Urban Sustainability, Smart Cities, and Green Infrastructure

This program focuses on urban resilience, circular city design, low-carbon transport, and smart infrastructure governance. Learners will develop technical and policy insights for sustainable city planning and management.

  1. 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 Urban Sustainability 1 Week Online Understand the principles of sustainable urbanization Sustainability literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Urban policy
Smart Cities: Concepts and Global Trends 1 Week Online Explore global smart city models and digital innovation Smart governance Report ₹2,500 / $30 Urban innovation
Green Infrastructure and Urban Design 1 Week Online Learn basics of sustainable design and green spaces Design thinking Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Architecture & planning
Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation 1 Week Online Understand climate adaptation for cities Risk analysis Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Climate planning
Circular Cities and Waste Management 1 Week Online Learn how circularity applies in urban systems Resource efficiency Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Urban services
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Planning Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Sustainable Urban Planning and Design 2 Weeks Online Learn principles of urban sustainability and design integration Urban design Project ₹3,500 / $40 City planning
Smart Mobility and Green Transport Systems 2 Weeks Online Explore low-carbon mobility and public transport innovations Transport planning Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Transport sector
Urban Energy Systems and Efficiency 2 Weeks Online Learn about renewable integration in urban energy grids Energy planning Assignment ₹3,500 / $40 Energy sector
Urban Climate Policy and Governance 2 Weeks Online Study urban-level policy instruments for sustainability Policy design Report ₹3,500 / $40 Local government
Sustainable Housing and Building Codes 2 Weeks Online Understand green building standards and energy codes Green design Project ₹3,500 / $40 Real estate & architecture
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional and Strategic Application Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Smart City Planning and Digital Governance 1 Month Online Learn urban data analytics and smart governance frameworks Data analytics Report ₹7,000 / $85 Digital governance
Green Urban Infrastructure and Resource Efficiency 1 Month Online Design resource-efficient and climate-responsive systems Systems design Project ₹7,000 / $85 Urban infrastructure
Water, Sanitation, and Waste Systems for Sustainable Cities 1 Month Online Understand integrated urban water and waste management Infrastructure planning Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Utilities sector
Urban Climate Action Planning 1 Month Online Build city-level mitigation and adaptation strategies Climate modeling Project ₹7,000 / $85 Policy & planning
Inclusive Urban Development and SDGs 1 Month Online Learn frameworks for equitable urban growth Social inclusion Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Governance & NGOs
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Technical and Policy Integration Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Integrated Urban Infrastructure Planning 3 Months Online Master integrated planning for energy, water, and waste systems Infrastructure design Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Smart city agencies
Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Cities 3 Months Online Plan city resilience strategies against climate risks Risk assessment Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Government & policy
Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport Policy 3 Months Online Develop sustainable urban transport plans Mobility management Project ₹12,000 / $150 Transport ministries
Circular Urban Economy and Waste Innovation 3 Months Online Learn circular city frameworks and recycling business models Circular innovation Report ₹12,000 / $150 Waste & recycling
Smart Governance and Data-Driven Urban Management 3 Months Online Use AI, IoT, and data for sustainable governance Smart analytics Project ₹12,000 / $150 GovTech & innovation
  1. 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 Urban Sustainability and Smart City Development 6 Months Online Build comprehensive expertise in smart city development Systems integration Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Urban policy & design
Diploma in Green Building and Infrastructure Design 6 Months Online Apply green design, materials, and certification standards Architectural innovation Project ₹27,000 / $320 Architecture & real estate
Diploma in Urban Policy, Governance, and Innovation 6 Months Online Study advanced governance models for sustainable cities Policy leadership Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 Governance & research
Diploma in Smart Mobility and Urban Energy Systems 6 Months Online Integrate sustainable transport and clean energy in cities Mobility systems Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Energy & transport
Diploma in Resilient Cities and Disaster Risk Management 6 Months Online Develop policies for urban resilience and disaster mitigation Risk governance Report ₹27,000 / $320 Disaster management & policy

Cross-Cutting Features

  • Based on UN-Habitat’s New Urban Agenda, World Bank Urban Resilience Framework, and OECD Green Growth in Cities Framework
  • Combines engineering, technology, and governance for sustainable cities
  • Designed for graduates, urban planners, engineers, architects, policymakers, and sustainability managers
  • STRATI-certified specialization in Smart Urban Systems and Green Infrastructure
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships