Rapid urbanization, climate change, and infrastructure stress demand smarter approaches to city planning. This domain equips learners to leverage geospatial analytics, AI, GIS, 3D modeling, and geodesign tools for sustainable urban development. Participants gain hands-on skills in urban scenario planning, land-use optimization, mobility modeling, disaster-resilient design, and data-driven policy recommendations.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Smart Urban Planning | 1 Week | Online | Basics of urban planning; smart city principles | Urban planning literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban Planning + Gov |
| GIS & Spatial Analysis for Cities | 1 Week | Online | Map urban features; analyze spatial patterns | GIS + geospatial analytics | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban Planning + Infra |
| Geodesign & 3D Urban Modeling | 1 Week | Online | Create 3D city models; scenario simulations | 3D modeling + visualization | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Architecture + Planning |
| Urban Mobility Analytics | 1 Week | Online | Model traffic flows; optimize transit networks | Transport modeling | MCQ+Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Transport + Smart Cities |
| Climate-Resilient Urban Design | 1 Week | Online | Integrate resilience into planning; flood/heat mitigation | Urban resilience design | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban Infra + Climate |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced GIS for Urban Analytics | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze urban spatial data; land-use patterns | GIS + spatial analytics | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Planning + Gov |
| AI-Driven Urban Scenario Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Model growth, density, and land-use scenarios | AI + geodesign modeling | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Smart Cities + Planning |
| Digital Twins for Urban Infrastructure | 2 Weeks | Online | Simulate city systems; infrastructure performance | Digital twin + simulation | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban Infra + Utilities |
| Smart Mobility & Transit Optimization | 2 Weeks | Online | Optimize traffic, multimodal transport, and EV integration | Transport modeling + analytics | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Transport + Mobility |
| Urban Resilience & Disaster Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Identify hazards; design adaptive urban interventions | Risk analysis + resilience planning | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban Planning + Disaster Mgmt |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| AI for Urban Growth & Land-Use Modeling | 1 Month | Online | Model city expansion, zoning, and land-use trade-offs | AI + spatial planning | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Gov + Planning + Smart Cities |
| Geodesign for Sustainable Urban Environments | 1 Month | Online | Integrate environment, infrastructure, and social factors | Scenario planning + geodesign | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Architecture + Urban Planning |
| Smart Mobility Planning & Transit Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Model traffic flows, public transit, and active mobility | Transport modeling + analytics | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Transport + Mobility |
| Digital Twin Modeling for Urban Systems | 1 Month | Online | Simulate buildings, networks, and energy systems | Simulation + digital twin design | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban Infra + Utilities |
| Climate & Disaster Resilient Urban Design | 1 Month | Online | Integrate flood, heat, and hazard mitigation | Resilience planning + GIS | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban Planning + Climate |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Urban Analytics & AI Modeling | 3 Months | Online | Predict urban dynamics; scenario modeling | Advanced GIS + AI analytics | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Smart Cities + Planning |
| Digital Twins & Geodesign for Smart Cities | 3 Months | Online | Simulate city systems; optimize infrastructure | Digital twin design + geodesign | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban Infra + Utilities |
| Sustainable Mobility & Transit Planning | 3 Months | Online | Model multi-modal transport; EV & micro-mobility integration | Transport modeling + analytics | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Transport + Smart Cities |
| Climate-Resilient & Disaster-Ready Cities | 3 Months | Online | Integrate risk, resilience, and adaptation into planning | Resilience planning + GIS | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban Planning + Climate |
| Urban Energy & Resource Optimization | 3 Months | Online | Optimize urban energy, water, and waste systems | Digital twin + resource analytics | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban Utilities + ESG |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Smart Urban Planning & Geodesign | 6 Months | Online | Integrated urban planning; AI & GIS-based geodesign | AI + GIS + digital twin | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + Planning + Smart Cities |
| Diploma in Digital Twins for Urban Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | End-to-end digital twin modeling of city systems | Simulation + digital twin | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Urban Infra + Utilities |
| Diploma in Sustainable Mobility & Transport Analytics | 6 Months | Online | Optimize mobility, transit, and active transport systems | Transport modeling + AI | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Transport + Smart Cities |
| Diploma in Climate & Disaster Resilient Urban Design | 6 Months | Online | Build climate-resilient and adaptive urban solutions | GIS + resilience planning | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Urban Planning + Climate |
| Diploma in Resource-Efficient Urban Systems | 6 Months | Online | Optimize energy, water, and waste systems for cities | Digital twin + resource analytics | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Utilities + ESG |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Integration of AI, GIS, geodesign, and digital twin tools
- Urban scenario modeling and predictive analytics
- Hands-on labs, case studies, and project-driven learning
- STRATI certification + pathway to advanced programs