STRATI’s Sustainable Development, Policy, and Practice programs are designed to strengthen capacity for leading the global sustainability transition.
They blend policy knowledge, systems thinking, and applied tools to help professionals drive inclusive, climate-resilient, and low-carbon development.
Each course links global sustainability frameworks (UN 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement, Addis Ababa Action Agenda) to actionable local solutions through policy innovation, governance design, and implementation practice.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Awareness and Conceptual Foundations)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand global sustainability principles and SDG linkages | Systems thinking | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Academia & NGOs |
| Governance for Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Learn governance frameworks and stakeholder coordination | Policy literacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public sector |
| Climate Action and Resilience | 1 Week | Online | Explore the foundations of climate change policy and adaptation | Climate literacy | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development sector |
| Sustainability Reporting and SDG Indicators | 1 Week | Online | Learn how to measure and report on sustainability progress | Data analysis | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | CSR & ESG sectors |
| Green Policy and Inclusive Growth | 1 Week | Online | Understand how green policies foster social and economic inclusion | Policy analysis | Short essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & research institutions |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Contextual Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Development Policy and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine frameworks for integrating sustainability into policy | Governance analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public administration |
| Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore urban planning, energy, and transport sustainability | Urban design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | City management |
| Gender, Equity, and Sustainability | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze how gender and equity influence development outcomes | Social analysis | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs & UN agencies |
| Environmental Justice and Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand the intersection of environment, policy, and equity | Policy research | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Legal & policy sector |
| Green Jobs and Sustainable Skills | 2 Weeks | Online | Identify employment trends in the green and circular economy | Skill mapping | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Labour & education sectors |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Practice-Oriented Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Policy Design for Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate sustainability policies | Policy design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & think tanks |
| Sustainability Assessment Tools and Methods | 1 Month | Online | Apply tools like LCA, EIA, and sustainability metrics | Analytical skills | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry & research |
| Climate-Resilient Development Planning | 1 Month | Online | Integrate resilience into development and infrastructure planning | Risk management | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Disaster management |
| Green Economy and Development Finance | 1 Month | Online | Study how finance supports green growth and SDG investments | Financial planning | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Finance & policy |
| Public Policy and Sustainable Governance | 1 Month | Online | Understand multi-level governance for sustainability transitions | Institutional design | Research paper | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy sector |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Strategic and Interdisciplinary Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Development Policy and Practice | 3 Months | Online | Develop comprehensive SD strategies and institutional approaches | Strategic planning | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Public policy |
| Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Implementation Frameworks | 3 Months | Online | Examine SDG localization, data tracking, and partnerships | Monitoring & evaluation | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | UN & NGOs |
| Climate Policy and Sustainable Transitions | 3 Months | Online | Study how policy supports decarbonization and climate resilience | Climate governance | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Energy & environment |
| Sustainability Leadership and Change Management | 3 Months | Online | Build leadership skills for driving sustainability transitions | Leadership | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Corporate & NGO sectors |
| Global Environmental Governance and Diplomacy | 3 Months | Online | Understand multilateral environmental agreements and diplomacy | Negotiation skills | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | International affairs |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Development and Policy | 6 Months | Online | Master policy frameworks and governance models for SDGs | Policy integration | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & academia |
| Diploma in Climate Policy and Sustainable Transitions | 6 Months | Online | Understand climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation policy | Climate planning | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Energy & environment |
| Diploma in Global Sustainability Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Build leadership capacity for global sustainable governance | Leadership, diplomacy | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | International organizations |
| Diploma in Sustainable Cities and Green Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | Plan resilient urban systems integrating climate and energy | Urban systems design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban development |
| Diploma in Inclusive and Equitable Development | 6 Months | Online | Focus on sustainable livelihoods, inclusion, and justice | Social analysis | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Social policy & NGOs |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified programs aligned with UNDP, UNEP, UNDESA, World Bank, and SDGs (1–17)
- Focus on policy innovation, implementation practice, and multi-sector collaboration
- Interdisciplinary design connecting environment, economy, and equity
- Case studies drawn from Asia, Africa, and the Pacific for contextual learning
- Access to STRATI’s Sustainable Development Policy Network (SDPN)
- Mentorship from policy experts, environmental economists, and governance specialists
- Internship and research collaboration with UN agencies, ministries, and NGOs
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships