This program integrates innovation economics, employment dynamics, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and policy frameworks, preparing participants to navigate how technological change, innovation, and productivity transformations shape labour demand, skills, and inclusive growth. Innovation is a critical driver of productivity, competitiveness, and sustainable employment. Yet, the evolving link between innovation ecosystems and labour markets demands policy foresight and adaptive strategies. This program explores how technological progress, R&D, and entrepreneurship influence job creation, skill shifts, and income distribution, while also examining policy responses to mitigate inequalities. Designed for economists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and sustainability professionals, this domain builds analytical and applied competencies to promote inclusive and innovation-led labour markets.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Innovation and Labour Markets | 1 Week | Online | Understand how innovation reshapes employment and productivity. | Conceptual Thinking | Quiz + Essay | ₹2,000 / $25 | Research, Policy |
| Innovation Systems and Employment Growth | 1 Week | Online | Learn about national and regional innovation systems and their labour impacts. | Policy Mapping | Case Study | ₹2,000 / $25 | Govt., Think Tanks |
| R&D, Technology Diffusion, and Labour Demand | 1 Week | Online | Examine how R&D investment alters job structures and skill needs. | Analytical Skills | Policy Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | Industry, Academia |
| Entrepreneurship and Job Creation | 1 Week | Online | Explore entrepreneurship as a catalyst for innovation and employment. | Business Modelling | Report | ₹2,000 / $25 | MSME, Startups |
| Gender, Innovation, and Inclusive Labour Markets | 1 Week | Online | Study how innovation can close gender gaps in employment. | Gender Analysis | Short Paper | ₹2,000 / $25 | NGOs, Development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Innovation Policy and Labour Market Transformation | 2 Weeks | Online | Study innovation-led growth models and labour market reforms. | Policy Design | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Govt., ILO |
| Innovation, Productivity, and Employment Dynamics | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze the employment effects of innovation across sectors. | Econometric Modelling | Research Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Academia, ADB |
| Green Innovation and Sustainable Jobs | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore green technologies and their role in creating sustainable employment. | Environmental Economics | Policy Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG, Climate Sector |
| Digital Innovation and Labour Flexibility | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine how digital innovation enhances flexible employment systems. | Data Analysis | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Tech Industry |
| Innovation Ecosystems and Regional Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand how regional innovation ecosystems drive job creation. | Cluster Analysis | Applied Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Regional Policy, UNDP |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Innovation, Technology, and Labour Economics | 1 Month | Online | Study the interface between innovation and labour market evolution. | Quantitative Analysis | Policy Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Govts., IOs |
| Innovation and Inclusive Economic Growth | 1 Month | Online | Analyze innovation’s role in inclusive job creation. | Development Policy | Research Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Development Banks |
| Startups, Innovation, and Employment Creation | 1 Month | Online | Explore innovation-driven entrepreneurship and its labour implications. | Business Innovation | Case Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Startups, MSMEs |
| Innovation Management for HR and Workforce Strategy | 1 Month | Online | Apply innovation thinking to organizational and workforce strategies. | Strategic HR | Simulation | ₹6,000 / $70 | Corporate, HR |
| Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Skills Development | 1 Month | Online | Examine AI’s influence on skills and innovation-led labour policies. | Digital Foresight | Capstone Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | AI Policy, HR Tech |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Certificate in Innovation and Labour Policy | 3 Months | Online | Design policy frameworks linking innovation, employment, and competitiveness. | Policy Integration | Capstone Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Ministries, Think Tanks |
| National Innovation Systems and Labour Dynamics | 3 Months | Online | Assess the employment impacts of innovation systems in emerging economies. | Policy Evaluation | Research Paper | ₹12,000 / $140 | Academia, IOs |
| Innovation Ecosystems and Future Skills | 3 Months | Online | Align skills development with innovation clusters and industry 4.0. | Skills Forecasting | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Industry, HR |
| Innovation Policy for Sustainable Growth | 3 Months | Online | Integrate sustainability into innovation and labour strategies. | Policy Modelling | Case Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | ESG, Development |
| Technological Change and Labour Market Governance | 3 Months | Online | Examine the role of institutions and regulation in innovation-led economies. | Governance Design | Policy Paper | ₹12,000 / $140 | Law, Governance |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Innovation and Labour Market Transformation | 6 Months | Online | Gain mastery over innovation policy, job creation, and labour transitions. | Strategic Modelling | Capstone Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | Govt., IOs, Academia |
| Diploma in Innovation Economics and Employment Systems | 6 Months | Online | Study advanced links between innovation, growth, and labour systems. | Econometric Modelling | Applied Research | ₹25,000 / $300 | Academia, Research |
| Diploma in Green Innovation, Jobs, and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Design policy for green transition and sustainable labour markets. | Sustainability Analysis | Field Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | ADB, UNEP |
| Diploma in Digital Innovation and Workforce Development | 6 Months | Online | Learn to manage digital transformation and workforce upskilling. | Digital Policy | Case Study | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech Policy, HR |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Employment Policy | 6 Months | Online | Integrate entrepreneurship and innovation to foster inclusive growth. | Policy Leadership | Capstone Paper | ₹25,000 / $300 | MSME, Startups, Govts. |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway