Institutional Knowledge and Capacity Development for Planning of Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Projects

This program builds institutional and professional capacities for planning, implementing, and monitoring climate-resilient and sustainable projects. It integrates policy coherence, institutional learning, and project management tools aligned with national and global sustainability frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, UN SDGs, and Green Climate Fund (GCF) guidelines. It targets at graduates, development planners, government officials, project managers, climate policy experts, researchers, consultants, and NGOs involved in sustainable development and adaptation planning. It aims to strengthen institutional and human capacity for climate-resilient project formulation and evaluation, build knowledge of climate finance architecture, environmental safeguards, and project monitoring systems, and foster organizational transformation toward evidence-based and sustainability-oriented planning.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Climate-Resilient Project Planning 1 Week Online Understand key concepts of climate adaptation and resilience planning Project basics, climate indicators Quiz + mini-case ₹2,000 / $25 Entry-level project professionals
Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Development 1 Week Online Explore frameworks for strengthening institutional effectiveness Governance mapping, capacity analysis Short report ₹2,500 / $30 Government, NGOs, donors
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Project Design and Logical Framework for Climate-Resilient Development 2 Weeks Online Learn to design and evaluate climate-smart projects using logframe and results-based management Project structuring, outcome design Case-based project ₹3,500 / $40 Donor agencies, government units
Institutional Learning and Governance for Climate Action 2 Weeks Online Analyze how institutions learn and adapt within climate and sustainability contexts Institutional diagnosis, change management Policy note ₹3,500 / $40 Think tanks, policy advisors
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Capacity Development Frameworks for Climate-Sensitive Institutions 1 Month Online Build institutional frameworks to mainstream climate considerations into policies and projects Institutional capacity mapping, knowledge management Case study + project ₹6,000 / $70 Ministries, NGOs, multilateral agencies
Sustainability Assessment and Project Appraisal Tools 1 Month Online Apply sustainability and environmental impact appraisal methods Cost-benefit analysis, EIA, SIA tools Evaluation project ₹6,000 / $70 Development banks, research institutions
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Institutional Systems 3 Months Online Design and manage infrastructure projects with integrated resilience measures Climate risk assessment, adaptive design Case + presentation ₹12,000 / $140 Urban development, climate finance
Strategic Project Planning and Policy Coherence for Sustainability 3 Months Online Align national planning, financing, and institutional frameworks for sustainability Strategic planning, policy harmonization Institutional project ₹12,000 / $140 Planning commissions, policy think tanks
  1. Six-Month Diploma Course
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Professional Diploma in Institutional Knowledge and Capacity Development for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Projects 6 Months Online Develop institutional strategies, frameworks, and operational capacities for planning, financing, and implementing climate-resilient and sustainable projects Project management, policy integration, institutional strengthening Capstone project + viva ₹25,000 / $300 Governments, development agencies, multilateral institutions

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Career Pathways: Project Planning Officer
    • Climate Policy Advisor
    • Institutional Development Specialist
    • Sustainability Manager
    • M&E Expert
  • Aligned with UNDP, UNFCCC, and World Bank frameworks for institutional and project capacity building
  • Integrates climate adaptation, governance reform, and institutional learning
  • Focused on practical tools, case-based learning, and results-based management
  • Ideal for governments, multilateral projects, NGOs, and sustainability professionals
  • 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