Smart Cities & Urban Governance focuses on integrating digital technologies, data platforms, and AI-enabled planning tools to enhance livability, sustainability, and equitable service delivery. Learners will explore how IoT systems, smart mobility, e-governance, resilient infrastructure, and data-driven public services can transform urban systems and improve citizen outcomes. The cluster emphasizes practical skills in planning, policy, technology deployment, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Foundations of Smart Cities | 1 Week | Online | Smart city models; digital infra; governance | Smart city basics | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Govt + Urban Dev |
| IoT for City Services | 1 Week | Online | IoT sensors; mobility; utilities management | IoT integration | Mini Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban services |
| Data-Driven Urban Governance | 1 Week | Online | Open-data; dashboards; decision-support | Data analytics | Case-based | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov + Planning |
| E-Governance & Citizen Platforms | 1 Week | Online | Citizen services; digital inclusion; mobile governance | e-gov design | Task + MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov/NGO |
| Smart Mobility & Transport Systems | 1 Week | Online | Transport planning; traffic analytics; EV integration | Mobility planning | Case-based | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban transport |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Urban Analytics & Digital Twins | 2 Weeks | Online | Geospatial tools; simulations; predictive planning | Modelling + GIS | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Infrastructure |
| Urban Infrastructure & Utilities Mgmt | 2 Weeks | Online | Energy–water–waste systems; planning for resilience | Infra planning | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Utilities + Gov |
| Smart Governance Frameworks & PPP | 2 Weeks | Online | PPP models; governance; financing | Governance + finance | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gov + Industry |
| Smart Buildings & Green Infrastructure | 2 Weeks | Online | Energy efficiency; green design; retrofitting | Design + audits | MCQ + Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Built environment |
| Citizen Data, Ethics & Digital Rights | 2 Weeks | Online | Privacy; data sovereignty; inclusion | Governance + policy | Case-based | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public Sector |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart City Planning & Digital Governance | 1 Month | Online | Masterplanning; governance models; ICT infra | Urban planning | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Gov + Planning |
| Smart Mobility Systems & Transport Design | 1 Month | Online | Intermodal networks; EV; traffic modelling | Mobility modelling | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Transport |
| Geospatial Tech for Smart Urban Systems | 1 Month | Online | GIS; spatial analytics; modelling | Geoanalytics | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Infra + Gov |
| Sustainable Cities: Energy-Water-Waste | 1 Month | Online | Utilities planning; resilience; circular economy | Utilities modelling | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Utilities + Gov |
| Urban Data Platforms & Citizen Experience | 1 Month | Online | Data governance; dashboards; civic engagement | Data + interfaces | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Civic-tech |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Smart Urban Systems & Resilience | 3 Months | Online | Climate resilience; risk planning; infra audits | Resilience planning | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Gov + PPP |
| Smart Mobility & Urban Transport Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Intelligent transport; demand modelling; accessibility | Transport modelling | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Transport |
| Digital Urban Governance & Service Delivery | 3 Months | Online | Governance; ICT systems; e-service platforms | Governance + service | Exam + Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Gov + Consulting |
| Urban Sustainability Planning & Climate Finance | 3 Months | Online | Financing; green assets; carbon strategies | Finance + planning | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance + Climate |
| Smart Utilities: Energy, Water & Waste Systems | 3 Months | Online | Smart grids; water systems; waste-to-energy | Utilities + modelling | Case-based | ₹12,000 / $140 | Utilities |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Smart Cities & Urban Governance | 6 Months | Online | Masterplanning; e-gov; IoT; utilities; PPP | Planning + governance | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + infra |
| Diploma in Smart Mobility & Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | Transport systems; ITS; modelling; resilience | Transport + IT | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Transport + PPP |
| Diploma in Sustainable Urban Systems & Climate | 6 Months | Online | Green infra; climate; utilities | Climate + design | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + climate |
| Diploma in GIS, Digital Twins & Urban Analytics | 6 Months | Online | GIS; simulations; predictive planning | Geoanalytics + models | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Infra + utilities |
| Diploma in Smart Governance, Ethics & Inclusion | 6 Months | Online | Privacy; digital rights; equity; social governance | Social policy | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + civic-tech |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Field case studies from Smart City Mission
- Integration of geospatial + IoT + digital platforms
- Policy frameworks + PPP
- Capstone + simulation exercises
- Access to labs + Gov Tech sandboxes
- STRATI certification; pathways to diplomas & research
Mentorship + internship & placement support