This interdisciplinary program equips learners to apply AI, machine learning, and data analytics for solving sustainability, governance, and development challenges. It combines data-driven decision-making with ethical policy design, aligning with UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Strong Institutions).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory Level – Awareness and Foundational Skills)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to AI and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand AI principles and its role in achieving SDGs | AI literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & research |
| Data Science for Policy Analysis | 1 Week | Online | Learn basic data analysis tools for decision-making | Analytical thinking | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public policy |
| Machine Learning Basics | 1 Week | Online | Explore supervised and unsupervised learning models | ML fundamentals | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tech & analytics |
| AI Ethics and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand responsible AI frameworks and bias mitigation | Ethical literacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | AI regulation |
| Climate and Environmental Data Analytics | 1 Week | Online | Analyze datasets for climate and environmental monitoring | Data visualization | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Sustainability research |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied Competence Level – Technical and Analytical Foundations)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Python for Data Analysis and AI | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn Python for data processing and visualization | Coding & analytics | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Data analytics |
| Machine Learning for Policy Insights | 2 Weeks | Online | Use ML tools to interpret socioeconomic and environmental data | ML modeling | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Policy analytics |
| AI and Climate Modeling | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply AI models to forecast climate trends and risk | Predictive modeling | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Climate tech |
| Big Data and Evidence-Based Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Use large datasets to evaluate policy effectiveness | Data management | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Governance analytics |
| AI Tools for Sustainable Urban Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate AI and GIS tools for smart city design | Urban analytics | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban planning |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Application Level – Integration of AI and Policy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Applied Data Science for Development Planning | 1 Month | Online | Apply analytics to design evidence-based development policies | Policy modeling | Capstone | ₹7,500 / $85 | Government & NGOs |
| AI for Climate Action and Resilience | 1 Month | Online | Use AI to model adaptation and mitigation pathways | Risk analytics | Report | ₹7,500 / $85 | Climate finance |
| AI in Governance and Public Services | 1 Month | Online | Develop AI-driven decision-making tools for governance | AI integration | Project | ₹7,500 / $85 | Public administration |
| Data Visualization and Storytelling for Policy | 1 Month | Online | Create impactful data narratives for policy audiences | Visualization design | Presentation | ₹7,500 / $85 | Research & consulting |
| Responsible AI, Privacy, and Regulation | 1 Month | Online | Understand ethical, legal, and privacy issues in AI policy | Regulatory literacy | Case study | ₹7,500 / $85 | Law & ethics |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Research Level – Specialized and Applied)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Apply ML models to large-scale policy and social datasets | Advanced ML | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Tech & analytics |
| AI for Energy and Resource Efficiency | 3 Months | Online | Model energy demand and optimization systems | Simulation & modeling | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Energy policy |
| AI and Data Governance Frameworks | 3 Months | Online | Study governance of data ecosystems and AI deployment | Policy analysis | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Digital governance |
| AI for Poverty, Health, and Education Policy | 3 Months | Online | Apply AI solutions to social development challenges | Applied analytics | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Development sector |
| Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting | 3 Months | Online | Use AI and analytics for ESG and SDG reporting | ESG analytics | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Sustainable finance |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and Strategic Level – Integration and Application)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in AI and Sustainable Development Policy | 6 Months | Online | Integrate AI with development policy frameworks | Strategic modeling | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy & governance |
| Diploma in Data Science and Evidence-Based Policy | 6 Months | Online | Master data-driven approaches to policy formulation | Quantitative analysis | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Think tanks |
| Diploma in AI Ethics, Regulation, and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Build frameworks for responsible AI use | AI governance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Global policy networks |
| Diploma in Machine Learning for Environmental Management | 6 Months | Online | Use AI to address environmental and climate challenges | Predictive modeling | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate tech |
| Diploma in AI for Sustainable Business and Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Apply AI to drive sustainability in enterprises | Innovation design | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Corporate ESG & analytics |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates AI, data science, and sustainability policy
- Aligned with UN SDGs, AI for Good Initiative (ITU/UNESCO), and OECD AI Principles
- Ideal for graduates, data analysts, policymakers, sustainability researchers, and digital innovators
- STRATI certification
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships