This cluster aims to strengthen capacities in urban sustainability, climate resilience, and smart governance, preparing professionals to plan and manage inclusive, livable, and low-carbon cities. It bridges urban planning, green infrastructure, and digital innovation, aligning with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Learners gain the skills to design, assess, and implement sustainable urban policies, smart systems, and integrated urban resilience frameworks.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory: Concepts and awareness for sustainable and smart cities)
| 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 concept and principles of urban sustainability | Conceptual literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban planning |
| Smart Cities: Concepts and Technologies | 1 Week | Online | Explore technologies driving smart and connected cities | Digital awareness | Case analysis | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tech & governance |
| Urban Governance and Policy Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Understand roles of governance and institutions in urban systems | Governance literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & planning |
| Green Infrastructure and Urban Resilience | 1 Week | Online | Learn about sustainable urban infrastructure models | System thinking | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Environment & design |
| Urban Climate Action and Low-Carbon Strategies | 1 Week | Online | Explore tools to reduce urban carbon emissions | Climate literacy | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate policy |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied: Systems approach to sustainable and smart city management)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart Infrastructure Planning and Design | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn design principles for sustainable and connected infrastructure | Infrastructure design | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban design |
| Urban Data Systems and Digital Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply data-driven approaches for urban decision-making | Data analytics | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Smart governance |
| Urban Mobility and Transport Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Design low-carbon, inclusive mobility systems | Mobility planning | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Transport sector |
| Circular Urban Economy and Waste Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply circular economy principles to urban waste systems | Resource efficiency | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Environment & policy |
| Resilient Urban Design for Climate Adaptation | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop climate-resilient design frameworks | Adaptive design | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban sustainability |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional: Urban innovation, planning, and sustainable transitions)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Urban Planning and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Develop integrated approaches to urban planning and policy | Policy integration | Capstone project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban management |
| Smart City Technologies and Applications | 1 Month | Online | Apply IoT, AI, and data tools in city planning | Digital skills | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Smart governance |
| Affordable Housing and Inclusive Urban Growth | 1 Month | Online | Explore models for equitable and sustainable housing | Social planning | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Housing sector |
| Climate-Responsive Urban Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Design infrastructure resilient to climate risks | Urban systems design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure policy |
| Sustainable Water and Energy Management in Cities | 1 Month | Online | Integrate sustainable energy and water systems in cities | Systems integration | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Utilities management |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced: Smart urban ecosystems, resilience planning, and governance frameworks)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Smart Cities and Digital Governance | 3 Months | Online | Integrate digital governance and urban sustainability | Data governance | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Governance & tech |
| Urban Resilience and Disaster Risk Management | 3 Months | Online | Build frameworks for disaster risk and climate resilience | Risk management | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Policy & resilience |
| Climate-Neutral Cities: Strategies and Practices | 3 Months | Online | Learn decarbonization strategies for cities | Decarbonization planning | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Energy & climate |
| Urban Innovation and Circular Economy | 3 Months | Online | Explore innovative business and resource use models | Innovation management | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Start-ups & policy |
| Public-Private Partnerships for Smart Urban Projects | 3 Months | Online | Understand PPP frameworks for urban transformation | Strategic finance | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban infrastructure finance |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership: Strategic management and innovation for sustainable cities)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Sustainable Urban Development and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Master strategies for sustainable and equitable urban systems | Strategic leadership | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Urban policy & governance |
| Diploma in Smart Cities and Digital Transformation | 6 Months | Online | Lead smart city initiatives integrating AI and data systems | Digital innovation | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Tech & smart infrastructure |
| Diploma in Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation | 6 Months | Online | Design and implement climate-resilient infrastructure | Adaptation planning | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate & development |
| Diploma in Sustainable Transport and Mobility Systems | 6 Months | Online | Develop sustainable and efficient mobility frameworks | Transport design | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Transport policy |
| Diploma in Circular Urban Economy and Smart Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | Integrate circular and smart design principles in urban systems | Systems innovation | Research project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Sustainability & innovation |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates urban planning, smart technology, and sustainability policy
- Focuses on climate-resilient, inclusive, and data-driven urban ecosystems
- Equips professionals with skills in urban governance, resilience, and innovation
- Strengthens STRATI’s leadership in sustainable urban policy and research capacity building
- 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