South and Southeast Asia are among the world’s fastest-growing trade regions, with expanding multimodal logistics, cross-border connectivity, and regional value chains. However, fragmented procedures, infrastructure gaps, regulatory divergence, and high logistics costs hinder seamless integration. This course suite equips learners with policy, operational, and analytical skills to improve trade and transport facilitation, harmonize standards, strengthen border modernisation, implement digital trade systems, and enhance regional supply chain competitiveness across SAARC–ASEAN corridors.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Trade & Transport Facilitation | 1 Week | Online | TTF basics; regional context; major bottlenecks | TTF literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Cross-sector |
| Customs Procedures & Border Management | 1 Week | Online | Customs modernization; risk-based control; single window | Border process literacy | Mini Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Logistics + Gov |
| Trade Agreements in South & Southeast Asia | 1 Week | Online | SAFTA, BIMSTEC, RCEP fundamentals; tariff & services trade | Trade policy basics | Case-based | ₹2,000 / $25 | Trade + policy |
| Cross-Border Road & Rail Connectivity | 1 Week | Online | Key corridors; BBIN; GMS; infrastructure requirements | Corridor understanding | Mini Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Transport + logistics |
| Digital Trade & E-Documents | 1 Week | Online | E-BL, e-Phyto, e-CO; digital signatures; interoperability | Digital documentation | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Tech + trade + logistics |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| National Single Window & Trade Digitalization | 2 Weeks | Online | NSW architecture; ASEAN SW; trade digital integration | Digital trade systems | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gov + Logistics |
| Port Community Systems & Maritime Facilitation | 2 Weeks | Online | PCS workflow; digitization; port-hinterland connectivity | PCS operations | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Shipping + ports |
| Transport Corridors & Economic Partnerships | 2 Weeks | Online | GMS, IMT-GT, BIMSTEC connectivity; RVC linkages | Corridor planning | MCQ + Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Regional integration |
| Logistics Competitiveness & Trade Costs | 2 Weeks | Online | Trade cost drivers; LPI; barriers; measurement techniques | Competitiveness eval | Case-based | ₹3,500 / $40 | Trade + consulting |
| SPS/TBT, Quality, and Trade Facilitation | 2 Weeks | Online | SPS/TBT frameworks; standards harmonization | Standards compliance | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Agri + manufacturing |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Cross-Border Supply Chain Operations & Risk Management | 1 Month | Online | SCM operations; corridor risks; insurance; resilience | SCM + risk modelling | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Supply chain + logistics |
| Digital Connectivity for Trade & Transport | 1 Month | Online | EDI; API-based exchange; UNeDocs; data pipelines | Data integration | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Tech + logistics |
| Governance of Regional Trade Agreements | 1 Month | Online | RTA management; rules of origin; tariff lines; services trade | Trade negotiation | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy + consulting |
| Smart Border Systems & Data-Driven Compliance | 1 Month | Online | Risk management; scanning; targeting; cargo tracking | Smart border analytics | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Gov + border agencies |
| Multimodal Logistics Systems in S/SE Asia | 1 Month | Online | Rail-road-inland waterway integration; last-mile; ICDs | Multimodal planning | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Transport + logistics |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Trade & Transport Facilitation Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Gap diagnostics; corridor analytics; reform planning | TTF programme design | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Gov + trade agencies |
| Smart Corridor & Border Logistics | 3 Months | Online | Digital tracking; cargo visibility; digital twins; on-border ops | Corridor mgmt + digital | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Logistics + Gov |
| Regional Value Chains & Industrial Integration | 3 Months | Online | RVC mapping; clustering; value-added strategies | RVC analytics | Exam + Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Industry + consulting |
| Transport Infrastructure Planning & Investment | 3 Months | Online | PPP; multimodal network design; asset finance; economic analysis | Infrastructure planning | Case-based | ₹12,000 / $140 | Infra + investment |
| Digital Trade Policy & Cross-Border Data Governance | 3 Months | Online | Data flows; cybersecurity; CB agreements; privacy systems | Tech + policy skills | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Trade + Tech policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Trade & Transport Facilitation | 6 Months | Online | TTF frameworks; implementation; digital reforms | TTF leadership | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + agencies + firms |
| Diploma in Regional Connectivity & Corridors | 6 Months | Online | Corridor investment; RTA alignment; logistics reforms | Corridor design | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Transport + Gov |
| Diploma in Maritime, Port & Hinterland Logistics | 6 Months | Online | PCS; port efficiency; coastal connectivity | Port mgmt | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Ports + shipping |
| Diploma in Multimodal Transport & Logistics Innovation | 6 Months | Online | ICT; multimodal infra; green logistics | Multimodal design | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Logistics + supply chain |
| Diploma in Digital Trade Governance & Regional Integration | 6 Months | Online | Digital policy; e-documents; CB data flows | Gov-tech + policy | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + consulting |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced learning
• Regional case studies from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia
• Hands-on with customs data, trade agreements, PCS, NSW, corridor analytics
• Cross-learning with digital trade, logistics, climate, and transport
• Mini-projects; 3–6 month programmes include capstone/thesis
• Guest talks from port authorities, customs, regional orgs (SAARC, BIMSTEC, ASEAN)
• STRATI certification + pathways to advanced diplomas