Increasing population, climate change, and urbanization have intensified interdependencies between water, energy, and food systems. Decisions in one sector can create cascading effects in the others. The WEF Nexus framework provides an integrated approach to optimize resource use, reduce trade-offs, and enhance resilience. This domain equips learners to apply systems thinking, modeling, and analytics to understand sectoral linkages, simulate scenarios, assess trade-offs, and inform policy. Students gain hands-on skills in integrated resource modeling, optimization techniques, climate risk assessment, IoT-enabled monitoring, and policy evaluation to support sustainable development and resource efficiency across sectors.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Relevance |
| Introduction to WEF Nexus | 1 Week | Online | Nexus concepts; sector interdependencies | Systems literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy + Dev |
| Water Resource Management Basics | 1 Week | Online | Water allocation; efficiency tools | Water modelling | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov + Infra |
| Energy Systems & Efficiency | 1 Week | Online | Energy supply-demand; decarbonization | Energy analytics | Quiz | ₹2,000 / $25 | Energy + ESG |
| Sustainable Food Systems | 1 Week | Online | Crop-water-energy linkages; nutrition | Agro-tech literacy | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Agri + Nutrition |
| Digital Tools for Nexus Visualization | 1 Week | Online | Dashboarding; GIS mapping | Visualization | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Tech + Planning |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Outcomes | Skills | Assessment | Fee (INR/USD) | Relevance |
| Integrated WEF Modelling | 2 Weeks | Online | Simulation of interlinked sectors | System dynamics | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy + Dev |
| IoT & Sensor Analytics for Resource Monitoring | 2 Weeks | Online | Data-driven monitoring; efficiency | IoT + analytics | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Tech + Infra |
| Climate Risk & Nexus Resilience | 2 Weeks | Online | Assess vulnerabilities; adaptation | Risk modelling | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate + Planning |
| Resource Trade-Off Analysis | 2 Weeks | Online | Scenario testing; optimization | Optimization modelling | Case | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy + Industry |
| Policy & Governance in WEF Nexus | 2 Weeks | Online | Regulatory frameworks; incentives | Policy design | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gov + ESG |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Outcomes | Skills | Assessment | Fee (INR/USD) | Relevance |
| Nexus Scenario Modeling & Simulation | 1 Month | Online | Integrated planning; trade-offs | Simulation modelling | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy + Planning |
| Smart Water-Energy Systems | 1 Month | Online | IoT-enabled monitoring; efficiency | Systems optimization | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Tech + Utilities |
| Climate-Smart Agriculture & Energy | 1 Month | Online | Low-carbon agri systems; irrigation | Agri + Energy modelling | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Agri + Climate |
| WEF Nexus Analytics & Dashboarding | 1 Month | Online | Visualization; KPI tracking | Data analytics | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Planning + Dev |
| Integrated Resource Planning for Cities | 1 Month | Online | Urban nexus strategy; infrastructure | Urban planning | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban + ESG |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Outcomes | Skills | Assessment | Fee (INR/USD) | Relevance |
| Advanced WEF Nexus Modelling & Optimization | 3 Months | Online | Systems optimization; resource efficiency | Advanced modelling | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Research + Dev |
| Climate Resilience & WEF Risk Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Adaptation strategies; loss assessment | Risk + scenario analysis | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Climate + Policy |
| Smart Urban Nexus Infrastructure | 3 Months | Online | Integrated city resource planning | Smart infrastructure | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Urban + Tech |
| Nexus Policy, Finance & Governance | 3 Months | Online | Incentives; regulations; investment | Policy + finance | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Gov + ESG |
| IoT, Sensors & Digital Twins for WEF Systems | 3 Months | Online | Real-time monitoring; decision support | Digital twin + IoT | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Tech + Utilities |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Outcomes | Skills | Assessment | Fee (INR/USD) | Relevance |
| Diploma in WEF Nexus Planning & Integrated Modeling | 6 Months | Online | System-level planning; modeling | Simulation + Policy | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Policy + Planning |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Water-Energy-Food Systems | 6 Months | Online | Adaptation; risk assessment | Risk + Nexus design | Thesis + Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Climate + Dev |
| Diploma in Smart Urban Resource Management | 6 Months | Online | Urban infrastructure planning | Smart city + Digital twins | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Urban + Tech |
| Diploma in WEF Nexus Policy, Governance & Finance | 6 Months | Online | Policy tools; finance mechanisms | Governance + Investment | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + ESG |
| Diploma in IoT & Digital Twin Solutions for Nexus Systems | 6 Months | Online | Real-time monitoring; optimization | IoT + Digital twin design | Project + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech + Utilities |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway