This program focuses on sustainable coastal tourism, community-based development, and blue heritage management, linking environmental stewardship with economic growth. Learners gain expertise in climate-resilient coastal planning, heritage preservation, and sustainable tourism entrepreneurship, strengthening STRATI’s mission to promote inclusive and sustainable blue growth. Aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), this cluster enhances professional and institutional capacities to drive responsible ocean-based tourism and coastal regeneration.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundation: Awareness and concepts in sustainable coastal tourism and heritage management)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Coastal Tourism | 1 Week | Online | Understand sustainability principles in coastal tourism | Conceptual understanding | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tourism & hospitality |
| Coastal Ecosystems and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Explore coastal ecology and sustainable tourism interfaces | Environmental literacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Coastal management |
| Blue Heritage and Cultural Landscapes | 1 Week | Online | Identify cultural and historical assets in coastal regions | Cultural mapping | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Heritage & tourism |
| Climate Risks and Coastal Adaptation | 1 Week | Online | Learn how tourism planning adapts to climate change | Risk assessment | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate resilience |
| Community-Based Tourism and Local Livelihoods | 1 Week | Online | Understand inclusive models of coastal livelihood generation | Community engagement | Case review | ₹2,500 / $30 | Local development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied: Linking tourism, environment, and heritage through sustainable planning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Coastal Development Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn integrated planning for coastal tourism projects | Spatial planning | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban & coastal policy |
| Blue Heritage Conservation and Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore strategies for conserving underwater and maritime heritage | Heritage conservation | Essay | ₹4,500 / $55 | Heritage sectors |
| Eco-Tourism and Responsible Travel Practices | 2 Weeks | Online | Promote sustainable tourism ethics and certification systems | Sustainable management | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Tourism & travel |
| Coastal Risk Management and Resilience | 2 Weeks | Online | Study hazard mitigation and resilience planning for coastal regions | Climate planning | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Environment & policy |
| Circular Economy in Coastal Tourism | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply circular design for waste, energy, and water efficiency in tourism | Green innovation | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Hospitality & sustainability |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional: Building skills for sustainable tourism management and policy innovation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management | 1 Month | Online | Design sustainable tourism policies and management systems | Strategic planning | Capstone project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Tourism & governance |
| Coastal Infrastructure and Blue Urbanism | 1 Month | Online | Study coastal urban planning integrating resilience and tourism | Infrastructure design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban & coastal policy |
| Digital Tools for Coastal Monitoring and Management | 1 Month | Online | Use GIS, drones, and IoT for sustainable coastal monitoring | Technical analysis | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Tech & environment |
| Sustainable Business Models in Marine Tourism | 1 Month | Online | Develop green business frameworks for coastal tourism | Entrepreneurship | Business plan | ₹7,000 / $85 | Start-ups & SMEs |
| Marine Protected Areas and Tourism Governance | 1 Month | Online | Integrate tourism development within marine conservation frameworks | Governance skills | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Conservation & policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced: Coastal governance, resilience, and sustainable heritage leadership)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Coastal Tourism and Sustainable Development | 3 Months | Online | Design and implement large-scale sustainable tourism projects | Policy integration | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Development & policy |
| Climate-Resilient Coastal Planning and Blue Heritage | 3 Months | Online | Combine heritage preservation with climate-resilient design | Adaptive planning | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Heritage & sustainability |
| Marine and Coastal Policy for Sustainable Tourism | 3 Months | Online | Understand national/international policies on coastal tourism | Policy analysis | Essay | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & governance |
| Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency in Tourism | 3 Months | Online | Develop circular solutions for energy and material flows | Resource management | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Green economy |
| Digital Innovation in Coastal and Heritage Management | 3 Months | Online | Apply digital storytelling, AR/VR for heritage tourism | Digital design | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Tech & culture sectors |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership: Strategic management, heritage diplomacy, and sustainable tourism innovation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Coastal and Marine Tourism | 6 Months | Online | Master planning, management, and innovation for coastal tourism | Strategic leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Tourism & coastal development |
| Diploma in Coastal Urbanism and Climate Adaptation | 6 Months | Online | Build resilient coastal infrastructure for sustainable cities | Urban design | Capstone project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Infrastructure & policy |
| Diploma in Blue Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy | 6 Months | Online | Manage heritage diplomacy and cross-cultural partnerships | Cultural diplomacy | Research project | ₹30,000 / $350 | International relations & culture |
| Diploma in Eco-Entrepreneurship and Marine Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Develop green business and eco-tourism ventures | Business innovation | Business plan | ₹30,000 / $350 | Start-ups & eco-innovation |
| Diploma in Digital Tourism and Smart Coastal Management | 6 Months | Online | Integrate smart technology for coastal tourism management | Smart tech skills | Capstone project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Tourism technology |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Fuses tourism innovation, heritage diplomacy, and coastal sustainability
- Promotes inclusive and climate-resilient coastal development models
- Builds professional and community capacity for sustainable blue tourism
- Strengthens STRATI’s role as a hub for policy, sustainability, and innovation in the blue economy
- 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