STRATI’s programs in Global Development and Cooperation prepare learners to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable development projects in collaboration with international agencies, governments, and the private sector.
They integrate policy insight, project management, sustainability assessment, and cross-cultural collaboration skills for real-world impact.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational and Awareness Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Global Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand key global development concepts and indicators | Development literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development agencies |
| International Cooperation and Aid Policy | 1 Week | Online | Learn how aid systems and development partnerships function | Policy insight | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs & policy |
| Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Agenda 2030 | 1 Week | Online | Explore the 17 SDGs and their global-local linkages | SDG framework | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | UN & NGOs |
| Inclusive Growth and Social Innovation | 1 Week | Online | Learn about equitable development and grassroots innovation | Social design | Short essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | CSR & social enterprise |
| International Project Design and Management | 1 Week | Online | Basics of project cycle management and donor funding | Project planning | Mini project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development sector |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Policy-Oriented Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Global Governance and Development Cooperation | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze the institutional frameworks guiding global cooperation | Policy mapping | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Multilateral agencies |
| Monitoring and Evaluation in International Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn tools and methods for impact assessment and reporting | M&E frameworks | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Donor agencies |
| Climate-Resilient Development and Adaptation Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Study climate risk integration in development planning | Resilience design | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate & policy |
| Gender Equality and Inclusive Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand gender mainstreaming and empowerment programs | Social analysis | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gender & SDG 5 |
| Financing Sustainable Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore financial mechanisms like green bonds and PPPs | Development finance | Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance & policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Cross-Disciplinary Focus)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| International Development Policy and Practice | 1 Month | Online | Deep dive into development paradigms, policy reform, and sustainability | Policy analysis | Paper | ₹7,000 / $85 | UN, ADB, DFID |
| Project Management for Development Professionals (PM4Dev) | 1 Month | Online | Apply tools for project design, budgeting, and evaluation | Project management | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | NGOs, consultancies |
| Humanitarian Aid, Disaster Relief, and Recovery | 1 Month | Online | Learn coordination mechanisms in humanitarian emergencies | Crisis management | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | DRR, UN OCHA |
| Development Communication and Advocacy | 1 Month | Online | Use media and storytelling for social change | Communication & advocacy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Media & NGOs |
| Rural Transformation and Sustainable Livelihoods | 1 Month | Online | Examine rural policy, livelihoods, and poverty reduction strategies | Field analysis | Paper | ₹7,000 / $85 | Rural development |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Thematic Development Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Development Studies and Policy Leadership | 3 Months | Online | Master development theory, governance, and reform strategies | Leadership & analysis | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & NGOs |
| Development Diplomacy and International Partnerships | 3 Months | Online | Learn negotiation and cooperation models in aid diplomacy | Diplomatic engagement | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Multilateral cooperation |
| Global Health, Poverty, and Development | 3 Months | Online | Explore links between health, equity, and sustainability | Policy synthesis | Paper | ₹12,000 / $150 | WHO, UNICEF, NGOs |
| Data, Evidence, and Policy for Development | 3 Months | Online | Learn evidence-based policy design and statistical tools | Quantitative analysis | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Research & consulting |
| Regional Development and Cooperation in Asia and Africa | 3 Months | Online | Examine cooperation frameworks across emerging regions | Comparative analysis | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Regional orgs |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Development Leadership Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Global Development and Cooperation Studies | 6 Months | Online | Comprehensive study of development systems and governance | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | UN, ADB, NGOs |
| Diploma in Sustainable Development and Policy Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Integrate sustainability principles into policy frameworks | Strategic leadership | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Academia & policy |
| Diploma in International Development Project Management | 6 Months | Online | Plan, manage, and evaluate large-scale development programs | Project leadership | Project report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Project & donor agencies |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Development and Adaptation Planning | 6 Months | Online | Mainstream climate adaptation in development systems | Risk governance | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Climate & resilience |
| Diploma in Gender, Equity, and Inclusive Growth | 6 Months | Online | Design inclusive, gender-responsive development interventions | Social inclusion | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | UN Women, NGOs |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified global development programs
- Co-designed with resources inputs from UN, World Bank, ADB, and OECD frameworks
- Case studies from South and Southeast Asia for regional relevance
- Practical learning: project and SDG mapping
- Designed for government officers, NGO professionals, researchers, and youth leaders
- Integrated with STRATI’s Sustainable Futures Network (SFN)
- Encourages pathways to advanced degrees or UN internships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships