This program empowers participants to design, manage, and implement digital transformation initiatives that strengthen public governance, transparency, and sustainability outcomes. It builds the capacity to leverage emerging digital tools — from AI and IoT to blockchain and e-governance systems — for inclusive, efficient, and climate-resilient governance. Target audience includes graduates, public officials, policy planners, sustainability professionals, ICT experts, business managers, and researchers. It aims to build capacity in digital governance systems and institutional modernization, enable participants to use technology and data for transparent, citizen-centric governance, and promote smart, inclusive, and sustainable digital ecosystems aligned with SDGs.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Foundations of Digital Transformation and Smart Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand principles of digital governance, e-participation, and policy innovation | E-governance literacy, tech strategy | Quiz + reflection | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public policy, digital governance |
| ICT Tools and Data Systems for Sustainable Administration | 1 Week | Online | Learn how ICT and data integration improve policy efficiency and citizen services | Data use, system design | Case-based exercise | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public administration, digital services |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| E-Governance and Policy Digitization for Sustainable Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore digital tools for policy implementation, monitoring, and SDG reporting | Policy design, tech integration | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Governance, ICT policy |
| Citizen-Centric Governance and Digital Inclusion | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine how digital transformation promotes inclusion, participation, and equity | Inclusive design, civic tech | Practical case | ₹3,500 / $40 | Development, governance, social innovation |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart Cities, Urban Innovation, and Sustainable Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Learn how smart city technologies enhance livability, resilience, and sustainability | Urban planning, smart tech | Capstone paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban governance, sustainability |
| Digital Governance and Policy Data Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Develop analytical capacity for digital policy planning and performance evaluation | Data analytics, monitoring | Simulation | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy analysis, digital transformation |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Digital Transformation Strategy for Public Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Design and implement institutional digital transformation frameworks | Strategic design, leadership | Capstone + viva | ₹12,000 / $140 | Public institutions, leadership |
| Technology, Transparency, and Governance Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Study innovations in digital accountability, open data, and participatory systems | Open data, transparency systems | Project + report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Public governance, policy reform |
- Six-Month Diploma Course
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Digital Transformation and Smart Governance for Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Comprehensive training on designing and managing digital transformation systems for sustainable governance | Digital innovation, policy design, systems governance | Capstone + viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Public sector, ICT governance, development organizations |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Career Pathways: E-Governance Consultant
- Digital Policy Advisor
- Data Governance Specialist
- Smart City Planner
- Integrates UNDP Digital Strategy, World Bank GovTech, and OECD Smart Governance frameworks
- Combines digital innovation with inclusive and ethical governance
- Practical focus on data governance, citizen engagement, and institutional digitalization
- Equips leaders to manage digital transformation in public and private sectors
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, and policy practitioners
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities