The Water Sustainability, Policy, and Management program at STRATI builds advanced understanding of the hydrological, economic, and policy dimensions of sustainable water management. It emphasizes integrated water resources management (IWRM), climate adaptation, and water governance frameworks to equip professionals with the tools to address global and regional water challenges. Participants will learn to evaluate water risks, design community-based solutions, and apply digital tools (IoT, GIS, AI) in sustainable water systems.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Fundamentals of Water Sustainability and Policy | 1 Week | Online | Understand the global water crisis, SDG 6, and water governance frameworks. | Policy Awareness, Systems Thinking | Quiz + Case Study | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy, NGOs |
| Water Resources and Climate Change | 1 Week | Online | Learn linkages between climate variability and water availability. | Impact Assessment | Policy Brief | ₹2,000 / $25 | Climate & Environment |
| Water-Energy-Food Nexus | 1 Week | Online | Explore interdependencies between water, food, and energy systems. | Systems Mapping | Analytical Essay | ₹2,000 / $25 | Sustainability & Policy |
| Community-Based Water Management | 1 Week | Online | Study participatory water governance and local action models. | Stakeholder Engagement | Field Case Report | ₹2,000 / $25 | NGOs, Local Governance |
| Urban Water and Wastewater Management | 1 Week | Online | Learn about urban hydrology, wastewater reuse, and smart cities. | Urban Systems Planning | Simulation | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban Development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn integrated frameworks for basin-level water management. | Basin Planning, Governance | Applied Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Water Sector, Govt |
| Water Policy, Law, and Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand legal, institutional, and transboundary water issues. | Legal Reasoning, Policy Design | Research Paper | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy, Academia |
| Water Accounting and Auditing | 2 Weeks | Online | Develop practical understanding of water data and financial accountability. | Quantitative Analysis | Data Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Consulting, Govt |
| Gender and Social Inclusion in Water Governance | 2 Weeks | Online | Assess gender roles and equity in water access and decision-making. | Social Impact Assessment | Project Note | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs, Development |
| Digital Tools for Water Management (GIS, IoT, AI) | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply technology for monitoring and management of water resources. | GIS Mapping, IoT Applications | Practical Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Tech, Engineering |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Sustainable Water Management and Policy Planning | 1 Month | Online | Design and evaluate sustainable water policies and programs. | Policy Design, Evaluation | Capstone Report | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy, Research |
| Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Learn about green infrastructure, resilience, and risk assessment. | Infrastructure Planning | Project Work | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban Planning |
| Water Economics and Valuation | 1 Month | Online | Apply economic tools to assess water use efficiency and pricing. | Economic Analysis | Analytical Paper | ₹6,000 / $70 | Research, Policy |
| Transboundary Water Cooperation and Diplomacy | 1 Month | Online | Study water-sharing treaties and international negotiations. | Negotiation, Policy Diplomacy | Simulation | ₹6,000 / $70 | Diplomacy, Think Tanks |
| Water Quality and Pollution Management | 1 Month | Online | Understand pollution indicators and sustainable remediation practices. | Water Testing, Regulation | Case Study | ₹6,000 / $70 | Environment, Research |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Executive Certificate in Water Policy and Governance | 3 Months | Online | Gain advanced understanding of water governance frameworks and institutions. | Policy Leadership | Capstone Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Government, NGOs |
| Water and Climate Adaptation Strategies | 3 Months | Online | Develop adaptation frameworks integrating hydrology and resilience. | Adaptation Planning | Policy Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Climate Policy |
| Smart Water Management Systems | 3 Months | Online | Apply emerging digital technologies for water resource efficiency. | IoT, Data Analytics | Simulation + Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Smart City Projects |
| Urban and Rural Water Governance | 3 Months | Online | Examine rural–urban linkages and decentralized water systems. | Governance Planning | Research Paper | ₹12,000 / $140 | Local Govt, NGOs |
| Water Sustainability and ESG Reporting | 3 Months | Online | Integrate water sustainability metrics within ESG frameworks. | ESG Analysis | Project Report | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporate, Policy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee Range (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Water Sustainability and Resource Management | 6 Months | Online | Master integrated, climate-smart approaches to water sustainability. | System Design, Evaluation | Final Project + Viva | ₹25,000 / $300 | Govt, NGOs, UN |
| Diploma in Water Policy, Governance, and Law | 6 Months | Online | Study national/international frameworks and develop governance solutions. | Policy Analysis, Regulation | Research Report | ₹25,000 / $300 | Policy, Academia |
| Diploma in Urban Water Systems and Infrastructure | 6 Months | Online | Learn sustainable urban water planning and wastewater management. | Infrastructure Design | Capstone Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Urban Dev. |
| Diploma in Climate and Water Risk Management | 6 Months | Online | Integrate risk-based frameworks for adaptation and mitigation. | Risk Modeling | Simulation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Disaster Mgmt, Climate |
| Diploma in Water Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology | 6 Months | Online | Explore digital innovation for water resilience and circular systems. | Tech Innovation, R&D | Field Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech Firms, Research |
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