Urban Sustainability, Smart Cities, and Infrastructure Planning

This thematic area focuses on policy, technology, and management strategies for making cities greener, more efficient, and inclusive.

(Introductory 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 urbanization challenges and sustainable solutions	Urban literacy	Quiz	₹2,500 / $30	Urban policy
Smart Cities: Concept and Framework	1 Week	Online	Learn about the pillars of smart city development	Smart governance	Case study	₹2,500 / $30	Urban tech & planning
Sustainable Infrastructure Development	1 Week	Online	Explore green infrastructure planning and management	Sustainability planning	Report	₹2,500 / $30	Infrastructure projects
Climate-Resilient Urban Design	1 Week	Online	Identify adaptation strategies for urban heat and floods	Climate design	Assignment	₹2,500 / $30	Climate adaptation
Sustainable Mobility and Public Transport	1 Week	Online	Understand sustainable urban transport systems	Transport policy	Quiz	₹2,500 / $30	Urban transport & logistics

(Applied and Policy-Practice Level)

Course Title	Duration	Mode	Key Learning Outcomes	Skills Gained	Assessment Type	Suggested Fee (INR/USD)	Industry Relevance
Smart City Governance and Digital Transformation	2 Weeks	Online	Understand governance and digital inclusion frameworks	E-governance	Project	₹3,500 / $40	Smart city missions
Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies	2 Weeks	Online	Learn city-level climate planning and emissions reduction	Climate policy	Case study	₹3,500 / $40	Climate planning
Waste, Water, and Energy Management in Cities	2 Weeks	Online	Study integrated resource management for circular cities	Resource management	Report	₹3,500 / $40	Municipal governance
Green Building Standards and Urban Resilience	2 Weeks	Online	Apply green building codes and sustainable architecture principles	Green design	Assignment	₹3,500 / $40	Construction & real estate
Public Spaces and Urban Livability	2 Weeks	Online	Learn about inclusive and accessible urban spaces	Urban design	Project	₹3,500 / $40	City planning

(Professional and Technical Application Level)

Course Title	Duration	Mode	Key Learning Outcomes	Skills Gained	Assessment Type	Suggested Fee (INR/USD)	Industry Relevance
Sustainable Urban Planning and Governance	1 Month	Online	Integrate policy, environment, and social equity in planning	Urban policy	Project	₹7,000 / $85	City administration
Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure	1 Month	Online	Study IoT, big data, and digital technologies for cities	Data analytics	Capstone	₹7,000 / $85	Smart infrastructure
Urban Energy and Sustainability Management	1 Month	Online	Explore renewable and efficient energy systems for cities	Energy planning	Case study	₹7,000 / $85	Energy & utilities
Integrated Urban Water and Waste Systems	1 Month	Online	Design sustainable water, waste, and sanitation systems	Resource integration	Project	₹7,000 / $85	Environment management
Sustainable Housing and Urban Inclusion	1 Month	Online	Analyze policies for affordable and inclusive housing	Social planning	Essay	₹7,000 / $85	Housing & social policy

(Advanced Policy and Design Integration Level)

Course Title	Duration	Mode	Key Learning Outcomes	Skills Gained	Assessment Type	Suggested Fee (INR/USD)	Industry Relevance
Climate-Resilient and Smart Urban Planning	3 Months	Online	Integrate climate science and digital tools in urban design	Urban resilience	Capstone	₹12,000 / $150	Urban policy
Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Finance	3 Months	Online	Learn project financing models for sustainable cities	Finance modelling	Report	₹12,000 / $150	Finance & development
Smart Mobility and Sustainable Transport Systems	3 Months	Online	Study low-carbon mobility and electric vehicle infrastructure	Transport design	Project	₹12,000 / $150	Mobility sector
Digital Governance and Urban Policy Innovation	3 Months	Online	Apply digital innovation to improve urban management	Governance systems	Case study	₹12,000 / $150	Governance & IT
Urban Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction	3 Months	Online	Design resilience plans integrating climate and community risk	Risk assessment	Dissertation	₹12,000 / $150	Disaster management

(Comprehensive Professional Diploma Level)

Course Title	Duration	Mode	Key Learning Outcomes	Skills Gained	Assessment Type	Suggested Fee (INR/USD)	Industry Relevance
Diploma in Urban Sustainability and Climate Resilience	6 Months	Online	Study holistic frameworks for sustainable and resilient cities	Climate integration	Dissertation	₹27,000 / $320	Policy & planning
Diploma in Smart Cities and Digital Urban Management	6 Months	Online	Understand ICT-driven planning, governance, and smart systems	Smart technology	Project	₹27,000 / $320	Smart city projects
Diploma in Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Policy	6 Months	Online	Design low-carbon, green, and inclusive infrastructure	Infrastructure design	Report	₹27,000 / $320	Urban development
Diploma in Circular Urban Economy and Resource Management	6 Months	Online	Study circular economy models in urban contexts	Resource optimization	Capstone	₹27,000 / $320	Circular economy
Diploma in Urban Planning, Governance, and Innovation	6 Months	Online	Integrate governance, design, and innovation frameworks for cities	Leadership skills	Dissertation	₹27,000 / $320	Urban leadership

Cross-Cutting Features

Based on frameworks of UN-Habitat, World Bank Urban Development, and Smart Cities Mission (India)
Integrates digitalization, inclusivity, and sustainability principles
Suitable for graduates and professionals in urban governance, civil engineering, architecture, policy, and development
STRATI-certified programs preparing learners for urban innovation and sustainable infrastructure leadership
Placement and research collaboration opportunities
Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships

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