This program equips learners with the tools to design, evaluate, and implement sustainable tourism policies, destination management strategies, and eco-tourism innovations. It aligns with global frameworks such as UNWTO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Agreement, and UNESCO cultural sustainability principles. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how tourism contributes to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, while developing practical strategies for green destinations, inclusive growth, and climate-smart tourism.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundational insights into sustainable tourism practices)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Sustainable Tourism | 1 Week | Online | Understand concepts, global trends, and frameworks in sustainable tourism | Foundational understanding | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tourism industry basics |
| Eco-Tourism Principles and Practices | 1 Week | Online | Explore responsible travel and conservation-linked tourism | Eco-tourism design | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Eco-tourism operators |
| Community-Based Tourism Development | 1 Week | Online | Learn community involvement models for inclusive tourism | Social inclusion | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural & local tourism |
| Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism | 1 Week | Online | Discover ways to protect cultural sites through sustainable tourism | Heritage preservation | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Cultural tourism |
| Climate Change and Tourism | 1 Week | Online | Examine climate impacts on tourism and adaptation approaches | Climate resilience | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & destination planning |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied programs on tourism policy and destination planning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Tourism Policy and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand policy design and multi-stakeholder coordination | Policy design | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Public administration |
| Destination Management and Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn sustainable destination management and visitor control | Destination planning | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Tourism boards |
| Tourism Value Chains and Local Economies | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze how tourism drives local economic development | Value chain mapping | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | MSME integration |
| Gender, Equity, and Inclusive Tourism | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore gender-responsive and socially equitable tourism models | Inclusion & equity | Assignment | ₹4,500 / $55 | Social development |
| Green Certification and Responsible Travel | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand sustainability standards like GSTC & ISO 21401 | Certification systems | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Certification agencies |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Comprehensive management and policy-oriented modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Strategic Tourism Development and Policy | 1 Month | Online | Develop strategic policies for sustainable tourism | Policy strategy | Capstone project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & NGOs |
| Green Tourism Marketing and Innovation | 1 Month | Online | Learn to market sustainable tourism experiences | Marketing & innovation | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Tourism businesses |
| Sustainable Urban and Rural Tourism Planning | 1 Month | Online | Design balanced tourism models for urban and rural areas | Urban-rural integration | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Regional planners |
| Sustainable Tourism Investments and Finance | 1 Month | Online | Explore green finance mechanisms for tourism | Financial modeling | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Tourism investors |
| Tourism Impact Assessment and Sustainability Indicators | 1 Month | Online | Apply sustainability indicators for evaluation | Impact analysis | Research paper | ₹7,000 / $85 | Think tanks & NGOs |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced policy, management, and sustainability leadership training)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Sustainable Tourism Policy and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Create integrated policy frameworks for sustainable tourism | Policy development | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy institutions |
| Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 3 Months | Online | Align tourism strategies with global SDGs | Strategic alignment | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Global development agencies |
| Tourism Crisis and Climate Risk Management | 3 Months | Online | Design crisis response strategies for tourism resilience | Risk management | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Tourism resilience planning |
| Innovation and Smart Tourism Systems | 3 Months | Online | Apply digital tools and smart systems for tourism management | Smart tourism | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Smart destinations |
| Global Trends in Sustainable Tourism | 3 Months | Online | Analyze global sustainability trends shaping the future of tourism | Global foresight | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Global policy forums |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive professional diplomas for tourism policy leaders and strategists)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Development and Policy | 6 Months | Online | Develop and manage tourism policies promoting sustainability | Leadership & policy | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Governments & UN agencies |
| Diploma in Eco-Tourism Management and Conservation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate biodiversity conservation with eco-tourism | Eco-management | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Eco-tourism & NGOs |
| Diploma in Responsible Tourism and Cultural Heritage | 6 Months | Online | Combine cultural preservation with sustainable tourism | Heritage management | Research paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | Cultural institutions |
| Diploma in Sustainable Destination Leadership | 6 Months | Online | Lead sustainable destination and community tourism models | Leadership | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Tourism development boards |
| Diploma in Global Sustainable Tourism and Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Create innovative and climate-smart tourism systems | Innovation leadership | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Global sustainability roles |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Developed with global best practices from UNWTO, UNESCO, and UNEP
- Integrates policy design, green innovation, and destination management
- Ideal for graduates, tourism professionals, policymakers, academics, and entrepreneurs
- Aligned with SDG 8, 12, and 13 on inclusive and sustainable growth
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities