This program focuses on climate vulnerability assessment, adaptive policy frameworks, community-based resilience, and sustainable disaster management strategies that support national and global resilience agendas.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Awareness and Foundational Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Climate Adaptation and Resilience | 1 Week | Online | Understand climate risks, adaptation principles, and resilience frameworks | Foundational literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & development |
| Fundamentals of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | 1 Week | Online | Learn DRR concepts and the Sendai Framework | Risk awareness | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Disaster management |
| Community-Based Climate Adaptation | 1 Week | Online | Study local adaptation approaches and participatory planning | Stakeholder engagement | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs & rural planning |
| Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Tools | 1 Week | Online | Use risk mapping and assessment methodologies | Data interpretation | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Research & policy |
| Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Systems | 1 Week | Online | Understand urban resilience frameworks and design concepts | Infrastructure design | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Engineering & planning |
- 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 |
| Climate Adaptation Policy and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Study global and national adaptation policy frameworks | Policy analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government & academia |
| Disaster Risk Assessment and Early Warning Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn about risk modeling and early warning mechanisms | GIS & data tools | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Emergency management |
| Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation | Ecosystem planning | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Conservation & planning |
| Climate Change and Water Security | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore water-related risks and adaptation measures | Water governance | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Water sector |
| Resilient Livelihoods and Social Protection | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop adaptation strategies for vulnerable communities | Livelihood design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs & policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Integration and Project Design Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Climate Adaptation Planning | 1 Month | Online | Learn integrated frameworks combining risk, policy, and development | Strategic planning | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Planning & policy |
| Climate Change Risk Assessment and Modeling | 1 Month | Online | Apply modeling tools for assessing climate vulnerability | Quantitative modeling | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate analytics |
| Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response | 1 Month | Online | Study the disaster response cycle and coordination systems | Emergency response | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Humanitarian sector |
| Gender, Equity, and Climate Resilience | 1 Month | Online | Integrate gender and social inclusion into resilience policies | Social analysis | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | NGOs & governance |
| Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Adaptation | 1 Month | Online | Design infrastructure resilience projects for cities | Engineering design | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban planning |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Applied and Strategic Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate Adaptation Strategies and Policy Instruments | 3 Months | Online | Design evidence-based adaptation and resilience policies | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy institutions |
| Community Resilience and Local Governance | 3 Months | Online | Strengthen governance systems for adaptive capacity | Participatory planning | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Rural & local governance |
| Risk-Informed Urban Planning and Infrastructure | 3 Months | Online | Integrate climate and disaster risk into urban development | Risk planning | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban policy |
| Financing Climate Adaptation and Resilience | 3 Months | Online | Learn adaptation financing tools and funding mechanisms | Financial planning | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Finance & development |
| Climate Change Adaptation and Ecosystem Restoration | 3 Months | Online | Apply nature-based restoration to adaptation planning | Ecological modeling | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Conservation & policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Leadership and Applied Research Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Climate Adaptation and Resilience Policy | 6 Months | Online | Master frameworks for resilience, adaptation, and governance | Policy leadership | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & policy |
| Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management | 6 Months | Online | Design, implement, and manage DRR projects | Risk management | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Disaster management |
| Diploma in Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Modeling | 6 Months | Online | Learn advanced data tools for vulnerability mapping | GIS & analytics | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Research & analytics |
| Diploma in Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Adaptation | 6 Months | Online | Build expertise in resilient design and urban adaptation planning | Infrastructure systems | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Engineering & governance |
| Diploma in Community-Based Adaptation and Livelihoods | 6 Months | Online | Develop localized adaptation and livelihood programs | Participatory design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development sector |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Anchored in UNDRR’s Sendai Framework, UNFCCC Adaptation Agenda, and World Bank Resilience Framework
- Integrates policy, engineering, community development, and financing dimensions
- Designed for graduates, policy professionals, urban planners, NGOs, engineers, and researchers
- STRATI certification in Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and DRR Leadership
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships