Agri-Food Trade, Export Competitiveness, and Sustainability

This program is designed to build the analytical, technical, and strategic skills required for strengthening agri-food trade competitiveness, improving export quality and compliance, and promoting sustainable trade practices. It supports STRATI’s mission of advancing inclusive growth, trade facilitation, and sustainable development within regional and global agri-food systems. It targets at students, trade professionals, exporters, policymakers, agribusiness leaders, FPOs, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs engaged in food processing and export management. It aims to equip learners with tools for trade policy analysis, export market access, and WTO frameworks, enhance understanding of sustainability standards, certifications, and green trade compliance, and develop capabilities for competitiveness enhancement and logistics efficiency in agri-food exports.

1. One-Week Certificate Courses

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Agri-Food Trade Systems 1 Week Online Understand global and regional agri-food trade structures and policies Trade frameworks, value chains Quiz + short report ₹2,000 / $25 Entry-level professionals
Basics of Export Procedures and Documentation 1 Week Online Learn export licensing, customs, and documentation processes Export compliance, logistics Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Exporters, MSMEs

2. Two-Week Certificate Courses

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Agri-Food Export Competitiveness and Market Access 2 Weeks Online Explore competitiveness factors, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers Market analysis, trade mapping Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Export promotion agencies
Sustainability Standards and Green Trade Compliance 2 Weeks Online Understand sustainability certifications (GAP, Fair Trade, ISO 14001) ESG compliance, certification strategy Project ₹3,500 / $40 Agribusiness, trade bodies

3. One-Month Certificate Courses

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
International Trade Policy and WTO Agreements in Agriculture 1 Month Online Analyze WTO disciplines, subsidies, and market access rules Policy interpretation, trade negotiation Policy brief ₹6,000 / $70 Ministries, policy think tanks
Export Marketing, Branding, and Logistics in Agri-Food Sectors 1 Month Online Learn export marketing strategies, packaging, and logistics management Branding, supply chain optimization Simulation project ₹6,000 / $70 Export houses, logistics firms

4. Three-Month Certificate Courses

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Trade Facilitation and Regional Integration in Agri-Food Sectors 3 Months Online Study regional trade frameworks (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, RCEP) Trade policy, diplomacy Project + viva ₹12,000 / $140 Trade missions, policy institutions
Digital Trade, Traceability, and Blockchain in Agriculture 3 Months Online Apply digital tools for transparency, certification, and logistics tracking Blockchain, e-trade systems Capstone project ₹12,000 / $140 Agri-tech firms, export bodies

5. Six-Month Diploma Course

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Professional Diploma in Agri-Food Trade, Export Competitiveness, and Sustainability 6 Months Online Develop expertise in export management, policy frameworks, and sustainability standards in agri-food trade Trade policy analysis, ESG standards, supply chain design Capstone project + viva ₹25,000 / $300 Export firms, government agencies, international organizations

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Career Pathways: Export Trade Specialist
    • Agri-Trade Policy Analyst
    • Green Supply Chain Manager
    • Sustainability Compliance Officer
    • Trade Consultant
  • Integrates trade policy, sustainability, and innovation in the agri-food sector
  • Emphasizes WTO frameworks, regional trade agreements, and ESG trade compliance
  • Promotes digital traceability and climate-smart export competitiveness
  • Designed for professionals and institutions engaged in trade facilitation, export management, and policy advisory
  • Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and entrepreneurs
  • STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities