This course cluster develops leadership, analytical, and institutional skills in environmental governance and climate policy. It blends public policy design, institutional reform, and sustainability management to empower professionals, researchers, and policymakers working toward low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive societies. The program supports SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory awareness and orientation programs for policy and governance learners)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Environmental Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand key concepts and frameworks in environmental governance | Policy awareness | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public administration |
| Climate Change Policy and Global Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Examine the Paris Agreement and climate policy processes | Climate literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate policy |
| Institutional Frameworks for Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Study how institutions drive environmental performance | Institutional design | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance systems |
| Environmental Law and Policy Instruments | 1 Week | Online | Learn major environmental legislations and compliance tools | Legal literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Law & policy |
| Leadership for Climate-Resilient Governance | 1 Week | Online | Build adaptive leadership for sustainability reforms | Leadership | Reflection | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy leadership |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied skill development and institutional capacity enhancement)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Climate Policy and Governance Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop and evaluate climate policies and governance strategies | Policy design | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Policy think tanks |
| Multilevel Environmental Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand coordination among local, national, and global systems | Governance modeling | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Government & NGOs |
| Institutional Capacity for Climate Resilience | 2 Weeks | Online | Strengthen institutional readiness for climate adaptation | Capacity analysis | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development institutions |
| Policy Implementation and Evaluation Tools | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn tools to monitor and evaluate environmental policies | Data analytics | Quiz + Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Policy evaluation |
| Stakeholder Engagement and Public Participation | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply participatory governance methods for policy reform | Stakeholder mapping | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Civil society & policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional-level courses for public officials, NGOs, and policy analysts)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Environmental Governance and Climate Policy Integration | 1 Month | Online | Integrate environmental and climate goals into development plans | Integration analysis | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy and planning |
| Environmental Institutions and Global Agreements | 1 Month | Online | Study institutional mechanisms and global frameworks | Institutional literacy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | International governance |
| Policy Innovation and Green Transitions | 1 Month | Online | Develop innovative policy tools for sustainability transitions | Innovation design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & academia |
| Governance and Climate Risk Management | 1 Month | Online | Build institutional systems for risk assessment and response | Risk management | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Disaster policy |
| Environmental Auditing and Regulatory Frameworks | 1 Month | Online | Apply auditing and compliance approaches to policy | Regulatory practice | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Environmental law |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced, project-oriented programs for mid-career professionals and researchers)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate Policy, Institutions, and Global Governance | 3 Months | Online | Examine international climate governance systems | Policy synthesis | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Global governance |
| Environmental Law, Policy, and Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Analyze intersections between law, policy, and institutional reform | Legal policy design | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Environmental regulation |
| Sustainable Development Governance and Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Build institutional frameworks for sustainable development | Institutional mapping | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Development planning |
| Climate Negotiations and Diplomacy | 3 Months | Online | Understand international negotiation processes (UNFCCC, COP) | Negotiation skills | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Foreign policy & climate diplomacy |
| Public Policy, Climate Resilience, and Governance Reform | 3 Months | Online | Strengthen governance for resilience and transformation | Reform design | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public policy reform |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and institutional development programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Environmental Governance and Climate Policy | 6 Months | Online | Design and lead environmental governance systems | Policy leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Public governance |
| Diploma in Institutional Development for Climate Resilience | 6 Months | Online | Build institutional capacities for resilience and adaptation | Capacity building | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development agencies |
| Diploma in Global Environmental Agreements and Diplomacy | 6 Months | Online | Master global environmental frameworks and negotiation processes | Diplomacy | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | International organizations |
| Diploma in Climate-Smart Policy Design and Implementation | 6 Months | Online | Formulate and operationalize sustainable climate policies | Policy implementation | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Government & NGOs |
| Diploma in Governance for Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate governance and policy frameworks for sustainability | Strategic governance | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | SDG institutions |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Equips learners with strategic, legal, and institutional tools for sustainability governance
- Strengthens public sector innovation and global environmental diplomacy
- Integrates real-world policy case studies and simulation exercises
- Ideal for graduates, civil servants, researchers, climate negotiators, and NGO professionals
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities