Water lies at the core of sustainable development. This program equips learners with conceptual, analytical, and governance tools to address water scarcity, equity, and environmental sustainability through an interdisciplinary framework. The curriculum integrates policy design, climate-water nexus, transboundary water governance, and innovative management models across scales. Aligned with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), the track builds competencies in sustainable water systems and circular resource use for emerging economies.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Foundation – Understanding Water Challenges and Governance Systems)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Water Security and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Understand water security frameworks and SDG linkages | Foundational policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development & planning |
| Climate-Water Nexus and Risk Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn climate adaptation strategies for water systems | Climate risk mapping | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Environmental governance |
| Water Governance and Institutional Frameworks | 1 Week | Online | Explore policies and institutions shaping water management | Governance frameworks | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Public policy |
| Groundwater Management and Conservation | 1 Week | Online | Understand aquifer systems and recharge strategies | Resource mapping | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Rural development |
| Water Ethics and Social Equity | 1 Week | Online | Examine ethical and social dimensions of water distribution | Social analysis | Reflection paper | ₹2,500 / $30 | Civil society & NGOs |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied – Integrated Water Management Approaches and Tools)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand holistic management of water resources | System thinking | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Policy & planning |
| Water Policy, Regulation, and Law | 2 Weeks | Online | Study national and international water laws and treaties | Policy interpretation | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Legal & governance |
| Watershed Management and Restoration | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn watershed-based resource conservation models | Field planning | Simulation | ₹4,500 / $55 | Agriculture & environment |
| Urban Water Management and Smart Infrastructure | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze urban water planning and reuse systems | Smart city applications | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban governance |
| Transboundary Water Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Examine international cooperation and conflict resolution | Negotiation & diplomacy | Essay | ₹4,500 / $55 | International relations |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional – Building Competence in Water Policy and Sustainable Use)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Water Economics and Policy Instruments | 1 Month | Online | Learn pricing, subsidies, and market-based approaches | Economic analysis | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Economic planning |
| Sustainable Irrigation and Agricultural Water Use | 1 Month | Online | Develop climate-smart irrigation and water-use efficiency | Agricultural systems | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Agritech sector |
| Water Quality Management and Pollution Control | 1 Month | Online | Assess water contamination and treatment technologies | Environmental testing | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Environmental monitoring |
| Gender, Governance, and Water Policy | 1 Month | Online | Explore gender-inclusive water policy frameworks | Social inclusion | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Governance & development |
| Water-Energy-Food Nexus and Sustainable Growth | 1 Month | Online | Understand interlinkages for integrated resource policy | Nexus analysis | Research brief | ₹7,000 / $85 | Policy research & planning |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced – Policy Integration, Governance, and Data Systems)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Water Governance and Policy Design | 3 Months | Online | Build and evaluate sustainable water policies | Policy formulation | Capstone project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Government & academia |
| Water Data Analytics and Decision Systems | 3 Months | Online | Use GIS, AI, and data tools for water monitoring | Spatial analytics | Research paper | ₹15,000 / $175 | Tech & innovation |
| Resilient Water Infrastructure and Urban Systems | 3 Months | Online | Design climate-resilient urban and rural water systems | Infrastructure planning | Simulation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Infrastructure & planning |
| Institutional Reforms in Water Governance | 3 Months | Online | Explore decentralization and participatory reforms | Governance design | Essay | ₹15,000 / $175 | Public administration |
| Global Water Policy and Diplomacy | 3 Months | Online | Study global agreements, cooperation, and conflict | Diplomatic negotiation | Case study | ₹15,000 / $175 | International governance |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership – Strategic Water Governance and Sustainability)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Water Governance and Sustainability | 6 Months | Online | Design, manage, and evaluate sustainable water policies | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Government & NGOs |
| Diploma in Integrated Water Resource Management | 6 Months | Online | Develop interdisciplinary management systems | System integration | Capstone project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Water management |
| Diploma in Transboundary Water Cooperation | 6 Months | Online | Address shared water challenges across borders | Diplomatic strategy | Research paper | ₹30,000 / $350 | International policy |
| Diploma in Water Economics and Resource Efficiency | 6 Months | Online | Apply economic tools for efficient water allocation | Financial analysis | Report | ₹30,000 / $350 | Economic policy |
| Diploma in Smart Water Systems and Digital Innovation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate IoT, AI, and smart technologies in water systems | Tech innovation | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Technology & analytics |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Integrates policy, economics, and technology for sustainable water management
- Focuses on climate adaptation, transboundary cooperation, and data-driven governance
- Designed for professionals in government, NGOs, and research institutions
- Supports STRATI’s Sustainability and Climate Governance Mission through applied learning
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities