This program cluster builds the capacity of students and professionals to understand, implement, and evaluate global sustainability strategies. It integrates development economics, sustainability science, governance, and global cooperation frameworks, preparing participants to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges — from poverty alleviation and inequality to climate resilience, inclusive growth, and sustainable resource management. The courses align with SDGs 1–17, linking sustainability with trade, innovation, social justice, and global governance — empowering learners to become drivers of equitable and resilient development.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundation – Understanding Global Sustainability Frameworks)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Global Sustainability and SDGs | 1 Week | Online | Understand the UN 2030 Agenda and SDGs framework | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs, policy & development |
| Principles of Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Learn key concepts and historical evolution of sustainable development | Analytical thinking | Short essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | Academia, CSR, government |
| Global Environmental Governance | 1 Week | Online | Study global institutions and treaties shaping sustainability | Governance insight | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & diplomacy |
| Inequality, Growth, and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Understand links between inclusive growth and sustainability | Economic analysis | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | International development |
| Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Explore the role of international cooperation and multilateralism | Strategic collaboration | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development agencies |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied – Policy, Strategy, and Implementation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Development Policy and Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze national sustainability strategies and institutional roles | Policy design | Policy brief | ₹4,500 / $55 | Government & planning |
| Global Climate and Development Diplomacy | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn negotiation and diplomacy for climate and sustainability | Negotiation & diplomacy | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | UN & international policy |
| Poverty, Inequality, and Inclusive Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine pathways for inclusive growth | Socioeconomic research | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development & research |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn policies and innovations for sustainable food systems | Food systems policy | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Agriculture & food sectors |
| Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand gender and equity in development programs | Social analysis | Essay | ₹4,500 / $55 | NGOs, UN agencies |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional – Integration of Global Sustainability and Development Practice)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Global Development Finance and Aid Effectiveness | 1 Month | Online | Analyze international aid systems and financial flows | Financial analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development finance |
| Sustainable Urbanization and Smart Development | 1 Month | Online | Explore sustainable urban growth and infrastructure | Urban planning | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban policy |
| Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Examine technology’s role in achieving SDGs | Innovation & systems thinking | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | R&D & innovation |
| Global Governance and Development Institutions | 1 Month | Online | Understand global organizations driving sustainability | Governance systems | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & diplomacy |
| Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for SDGs | 1 Month | Online | Develop frameworks for impact measurement and accountability | MEL design | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development agencies |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced – Research, Policy, and Global Systems Integration)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Global Sustainability Policy and Practice | 3 Months | Online | Examine cutting-edge global sustainability frameworks | Policy leadership | Policy paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | International institutions |
| Sustainable Development and Global Economic Systems | 3 Months | Online | Analyze economic growth, trade, and sustainability linkages | Economic modeling | Research report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Economic policy |
| Environment, Development, and Human Security | 3 Months | Online | Explore interlinkages between development, security, and environment | Risk management | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Security & policy |
| Global Sustainable Governance and Partnerships | 3 Months | Online | Study multi-stakeholder cooperation for SDGs | Collaboration skills | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | UN & international NGOs |
| Sustainable Innovation and Development Leadership | 3 Months | Online | Build strategic leadership for sustainability transformation | Strategic planning | Capstone project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Leadership & management |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership – Global Sustainability and Development Strategy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Global Sustainability and Development Policy | 6 Months | Online | Master frameworks and strategies for global sustainable development | Policy design & leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Government, NGOs, UN |
| Diploma in Sustainable Development and International Cooperation | 6 Months | Online | Learn global partnership-building and project implementation | Strategic management | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Development cooperation |
| Diploma in Global Sustainability Leadership and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Train in sustainability governance, ethics, and diplomacy | Leadership & ethics | Capstone paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Public administration |
| Diploma in Sustainable Economic Development and Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate innovation and economics for sustainable growth | Innovation policy | Research | ₹30,000 / $350 | Industry & policy |
| Diploma in Global Development Analytics and Impact Assessment | 6 Months | Online | Gain expertise in quantitative and qualitative SDG data evaluation | Data analytics | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Research & evaluation |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates global sustainability policy, economics, and governance
- Prepares learners for UN, World Bank, ADB, and development sector careers
- Builds skills in policy analysis, development finance, and impact assessment
- Focuses on SDG implementation and global partnership frameworks
- 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