This program emphasizes holistic, cross-sectoral approaches to water management that integrate social, economic, and environmental dimensions — key to advancing climate resilience, water security, and sustainable development. It aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and supports STRATI’s mission of sustainability-driven education and applied policy learning. The Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) program provides a comprehensive understanding of how water, land, and ecosystems can be managed together to meet social, economic, and environmental goals. It prepares learners to design multi-stakeholder water governance frameworks, implement basin-level management plans, and develop adaptive policies to cope with increasing climate and resource pressures. This series equips professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders with interdisciplinary knowledge, practical tools, and strategic insights for transforming water governance systems.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Integrated Water Resource Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn the IWRM framework and its application in sustainable development. | Water Systems Thinking | Quiz + Concept Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | Govt, NGOs, Students |
| Water-Energy-Food Nexus | 1 Week | Online | Explore interlinkages among water, energy, and food systems. | Nexus Analysis | Case Study | ₹2,000 / $25 | Climate, Agriculture |
| Water Policy and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand national and international water governance structures. | Policy Review | Short Report | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy, Research |
| Basin-Level Planning and Management | 1 Week | Online | Examine tools for integrated basin and watershed management. | Planning Tools | Concept Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | River Basin, Dev. Agencies |
| Stakeholder Engagement in Water Governance | 1 Week | Online | Learn participatory approaches for inclusive water management. | Facilitation, Dialogue | Simulation | ₹2,000 / $25 | CSR, NGOs |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated River Basin Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Design integrated river basin plans linking hydrology, policy, and community. | Basin Mapping, Data Analysis | Project Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Water Boards, NGOs |
| Climate Change and Water Resource Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Assess the impact of climate change on hydrological systems. | Climate Modeling | Analytical Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate, Policy |
| Water Governance and Institutional Reforms | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine institutional frameworks and decentralization models in IWRM. | Institutional Analysis | Policy Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Governance, Policy |
| Participatory Water Resource Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop local governance and user participation models. | Field Facilitation | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Rural, CSR |
| Water Economics and Valuation | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand water pricing, cost recovery, and demand management. | Economic Analysis | Project Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Economics, Finance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Water Management for Sustainable Development | 1 Month | Online | Apply IWRM concepts to design sustainable water strategies. | Systems Analysis | Capstone Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Govt, Consulting |
| Water Governance and Institutional Strengthening | 1 Month | Online | Learn governance tools for inter-sectoral coordination. | Institutional Design | Policy Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Think Tanks, UN |
| Water-Energy-Food-Climate Nexus Management | 1 Month | Online | Integrate multi-sectoral perspectives for climate-smart management. | Nexus Modeling | Group Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Climate, Sustainability |
| Groundwater and Surface Water Integration | 1 Month | Online | Explore conjunctive management and ecosystem balance. | Hydrogeology, GIS | Technical Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Water, Infra. |
| IWRM Tools and Technologies | 1 Month | Online | Learn digital tools (GIS, remote sensing, simulation models) for IWRM. | GIS, Modeling | Technical Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Tech, Water Policy |
- 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 IWRM and Water Governance | 3 Months | Online | Gain comprehensive understanding of IWRM planning, governance, and sustainability. | Strategic Water Planning | Capstone Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Govt, NGOs |
| Climate-Resilient Water Systems and Adaptation | 3 Months | Online | Develop adaptive water resource management systems for climate resilience. | Risk Assessment | Project Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Climate Policy |
| Transboundary Water Governance and Diplomacy | 3 Months | Online | Understand regional cooperation and negotiation in shared waters. | Conflict Resolution | Simulation | ₹12,000 / $140 | Intl. Policy |
| Smart Water Management and Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Apply digital technologies (IoT, AI) to optimize water systems. | Data Analysis, IoT | Project Work | ₹12,000 / $140 | Tech, Smart Infra. |
| Community-Based Water Governance | 3 Months | Online | Design participatory frameworks for water conservation and management. | Social Facilitation | Field Case Study | ₹12,000 / $140 | NGOs, CSR |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Integrated Water Resource Management | 6 Months | Online | Master the full IWRM cycle from policy to basin-level implementation. | Strategic Planning | Final Project + Viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Govt, UN, NGOs |
| Diploma in Climate-Smart Water Governance | 6 Months | Online | Learn adaptive management for water systems under climate stress. | Policy Innovation | Policy Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | Climate, Policy |
| Diploma in IWRM for Urban and Rural Systems | 6 Months | Online | Address urban water demand, rural water rights, and governance. | Planning & Evaluation | Case Study | ₹25,000 / $300 | Urban Dev., Infra. |
| Diploma in Basin Management and Transboundary Water Cooperation | 6 Months | Online | Build capacity for multi-country water cooperation and diplomacy. | Negotiation, Governance | Simulation Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Intl. Relations |
| Diploma in Smart Water Infrastructure and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Integrate technology-driven solutions for sustainable water systems. | IoT, Systems Design | Applied Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Infra., Tech Policy |
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