This program builds leadership in sustainable tourism, heritage conservation, and community empowerment. Learners will gain the tools to design tourism strategies that are environmentally responsible, culturally sensitive, and socially inclusive.
- 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 Sustainable Tourism | 1 Week | Online | Understand principles of sustainability in tourism | Sustainability literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Travel & tourism |
| Eco-Tourism and Nature-Based Development | 1 Week | Online | Learn fundamentals of eco-tourism and biodiversity protection | Environmental awareness | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Eco-tourism operators |
| Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management | 1 Week | Online | Understand the value of cultural assets in tourism | Heritage appreciation | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Cultural institutions |
| Community-Based Tourism Models | 1 Week | Online | Learn participatory tourism approaches for local empowerment | Community engagement | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural development |
| Sustainable Destination Management | 1 Week | Online | Introduction to managing sustainable destinations | Destination planning | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tourism boards & planners |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Design Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Eco-Tourism Products and Experiences | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop eco-friendly tourism products and packages | Product innovation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Hospitality sector |
| Climate-Smart Tourism Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate climate risk and adaptation into tourism | Risk assessment | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy & climate |
| Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Urban Tourism | 2 Weeks | Online | Combine conservation with sustainable tourism management | Conservation planning | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Heritage cities |
| Women and Youth Empowerment in Tourism | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn inclusive approaches for local livelihood creation | Inclusive leadership | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs & social enterprises |
| Sustainable Tourism Marketing and Branding | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn green branding and responsible marketing techniques | Communication skills | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Marketing & tourism boards |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Strategic Practice Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Responsible Tourism Policy and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Understand policy frameworks promoting sustainable tourism | Policy analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & government |
| Eco-Tourism Entrepreneurship and Business Models | 1 Month | Online | Build green business ventures in tourism | Entrepreneurship | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Start-ups & tourism |
| Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism Planning | 1 Month | Online | Develop sustainable heritage-based tourism plans | Heritage management | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Museums & culture |
| Climate-Resilient Tourism Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Learn to design resilient infrastructure for tourism zones | Infrastructure planning | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Tourism engineering |
| Sustainable Tourism Indicators and Reporting | 1 Month | Online | Measure and report sustainability impacts of tourism | Data analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance & research |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Integration and Project Development Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 Months | Online | Plan and implement sustainable tourism projects | Project management | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & private |
| Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Urban Development | 3 Months | Online | Integrate cultural heritage with urban sustainability | Urban planning | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban policy |
| Eco-Resorts and Sustainable Hospitality Management | 3 Months | Online | Manage eco-friendly hotels and resorts | Sustainable operations | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Hospitality industry |
| Community and Nature-Based Tourism Models | 3 Months | Online | Scale up community participation and local benefit sharing | Community leadership | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Rural development |
| Tourism, Climate Change, and Biodiversity | 3 Months | Online | Explore intersection between tourism, biodiversity, and climate | Ecosystem management | Research report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Climate & conservation |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Research, Policy, and Practice Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Management | 6 Months | Online | Master sustainable tourism systems and strategies | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Tourism leadership |
| Diploma in Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate heritage, identity, and sustainable tourism | Heritage strategy | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Culture & policy |
| Diploma in Eco-Tourism and Community Empowerment | 6 Months | Online | Build inclusive tourism systems benefiting local communities | Inclusive development | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | NGO & policy |
| Diploma in Sustainable Hospitality and Green Certification | 6 Months | Online | Learn international hospitality standards and sustainability audits | Sustainable management | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Hospitality industry |
| Diploma in Tourism Economics, Policy, and Planning | 6 Months | Online | Study economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism | Policy analysis | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & academia |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Based on UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Development Framework, UNESCO Heritage and Sustainability Principles, and OECD Green Growth Policy Toolkit
- Combines tourism economics, cultural management, community development, and policy innovation
- Ideal for graduates, tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, local government officials, and researchers
- STRATI-certified for Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Leadership
- Promotes eco-friendly travel, cultural preservation, and inclusive development
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships