Technology is reshaping global labour markets — redefining skills, employment structures, and industrial organization. The Technology and Labour Markets program at STRATI explores how automation, AI, robotics, and digital transformation affect employment, productivity, and inclusion in both developed and developing economies. Participants will learn to design responsive labour policies, assess digital disruptions, and foster inclusive growth strategies through technology-enabled work systems. The courses integrate economic, social, and sustainability perspectives, ideal for policymakers, HR professionals, industry leaders, and development practitioners.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Technology and the Future of Work | 1 Week | Online | Understand how digital transformation impacts jobs, productivity, and growth. | Trend Analysis | Quiz + Essay | ₹2,000 / $25 | HR, Policy |
| Automation, AI, and Labour Market Transitions | 1 Week | Online | Analyze automation’s influence on employment and skill structures. | Critical Thinking | Case Discussion | ₹2,000 / $25 | Tech Policy |
| Digital Transformation and Workforce Resilience | 1 Week | Online | Learn strategies for building resilient and adaptable workforces. | Workforce Strategy | Policy Note | ₹2,000 / $25 | Industry 4.0 |
| Skills for the Digital Economy | 1 Week | Online | Identify emerging skills in the technology-driven labour ecosystem. | Digital Skills Mapping | Report | ₹2,000 / $25 | HR, Education |
| Gender, Technology, and Work | 1 Week | Online | Explore gender inclusion in technology-led employment sectors. | Gender Policy | Essay | ₹2,000 / $25 | NGOs, UN Women |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Labour Market Disruption and Technological Change | 2 Weeks | Online | Evaluate how automation reshapes industries, wages, and job structures. | Policy Analysis | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Think Tanks |
| Digital Labour Platforms and the Gig Economy | 2 Weeks | Online | Study the rise of gig work, freelancing, and digital entrepreneurship. | Data Analytics | Research Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Platforms, Startups |
| Reskilling and Workforce Adaptation in Tech Economies | 2 Weeks | Online | Design upskilling and reskilling strategies for digital transitions. | Training Design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Education, HR |
| Technological Innovation and Labour Productivity | 2 Weeks | Online | Assess how innovation affects productivity and employment outcomes. | Econometric Skills | Data Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Research, Industry |
| Social Protection and Technology-Driven Work | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore social policy responses to flexible and digital labour markets. | Policy Framework | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | ILO, Development Agencies |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Technology, Employment, and Economic Growth | 1 Month | Online | Examine linkages between technological innovation, growth, and jobs. | Quantitative Modelling | Policy Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Govts., IOs |
| Digital Labour Market Intelligence | 1 Month | Online | Use big data and AI to analyze labour demand and emerging occupations. | Data Analytics | Practical Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Data Science, HR Tech |
| Technology Policy for Inclusive Employment | 1 Month | Online | Formulate policies ensuring equity in technology-led work systems. | Policy Design | Capstone Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Govt., Research |
| Automation, Robotics, and the Human Workforce | 1 Month | Online | Study human-machine collaboration and future skills. | Tech Integration | Case Study | ₹6,000 / $70 | Manufacturing |
| Green Technology, Jobs, and Sustainable Work | 1 Month | Online | Assess employment effects of clean technology and sustainability shifts. | Sustainability Modelling | Field Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Green Economy, ADB |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Certificate in Technology and Labour Policy | 3 Months | Online | Gain advanced understanding of policy tools to address tech-labour shifts. | Policy Evaluation | Capstone Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Policy & Academia |
| Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Employment Policy | 3 Months | Online | Evaluate policy responses to AI-driven labour disruptions. | Policy Analytics | Research Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | ILO, UNDP, ADB |
| Labour Market Modelling and Forecasting | 3 Months | Online | Develop models for forecasting labour demand in tech economies. | Econometric Modelling | Applied Data Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Research, Govt. |
| Digital Transformation and Workforce Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Integrate digital strategy with HR and sustainability planning. | Strategic Leadership | Simulation | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporate Sector |
| Technological Change, Inequality, and Inclusion | 3 Months | Online | Assess the distributional impacts of automation on income and employment. | Impact Analysis | Policy Paper | ₹12,000 / $140 | Development Policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Technology and Labour Market Transformation | 6 Months | Online | Master tools to analyze and design policies for digital-age labour markets. | Labour Analytics | Capstone Evaluation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Govt., IOs, Academia |
| Diploma in Digital Economy, Employment, and Inclusion | 6 Months | Online | Explore job creation and policy coherence in the digital economy. | Inclusive Policy Design | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | UNDP, ILO, OECD |
| Diploma in Future Skills and Workforce Development | 6 Months | Online | Design workforce transition programs for automation and AI adoption. | Curriculum Design | Applied Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | HR, EdTech |
| Diploma in Technology, Globalization, and Work | 6 Months | Online | Analyze globalization’s interaction with technology and labour. | Global Policy | Research Paper | ₹25,000 / $300 | ADB, Trade Bodies |
| Diploma in Sustainable Technology, Jobs, and Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate green innovation with decent work and just transition policies. | Sustainability Leadership | Capstone Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | UN, Climate Policy |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway