This program prepares learners to design, implement, and manage sustainable waste systems through technical, policy, and circular approaches. It covers everything from solid and hazardous waste management to recycling innovation and waste-to-energy technologies.
- 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 Solid Waste Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn about the principles and challenges of modern waste systems | Waste management literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban & municipal services |
| Waste Segregation and Collection Systems | 1 Week | Online | Understand effective waste segregation and logistics | Collection system design | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Municipal operations |
| Recycling Fundamentals and Practices | 1 Week | Online | Explore basic recycling methods and value recovery | Recycling process skills | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Industry & community |
| Composting and Organic Waste Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn organic waste treatment and composting techniques | Composting & soil health | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agriculture & waste |
| Waste Policy and Governance Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Understand policy tools and waste management regulations | Policy interpretation | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Government & NGOs |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied Systems and Operations Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Design efficient and integrated waste management frameworks | System design & planning | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban planning & utilities |
| Plastic Waste Management and Recycling | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand plastic recycling and circular product design | Recycling innovation | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Manufacturing & retail |
| E-Waste and Hazardous Waste Handling | 2 Weeks | Online | Study safe disposal and recovery techniques | Environmental compliance | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Electronics & industry |
| Waste-to-Energy Technologies | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore technologies for converting waste to renewable energy | Energy systems | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Energy & infrastructure |
| Community-Based Waste Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn participatory waste management approaches | Stakeholder engagement | Field report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Local governance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Policy Integration Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Waste Management Strategies | 1 Month | Online | Design sustainable waste management strategies for cities | Strategic planning | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & planning |
| Recycling Technologies and Circular Economy | 1 Month | Online | Learn about recycling technologies within circular systems | Technical understanding | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry & R&D |
| Urban Waste Policy, Regulation, and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Examine waste laws and governance mechanisms | Policy design | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban governance |
| Waste Minimization and Resource Recovery | 1 Month | Online | Apply resource recovery strategies in industrial systems | Resource analytics | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industrial operations |
| Environmental Impact and Waste Auditing | 1 Month | Online | Conduct environmental audits and assessments of waste facilities | Audit techniques | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Consultancy & research |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Systems, Planning, and Sustainability Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Waste Management and Circular Systems | 3 Months | Online | Integrate waste management within circular economy frameworks | Systemic integration | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & industry |
| Industrial Waste and Resource Recovery | 3 Months | Online | Manage industrial by-products for value recovery | Resource utilization | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Manufacturing |
| Smart Waste Management and IoT Applications | 3 Months | Online | Use IoT and data for efficient waste tracking | Data analytics | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Smart city applications |
| Environmental Engineering for Waste Systems | 3 Months | Online | Apply engineering principles to waste infrastructure | Design & operations | Assignment | ₹12,000 / $150 | Technical services |
| Economics and Financing of Waste Systems | 3 Months | Online | Study the economics and financial mechanisms of waste projects | Economic modeling | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Public finance & policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Professional Leadership Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Integrated Waste Management and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Master design and governance of sustainable waste systems | Strategic leadership | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & industry |
| Diploma in Recycling and Resource Recovery Technologies | 6 Months | Online | Apply advanced recycling and recovery methods | Technical innovation | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Manufacturing & recycling |
| Diploma in Waste-to-Energy and Circular Systems | 6 Months | Online | Explore waste valorization and clean energy generation | Energy & innovation | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Energy & environment |
| Diploma in Environmental Policy and Waste Governance | 6 Months | Online | Develop waste management policies and governance systems | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & governance |
| Diploma in Smart and Sustainable Waste Systems | 6 Months | Online | Use technology-driven models for efficient waste solutions | Digital sustainability | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban & smart city management |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Based on UNEP Global Waste Management Outlook, World Bank Urban Solid Waste Framework, and EU Circular Economy Action Plan
- Integrates policy, engineering, digital tools, and sustainability management
- Ideal for graduates, environmental engineers, policymakers, waste professionals, entrepreneurs, and sustainability consultants
- STRATI-certified for Waste Management and Circular Resource Leadership
- Promotes zero-waste cities, resource-efficient industries, and sustainable communities
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships