STRATI’s Public Policy, Governance, and Sustainable Institutions programs bridge academic theory, governance practice, and policy innovation.
These courses provide participants with analytical frameworks, practical tools, and leadership competencies to strengthen institutions of governance, improve public sector efficiency, and promote transparent, participatory, and accountable systems.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational and Awareness Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Public Policy and Governance | 1 Week | Online | Learn the basic concepts and frameworks of public policy | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public sector & academia |
| Institutions and Governance in the 21st Century | 1 Week | Online | Understand institutional evolution and governance mechanisms | Analytical thinking | Essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & think tanks |
| Ethics, Integrity, and Accountability in Governance | 1 Week | Online | Explore ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption principles | Governance ethics | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Civil service & NGOs |
| Digital Governance and E-Government | 1 Week | Online | Study the use of ICT for public service delivery | E-governance | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Digital policy |
| Public Sector Leadership and Decision-Making | 1 Week | Online | Learn leadership frameworks and adaptive management tools | Leadership skills | Reflection paper | ₹2,500 / $30 | Administration & management |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Analytical 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 | Understand the policy cycle from formulation to evaluation | Policy analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public policy institutions |
| Public Administration and Reform | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore administrative modernization and public sector reforms | Administrative reform | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Civil service training |
| Evidence-Based Policy and Data Analytics | 2 Weeks | Online | Use data and analytics for informed decision-making | Data interpretation | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Governance & research |
| Institutional Development and Governance Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine institutional design and organizational performance | Institutional design | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Governance & NGOs |
| Public Financial Management and Accountability | 2 Weeks | Online | Study budgeting, fiscal responsibility, and auditing systems | Fiscal analysis | Quiz | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance & governance |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Strategic Skills Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Policy Research, Design, and Evaluation | 1 Month | Online | Apply tools for designing, implementing, and assessing policies | Policy evaluation | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & research |
| Leadership and Change Management in Public Sector | 1 Month | Online | Develop transformational leadership and adaptive strategies | Change leadership | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Administration & NGOs |
| Governance, Corruption, and Transparency Reforms | 1 Month | Online | Learn anti-corruption strategies and transparency frameworks | Governance reform | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Public accountability |
| Data-Driven and Digital Governance | 1 Month | Online | Understand how data and digital tools improve governance outcomes | Data policy | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | ICT & policy |
| Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Analyze governance mechanisms in PPP frameworks | Project finance | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure & development |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Governance and Leadership Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Public Policy and Institutional Governance | 3 Months | Online | Study advanced models of public policy and institutional reform | Governance strategy | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Civil service & academia |
| Comparative Public Administration and Global Governance | 3 Months | Online | Examine governance systems across countries and regions | Comparative analysis | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Global policy institutions |
| Sustainable Institutions and Policy Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Learn to design institutions that support sustainability transitions | Innovation thinking | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Development agencies |
| Governance of Climate and Environmental Policy | 3 Months | Online | Explore policy tools for environmental and climate governance | Policy governance | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Environment ministries |
| Digital Transformation and Institutional Modernization | 3 Months | Online | Understand how digitalization enhances institutional efficiency | Digital management | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | ICT & governance reform |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Leadership and Policy Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Public Policy, Governance, and Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Master public policy frameworks, governance design, and reform | Leadership, analysis | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Government & academia |
| Diploma in Institutional Reform and Public Sector Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Learn to manage institutional transformation and reform | Public innovation | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Civil service & NGOs |
| Diploma in Digital Governance and Smart Institutions | 6 Months | Online | Build capacities for e-governance, data policy, and public technology | Digital literacy | Capstone | ₹28,000 / $325 | ICT & policy sector |
| Diploma in Global and Comparative Governance | 6 Months | Online | Study international best practices in governance and administration | Global governance | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Diplomacy & academia |
| Diploma in Ethics, Accountability, and Good Governance | 6 Months | Online | Learn frameworks for ethical, inclusive, and transparent institutions | Governance integrity | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Public administration |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified programs aligned with UNDP, OECD, World Bank, UNDESA, and SDGs (16 & 17)
- Focus on evidence-based policymaking, institutional design, and reform leadership
- Integration of digital transformation and sustainability principles
- Real-world case studies from Asia, Africa, and Latin America
- Access to STRATI’s Public Policy and Governance Network (PPGN)
- Mentorship from senior policymakers, governance scholars, and reform specialists
- Collaboration opportunities with academies, and think tanks
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships