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).
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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