Participants learn to design, manage, and evaluate innovation systems that advance the UN SDGs, particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work & Growth), SDG 9 (Industry & Innovation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Institutions).

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory Level — Foundations of Digital Innovation and Sustainability)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Digital Innovation for Sustainability 1 Week Online Understand the role of digital technologies in sustainability Digital literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Policy, business, R&D
Smart Governance and Digital Transformation 1 Week Online Explore how digital tools improve public governance E-governance design Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Public sector
Data-Driven Decision-Making for Sustainable Policy 1 Week Online Learn data analytics for policy formulation Data literacy Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Government & academia
Digital Infrastructure for Development 1 Week Online Examine the importance of connectivity and inclusion ICT policy insight Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 ICT & planning
Digital Ethics and Governance 1 Week Online Understand ethical frameworks guiding digital transformation Ethical reasoning Project ₹2,500 / $30 Governance & corporate
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied Level — Policy, Innovation Systems, and Implementation Tools)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Digital Innovation Systems and Sustainable Development 2 Weeks Online Analyze national and regional innovation ecosystems System mapping Project ₹4,500 / $55 Policy & innovation labs
E-Governance and Public Sector Innovation 2 Weeks Online Learn how digital tools enhance transparency and efficiency Service innovation Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Public administration
Digital Transformation Strategy and Sustainability 2 Weeks Online Develop strategies integrating digitalization and SDGs Strategic planning Assignment ₹4,500 / $55 Business & government
Smart Cities and Digital Resilience 2 Weeks Online Explore ICT solutions for sustainable urban governance Urban analytics Project ₹4,500 / $55 Urban policy
Digital Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development 2 Weeks Online Understand how startups drive digital and green innovation Business innovation Report ₹4,500 / $55 MSMEs & startups
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Level — Integration of Innovation, Policy, and Sustainability)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Policy Design for Digital Innovation and Governance 1 Month Online Formulate digital policy strategies for sustainable outcomes Policy design Capstone ₹7,000 / $85 Government & academia
Data Innovation for Climate and Sustainable Development 1 Month Online Apply data science for environmental and social innovation Analytics & modeling Project ₹7,000 / $85 Research & tech
Managing Digital Innovation Ecosystems 1 Month Online Lead innovation networks and digital partnerships Leadership & collaboration Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Industry & incubators
E-Government and Service Delivery Innovation 1 Month Online Explore citizen-centered governance through digital solutions Service management Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Governance & ICT
Technology Foresight and Sustainability Transitions 1 Month Online Use foresight tools for sustainable tech planning Scenario analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Policy & development
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Level — Strategic Governance and Innovation Leadership)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Digital Governance and Sustainability Policy 3 Months Online Study governance systems driving digital sustainability Policy integration Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Policy & academia
Innovation Leadership for Sustainable Development 3 Months Online Lead organizational change through digital transformation Leadership & design thinking Project ₹15,000 / $175 Public & private sectors
Digital Infrastructure and Inclusive Innovation Policy 3 Months Online Design inclusive policies for digital access and innovation Equity policy Report ₹15,000 / $175 Development agencies
Smart Cities, Digital Governance, and Climate Resilience 3 Months Online Plan and manage smart urban systems with sustainability focus Urban policy Case study ₹15,000 / $175 Urban development
Digital Innovation Hubs and Sustainable Entrepreneurship 3 Months Online Build and manage hubs for innovation and startup growth Hub management Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Startups & R&D
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Leadership Level — Strategic Innovation and Governance Transformation)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Digital Innovation and Sustainable Governance 6 Months Online Lead digital transformation projects aligned with SDGs Strategic leadership Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Public & private leadership
Diploma in E-Governance and Technology Management 6 Months Online Manage digital innovation systems for governance ICT management Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Public administration
Diploma in Smart Cities and Sustainable Technology Policy 6 Months Online Build policies for sustainable urban innovation Urban strategy Project ₹30,000 / $350 Urban & policy sectors
Diploma in Digital Transformation Strategy and Policy Innovation 6 Months Online Formulate integrated strategies linking digital and sustainability goals Policy strategy Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Policy & consulting
Diploma in Digital Inclusion and Ethical Governance 6 Months Online Promote inclusive and ethical approaches to digitalization Ethics & equity Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 NGOs & development sectors

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Integrates digital innovation, governance, and sustainability in one framework
  • Aligned with UNDP Digital Strategy, OECD Digital Economy Policy, and World Bank GovTech initiatives
  • Designed for graduates, policy professionals, innovators, administrators, and development practitioners
  • STRATI certification
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships