South & Southeast Asia: Regional Integration

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.

  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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