OpenTakshashila Courses
Takshashila Policy School
OpenTakshashila Courses
OpenTakshashila is a global and open online platform for public policy discourse and learning. These are short certificate courses conducted independently by course creators, covering niche topics at the intersection of public policy, governance, and society. Courses are designed for working professionals, students, and engaged citizens.
Quick facts
| PLATFORM | OpenTakshashila |
| FORMAT | Online · short courses |
| PREREQUISITES | None |
| CERTIFICATE | On completion |
Current courses
Building A Sporting Nation
A 4-week course examining the policy, economics, and socio-cultural dimensions of sports in India — from grassroots development to elite performance.
West Asia: Crossroads in Conflict
A 5-week course on the history, ideological faultlines, and contemporary politics of West Asia — covering Türkiye, the Gulf states, Israel & Palestine, and Iran, and how the world's powers have engaged the region for the past century.
Upcoming cohorts
Building A Sporting Nation
A 4-week OpenTakshashila course running in September 2026. Saturday classroom sessions plus Wednesday guest talks. No prerequisites; certificate on completion.
DATES- APPLY BY04 Sept 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS05 Sept 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS26 Sept 2026
West Asia: Crossroads in Conflict
A 5-week OpenTakshashila course on the history, ideological faultlines, and contemporary politics of West Asia. Saturday classroom sessions plus expert dialogues. Fee ₹14,000 + GST; early bird 25% before 20 June.
DATES- EARLY BIRD20 Jun 2026
- PROGRAMME BEGINS11 Jul 2026
- PROGRAMME ENDS8 Aug 2026