Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

This vertical equips educators, administrators, and learners with knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability principles into teaching, learning, and institutional governance. It blends pedagogy, policy, and practice to inspire transformation through education.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Awareness Level)

**Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development 1 Week Online Understand the foundations, principles, and goals of ESD Sustainability literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Education, NGOs
Integrating SDGs into Curriculum and Pedagogy 1 Week Online Learn how to embed sustainability topics in lesson design Curriculum integration Reflection task ₹2,500 / $30 Schools & colleges
Teaching Climate Change and Environment 1 Week Online Develop methods for teaching environmental literacy Pedagogical innovation Activity-based assessment ₹2,500 / $30 Education sector
Green Campus and Institutional Sustainability 1 Week Online Explore campus sustainability planning and implementation Institutional leadership Report ₹2,500 / $30 Universities & schools
Community-Based Education for Sustainability 1 Week Online Promote community engagement through sustainability education Community outreach Short project ₹2,500 / $30 NGOs & outreach projects
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied Pedagogy and Policy Integration Level)

**Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Sustainable Education Policies and Planning 2 Weeks Online Understand policy frameworks for implementing ESD Policy literacy Report ₹3,500 / $40 Government & academia
Transformative Learning for Sustainability 2 Weeks Online Learn experiential and participatory learning approaches Transformative pedagogy Workshop output ₹3,500 / $40 Education leadership
ESD Leadership and Institutional Change 2 Weeks Online Build leadership for sustainable education institutions Change management Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Higher education
Digital Pedagogies for ESD 2 Weeks Online Apply technology to promote sustainability learning EdTech & design Digital project ₹3,500 / $40 E-learning & policy
Global Citizenship Education and SDGs 2 Weeks Online Integrate global citizenship, peace, and sustainability education Global competencies Essay ₹3,500 / $40 International education
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional and Institutional Capacity-Building Level)

**Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Designing Sustainable Curricula and Learning Materials 1 Month Online Create sustainability-centered learning designs Curriculum innovation Capstone project ₹7,000 / $85 Schools & universities
Leadership for Sustainable Education Institutions 1 Month Online Develop sustainability leadership at the institutional level Governance & strategy Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Education management
Assessment and Quality Assurance in ESD 1 Month Online Learn how to assess ESD learning outcomes and impact Monitoring & evaluation Report ₹7,000 / $85 Accreditation bodies
Teacher Training for Sustainability Competencies 1 Month Online Train teachers to deliver sustainability-focused lessons Teacher pedagogy Practical task ₹7,000 / $85 Teacher education
Lifelong Learning and Sustainability Skills 1 Month Online Explore adult education and reskilling for sustainable futures Lifelong learning design Reflection ₹7,000 / $85 Workforce development
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Practitioner and Institutional Strategy Level)

**Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced ESD Leadership and Policy Implementation 3 Months Online Build policy, strategy, and monitoring tools for ESD Strategic leadership Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Education policy
Curriculum Transformation for Sustainable Futures 3 Months Online Redesign academic programs with sustainability principles Systems thinking Project ₹12,000 / $150 Universities & boards
Education, Equity, and Inclusion for Sustainability 3 Months Online Study intersectionality, equity, and inclusive education Social inclusion Essay ₹12,000 / $150 Social education
Sustainability Education Research and Practice 3 Months Online Conduct applied research on sustainability education Research design Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Academic research
E-Learning for Sustainability and Green Skills 3 Months Online Develop and implement online sustainability courses Instructional design Project ₹12,000 / $150 Digital learning industry
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive Educator and Policy Leadership Development Level)

**Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Education for Sustainable Development 6 Months Online Master ESD theory, practice, and policy application ESD leadership Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Global education sector
Diploma in Sustainable Education Leadership and Governance 6 Months Online Lead institutions toward sustainability excellence Strategic planning Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 School & university management
Diploma in Curriculum and Pedagogy for Sustainability 6 Months Online Develop transformative curricula and pedagogy frameworks Curriculum design Portfolio ₹27,000 / $320 Academic institutions
Diploma in Research and Innovation in ESD 6 Months Online Conduct advanced sustainability education research Research methodologies Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Academia & research
Diploma in Digital Learning and Sustainability Skills 6 Months Online Apply digital learning tools for sustainability education EdTech leadership Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 E-learning platforms

Cross-Cutting Features

  • Fully aligned with UNESCO’s ESD for 2030 Framework and UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Integrates transformative pedagogy, leadership, and digital innovation
  • Ideal for graduates, teachers, administrators, NGOs, education policymakers, and sustainability trainers
  • STRATI-certified for Education for Sustainable Development Leadership
  • Emphasizes experiential, place-based, and community-oriented learning