STRATI’s programs in Public Policy and Governance are designed to strengthen the capacity of professionals and institutions to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable policy interventions.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational and Awareness-Oriented)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Public Policy and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand the policy cycle, actors, and decision-making processes | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public admin, NGOs |
| Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 1 Week | Online | Learn the structure, targets, and implementation of SDGs | SDG mapping | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development orgs |
| Governance, Institutions, and Policy Reform | 1 Week | Online | Explore how institutions shape policy and governance outcomes | Institutional analysis | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public service |
| Evidence-Based Policy and Data Analytics | 1 Week | Online | Use data for policy design, monitoring, and evaluation | Data interpretation | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Research & consultancy |
| Ethics, Leadership, and Public Accountability | 1 Week | Online | Develop understanding of ethical and transparent governance | Leadership ethics | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance & admin |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Analytical Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Public Policy Design and Evaluation | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand frameworks for policy formulation and evaluation | Policy analysis | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government & NGOs |
| Governance and Institutional Capacity Building | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn institutional strengthening and performance improvement | Institutional reform | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public sector |
| Decentralization and Local Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine local governance models and community participation | Governance mapping | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban planning |
| Policy Innovation and Digital Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore digital transformation in governance and service delivery | Digital policy | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | GovTech & IT policy |
| Inclusive Governance and Gender Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn gender-responsive policy and inclusion frameworks | Equity analysis | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Development & social policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Integrative Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Public Policy Analysis and Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Integrate policy analysis with sustainability frameworks | Policy modelling | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Research & consulting |
| Governance, Institutions, and Development Planning | 1 Month | Online | Study governance systems in relation to development outcomes | Governance assessment | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy planning |
| Policy Communication and Stakeholder Engagement | 1 Month | Online | Build skills in advocacy, negotiation, and policy communication | Communication strategy | Presentation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & advocacy |
| Public Sector Reform and Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Learn change management in public institutions | Reform strategy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Civil service |
| Policy, Governance, and Climate-Resilient Development | 1 Month | Online | Link governance to environmental and climate goals | Climate governance | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Sustainability policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Interdisciplinary Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Policy Analysis and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Design and evaluate complex policies for sustainable outcomes | Quantitative & qualitative analysis | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & research |
| Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth | 3 Months | Online | Understand governance models promoting equitable development | Equity frameworks | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Gov’t & development |
| E-Governance and Digital Transformation | 3 Months | Online | Build expertise in ICT-based governance and service delivery | Digital literacy | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | ICT & innovation |
| Policy Leadership, Strategy, and Public Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Learn leadership tools for reforming public institutions | Strategic leadership | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Leadership training |
| Governance and Sustainable Development Diplomacy | 3 Months | Online | Explore governance in international development and diplomacy | Policy negotiation | Essay | ₹12,000 / $150 | International policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Professional and Academic Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Public Policy and Sustainable Governance | 6 Months | Online | Develop full-cycle skills in sustainable policy formulation and management | Policy innovation | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & research institutions |
| Diploma in Governance, Institutions, and Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Build governance and leadership competencies for development institutions | Strategic thinking | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Civil services & NGOs |
| Diploma in Policy Design and Evidence-Based Decision-Making | 6 Months | Online | Apply data-driven methods to inform public policy | Data analytics | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Think tanks |
| Diploma in Decentralized Governance and Development Planning | 6 Months | Online | Study federalism, decentralization, and participatory governance models | Planning & participation | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Local governance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Development Policy and Global Governance | 6 Months | Online | Integrate sustainability into global and national governance frameworks | Global policy analysis | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | International agencies |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Designed for public policy professionals, graduates, government officers, researchers, and civil society leaders
- Combines theory, case analysis, and applied projects
- Based on global best practices from UNDP, OECD, World Bank, and UNDESA
- Delivered by experts in policy design, governance reform, and sustainability studies
- STRATI-certified, with pathways to advanced executive diplomas
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships