This program aims to strengthen capacity to design, implement, and evaluate STI policies that promote innovation, sustainability, and technological inclusiveness for national and global development goals and targets at graduates, researchers, policymakers, government officers, innovation managers, academics, and sustainability professionals engaged in STI systems, R&D, and public policy.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy | 1 Week | Online | Understand the fundamentals of STI policy, its structure, and its developmental role | Policy foundations, STI concepts | Online quiz | ₹2,000 / $25 | Research institutes, think tanks |
| STI Policy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 1 Week | Online | Explore how STI frameworks support the achievement of SDGs | SDG mapping, innovation linkage | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | UN, development organizations |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| STI Governance and Institutional Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn how STI systems are governed and managed at national and regional levels | Policy analysis, institutional mapping | Policy brief | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government, academic policy centers |
| Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand how technology and innovation drive green and inclusive growth | Sustainable innovation design | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Corporate innovation, R&D policy units |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| STI Policy Design and Implementation for Emerging Economies | 1 Month | Online | Analyze and apply STI frameworks in developing-country contexts | Policy design, implementation planning | Policy simulation | ₹6,000 / $70 | Ministries, ADB, UNESCAP, OECD |
| Evidence-Based STI Policy and Data Analytics | 1 Month | Online | Learn how to use data and evidence in policy formulation and evaluation | Quantitative analysis, M&E for STI | Data project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Research labs, evaluation firms, think tanks |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing National and Regional STI Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Build integrated STI strategies aligned with economic and sustainability goals | Strategic planning, systems design | Capstone report | ₹12,000 / $140 | National innovation councils, ministries |
| Managing STI Systems and International Collaboration | 3 Months | Online | Understand governance and partnerships in transnational STI systems | Collaboration frameworks, diplomacy | Case study + viva | ₹12,000 / $140 | UNESCO, UNCTAD, ASEAN R&D programs |
- Six-Month Diploma Course
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Professional Diploma in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy for Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Gain comprehensive skills to design, evaluate, and lead STI policies that support inclusive, knowledge-driven development | Policy leadership, innovation systems management, strategic foresight | Capstone project + viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | UN, World Bank, UNESCO, national ministries |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Career Pathways: STI Policy Analyst
- Innovation Governance Consultant
- R&D Policy Advisor
- Sustainability Strategist
- Builds capacity in STI policy design and governance frameworks
- Integrates technology, research, and sustainability linkages
- Encourages evidence-based, data-driven policy innovation
- Designed for emerging economies and international cooperation in STI
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities