The Ageing Societies and Sustainability program equips learners to understand the multifaceted implications of population ageing and its intersections with health, economic growth, labor markets, urban planning, and social protection. As nations transition demographically, sustainable responses to ageing are critical to ensuring equity, productivity, and intergenerational balance. This program blends policy analysis, demographic research, social innovation, and sustainable development planning, empowering professionals to design inclusive systems for an ageing population.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Ageing and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand demographic ageing, its causes, and global trends. | Demographic Analysis | Quiz + Case | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy & Research |
| Ageing, Health, and Social Protection | 1 Week | Online | Explore health and social care systems for ageing populations. | Policy Evaluation | Short Essay | ₹2,000 / $25 | Health Systems |
| Economic Implications of Ageing Populations | 1 Week | Online | Examine how ageing affects labor markets, pensions, and productivity. | Economic Modelling | Case Study | ₹2,000 / $25 | Finance & Policy |
| Community-Based Care and Age-Friendly Environments | 1 Week | Online | Learn models for inclusive community care and elder-friendly urban design. | Urban Planning | Simulation | ₹2,000 / $25 | Local Gov’t & NGOs |
| Sustainable Pension Systems and Fiscal Policy | 1 Week | Online | Gain insights into pension reform and long-term fiscal sustainability. | Fiscal Planning | Policy Brief | ₹2,000 / $25 | Public Finance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Social Protection Systems for Ageing Societies | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop sustainable social protection models addressing longevity risks. | Program Design | Capstone Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Govt., UN, ADB |
| Demographic Transition and Policy Response | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze population ageing data and policy adaptation strategies. | Data Interpretation | Case Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Demography & Planning |
| Active Ageing and Lifelong Learning | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore policies to promote active ageing and skills renewal. | Training Design | Field Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Education, NGOs |
| Ageing, Gender, and Inclusive Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine gendered implications of ageing and care economies. | Gender Analysis | Analytical Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gender & Development |
| Financing Ageing Care Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn financing mechanisms for healthcare and social services for the elderly. | Financial Modelling | Policy Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public Health, Finance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR) | Industry Relevance |
| Ageing and Social Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Learn to design innovative community and tech-based solutions for elderly care. | Innovation Design | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Startups, NGOs |
| Urbanization and Age-Friendly Cities | 1 Month | Online | Develop frameworks for inclusive, accessible, and age-supportive urban planning. | Urban Strategy | Design Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban Governance |
| Global Practices in Ageing Policy | 1 Month | Online | Review comparative ageing policies and welfare systems globally. | Policy Benchmarking | Comparative Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | International Policy |
| Health Systems for Ageing Populations | 1 Month | Online | Examine sustainable health service models for elderly populations. | Health Policy Design | Analytical Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Public Health |
| Digital Tools for Elder Care and Wellbeing | 1 Month | Online | Explore digital health, monitoring systems, and AI for ageing societies. | Tech Adaptation | Simulation | ₹6,000 / $70 | HealthTech, ICT |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR) | Industry Relevance |
| Executive Certificate in Ageing Societies and Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Gain comprehensive understanding of demographic transition, policy, and social systems. | Systems Thinking | Capstone + Viva | ₹12,000 / $140 | Govt., UN, NGOs |
| Managing Ageing and Workforce Transformation | 3 Months | Online | Learn labor market adaptation and workplace redesign for ageing workforces. | HR Strategy | Field Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | HR & Labor Policy |
| Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Systems | 3 Months | Online | Design long-term sustainable health and social care systems. | System Design | Policy Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Health & Social Sector |
| Governance of Ageing Policies | 3 Months | Online | Examine intersectoral governance, coordination, and fiscal accountability. | Governance Framework | Case Study | ₹12,000 / $140 | Policy Institutions |
| Pension Reform and Fiscal Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Explore models for pension and fiscal policy reform in ageing economies. | Economic Modelling | Applied Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance, Gov’t, ADB |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Ageing Societies and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Master demographic, economic, and policy aspects of ageing within sustainability frameworks. | Strategic Planning | Capstone Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Global Health, Gov’t |
| Diploma in Ageing Policy, Health, and Care Systems | 6 Months | Online | Learn integrated policy approaches to ageing health and welfare. | Policy Integration | Applied Research | ₹25,000 / $300 | Health, Social Policy |
| Diploma in Population Ageing and Fiscal Reform | 6 Months | Online | Examine macroeconomic effects and fiscal adjustments for ageing societies. | Economic Forecasting | Field Research | ₹25,000 / $300 | Finance, Planning Units |
| Diploma in Digital and Inclusive Ageing Solutions | 6 Months | Online | Explore ICT, AI, and social innovation tools for ageing support systems. | Digital Innovation | Simulation Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | ICT, Startups |
| Diploma in Global and Comparative Ageing Policy | 6 Months | Online | Understand cross-national ageing strategies and their sustainability dimensions. | Comparative Policy | Capstone Paper | ₹25,000 / $300 | Think Tanks, Academia |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Career Pathways:
- Manager
- Ageing Expert
- Ageing Analyst
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, social planners, healthcare professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners working on ageing, social protection, and sustainability.
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities