Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities

This program equips learners with the knowledge and tools to design and manage cities that integrate environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusive urban policy.

  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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