Big Data, Analytics, and Governance for Sustainable Development

This program equips learners with the analytical, technical, and governance skills needed to harness big data and analytics for sustainable development. It blends data-driven decision-making, policy intelligence, and governance analytics, empowering professionals to build resilient, evidence-based systems aligned with UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Strong Institutions).

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory Level — Awareness and Foundation)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Big Data and Analytics 1 Week Online Understand the fundamentals of data ecosystems Data literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Policy & tech
Data Governance and Ethics 1 Week Online Learn ethical and governance principles in data systems Ethical reasoning Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Governance & compliance
Data Visualization and Decision-Making 1 Week Online Use visualization tools to interpret complex data Visualization tools Project ₹2,500 / $30 Analytics & reporting
Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals 1 Week Online Explore data’s role in tracking and achieving SDGs SDG mapping Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Development sector
Cloud Computing for Data Management 1 Week Online Learn the basics of cloud architecture for data systems Cloud literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 IT & data analytics
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Technical Competence Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Big Data Analytics with Python 2 Weeks Online Use Python libraries for data analysis and visualization Coding, NumPy, Pandas Project ₹4,500 / $55 Data science
Machine Learning for Public Policy 2 Weeks Online Apply ML to socioeconomic and environmental datasets Policy modeling Report ₹4,500 / $55 Governance analytics
Data Infrastructure for Smart Governance 2 Weeks Online Build open-data systems for transparency and efficiency Data systems design Assignment ₹4,500 / $55 Smart governance
Predictive Analytics for Sustainable Planning 2 Weeks Online Model predictive systems for climate and economic trends Predictive modeling Project ₹4,500 / $55 Sustainability analytics
Social and Economic Data Analytics 2 Weeks Online Analyze large datasets to measure social and economic outcomes Statistical tools Case study ₹4,500 / $55 Research & academia
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Integration Level — Application and Practice)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Big Data Tools for Governance and Development 1 Month Online Explore big data solutions for government decision-making Governance analytics Project ₹7,500 / $85 Policy & administration
Data Analytics for Environmental Management 1 Month Online Use data science to address environmental and resource issues Environmental analytics Report ₹7,500 / $85 Sustainability research
Open Data, Transparency, and Civic Technology 1 Month Online Design open-data platforms for public engagement Platform design Capstone ₹7,500 / $85 Civil society
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for SDGs 1 Month Online Integrate AI tools for global sustainability monitoring AI analytics Project ₹7,500 / $85 Global policy
Geospatial and Remote Sensing Data Analytics 1 Month Online Apply GIS and remote sensing data in governance planning Spatial analytics Case study ₹7,500 / $85 Urban & environmental policy
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Level — Research and Applied Analytics)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Big Data Systems for Public Policy 3 Months Online Develop and analyze large-scale data systems for governance Systems integration Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Public sector
Data Science for Climate and Energy Systems 3 Months Online Model and forecast energy and climate systems using data Data modeling Project ₹15,000 / $175 Energy policy
Governance Analytics and Decision Support Systems 3 Months Online Build data dashboards for policy and administrative decisions Decision analytics Capstone ₹15,000 / $175 Government analytics
Data Security, Privacy, and Sovereignty 3 Months Online Explore data governance and cybersecurity in global contexts Risk management Dissertation ₹15,000 / $175 Policy & IT
Sustainability Data and ESG Reporting Systems 3 Months Online Develop frameworks for sustainability and corporate data reporting ESG data analytics Project ₹15,000 / $175 Corporate sustainability
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Leadership and Strategic Integration Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Big Data Analytics and Policy Innovation 6 Months Online Lead policy innovation through big data insights Policy modeling Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Government & think tanks
Diploma in Data Science and Governance 6 Months Online Master data analytics for evidence-based decision-making Quantitative analysis Capstone ₹30,000 / $350 Governance & data policy
Diploma in Smart Governance and Open Data Systems 6 Months Online Design smart data systems for transparency and inclusion Data design Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Digital governance
Diploma in Climate and Sustainability Data Analytics 6 Months Online Build data systems for climate and sustainability monitoring Environmental analytics Project ₹30,000 / $350 Climate & energy
Diploma in ESG Analytics and Sustainable Investment Data 6 Months Online Apply analytics to ESG, carbon, and green finance data Investment analytics Dissertation ₹30,000 / $350 Corporate sustainability

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Integrates data science, policy analysis, and governance innovation
  • Aligned with UN Global Data Compact, G20 Data Governance Framework, and World Bank Data for Development Agenda
  • Suitable for graduates, data professionals, policymakers, researchers, and sustainability analysts
  • STRATI certification
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships