Green Economy, Policy and Sustainability

These programs provide participants with the conceptual understanding, analytical tools, and practical skills to design, implement, and assess green economic strategies that align economic growth with environmental protection and social inclusion. They address the interconnectedness of policy, innovation, circular systems, and sustainability transitions at national and global levels.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Foundational Modules)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to the Green Economy 1 Week Online Understand the principles, drivers, and benefits of a green economy Conceptual literacy Quiz ₹2,000 / $25 Entry-level awareness
Green Growth and Sustainable Development 1 Week Online Explore the link between sustainability and economic progress Policy understanding Short assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Policy & academia
Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency 1 Week Online Learn circular economy models and waste-to-resource approaches Circular design Case quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Manufacturing & environment
Green Jobs and Skills for the Future 1 Week Online Identify new employment opportunities in the green transition Workforce mapping Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Skills & HR development
Policy Tools for Green Transitions 1 Week Online Study fiscal, regulatory, and innovation policies supporting the green economy Policy tools Project ₹2,500 / $30 Governance & regulation
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Thematic Modules)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Green Industrial Policy and Innovation 2 Weeks Online Understand industrial transformation toward low-carbon systems Policy innovation Case analysis ₹3,500 / $40 Industry & policy
Sustainable Consumption and Production 2 Weeks Online Examine SCP frameworks and global practices Life-cycle thinking Project ₹3,500 / $40 Environment & trade
Financing the Green Economy 2 Weeks Online Study green fiscal policies, subsidies, and investment mechanisms Financial literacy Project ₹3,500 / $40 Finance & economics
Circular Economy Models and Green Enterprises 2 Weeks Online Analyze circular business models and entrepreneurship Business planning Case study ₹3,500 / $40 MSMEs & startups
Green Skills, Employment, and Labour Market Transitions 2 Weeks Online Explore skills development for a just and inclusive transition Workforce strategy Assignment ₹3,500 / $40 Labour & social policy
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Intermediate and Professional Specializations)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Green Economy and Sustainable Development Policy 1 Month Online Study key global and national green economy strategies Policy analysis Policy brief ₹7,000 / $85 Policy & governance
Green Finance and Investment Mechanisms 1 Month Online Learn to mobilize resources for sustainable projects Financial planning Capstone project ₹7,000 / $85 Finance & ESG
Circular Economy and Resource Management 1 Month Online Evaluate circular systems for industrial and urban sustainability Resource mapping Report ₹7,000 / $85 Industry & cities
Green Technology and Innovation Systems 1 Month Online Understand innovation ecosystems for clean technology Innovation design Case project ₹7,000 / $85 R&D & industry
Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning 1 Month Online Explore spatial and economic planning for green cities Urban design Project ₹7,000 / $85 Urban development
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Professional Programs)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Green Economy Policy and Practice 3 Months Online Integrate green economy into national development frameworks Policy formulation Research paper ₹12,000 / $150 Policy & academia
Circular Economy for Business Sustainability 3 Months Online Apply circular economy principles to corporate strategy Business innovation Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Corporate & MSMEs
Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Transitions 3 Months Online Plan and finance green infrastructure and smart systems Project design Report ₹12,000 / $150 Infrastructure & policy
Green Taxation and Environmental Fiscal Reform 3 Months Online Analyze economic instruments for sustainability Economic modelling Assignment ₹12,000 / $150 Public finance
Green Skills Development and Workforce Planning 3 Months Online Build frameworks for inclusive, future-ready employment Human capital strategy Report ₹12,000 / $150 Labour markets
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive and Applied Diplomas)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Green Economy and Sustainable Policy 6 Months Online Study macroeconomic and institutional green transitions Policy integration Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Government & policy
Diploma in Circular Economy and Green Business Management 6 Months Online Design circular business models and sustainability plans Entrepreneurship Project ₹27,000 / $320 Industry & SMEs
Diploma in Green Finance and Climate Policy 6 Months Online Integrate financial, environmental, and social sustainability Investment & governance Capstone ₹28,000 / $325 Finance & ESG
Diploma in Sustainable Industrial Development 6 Months Online Learn pathways to decarbonize industry and promote resource efficiency Technology mapping Research project ₹27,000 / $320 Manufacturing & energy
Diploma in Green Transition Planning and Implementation 6 Months Online Design strategies for national and regional green transitions Planning & evaluation Case study ₹27,000 / $320 Development sector

Common Features Across All Courses

  • STRATI-certified and globally aligned with UNEP Green Economy Initiative and SDGs 8, 9, 12, and 13
  • Capstone projects aligned with green transition priorities in Asia and the Global South
  • Mentorship by industry and policy experts in sustainability and green innovation
  • Access to STRATI’s Green Economy Policy and Innovation Network (GEPIN)
  • Opportunities for joint research, publications, and consultancy collaborations
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships