The Urban Policy School is a one-of-a-kind Urban Studies Certificate Program in India designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate urban challenges. Through expert-led sessions, interactive activities, and real-world case studies, this program will provide a practitioner’s perspective on urban governance, mobility, and policy interventions.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of public policy with our intensive 2-month Online Summer BootCamp. Engage directly with experts, peers, and real-world case studies. Deep learning through interactive sessions, expert interactions, and dedicated mentoring ensures theoretical insights and practical skills. The online format also provides flexibility and convenience, enabling access from anywhere.

The Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Policy is a 1-month online certificate course that aims to equip students, researchers, and professionals with essential skills to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and programs. By providing a structured approach to M&E, this course will enable participants to analyze, assess, and improve policy outcomes, ultimately contributing to more informed decision-making in the public sector.

Surveys are a critical tool in describing the characteristics of a large population, with accurate samples resulting in targeted results. This makes learning and finessing the survey research technique crucial and imperative in today’s contemporary world. The Survey Research and Data Visualization in Public Policy course is focused on bringing individuals a deeper and better understanding of different concepts related to survey research. Individuals will learn to collect, analyse and interpret data to formulate strategies and public policy recommendations, benefiting their intended target audience.

In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication of complex ideas is paramount, particularly in the realms of policy and public discourse. Policy briefs and issue briefs serve as invaluable tools for succinctly conveying critical information, analysis, and recommendations to policymakers, stakeholders and the public. Understanding how to craft these documents with precision and clarity is essential for anyone involved in policymaking policy advocacy or policy research.

The Fundamentals of Urban Mobility course is a 6-hour self-paced course that provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary overview of the key concepts, challenges, and policy considerations in urban mobility landscapes. This course is designed to equip participants with a foundational understanding of the relationship between urban mobility and public policy, focusing on sustainable, inclusive, and efficient mobility solutions.

Evidence-based policymaking forms the bedrock of comprehensive public policies. In today’s world, policies must be firmly rooted in data and its analysis to achieve success, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. However, before we integrate data into people-centered policies, it’s vital to grasp how ‘evidence’ plays a role at each stage of the public policy cycle.