This program equips family business owners, successors, and managers with the tools to modernize management practices, balance tradition with innovation, and adopt sustainable business models. Participants explore governance frameworks, financial planning, conflict resolution, and succession strategies that align with global sustainability goals. Aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), the program nurtures responsible family entrepreneurship and long-term business continuity.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational short courses for business owners and successors)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Family Business Management | 1 Week | Online | Understand the dynamics, challenges, and strengths of family businesses | Family business fundamentals | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | SME management |
| Governance and Ethics in Family Enterprises | 1 Week | Online | Explore governance structures and ethical leadership practices | Governance, ethics | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Business governance |
| Communication and Conflict Resolution in Family Firms | 1 Week | Online | Manage interpersonal and generational communication effectively | Negotiation, emotional intelligence | Workshop | ₹2,500 / $30 | Leadership training |
| Sustainable Practices in Family Businesses | 1 Week | Online | Learn to align family business operations with sustainability goals | ESG awareness | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Sustainability |
| Financial Planning for Family Enterprises | 1 Week | Online | Gain insights into managing family business finances and risk | Financial literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Financial management |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied courses for professionalizing family operations)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Leadership Development for Next-Generation Entrepreneurs | 2 Weeks | Online | Build leadership capabilities and innovation mindset | Leadership, innovation | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Business leadership |
| Family Business Strategy and Innovation | 2 Weeks | Online | Formulate long-term strategies and integrate digital transformation | Strategic thinking | Capstone | ₹4,500 / $55 | Enterprise strategy |
| Legal and Succession Planning in Family Businesses | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand inheritance laws, taxation, and business continuity | Legal planning | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Family law |
| Branding and Marketing for Family Enterprises | 2 Weeks | Online | Reposition traditional businesses for modern markets | Marketing strategy | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Branding |
| Finance, Investment, and Growth for Family Firms | 2 Weeks | Online | Plan investments, expansion, and financial sustainability | Financial analysis | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Business finance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Integrated learning for leadership and transition management)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Strategic Management for Family Enterprises | 1 Month | Online | Develop and implement growth-oriented business strategies | Strategic leadership | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Business strategy |
| Managing Generational Transition and Legacy | 1 Month | Online | Navigate succession, mentoring, and legacy preservation | Mentorship, governance | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Family business continuity |
| Innovation and Digital Transformation for Family Businesses | 1 Month | Online | Integrate technology and digital solutions in traditional models | Digital literacy | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Industry 4.0 |
| Family Business Finance, Risk, and Compliance | 1 Month | Online | Apply modern financial tools to manage risks and regulations | Risk management | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Finance & compliance |
| Women in Family Business and Leadership | 1 Month | Online | Empower women leaders in family business succession | Gender leadership | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Inclusive leadership |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced leadership and governance development)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Governance and Succession in Family Businesses | 3 Months | Online | Build strong governance and succession systems | Governance models | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Business continuity |
| Strategic Growth and Diversification in Family Firms | 3 Months | Online | Plan and execute diversification and global expansion | Strategic expansion | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Global business |
| Innovation, Sustainability, and ESG in Family Enterprises | 3 Months | Online | Apply ESG frameworks in family business operations | ESG integration | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Sustainable entrepreneurship |
| Globalization and Internationalization of Family Businesses | 3 Months | Online | Develop export strategies and cross-border collaborations | Global business planning | Case study | ₹15,000 / $175 | Trade & export |
| Professionalizing Family Business Management | 3 Months | Online | Build professional governance, HR, and reporting systems | Professional management | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Business modernization |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive leadership, management, and sustainability programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Family Business Management and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Strengthen strategic, governance, and operational skills | Governance, strategy | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Leadership & strategy |
| Diploma in Next-Generation Family Entrepreneurship | 6 Months | Online | Empower successors to drive innovation and digital adoption | Entrepreneurial mindset | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Innovation |
| Diploma in Sustainable Family Business Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Align family enterprises with sustainability and ESG goals | ESG leadership | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Sustainability |
| Diploma in Global Family Enterprise Management | 6 Months | Online | Develop global market strategies and partnerships | Global leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Internationalization |
| Diploma in Family Business Transformation and Growth | 6 Months | Online | Build resilient, technology-enabled, future-ready enterprises | Strategic foresight | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Business growth |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Designed for graduates, business heirs, founders, and professional managers
- Emphasizes succession, governance, and innovation in family firms
- Integrates sustainability, digitalization, and ESG frameworks
- Builds leadership and conflict-resolution capacity for generational transitions
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities