Expert Capsule Courses

Short 4-10 week courses on niche public policy topics. No prerequisites required.

Takshashila Institution conducts short, easy-to-digest courses, ranging from 4 to 10 weeks, on niche policy topics. These courses typically don’t have a prerequisite and can be attended by anyone interested in the topic as long as your application qualifies. A certificate is given to those who successfully complete the evaluation criteria.

Courses

Politics and Policy of Critical Minerals

A 4-week course examining the geopolitics, economics, and policy dimensions of critical mineral supply chains — from China’s dominance and the green energy transition to India’s domestic challenges and emerging alternatives.

Learn more

Politics and Policy of AI

A 4-week course exploring AI’s political and policy dimensions — from job market impacts and constitutional values to innovation governance and geopolitical implications.

Learn more

Upcoming Batches

Politics and Policy of Critical Minerals

9–30 May 2026 (4 weeks)

  • Early bird deadline: 12 Apr 2026
  • Last date to apply: 3 May 2026

Learn More