This structured course matrix aligns with STRATI’s sustainability mission and its focus on research, evidence-based policy, and capacity building in development evaluation. It caters to researchers, practitioners, government officers, consultants, and policy analysts working in the areas of impact assessment, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and sustainable development.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Impact Evaluation and Policy Design | 1 Week | Online | Understand the principles, concepts, and logic of impact evaluation and its role in policy cycles. | Theory of Change, Evaluation Frameworks | Short Quiz + Reflection Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | For beginners in development, NGOs, and public policy sectors |
| Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Frameworks for Development Projects | 1 Week | Online | Learn how to design MEL systems and apply Results-Based Management tools. | Logical Framework, Indicator Design | Case Study Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Development project managers, CSR professionals |
| Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation Methods | 1 Week | Online | Grasp the basics of experimental and qualitative designs in evaluation. | Data Collection Tools, Sampling | Mini Field Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Evaluation assistants, social science researchers |
| Impact Evaluation for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 1 Week | Online | Link evaluation design with SDG outcomes and sustainability indicators. | SDG Mapping, Indicator Integration | Short Analytical Report | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy planners, sustainability experts |
| Participatory Evaluation and Stakeholder Engagement | 1 Week | Online | Learn participatory and community-based evaluation approaches. | Stakeholder Mapping, Facilitation Skills | Group Discussion + Simulation | ₹2,000 / $25 | NGOs, rural development professionals |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Quantitative and Qualitative Tools for Impact Assessment | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply mixed-method designs for program evaluation. | Regression, Focus Group, Survey Design | Practical Data Analysis | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government departments, evaluation units |
| Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Design for Evaluation | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn about RCTs, difference-in-differences, and propensity matching. | Impact Estimation, Research Design | Dataset-Based Exercise | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy research institutions, donor agencies |
| Impact Evaluation in Climate and Environmental Projects | 2 Weeks | Online | Evaluate the socio-economic and ecological outcomes of green projects. | Environmental Indicators, Policy Evaluation | Policy Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Environmental think tanks, NGOs, consultants |
| M&E Systems for CSR and ESG Programs | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn corporate sustainability metrics and ESG reporting frameworks. | ESG Evaluation, Corporate Impact Tools | Project Presentation | ₹3,500 / $40 | CSR divisions, ESG analysts |
| Data Collection and Management for Evaluation Studies | 2 Weeks | Online | Gain practical skills in survey implementation, mobile data tools, and data quality assurance. | KoboToolbox, ODK, Excel | Field Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | Data analysts, project officers |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Applied Impact Evaluation for Public Policy | 1 Month | Online | Design and execute data-driven evaluation projects for public policies. | Econometric Analysis, Evaluation Planning | Project Report + Viva | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy institutions, ministries, UN agencies |
| Data Analytics and Visualization for Impact Assessment | 1 Month | Online | Apply R, STATA, and Power BI for data-driven evaluation. | Data Visualization, Interpretation | Analytical Dashboard | ₹6,000 / $70 | Data and research professionals |
| Impact Evaluation for Social Protection and Inclusion Programs | 1 Month | Online | Assess welfare and poverty alleviation schemes using impact tools. | Beneficiary Mapping, Impact Metrics | Analytical Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Development finance, NGOs, social policy teams |
| Sustainable Development and Policy Evaluation | 1 Month | Online | Evaluate SDG-aligned projects using impact frameworks. | Sustainability Metrics, Policy Review | Policy Evaluation Brief | ₹6,000 / $70 | International agencies, researchers |
| Advanced M&E for Donor-Funded Projects | 1 Month | Online | Understand donor reporting systems and impact evaluation tools. | Logframes, Theory of Change, MEL Plans | Project-Based Assessment | ₹6,000 / $70 | UN, World Bank, ADB, USAID project managers |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Methods in Impact Evaluation and Policy Analysis | 3 Months | Online | Master econometric and experimental tools for advanced evaluation. | Causal Inference, Data Interpretation | Research Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Policy and economic research organizations |
| Monitoring and Evaluation Leadership Program | 3 Months | Online | Build M&E leadership skills for managing institutional evaluation systems. | Program Oversight, Stakeholder Coordination | Capstone Evaluation Plan | ₹12,000 / $140 | NGOs, donor agencies, consulting firms |
| Impact Evaluation in Climate, Agriculture, and Energy Sectors | 3 Months | Online | Conduct cross-sectoral evaluation using sustainability metrics. | SDG Mapping, Cross-Sector Analysis | Evaluation Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Environmental, agriculture, and energy agencies |
| GIS and Spatial Analysis for Impact Evaluation | 3 Months | Online | Learn to integrate GIS data in impact assessments. | Mapping, Spatial Data Interpretation | Spatial Project Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban planning, disaster risk management, sustainability teams |
| Impact Evaluation and Governance Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Assess governance reforms and institutional performance. | Governance Indexing, Policy Metrics | Analytical Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Public policy departments, think tanks |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Impact Evaluation, Policy, and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Gain mastery in evaluation frameworks, econometrics, and sustainable policy design. | Evaluation Planning, Data Analytics, Policy Writing | Capstone + Internship Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | Government agencies, think tanks, consulting firms |
| Diploma in Data Analytics and Evidence-Based Policy Evaluation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate big data and AI into impact assessment. | Data Science, Predictive Analysis | Data Project + Exam | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech-policy interface, data-driven institutions |
| Diploma in Sustainable Development Monitoring and Evaluation | 6 Months | Online | Evaluate multi-sector sustainability initiatives through advanced tools. | SDG Measurement, Cross-Disciplinary Evaluation | Capstone Research Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | UN, ADB, NGOs, and sustainability units |
| Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems (MEL) | 6 Months | Online | Build comprehensive M&E systems for institutional capacity strengthening. | MEL Frameworks, Evaluation Leadership | MEL Framework Submission | ₹25,000 / $300 | Donor-funded and public institutions |
| Diploma in Impact Evaluation and Green Economy Policy | 6 Months | Online | Evaluate and design green economy programs with robust sustainability indicators. | Green Policy Evaluation, SDG Integration | Policy Evaluation Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | ESG, environmental policy, sustainability consultancies |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Practical exercises + case libraries
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway