This advanced thematic course cluster focuses on integrated groundwater resource management, climate resilience, aquifer protection, and governance innovation — essential for ensuring water security, livelihood resilience, and sustainability transitions in India and beyond. It aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The Groundwater Governance, Policy, and Sustainability program builds expertise in understanding and managing groundwater systems from technical, socio-economic, and institutional perspectives. It trains learners to develop policy frameworks, monitoring systems, and community-based management models for aquifer sustainability and water security under climate stress. Participants will explore both scientific tools (hydrogeology, GIS, remote sensing) and policy instruments (governance models, stakeholder participation, economic valuation).
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Groundwater Systems | 1 Week | Online | Understand hydrogeological principles and groundwater processes. | Hydrogeology Basics | Quiz + Concept Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | Water, Environment |
| Groundwater Depletion and Climate Change | 1 Week | Online | Analyze causes and implications of declining groundwater tables. | Data Interpretation | Analytical Report | ₹2,000 / $25 | Climate, Policy |
| Participatory Groundwater Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn community-led groundwater conservation approaches. | Community Engagement | Case Study | ₹2,000 / $25 | NGOs, Rural Dev. |
| Groundwater Governance Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Study policy models and institutional structures for groundwater regulation. | Policy Mapping | Policy Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | Govt, Consulting |
| Groundwater Data and Monitoring Systems | 1 Week | Online | Learn basic tools and techniques for data collection and monitoring. | GIS, Data Analytics | Practical Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Tech, Research |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Groundwater Resource Assessment and Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop capacity for groundwater mapping, modeling, and planning. | Data Analysis, GIS | Project Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Govt, Academia |
| Groundwater and Climate Resilience | 2 Weeks | Online | Study adaptation frameworks for drought and aquifer stress. | Risk Assessment | Simulation Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate Policy |
| Governance and Legal Frameworks in Groundwater | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine regulatory tools, water rights, and governance structures. | Legal Analysis | Policy Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Law, Policy |
| Groundwater Pollution and Remediation | 2 Weeks | Online | Identify contaminants and design remediation strategies. | Water Quality Testing | Technical Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Environment, Health |
| Community Water Governance Models | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn participatory planning and gender-inclusive governance. | Facilitation | Field Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs, CSR |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Groundwater Management | 1 Month | Online | Learn aquifer-based integrated management and sustainability approaches. | Hydrogeological Modeling | Capstone Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Water, Infrastructure |
| Groundwater Governance and Policy Design | 1 Month | Online | Formulate governance frameworks and legal guidelines for sustainable use. | Policy Drafting | Policy Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Govt, Think Tanks |
| Groundwater Economics and Valuation | 1 Month | Online | Understand economic valuation of groundwater and demand management. | Cost-Benefit Analysis | Project Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Economics, Finance |
| Climate-Sensitive Groundwater Planning | 1 Month | Online | Apply climate models to groundwater management planning. | Climate Modeling | Applied Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Climate, Policy |
| GIS and Remote Sensing for Groundwater | 1 Month | Online | Use spatial data tools to monitor and manage aquifers. | GIS, RS | Technical Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Tech, Research |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Executive Certificate in Groundwater Governance | 3 Months | Online | Master interdisciplinary aspects of groundwater management and policy. | Systems Governance | Capstone Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Govt, NGOs |
| Advanced Groundwater Modeling and Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Apply MODFLOW and spatial analysis tools for resource modeling. | Hydroinformatics | Technical Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Tech, Research |
| Groundwater Law, Policy, and Institutions | 3 Months | Online | Explore national and international frameworks of groundwater regulation. | Legal Drafting | Legal Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Policy, Law |
| Groundwater Sustainability and Infrastructure | 3 Months | Online | Design recharge structures and sustainability models for groundwater. | Engineering, Policy Design | Project Work | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban, Rural Water |
| Community-Based Groundwater Governance | 3 Months | Online | Integrate social, gender, and governance tools in groundwater management. | Participatory Planning | Field Case Study | ₹12,000 / $140 | CSR, Development |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Groundwater Governance and Management | 6 Months | Online | Master frameworks for aquifer-level management and sustainability planning. | Strategic Planning | Final Project + Viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Govt, Research |
| Diploma in Groundwater and Climate Resilience | 6 Months | Online | Build expertise in designing adaptation and resilience policies. | Climate Risk Modeling | Simulation Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Climate, Policy |
| Diploma in Groundwater Policy, Law, and Institutions | 6 Months | Online | Learn legal and institutional dimensions of groundwater governance. | Legal, Policy Drafting | Policy Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Policy, Law |
| Diploma in Hydroinformatics and Smart Groundwater Systems | 6 Months | Online | Apply IoT, AI, and GIS tools for groundwater monitoring and prediction. | Data Science, IoT | Applied Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech, Data Policy |
| Diploma in Community and Ecosystem-Based Groundwater Management | 6 Months | Online | Integrate socio-ecological frameworks and participatory governance. | Systems Thinking, Facilitation | Capstone Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | NGOs, Rural Dev. |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway