Sustainable Tourism, Heritage, and Community Development

This program builds leadership in sustainable tourism, heritage conservation, and community empowerment. Learners will gain the tools to design tourism strategies that are environmentally responsible, culturally sensitive, and socially inclusive.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Awareness Level)

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 principles of sustainability in tourism Sustainability literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Travel & tourism
Eco-Tourism and Nature-Based Development 1 Week Online Learn fundamentals of eco-tourism and biodiversity protection Environmental awareness Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Eco-tourism operators
Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management 1 Week Online Understand the value of cultural assets in tourism Heritage appreciation Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Cultural institutions
Community-Based Tourism Models 1 Week Online Learn participatory tourism approaches for local empowerment Community engagement Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Rural development
Sustainable Destination Management 1 Week Online Introduction to managing sustainable destinations Destination planning Project ₹2,500 / $30 Tourism boards & planners
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Design Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Designing Eco-Tourism Products and Experiences 2 Weeks Online Develop eco-friendly tourism products and packages Product innovation Project ₹3,500 / $40 Hospitality sector
Climate-Smart Tourism Planning 2 Weeks Online Integrate climate risk and adaptation into tourism Risk assessment Report ₹3,500 / $40 Policy & climate
Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Urban Tourism 2 Weeks Online Combine conservation with sustainable tourism management Conservation planning Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Heritage cities
Women and Youth Empowerment in Tourism 2 Weeks Online Learn inclusive approaches for local livelihood creation Inclusive leadership Assignment ₹3,500 / $40 NGOs & social enterprises
Sustainable Tourism Marketing and Branding 2 Weeks Online Learn green branding and responsible marketing techniques Communication skills Report ₹3,500 / $40 Marketing & tourism boards
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional and Strategic Practice Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Responsible Tourism Policy and Governance 1 Month Online Understand policy frameworks promoting sustainable tourism Policy analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Policy & government
Eco-Tourism Entrepreneurship and Business Models 1 Month Online Build green business ventures in tourism Entrepreneurship Project ₹7,000 / $85 Start-ups & tourism
Cultural Heritage Management and Tourism Planning 1 Month Online Develop sustainable heritage-based tourism plans Heritage management Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Museums & culture
Climate-Resilient Tourism Infrastructure 1 Month Online Learn to design resilient infrastructure for tourism zones Infrastructure planning Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Tourism engineering
Sustainable Tourism Indicators and Reporting 1 Month Online Measure and report sustainability impacts of tourism Data analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Governance & research
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Integration and Project Development Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Sustainable Tourism Development 3 Months Online Plan and implement sustainable tourism projects Project management Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Government & private
Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Urban Development 3 Months Online Integrate cultural heritage with urban sustainability Urban planning Report ₹12,000 / $150 Urban policy
Eco-Resorts and Sustainable Hospitality Management 3 Months Online Manage eco-friendly hotels and resorts Sustainable operations Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Hospitality industry
Community and Nature-Based Tourism Models 3 Months Online Scale up community participation and local benefit sharing Community leadership Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Rural development
Tourism, Climate Change, and Biodiversity 3 Months Online Explore intersection between tourism, biodiversity, and climate Ecosystem management Research report ₹12,000 / $150 Climate & conservation
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive Research, Policy, and Practice Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Sustainable Tourism Management 6 Months Online Master sustainable tourism systems and strategies Strategic planning Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Tourism leadership
Diploma in Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development 6 Months Online Integrate heritage, identity, and sustainable tourism Heritage strategy Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 Culture & policy
Diploma in Eco-Tourism and Community Empowerment 6 Months Online Build inclusive tourism systems benefiting local communities Inclusive development Project ₹27,000 / $320 NGO & policy
Diploma in Sustainable Hospitality and Green Certification 6 Months Online Learn international hospitality standards and sustainability audits Sustainable management Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Hospitality industry
Diploma in Tourism Economics, Policy, and Planning 6 Months Online Study economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism Policy analysis Report ₹27,000 / $320 Policy & academia

Cross-Cutting Features

  • Based on UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Development Framework, UNESCO Heritage and Sustainability Principles, and OECD Green Growth Policy Toolkit
  • Combines tourism economics, cultural management, community development, and policy innovation
  • Ideal for graduates, tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, local government officials, and researchers
  • STRATI-certified for Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Leadership
  • Promotes eco-friendly travel, cultural preservation, and inclusive development
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships