This vertical explores how gender and social inclusion intersect with development, governance, and sustainability, preparing learners to design equitable and inclusive policies for the modern world.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Awareness-Oriented)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Gender and Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand key gender and development concepts | Gender literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development & policy |
| Gender Equality and SDGs | 1 Week | Online | Explore gender dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals | Policy awareness | Reflection | ₹2,500 / $30 | Global development |
| Social Inclusion and Human Rights | 1 Week | Online | Learn about inclusive governance and rights-based frameworks | Rights advocacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs & governance |
| Women’s Empowerment and Leadership | 1 Week | Online | Study women’s leadership in governance and institutions | Leadership development | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance & CSR |
| Gender Mainstreaming in Policy and Planning | 1 Week | Online | Understand tools for integrating gender in public policy | Policy tools | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Practice-Based Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Gender Policy and Inclusive Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn frameworks for gender-responsive policy-making | Policy integration | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Governance & policy |
| Gender, Climate Change, and Sustainability | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze how gender roles influence climate resilience | Climate equity | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate & development |
| Inclusive Development and Poverty Reduction | 2 Weeks | Online | Study policies for inclusive economic growth | Development economics | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Development planning |
| Gender in Humanitarian and Conflict Contexts | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore gendered impacts of conflict and disaster | Peacebuilding | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Peace & security |
| Gender-Based Budgeting and Policy Analysis | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn to apply gender lenses in financial planning | Policy evaluation | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government & NGOs |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Policy Application Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Gender and Sustainable Development Policy | 1 Month | Online | Design and evaluate gender-responsive development strategies | Policy formulation | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance & planning |
| Women’s Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship | 1 Month | Online | Study entrepreneurship as a pathway to empowerment | Business innovation | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | SME & CSR sectors |
| Inclusive Governance and Social Justice | 1 Month | Online | Integrate equity and rights principles into governance systems | Equity analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Public administration |
| Gender Data, Research, and Evaluation | 1 Month | Online | Learn quantitative and qualitative tools for gender analysis | Research methods | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Academia & research |
| Gender, Migration, and Urbanization | 1 Month | Online | Study gendered experiences of migration and urban policy | Social analysis | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban & social policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Policy, Research, and Implementation Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Gender and Development Studies | 3 Months | Online | Study theories and frameworks in gender and development | Research & theory | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Academia & NGOs |
| Gender-Responsive Governance and Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Design gender-sensitive institutions and governance systems | Institutional design | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Public administration |
| Gender, Environment, and Climate Policy | 3 Months | Online | Explore gendered roles in environmental sustainability | Policy linkage | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Environment & development |
| Intersectionality, Equity, and Human Rights | 3 Months | Online | Study cross-cutting inequalities and justice frameworks | Analytical thinking | Research paper | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & advocacy |
| Gender Policy, Evaluation, and Program Design | 3 Months | Online | Learn to design and assess gender-based development programs | Program design | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Donor agencies |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Leadership Development Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Gender, Equity, and Inclusive Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate gender, inclusion, and sustainability in development | Program design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & development |
| Diploma in Women’s Leadership and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Build leadership capacity for women in governance and policy | Leadership skills | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Public sector & NGOs |
| Diploma in Gender and Sustainable Development Policy | 6 Months | Online | Analyze gender-responsive frameworks across sectors | Policy innovation | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development & academia |
| Diploma in Gender, Climate, and Environmental Governance | 6 Months | Online | Study gendered dimensions of climate action and adaptation | Governance design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Climate policy |
| Diploma in Social Inclusion, Equity, and Human Rights | 6 Months | Online | Focus on inclusive governance and justice-driven development | Rights-based analysis | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Governance & human rights |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Anchored in UN Women, UNDP, and World Bank Gender Strategy Frameworks
- Emphasizes equity, participation, empowerment, and justice
- Designed for graduates, researchers, policymakers, social workers, and NGO professionals
- STRATI-certified for inclusive leadership and gender-responsive development
- Encourages applied learning, field case analysis, and policy innovation
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships