STRATI’s programs in Urban Sustainability and Infrastructure Planning focus on developing technical, strategic, and governance skills for managing the complex challenges of urbanization, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure systems.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Foundational Modules)
| 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 urban development concepts and SDG 11 | Urban literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban planning & NGOs |
| Smart Cities: Concepts and Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Learn smart city principles, ICT integration, and innovation models | Digital planning | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Urban tech & policy |
| Green Buildings and Sustainable Architecture | 1 Week | Online | Explore sustainable design, energy efficiency, and green certifications | Eco-design | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Construction & design |
| Climate-Resilient Urban Planning | 1 Week | Online | Study adaptation strategies for urban climate resilience | Risk awareness | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Disaster management |
| Sustainable Transport and Mobility Systems | 1 Week | Online | Understand low-carbon transport planning and mobility innovation | Urban logistics | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Transport & mobility |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Technical Training Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Urban Planning and Sustainable Infrastructure | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn planning frameworks for sustainable urban systems | Urban design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Urban policy & consulting |
| Smart City Technologies and Data Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore IoT, GIS, and data-driven governance tools | Digital analytics | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Smart city projects |
| Urban Governance, Policy, and Innovation | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand institutional mechanisms for urban transformation | Governance reform | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Public policy |
| Urban Water, Waste, and Energy Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Study circular resource management in cities | Resource efficiency | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Utilities & infrastructure |
| Disaster-Resilient Cities and Urban Risk Reduction | 2 Weeks | Online | Build knowledge on urban risk, DRR planning, and resilience frameworks | Risk mitigation | Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | Disaster & resilience agencies |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Cross-Disciplinary Modules)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Urban Sustainability and Climate Adaptation | 1 Month | Online | Develop climate-resilient urban planning strategies | Adaptation planning | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban climate policy |
| Integrated Infrastructure Planning | 1 Month | Online | Learn how to design multi-sectoral, sustainable infrastructure | System integration | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Engineering & design |
| Smart and Inclusive Urban Mobility | 1 Month | Online | Study sustainable mobility systems and last-mile connectivity | Transport policy | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Transport management |
| Urban Energy Systems and Green Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Explore renewable and efficient energy for cities | Energy design | Paper | ₹7,000 / $85 | Energy planning |
| Sustainable Urban Design and Livability | 1 Month | Online | Combine architecture, ecology, and social inclusion in design | Livability analysis | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Urban design firms |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Technical Urban Planning Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Urban Sustainability and Smart Governance | 3 Months | Online | Integrate governance, technology, and sustainability in city systems | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban policy & governance |
| Sustainable Infrastructure and Urban Resilience | 3 Months | Online | Learn resilient infrastructure design and lifecycle analysis | Infrastructure planning | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Engineering & public works |
| GIS and Data Analytics for Urban Planning | 3 Months | Online | Apply GIS and spatial data analytics for smart city development | Data mapping | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $150 | GIS & consulting firms |
| Green Building Design and Urban Regeneration | 3 Months | Online | Study adaptive reuse, green materials, and sustainable design | Architectural innovation | Project | ₹12,000 / $150 | Architecture & planning |
| Urban Policy, Governance, and Public-Private Partnerships | 3 Months | Online | Explore PPP models for sustainable urban management | Policy negotiation | Case study | ₹12,000 / $150 | Urban finance & policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Urban Development and Infrastructure Programs)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities | 6 Months | Online | Integrate urban innovation, planning, and sustainability policy | Urban systems management | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban planning & policy |
| Diploma in Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Management | 6 Months | Online | Plan and manage large-scale infrastructure for sustainable growth | Project planning | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Engineering & construction |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Cities and Disaster Management | 6 Months | Online | Build resilience-focused planning for disaster-prone cities | Risk management | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Disaster & resilience sectors |
| Diploma in Green Architecture and Urban Design | 6 Months | Online | Learn sustainable architecture, landscape, and eco-design | Design integration | Studio project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Architecture & design |
| Diploma in Urban Policy, Finance, and Governance | 6 Months | Online | Analyze urban policies, municipal finance, and PPPs | Governance & reform | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Urban development agencies |
Common Features Across All Courses
- STRATI-certified, globally relevant urban and infrastructure training programs
- Designed for urban professionals, graduate, engineers, planners, policymakers, and sustainability leaders
- Based on frameworks from UN-Habitat, World Bank, and Global Resilient Cities Network
- Focused on low-carbon cities, green infrastructure, and climate adaptation
- Includes smart technologies, and circular urban systems modules
- Part of STRATI’s Urban Sustainability and Resilience Network (USRN)
- Hands-on learning: real-world case studies, scenario design, simulation labs
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships