Industrial Policy, Competitiveness, and Sustainable Innovation

This program equips participants with the analytical, strategic, and policy tools needed to design and implement green industrial strategies, strengthen competitiveness, and foster sustainable innovation ecosystems. It aligns with UN SDGs (8, 9, 12, and 13), the Paris Agreement, and national industrial decarbonization roadmaps.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory Level — Understanding Policy and Competitiveness)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Industrial Policy and Competitiveness 1 Week Online Understand key elements of industrial policy and global competitiveness Policy literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Industry, government
Green Industrialization and Innovation 1 Week Online Explore sustainable industrial growth pathways Green innovation Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Manufacturing & MSMEs
Trade, Technology, and Industrial Competitiveness 1 Week Online Examine links between trade policy, technology, and competitiveness Analytical skills Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Export sectors
Sustainable Value Chains and Industrial Transformation 1 Week Online Learn about sustainable supply chains in industrial policy Value-chain mapping Project ₹2,500 / $30 Logistics & policy
Policy Tools for Industrial Innovation 1 Week Online Discover how governments promote innovation and productivity Policy design Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Policy think tanks
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied Level — Policy Implementation and Industrial Innovation Tools)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Industrial Competitiveness and Innovation Ecosystems 2 Weeks Online Study how innovation drives competitiveness and sustainability System analysis Project ₹4,500 / $55 Industry & R&D
National and Regional Industrial Policy Frameworks 2 Weeks Online Examine policy instruments for industrial growth Policy evaluation Assignment ₹4,500 / $55 Public policy
Green Manufacturing and Industrial Upgrading 2 Weeks Online Understand how industries decarbonize and modernize Process optimization Project ₹4,500 / $55 Manufacturing sectors
Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) for Industrial Development 2 Weeks Online Learn PPP models that enhance innovation capacity Partnership design Report ₹4,500 / $55 Infrastructure & industry
Competitiveness Indices and Policy Benchmarking 2 Weeks Online Use competitiveness indices for policy analysis Data analytics Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Consulting & think tanks
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Level — Strategy, Innovation, and Policy Integration)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Designing Industrial Competitiveness Strategies 1 Month Online Learn to create strategies for industrial modernization Strategic planning Capstone ₹7,000 / $85 Policy & consulting
Green Industrial Policy and Circular Manufacturing 1 Month Online Apply circular economy principles in industrial systems Process innovation Project ₹7,000 / $85 Industry & R&D
Industrial Cluster Development and Innovation Hubs 1 Month Online Develop cluster-based competitiveness models Cluster analysis Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 MSMEs & policy
Sustainable Industrial Financing and Investment 1 Month Online Understand financial tools for industrial transformation Investment analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Banking & finance
Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment for Industrial Growth 1 Month Online Evaluate industrial and innovation policies Policy impact skills Project ₹7,000 / $85 Research & academia
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Level — Strategic Policy Design and Innovation Integration)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Analysis 3 Months Online Conduct in-depth analyses of industrial ecosystems Policy research Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Academia & policy
Industrial Decarbonization and Technology Innovation 3 Months Online Explore pathways to low-carbon industrial systems Technical foresight Project ₹15,000 / $175 Industry & energy
National Innovation Systems and Industrial Transformation 3 Months Online Study how national innovation systems drive competitiveness System design Report ₹15,000 / $175 R&D policy
Global Value Chains and Industrial Competitiveness 3 Months Online Analyze industrial integration into global supply networks Trade analytics Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Trade & logistics
Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability 3 Months Online Apply digital technologies for sustainable manufacturing Digital innovation Case study ₹15,000 / $175 Industry 4.0 sectors
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Leadership Level — Industrial Strategy and Innovation Management)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Industrial Policy and Competitiveness 6 Months Online Master industrial strategy and competitiveness frameworks Strategic policy Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Policy & government
Diploma in Green Industrial Innovation 6 Months Online Develop and implement green industrial innovations Sustainability leadership Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Manufacturing & MSMEs
Diploma in Industrial Upgrading and Technology Transfer 6 Months Online Learn mechanisms for technology transfer and scaling Tech management Project ₹30,000 / $350 R&D & innovation hubs
Diploma in Sustainable Industrial Financing and Policy 6 Months Online Integrate finance with sustainable industrial growth Financial modeling Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Finance & industry
Diploma in Industry 4.0 Transformation and Competitiveness 6 Months Online Lead digital and sustainable industrial transformations Leadership & innovation Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Advanced manufacturing

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Blends industrial policy, innovation, and sustainability for real-world relevance
  • Bridges academic learning and industry practice through applied projects
  • Suitable for graduates, policy professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders
  • STRATI certification
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships