This program is designed to build future-ready professionals capable of tackling global water challenges through sustainable management, innovative governance, and climate-resilient policies. It aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) — making it central to STRATI’s mission of integrated sustainability education.
- 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 Water Resources Management | 1 Week | Online | Understand fundamentals of water management and sustainability | Water literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & environment |
| Global Water Challenges and the SDGs | 1 Week | Online | Learn global water issues and UN goals for sustainable access | Global awareness | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | NGOs, research |
| Water, Climate Change, and Adaptation | 1 Week | Online | Analyze climate impacts on water security | Climate linkage | Case Study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Environmental planning |
| Community Water Governance | 1 Week | Online | Learn participatory water management principles | Stakeholder engagement | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural development |
| Water Ethics and Equity | 1 Week | Online | Understand social justice and rights in water governance | Ethical reasoning | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & advocacy |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Thematic Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply IWRM tools for sustainable basin management | Systems approach | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy & planning |
| Water Governance and Policy Frameworks | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine institutional and policy approaches to water | Policy analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Government & academia |
| Urban Water and Wastewater Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn management of water and wastewater systems | Technical planning | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban development |
| Groundwater Governance and Security | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand aquifer governance and legal frameworks | Hydro policy | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Water regulation |
| Transboundary Water Cooperation and Diplomacy | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore mechanisms for shared water management | Negotiation & diplomacy | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | International relations |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional Practice and Project Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Water Policy and Governance | 1 Month | Online | Develop water policy strategies integrating sustainability | Policy design | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & research |
| Water-Energy-Food Nexus | 1 Month | Online | Understand interlinkages between water, energy, and food | Systems integration | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Multisectoral planning |
| Water Economics and Pricing Policies | 1 Month | Online | Learn economic principles for water allocation and pricing | Economic modeling | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy & consultancy |
| Water Security and Resilience Planning | 1 Month | Online | Create frameworks for sustainable and secure water access | Risk assessment | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development agencies |
| Gender, Inclusion, and Water Governance | 1 Month | Online | Apply gender equity and inclusion in water projects | Social inclusion | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | NGOs, gender policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Applied and Research Integration Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Climate-Resilient Water Systems | 3 Months | Online | Design and manage water systems for resilience | Engineering & policy | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Infrastructure & policy |
| Water Law, Rights, and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Examine water law systems and transboundary governance | Legal analysis | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Policy & law |
| Smart Water Technologies and Innovation | 3 Months | Online | Learn digital innovations in water management | IoT & AI applications | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Tech & environment |
| Rural and Urban Water Planning | 3 Months | Online | Integrate rural and urban perspectives in water governance | Planning tools | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban & rural policy |
| Water Finance and Investment Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Learn about financial models for water infrastructure | Financing skills | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Finance, CSR |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Leadership and Research Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Water Governance and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Develop advanced expertise in water governance | Policy leadership | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Academia & governance |
| Diploma in Integrated Water Resources and Climate Adaptation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate water planning with climate adaptation strategies | Climate systems | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Climate & environment |
| Diploma in Water Law, Policy, and Diplomacy | 6 Months | Online | Build knowledge on global and national water laws | Legal negotiation | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | International affairs |
| Diploma in Water-Energy-Food Nexus Management | 6 Months | Online | Develop cross-sectoral policy planning skills | Systems design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development & policy |
| Diploma in Water Technology and Smart Management | 6 Months | Online | Learn digital and IoT tools for water efficiency | Smart systems | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Technology & infrastructure |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Anchored in UN SDG 6, Paris Agreement, and UN Water Governance Framework
- Integrates policy, economics, engineering, and community perspectives
- Ideal for graduates, policy professionals, engineers, researchers, and NGO practitioners
- STRATI Certification in Sustainable Water Policy and Governance Leadership
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships