This specialized cluster explores how digital infrastructure, technological innovation, and smart city design drive sustainability, economic competitiveness, and climate resilience. It blends urban governance, digital transformation, and green technology to equip learners with the skills to plan, implement, and manage smart, inclusive, and low-carbon cities. The program supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory programs for policymakers, engineers, and urban professionals)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure | 1 Week | Online | Understand key concepts and trends in smart city development | Foundational literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban development |
| Urban Innovation and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Explore how innovation supports green and inclusive growth | Innovation strategy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban governance |
| Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities | 1 Week | Online | Learn how ICT and IoT enable sustainable city systems | Tech integration | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | ICT & smart cities |
| Data-Driven Urban Planning | 1 Week | Online | Apply data and analytics in city design and management | Data analysis | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban analytics |
| Green Building and Smart Energy Systems | 1 Week | Online | Examine smart grids and energy efficiency in cities | Energy planning | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Energy & sustainability |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied learning in digital systems and sustainability integration)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart City Planning and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Design policy frameworks for smart and resilient cities | Policy analysis | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban governance |
| Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Cities | 2 Weeks | Online | Build innovation systems and startup networks for cities | Ecosystem design | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Entrepreneurship |
| ICT, IoT, and AI for Urban Transformation | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate digital tools for real-time urban management | Digital innovation | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Smart infrastructure |
| Sustainable Urban Mobility Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze smart mobility and transport planning | Urban mobility | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Transport planning |
| Circular Economy in Urban Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply circular design principles in urban planning | Resource efficiency | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban sustainability |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional-level learning for urban innovation and governance specialists)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart City Policy and Digital Transformation | 1 Month | Online | Formulate smart city policy frameworks and governance systems | Policy formulation | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban policy |
| Urban Data Analytics and Smart Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Use big data for infrastructure design and optimization | Data modeling | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Data & analytics |
| Climate-Smart Urban Development | 1 Month | Online | Integrate climate resilience and innovation in urban planning | Resilience planning | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate & policy |
| E-Governance and Digital Service Delivery | 1 Month | Online | Strengthen urban service delivery through e-governance | Digital governance | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance & ICT |
| Sustainable Urban Innovation Labs | 1 Month | Online | Design innovation labs for urban technology pilots | Design thinking | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Smart city innovation |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced specialization in innovation, governance, and sustainability integration)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Smart City Infrastructure and Design | 3 Months | Online | Build end-to-end frameworks for digital and sustainable cities | Urban design | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban systems |
| Urban Digital Twins and Data Governance | 3 Months | Online | Develop urban digital twin models and governance systems | Modeling & data ethics | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | ICT & data |
| Smart Mobility, Energy, and Infrastructure Integration | 3 Months | Online | Optimize urban mobility and infrastructure using data | Systems integration | Case study | ₹15,000 / $175 | Smart infrastructure |
| Innovation Policy and Digital Economy | 3 Months | Online | Formulate policies supporting innovation ecosystems | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Innovation policy |
| Smart City Financing and Investment Models | 3 Months | Online | Learn funding and PPP mechanisms for smart cities | Financial strategy | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban finance |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and practitioner programs for urban innovation and sustainability experts)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Smart City Management and Sustainable Governance | 6 Months | Online | Lead digital transformation of cities through smart governance | Strategic leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Urban governance |
| Diploma in Digital Infrastructure and Innovation Policy | 6 Months | Online | Design policies and programs for digital infrastructure development | Policy leadership | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | ICT & innovation |
| Diploma in Urban Resilience and Climate-Smart Planning | 6 Months | Online | Build climate-resilient and adaptive cities | Resilience strategy | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate policy |
| Diploma in Smart Mobility and Energy Systems | 6 Months | Online | Develop and manage integrated mobility-energy infrastructure | Systems engineering | Report | ₹30,000 / $350 | Transport & energy |
| Diploma in Innovation, Technology, and Sustainable Urban Futures | 6 Months | Online | Apply innovation and entrepreneurship for city transformation | Innovation management | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Sustainable innovation |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates technology, innovation, and policy for sustainable urban systems
- Provides hands-on training in data-driven governance and smart design
- Focuses on real-world cases from Asia, Europe, and Latin America
- Builds capacity for digital transformation, policy innovation, and ESG-driven urban leadership
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities