This program equips learners with the knowledge and tools to design and manage cities that integrate environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusive urban policy.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory & Conceptual Foundation Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Urban Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Understand sustainable city planning principles | Urban systems literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban governance |
| Smart Cities: Concepts and Practices | 1 Week | Online | Explore the role of technology in city governance | Smart systems awareness | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban innovation |
| Green Infrastructure and Urban Resilience | 1 Week | Online | Learn how to integrate nature-based solutions into cities | Eco-design basics | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | City planning |
| Climate-Resilient Cities | 1 Week | Online | Identify strategies to enhance urban climate resilience | Risk assessment | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate & policy |
| Sustainable Transport and Mobility | 1 Week | Online | Learn low-carbon transport planning for cities | Sustainable mobility design | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Transport policy |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied Design and Governance Integration Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart Governance and Digital Cities | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply digital solutions for urban policy and management | e-Governance, data use | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Smart city management |
| Urban Climate Adaptation Strategies | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop frameworks for urban resilience | Climate modeling | Policy report | ₹3,500 / $40 | City planning & resilience |
| Urban Waste Management and Circular Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore circular economy principles in city waste systems | Resource recovery | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban sustainability |
| Urban Energy Transition and Green Buildings | 2 Weeks | Online | Design energy-efficient and green urban systems | Energy modeling | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Construction & energy |
| Community Development and Urban Inclusion | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn inclusive city design and citizen engagement | Participatory design | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Governance & development |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional, Planning, and Policy Application Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Urban Sustainability Planning and Management | 1 Month | Online | Develop integrated urban sustainability plans | Planning frameworks | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban development |
| Smart Infrastructure and IoT Applications | 1 Month | Online | Learn how IoT enables smart city services | IoT & data analytics | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Technology & city systems |
| Urban Climate Governance and Policy | 1 Month | Online | Understand policy design for urban climate resilience | Governance analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Climate policy |
| Water and Waste Management in Cities | 1 Month | Online | Learn water-sensitive and waste-smart city design | Urban sustainability | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Utilities & governance |
| Financing Smart and Sustainable Cities | 1 Month | Online | Explore financial models for sustainable urban growth | Green finance | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban finance |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced Urban Systems and Leadership Level)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Smart City Design and Management | 3 Months | Online | Design, implement, and evaluate smart city systems | Smart urban planning | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | Government & tech |
| Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Urban Planning | 3 Months | Online | Integrate ecological design into city frameworks | Landscape design | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban resilience |
| Urban Innovation, Data, and AI for Sustainability | 3 Months | Online | Apply data and AI for sustainable city management | Data analytics | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Smart cities |
| Governance and Policy for Sustainable Cities | 3 Months | Online | Design city governance structures for sustainability | Policy innovation | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban policy |
| Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Risk Reduction | 3 Months | Online | Build strategies for urban safety and disaster response | Risk management | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Infrastructure & safety |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Urban Leadership and Systems Innovation 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 sustainable urban design, planning, and management | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban planning |
| Diploma in Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | Learn to plan and manage digitally enabled smart cities | Data governance | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | ICT & city systems |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Urban Systems | 6 Months | Online | Develop expertise in climate-resilient urban planning | Climate strategy | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Climate adaptation |
| Diploma in Sustainable Transport and Mobility Systems | 6 Months | Online | Design efficient, low-carbon mobility plans | Mobility planning | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Transport & logistics |
| Diploma in Urban Governance and Policy Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Learn leadership and governance for sustainable cities | Urban policy | Research report | ₹27,000 / $320 | Governance & development |
Cross-Cutting Features
- Based on UN-Habitat Urban Sustainability Framework and World Bank Smart City Readiness Framework
- Integrates technology, climate action, and inclusive urban governance
- Ideal for graduates, city planners, engineers, policymakers, and sustainability professionals
- STRATI-certified for Urban Sustainability and Smart Governance Leadership
- Encourages innovation, resilience, and inclusivity in urban systems
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships