Sustainable Urban Development and Smart Cities

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.

  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 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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