STRATI’s International Relations and Diplomacy programs combine strategic analysis, diplomatic practice, and sustainability policy to train globally competent professionals capable of shaping an equitable and peaceful international order. These courses are ideal for learners aspiring to careers in foreign affairs, international organizations, research, media, and global policy advocacy.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Foundational Learning Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of International Relations | 1 Week | Online | Understand the basic concepts and theories of IR | Global literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Academia, civil services |
| Introduction to Global Governance | 1 Week | Online | Explore global institutions like the UN, WTO, and IMF | Institutional awareness | Essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & think tanks |
| Modern Diplomacy and Soft Power | 1 Week | Online | Learn diplomacy tools and cultural influence strategies | Negotiation skills | Case analysis | ₹2,500 / $30 | Foreign affairs & media |
| Geopolitics of South and Southeast Asia | 1 Week | Online | Study power dynamics shaping regional relations | Regional analysis | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Strategic studies |
| Sustainable Development and Global Policy | 1 Week | Online | Understand SDG-driven international policymaking | Policy insight | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs & international orgs |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Analytical Focus)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| International Political Economy and Global Trade | 2 Weeks | Online | Study trade policies, globalization, and economic diplomacy | Policy analysis | Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Trade & development |
| Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn mediation and conflict resolution strategies | Peacebuilding tools | Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | UN & peace NGOs |
| Climate Diplomacy and Global Environmental Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine diplomacy in climate agreements and green transitions | Negotiation & policy | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate governance |
| Regional Cooperation in Asia and Indo-Pacific | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and SAARC frameworks | Regional diplomacy | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Regional integration |
| Media, Communication, and International Affairs | 2 Weeks | Online | Study media’s role in shaping international narratives | Public diplomacy | Presentation | ₹3,500 / $40 | Journalism & communication |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Thematic Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Diplomacy, Negotiation, and Protocol | 1 Month | Online | Gain skills in international negotiation, etiquette, and protocol | Strategic communication | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Foreign service training |
| Global Governance and Multilateral Institutions | 1 Month | Online | Study governance systems and reform proposals for global institutions | Institutional reform | Paper | ₹7,000 / $85 | UN, WTO, World Bank |
| International Law and Human Rights | 1 Month | Online | Understand international legal frameworks protecting human rights | Legal reasoning | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Law & advocacy |
| Strategic Studies and Security Policy | 1 Month | Online | Analyze security challenges, defense diplomacy, and cyber threats | Risk assessment | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Defense & security |
| Cultural Diplomacy and Global Citizenship | 1 Month | Online | Learn intercultural communication and global civic responsibility | Cultural literacy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | NGOs & education |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Applied Leadership Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced International Relations and Global Policy | 3 Months | Online | Study major IR theories and apply them to global policy issues | Analytical reasoning | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Academia & policy |
| International Negotiations and Diplomatic Practice | 3 Months | Online | Master multilateral diplomacy and peace processes | Negotiation skills | Simulation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Foreign affairs |
| Global Economic Governance and Sustainable Development | 3 Months | Online | Examine global trade, finance, and sustainable growth | Policy design | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Trade policy & sustainability |
| Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis | 3 Months | Online | Explore the foreign policies of key global actors | Analytical comparison | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Research & diplomacy |
| Indo-Pacific Geopolitics and Strategic Affairs | 3 Months | Online | Understand power competition and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific | Strategic foresight | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Geopolitical strategy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Global Leadership Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in International Relations and Global Diplomacy | 6 Months | Online | Build expertise in IR theory, diplomacy, and multilateral engagement | Diplomacy & analysis | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Foreign services & academia |
| Diploma in Global Governance and Policy Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Study global institutions, leadership ethics, and policy reform | Global policy design | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | UN & policy agencies |
| Diploma in Geopolitics and Strategic Studies | 6 Months | Online | Examine regional and global power transitions | Strategic foresight | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Strategic think tanks |
| Diploma in Climate, Environment, and Global Diplomacy | 6 Months | Online | Integrate sustainability into international policy frameworks | Climate diplomacy | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Environmental governance |
| Diploma in Conflict Resolution, Peace, and Mediation | 6 Months | Online | Learn frameworks and practice tools for conflict prevention and peacebuilding | Peace mediation | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Peace & development institutions |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified programs designed for diplomats, researchers, policy professionals, and global youth
- Thematic alignment with UN, World Bank, OECD, and EU Sustainable Policy Frameworks
- Real-world simulation exercises and case studies
- Partnerships with think tanks, foreign policy institutes, and multilateral organizations
- Access to STRATI’s Global Policy and Diplomacy Network (GPDN)
- Mentorship by senior diplomats, scholars, and global affairs experts
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships