STRATI’s Public Policy and Governance programs combine policy design, governance reform, and sustainability-driven administration. These courses develop the capacity to craft innovative, inclusive, and data-driven policies for emerging national and global challenges.
- 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 Public Policy and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Understand public policy concepts, cycles, and actors | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public service & academia |
| Governance, Institutions, and Development | 1 Week | Online | Examine institutional roles in promoting sustainable governance | Systems thinking | Essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & governance |
| Evidence-Based Policymaking | 1 Week | Online | Learn data-driven and analytical approaches to policy | Research analysis | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Government & think tanks |
| E-Governance and Digital Transformation | 1 Week | Online | Explore ICT-driven governance reforms and transparency tools | Tech policy | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | GovTech & innovation |
| Ethics, Leadership, and Accountability in Public Service | 1 Week | Online | Study ethics frameworks and accountability in governance | Ethical decision-making | Reflection paper | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public administration |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Policy-Focused Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Policy Design and Implementation | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop frameworks for policy formulation and execution | Policy design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public institutions |
| Governance Innovation and Public Sector Reform | 2 Weeks | Online | Study models of innovation and reform in governance | Change management | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Administrative reform |
| Fiscal Policy, Budgeting, and Public Finance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand fiscal management, budgeting, and accountability | Financial literacy | Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance & administration |
| Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn evaluation tools and logical frameworks for policy review | Monitoring & evaluation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Research & development |
| Local Governance and Decentralization | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore local democracy, urban governance, and capacity building | Governance strategy | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Local development bodies |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Integrative Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Public Policy Analysis and Program Design | 1 Month | Online | Deepen understanding of policy frameworks and analytical tools | Critical policy thinking | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & governance |
| Public Administration and Institutional Capacity Building | 1 Month | Online | Study public sector modernization and institutional performance | Capacity enhancement | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Administrative reform |
| Governance, Corruption, and Transparency | 1 Month | Online | Examine global anti-corruption mechanisms and governance integrity | Accountability tools | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance institutions |
| Urban Governance and Smart Cities | 1 Month | Online | Learn models for urban policy innovation and sustainability | Urban planning | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban development |
| Evidence and Data in Policy Decision-Making | 1 Month | Online | Apply data-driven approaches and impact metrics in governance | Analytical methods | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Data & analytics |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Specialized Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Public Policy and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Study complex policy systems, reforms, and leadership strategies | Governance innovation | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Civil services & policy |
| Comparative Governance and Institutional Reform | 3 Months | Online | Compare reform models across countries and regions | Comparative analysis | Paper | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy research |
| Leadership in Public Policy and Decision-Making | 3 Months | Online | Build leadership and negotiation skills for policy leaders | Strategic leadership | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Public sector leadership |
| Governance, Accountability, and Anti-Corruption Policy | 3 Months | Online | Learn global practices in anti-corruption and transparency | Policy enforcement | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | Governance NGOs |
| Public Finance Management and Fiscal Responsibility | 3 Months | Online | Examine budgetary reforms, taxation, and fiscal policies | Economic governance | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Public finance & reform |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Governance and Policy Leadership Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Public Policy and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Comprehensive understanding of policy design, institutions, and reform | Leadership & design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & academia |
| Diploma in Good Governance and Institutional Reform | 6 Months | Online | Learn institutional modernization, e-governance, and accountability systems | Reform management | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Governance institutions |
| Diploma in Development Administration and Policy | 6 Months | Online | Integrate development policy, implementation, and evaluation | Program leadership | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development & policy |
| Diploma in Fiscal Policy and Public Financial Management | 6 Months | Online | Build expertise in fiscal sustainability and budgeting frameworks | Public finance | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Public sector finance |
| Diploma in Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service | 6 Months | Online | Enhance ethical leadership, integrity, and civic responsibility | Governance ethics | Case project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & civic service |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified, globally benchmarked governance training programs
- Designed for public administrators, policy researchers, graduates, and development professionals
- Frameworks aligned with World Bank, UNDP, and OECD governance principles
- Focus on institutional reform, innovation, and sustainable public systems
- Practical case studies from India, ASEAN, and OECD countries
- Integrated with STRATI’s Governance and Reform Excellence Network (GREN)
- Capstone projects linked to real-world governance innovation labs
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships