Digital Trade Platforms & Regulation: Sustainability Focus

Digital trade is transforming global commerce through e-platforms, cross-border data flows, e-payments, and digital logistics. Alongside growth, sustainability-aligned governance is vital to ensure trust, environmental responsibility, fair competition, MSME inclusion, and compliance with evolving cross-border digital regulations. This course suite equips learners with capabilities in platform governance, digital policy, green standards, interoperability, data governance, e-payment ecosystems, digital sustainability reporting, cyber-regulatory compliance, and platform-enabled low-carbon trade.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Digital Trade & Platforms 1 Week Online Digital trade fundamentals; platform models Digital trade literacy MCQ ₹2,000 / $25 Cross-sector
Fundamentals of Digital Trade Regulation 1 Week Online Regulatory frameworks; platform rules Regulatory literacy Mini Task ₹2,000 / $25 Gov + policy
E-Payments, FinTech & Digital Marketplaces 1 Week Online Payments ecosystem; security; merchant onboarding e-commerce basics MCQ ₹2,000 / $25 FinTech + trade
Sustainability Principles in Digital Trade 1 Week Online ESG tools; carbon in e-trade; green platforms ESG basics Case-based ₹2,000 / $25 ESG + supply chain
Cross-Border Data Flows & Compliance Basics 1 Week Online Data flows; privacy models; compliance Data compliance Mini Task ₹2,000 / $25 Tech + policy
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Digital Platform Design & Marketplace Governance 2 Weeks Online Platform models; trust; participation rules Platform operations Case Study ₹3,500 / $40 Tech + consulting
Digital Trade & Sustainable Supply Chains 2 Weeks Online Low-carbon sourcing; traceability; e-certificates Green supply design Project ₹3,500 / $40 ESG + logistics
Data Privacy, Cyber Regulations & Trade 2 Weeks Online GDPR, India DPDP, cross-border standards Regulatory compliance MCQ + Project ₹3,500 / $40 Policy + tech
e-Trade for MSMEs 2 Weeks Online Digital onboarding; financing; cross-border selling SME digital enablement Case-based ₹3,500 / $40 MSMEs + gov
Sustainable FinTech Platforms & Governance 2 Weeks Online RegTech; AML; ESG scoring; responsible credit ESG-FinTech fundamentals Project ₹3,500 / $40 FinTech + ESG
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Cross-Border Digital Trade Systems & Interoperability 1 Month Online UN/CEFACT; APIs; document interoperability e-docs + system design Capstone ₹6,000 / $70 Gov-tech + trade
Digital Trade Regulation & Sustainability Compliance 1 Month Online Policy frameworks; sustainability alignment Compliance + ESG policy Project ₹6,000 / $70 Gov + corporate ESG
Digital Marketplaces & Circular Economy Solutions 1 Month Online Circular product flow; reuse; digital green claims Circular trade design Capstone ₹6,000 / $70 ESG + supply chain
Cybersecurity for Digital Trade Platforms 1 Month Online Threats; mitigation; e-ID systems Cyber ops + governance Project ₹6,000 / $70 Tech + trade
Digital Identity, Trust & Low-Carbon Trade 1 Month Online e-ID; verification; carbon attribution Digital identity design Project ₹6,000 / $70 Gov + logistics
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Sustainable Digital Trade Strategy & Policy 3 Months Online Strategy design; green policy; digital access Policy design Capstone + Exam ₹12,000 / $140 Gov + consulting
Digital Platform Regulation & Global Trade Governance 3 Months Online WTO e-commerce; PTAs; data rules Trade policy + governance Project ₹12,000 / $140 Gov + industry
Smart & Green Cross-Border Logistics Platforms 3 Months Online Smart logistics; carbon tools; digital twins Digital logistics + ESG Exam + Project ₹12,000 / $140 Logistics + ESG
FinTech, e-Payments & Sustainable Finance Systems 3 Months Online e-Payments architecture; ESG scoring; compliance FinTech + ESG analytics Case-based ₹12,000 / $140 Finance + platforms
Data Governance, Cloud Systems & Cross-Border Data Trust 3 Months Online Cloud policy; data residency; GovTech models Data governance + policy Capstone ₹12,000 / $140 Tech + policy
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses
Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Digital Trade & Sustainable Platform Management 6 Months Online Platform governance; sustainability; trusted marketplaces Platform strategy Dissertation + Capstone ₹25,000 / $300 Industry + consulting
Diploma in Cross-Border Data Governance & Digital Regulation 6 Months Online Data policy; privacy; cybersecurity; AI governance Data + regulatory design Capstone ₹25,000 / $300 Gov + tech
Diploma in Smart Trade Logistics & Green Digital Supply Chains 6 Months Online Smart logistics; e-documents; platform integration Green digital logistics Thesis ₹25,000 / $300 Logistics + ESG
Diploma in Sustainable FinTech & Digital Payments Systems 6 Months Online FinTech design; ESG scoring; RegTech compliance FinTech strategy Project ₹25,000 / $300 FinTech + Gov
Diploma in Digital Trade Policy, Platforms & Circular Innovation 6 Months Online Policy; circular systems; digital eco-innovation Policy + circular design Dissertation ₹25,000 / $300 Gov + think-tanks

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Self-paced learning
    • Hands-on practice: digital compliance, e-documents, sustainable supply chains
    • Cross-learning with trade, tech, ESG, FinTech, and logistics
    • Platform business models, regulatory analysis, digital economy case studies
    • Mini-projects; 3–6 month programmes include capstone / thesis
    • Guest speakers from digital trade platforms, cybersecurity, GovTech, FinTech
    • STRATI certification + progression pathways to advanced diplomas