This interdisciplinary program explores how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, open data, and smart infrastructure can strengthen governance, sustainability, and public value creation. It equips participants to lead in policy innovation, e-governance, digital planning, and sustainable urban management, with an emphasis on inclusive and citizen-centered design. Aligned with SDG 9 (Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), it prepares learners for leadership in a digitally driven, sustainability-oriented governance future.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundation – Understanding Digital Governance and Smart Systems)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Digital Governance and Smart Cities | 1 Week | Online | Understand digital transformation in governance | Digital literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public administration |
| E-Governance and Public Sector Innovation | 1 Week | Online | Learn tools and principles of e-governance | Policy innovation | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Governance & ICT |
| Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Systems | 1 Week | Online | Explore smart urban management and sustainability | Systems thinking | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban planning |
| Data Governance, Ethics, and Public Accountability | 1 Week | Online | Study open data, transparency, and governance ethics | Ethical governance | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Government & NGOs |
| Digital Inclusion and Citizen Engagement | 1 Week | Online | Learn participatory design for inclusive digital systems | Community engagement | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied – Implementing Smart Governance and Innovation Systems)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Smart Governance Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn frameworks for ICT-enabled policy management | Policy design | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | E-governance |
| Digital Infrastructure and Urban Resilience | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze smart infrastructure for sustainable cities | Resilience planning | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban infrastructure |
| Blockchain and Transparency in Public Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand blockchain applications in governance | Tech innovation | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Digital finance & policy |
| Smart Mobility and Urban Data Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Use data-driven mobility planning tools | Data analytics | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Smart transport |
| Digital Innovation for Local Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Strengthen local government through digital solutions | Institutional innovation | Essay | ₹4,500 / $55 | Local governance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional – Policy Design, Urban Management, and Digital Systems Integration)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart City Policy, Planning, and Implementation | 1 Month | Online | Learn to develop and execute smart city strategies | Urban policy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban development |
| Digital Transformation in Public Sector | 1 Month | Online | Study frameworks for digital governance | Transformation strategy | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Public management |
| Open Data, AI, and Decision Support Systems | 1 Month | Online | Apply AI for evidence-based policymaking | Data analytics | Research report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Tech & data governance |
| Sustainable Urban Innovation and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Integrate sustainability into digital governance | Policy alignment | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Sustainability policy |
| Smart Infrastructure and IoT for Urban Systems | 1 Month | Online | Explore IoT technologies for efficient urban management | Technical skills | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure & ICT |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced – Leadership and Integration in Smart and Digital Governance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Digital Governance and Policy Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Design advanced digital governance systems | Strategic leadership | Capstone project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Government & policy |
| Smart City Systems and Data Intelligence | 3 Months | Online | Integrate urban data for sustainable systems | Systems analysis | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban analytics |
| Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 3 Months | Online | Apply digital tools for achieving SDGs | Policy implementation | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | UN & development |
| Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration | 3 Months | Online | Learn AI applications in governance efficiency | Automation & analytics | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public sector AI |
| Resilient and Inclusive Smart City Design | 3 Months | Online | Plan climate-smart and equitable city systems | Urban resilience | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban planning |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership – Digital Transformation, Smart Cities, and Sustainable Innovation Management)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Digital Governance and Sustainable Policy | 6 Months | Online | Master digital tools for sustainable governance | Leadership & design | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Government, NGOs |
| Diploma in Smart Cities and Urban Innovation Systems | 6 Months | Online | Develop sustainable and intelligent city solutions | Urban innovation | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Smart city management |
| Diploma in ICT, AI, and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Integrate ICT and AI for SDG-focused governance | ICT leadership | Research report | ₹30,000 / $350 | ICT & development |
| Diploma in Digital Transformation and Public Value Management | 6 Months | Online | Learn digital management and citizen-centered innovation | Management & policy | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Public sector |
| Diploma in Sustainable Innovation and Technology Policy | 6 Months | Online | Design and implement innovation policy ecosystems | Policy innovation | Capstone paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Innovation policy |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Blends technology, governance, and sustainability for real-world transformation
- Prepares learners for careers in public sector innovation, e-governance, and smart city management
- Emphasizes AI, data ethics, and digital infrastructure
- Designed for professionals in government, urban policy, ICT, and development agencies
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities