Empowering Agri-Food Transitions for Climate Resilience and Rural Prosperity
This thematic area will help learners develop expertise in agriculture–climate–livelihood linkages, policy innovation, and inclusive rural transformation.
1. One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Skill-Awareness Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 1 Week | Online | Understand principles of sustainability in agriculture | Agricultural literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-policy |
| Food Security and Nutrition: Global Perspectives | 1 Week | Online | Learn about global and regional food security challenges | Food systems analysis | Reflection | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development sector |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture | 1 Week | Online | Explore technologies for adaptation and mitigation in farming | Climate adaptation | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Agri-tech & sustainability |
| Organic and Regenerative Farming | 1 Week | Online | Study organic farming practices for soil and ecosystem health | Sustainable farming | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Organic food sector |
| Rural Development and Inclusive Growth | 1 Week | Online | Examine rural transformation through inclusive and sustainable models | Rural planning | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development policy |
2. Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Practice-Oriented)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture and Policy Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Study global frameworks like FAO CSA and NAPs | Policy design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Agri-policy & governance |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn ecological principles applied to agriculture | Systems analysis | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Food systems |
| Agricultural Value Chains and Market Linkages | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand sustainable agri-value chains and logistics | Value chain design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Agribusiness |
| Rural Livelihoods and Inclusive Development | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze livelihood diversification and empowerment models | Social inclusion | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs & rural programs |
| Water, Soil, and Biodiversity Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Study integrated natural resource management in agriculture | Conservation skills | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Environment & agriculture |
3. One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Integrative Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Adaptation | 1 Month | Online | Examine adaptation pathways for climate-resilient agriculture | Climate planning | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate policy |
| Food Security Policy and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Study food policy frameworks, trade, and access | Policy evaluation | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Food systems |
| Agri-Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Learn innovation-driven and circular approaches in agri-business | Start-up management | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Agribusiness & start-ups |
| Sustainable Rural Development Planning | 1 Month | Online | Design inclusive rural strategies integrating gender and sustainability | Rural policy | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Rural governance |
| Agri-Finance and Climate Risk Management | 1 Month | Online | Understand financial tools and insurance for agricultural risks | Risk assessment | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Finance & insurance |
4. Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Research-Oriented)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Integrate science, policy, and economics of climate-smart farming | Agri-policy integration | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agriculture & climate |
| Food Systems Governance and Global Supply Chains | 3 Months | Online | Analyze sustainability of global agri-food systems | Food governance | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Global trade & policy |
| Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion in Rural Development | 3 Months | Online | Study inclusive strategies for rural empowerment | Gender analysis | Research paper | ₹12,000 / $150 | Development programs |
| Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Technology | 3 Months | Online | Apply digital and data-based tools in sustainable agriculture | Tech application | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Agri-tech industry |
| Integrated Rural and Agricultural Policy Design | 3 Months | Online | Develop integrated policies linking agriculture, environment, and livelihoods | Policy drafting | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & NGOs |
5. Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive and Professional Diploma Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience | 6 Months | Online | Develop integrated frameworks for climate-smart agriculture | Agricultural governance | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Climate adaptation |
| Diploma in Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems | 6 Months | Online | Examine global food systems and policy design | Food systems planning | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Policy & FAO-related work |
| Diploma in Rural Development and Inclusive Growth | 6 Months | Online | Study inclusive development models for sustainable rural futures | Project planning | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Rural governance |
| Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Policy | 6 Months | Online | Apply economics in resource allocation, productivity, and sustainability | Policy economics | Report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Economic policy |
| Diploma in Agri-Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 6 Months | Online | Build innovation-driven, sustainable agri-businesses | Entrepreneurship | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Agri-tech & start-ups |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Based on FAO, IFAD, and World Bank Sustainable Agriculture Frameworks
- Integrates climate science, economics, and rural policy innovation
- Ideal for graduates, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners
- STRATI-certified, supporting green agriculture, food policy, and livelihood resilience
- Strengthens professional pathways in rural development, sustainability consulting, and climate policy
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships