Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are rapidly adopting AI to enhance productivity, market competitiveness, and innovation capacity. This program empowers MSME leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners to integrate AI tools for business intelligence, sales optimization, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. The courses emphasize hands-on adoption of scalable AI-driven business models to strengthen India’s MSME-led economic growth.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| AI Awareness for MSME Growth | 1 week | Online | Overview of AI foundations, use cases in MSMEs, AI readiness | Foundational AI literacy, opportunity scanning | Quiz + Short Reflection | ₹2,000 / $25 | High |
| AI Tools for Lean Business Operations | 1 week | Online | Using AI tools to automate workflows, procurement & admin | Automation basics, operational streamlining | Practical task | ₹2,000 / $25 | High |
| AI-Powered Sales & Customer Insights | 1 week | Online | Customer data analysis, sales forecasting tools | CRM analytics, segmentation, forecasting | Case study | ₹2,000 / $25 | High |
| Generative AI for MSME Branding | 1 week | Online | AI-based content strategy & branding | Prompting, visual design AI | Project | ₹2,000 / $25 | Medium |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| AI-Enabled Market Intelligence for MSMEs | 2 weeks | Online | Market mapping, competitive analytics | Data sourcing, market analysis | Project + Quiz | ₹3,500 / $40 | High |
| AI for Financial Planning & MSME Credit Access | 2 weeks | Online | Risk scoring, fintech tools, cash-flow optimization | Basic modeling, fintech usage | Case + Quiz | ₹3,500 / $40 | High |
| AI Tools for Supply-Chain Efficiency | 2 weeks | Online | Inventory forecasting, vendor analytics | SCM analytics | Practical task | ₹3,500 / $40 | High |
| Generative AI for Product Innovation | 2 weeks | Online | Prototyping with AI, product design | Innovation workflows, prototyping | Capstone | ₹3,500 / $40 | Medium |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| AI for MSME Business Transformation | 1 month | Online | AI strategy development, implementation roadmap | AI planning, vendor selection | Strategy Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Very High |
| AI-Enabled E-Commerce & Digital Sales | 1 month | Online | AI-based marketing, pricing analytics | Performance marketing, SEO analytics | Case + Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Very High |
| Data-Driven MSME Expansion Strategy | 1 month | Online | Scaling models, franchise analytics, growth forecasting | Data modeling, scenario planning | Final project | ₹6,000 / $70 | High |
| AI for Smart Manufacturing (MSME 4.0) | 1 month | Online | IoT, industrial analytics, Predictive maintenance | Process optimization, dashboarding | Case + Practical | ₹6,000 / $70 | Very High |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Applied AI for MSME Competitiveness | 3 months | Online | AI maturity assessment, tech adoption | Strategic planning, change management | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Very High |
| FinTech & AI for MSME Lending & Credit Risk | 3 months | Online | AI-credit scoring, digital lending models | ML modeling, reg-tech | Project + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Very High |
| AI-Driven Supply-Chain & Logistics for MSMEs | 3 months | Online | Digital logistics, route analytics | SCM optimization | Case + Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Very High |
| AI for Export Competitiveness | 3 months | Online | Market entry analytics, pricing strategy | Trade intelligence | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | High |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in AI Strategy for MSMEs & Entrepreneurs | 6 months | Online | Full AI business strategy, leadership | Digital transformation leadership | Capstone + Exam | ₹25,000 / $300 | Very High |
| Diploma in AI-Driven Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 | 6 months | Online | Smart manufacturing, robotics + IoT | Predictive maintenance, automation | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Very High |
| Diploma in FinTech, MSME Finance & Data Analytics | 6 months | Online | FinTech integration, risk analytics | Modeling, digital lending tools | Research + Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Very High |
| Diploma in AI-Powered Internationalization & Export | 6 months | Online | AI trade intelligence, buyer analytics | Market intelligence | Case + Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | High |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Online delivery designed for working professionals
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Project-based, industry-aligned pedagogy
- Capstone or applied learning components
- Real-world datasets and case simulations
- Certificates issued by STRATI
- Access to learning resources + guided mentorship
- Optional industry networking sessions