This cluster explores how global trade, investment flows, and sustainable development intersect to shape the modern world economy. It prepares learners to analyze international trade frameworks, investment policies, global value chains, and sustainability standards within the evolving WTO, G20, BRICS, and UNCTAD systems. Participants will develop a strong understanding of how trade policy, green investment, and responsible globalization contribute to economic resilience and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory Level — Foundations of Global Trade and Sustainability)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Global Trade and Investment | 1 Week | Online | Understand the fundamentals of global trade and capital flows | Trade literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Trade & commerce |
| WTO, Trade Policy, and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Learn the global trade governance system and its sustainability links | Policy interpretation | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & research |
| Foreign Direct Investment and Green Growth | 1 Week | Online | Explore how FDI supports sustainable economic transitions | Analytical insight | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Finance & investment |
| Trade, Technology, and Globalization | 1 Week | Online | Examine how technology reshapes global trade | Digital economy focus | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tech & business |
| International Economic Organizations and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand the role of WTO, IMF, and UNCTAD in global growth | Institutional analysis | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Global policy networks |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied Level — Trade Systems, Investment Policy, and Sustainability Standards)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Global Trade Policy and Economic Diplomacy | 2 Weeks | Online | Study policy instruments and trade negotiation strategies | Economic diplomacy | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Diplomacy & trade policy |
| Sustainable Investment and Green Finance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand sustainable investment flows and ESG finance | Investment assessment | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Green finance & ESG |
| Trade and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn how trade contributes to achieving SDGs | Policy alignment | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development sector |
| Global Value Chains and Supply Chain Resilience | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine value chain integration and sustainable logistics | Analytical reasoning | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Industry & policy |
| Digital Trade and Cross-Border Innovation | 2 Weeks | Online | Study digital platforms and e-commerce in global trade | Tech-policy interface | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | ICT & business policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Level — Policy Integration and Sustainable Trade Strategy)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| International Trade Policy and Sustainable Growth | 1 Month | Online | Analyze trade policy frameworks for equitable growth | Policy analysis | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Trade & research |
| Green Investment and International Financial Architecture | 1 Month | Online | Explore the global financial ecosystem supporting sustainability | Finance literacy | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Investment & finance |
| Global Trade Law, Standards, and Environmental Policy | 1 Month | Online | Study trade-environment linkages and global standards | Legal analysis | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Legal & policy fields |
| Regional Trade Agreements and Global Integration | 1 Month | Online | Evaluate regional blocs and their sustainability outcomes | Comparative policy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Regional studies |
| Global Trade, Digitalization, and Innovation Policy | 1 Month | Online | Understand how digitalization transforms international trade | Digital trade strategy | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Digital business policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Level — Trade Strategy, Investment Policy, and Global Governance)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Global Trade, Policy, and Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Study complex trade and sustainability policy interactions | Strategic policy | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & academia |
| Investment Treaties, Law, and Sustainable Development | 3 Months | Online | Examine investment law frameworks for sustainable growth | Legal & policy analysis | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Law & trade sectors |
| Global Economic Governance and Sustainable Finance | 3 Months | Online | Understand governance systems in global financial institutions | Economic governance | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Finance & development |
| Trade Diplomacy, Negotiations, and Multilateralism | 3 Months | Online | Learn trade negotiation and diplomacy skills | Negotiation | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Diplomacy & trade policy |
| International Trade, Climate Policy, and Green Transitions | 3 Months | Online | Explore trade’s role in supporting green transitions | Sustainability analysis | Case study | ₹15,000 / $175 | Environment & policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership Level — Global Strategy, Investment, and Policy Innovation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Global Trade and Sustainable Development Policy | 6 Months | Online | Master global trade systems and sustainability integration | Strategic policy design | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy, UN, academia |
| Diploma in International Investment and Green Finance | 6 Months | Online | Learn policy and governance for sustainable investment | Investment leadership | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Finance & ESG sectors |
| Diploma in Trade, Innovation, and Technology Policy | 6 Months | Online | Examine global innovation and technology policy frameworks | Strategic foresight | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Technology policy & trade |
| Diploma in Global Economic Policy and Sustainable Growth | 6 Months | Online | Integrate macroeconomic, trade, and sustainability approaches | Economic modeling | Research paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy & development |
| Diploma in Global Supply Chains and Sustainable Business | 6 Months | Online | Build capacity in sustainable value chain management | Business leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Business & operations |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Connects trade, investment, and sustainability policy for global relevance
- Integrates green finance, digital trade, and ESG standards
- Tailored for graduates, economists, policymakers, business leaders, and researchers
- STRATI certification
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships