This course vertical empowers professionals, policymakers, and urban planners to build resilient, technology-driven, and environmentally sustainable cities through integrated urban policy and smart innovation frameworks.
- 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 Urban Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand the foundations of sustainable cities and communities | Urban sustainability literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban governance |
| Fundamentals of Smart City Planning | 1 Week | Online | Learn the components of smart infrastructure and technology integration | Smart systems understanding | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Smart city design |
| Urban Climate Resilience and Adaptation | 1 Week | Online | Examine strategies to enhance city climate resilience | Risk analysis | Reflection paper | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate planning |
| Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture | 1 Week | Online | Explore sustainable materials and energy-efficient design principles | Green design basics | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Green construction |
| Mobility and Transport in Smart Cities | 1 Week | Online | Study sustainable mobility, EVs, and smart transport systems | Urban transport analysis | Short report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban mobility |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied Knowledge and Policy Integration Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Urban Governance and Policy Innovation | 2 Weeks | Online | Study models of participatory urban governance | Policy formulation | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban policy |
| Smart Energy and Resource Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn efficient management of water, energy, and waste systems | Resource optimization | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Infrastructure |
| Planning Sustainable Urban Transport Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze and design low-emission transport networks | Transport modelling | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Mobility planning |
| Data-Driven Urban Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Use data analytics and GIS for urban planning | Spatial analysis | Practical task | ₹3,500 / $40 | Smart city analytics |
| Housing, Land Use, and Inclusive Urban Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand housing policy and inclusive land management | Policy analysis | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban housing |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Intermediate and Technical Application Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Urban Resilience, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Climate Action | 1 Month | Online | Build resilient cities through integrated planning | Disaster risk planning | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban climate resilience |
| Smart Infrastructure Planning and Financing | 1 Month | Online | Study urban infrastructure financing models | PPP design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure finance |
| Digital Tools for Sustainable Urban Management | 1 Month | Online | Apply GIS, AI, and IoT tools for smart city management | Tech integration | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban informatics |
| Low-Carbon Urban Systems and Energy Efficiency | 1 Month | Online | Plan low-carbon cities and promote renewable integration | Energy audit skills | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Clean energy |
| Sustainable Waste and Water Management | 1 Month | Online | Design sustainable waste, water, and sanitation systems | Environmental engineering | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban services |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Practitioner and Policy Specialist Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Urban Policy and Smart City Management | 3 Months | Online | Learn holistic planning integrating policy, tech, and sustainability | Strategic integration | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Smart city governance |
| Climate-Resilient and Inclusive Urban Development | 3 Months | Online | Address inclusivity and adaptation in urban growth | Climate risk management | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban development agencies |
| Sustainable Infrastructure and Urban Financing | 3 Months | Online | Study mechanisms for financing sustainable infrastructure | Investment analysis | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | PPPs & infrastructure |
| Smart Cities, Data, and Governance Systems | 3 Months | Online | Use AI, IoT, and governance tools in urban management | Data-driven policymaking | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Digital urban systems |
| Circular Economy in Urban Design | 3 Months | Online | Apply circular economy principles to urban material flows | Systems thinking | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban innovation labs |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Professional and Policy Leadership Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Urban Development | 6 Months | Online | Master frameworks for sustainable and inclusive cities | Urban systems design | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban governance |
| Diploma in Smart Cities and Digital Urban Transformation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate technology and policy for future-ready cities | Digital policy leadership | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Smart city management |
| Diploma in Climate-Smart Infrastructure Planning | 6 Months | Online | Build low-carbon, resilient urban infrastructure plans | Climate action design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Infrastructure agencies |
| Diploma in Green Building and Sustainable Architecture | 6 Months | Online | Study eco-architecture and green certifications | Design sustainability | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Architecture firms |
| Diploma in Urban Policy, Governance, and Resilience | 6 Months | Online | Lead policy and governance reforms for resilient cities | Urban leadership | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban development bodies |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Built on UN-Habitat, World Bank, and OECD Urban Policy Frameworks
- Emphasizes smart, climate-resilient, and inclusive urban growth
- Blends urban innovation, data analytics, and sustainability governance
- Ideal for graduates, urban planners, architects, engineers, policymakers, and NGO professionals
- STRATI-certified for Urban Sustainability Leadership and Smart City Innovation
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships