Seed Program (13 months)

Postgraduate Certificate in System Design

The course addresses two of the critical gaps in Indian education today – Experiential Learning and Personal Transformation.

Experiential Learning Gap

While the academic learning focuses on theory, there is very little or no focus on its application in practice. Due to this theory-practice gap, many graduates are not job-ready.

Personal Transformation Gap

While academic learning concerns itself with the outer world, the inner world of the learner, including their need for joy and meaning at work, is often ignored.

Solve a real-world problem.

Rewrite your future.

Seeds

Postgraduate Certificate in System Design (13 months)

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The theoretical rigour of an academic course

45 days of structured classroom and experiential learning by system design practitioners

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The practical experience of a fellowship program

365 days of practicum – real-world problem-solving supported by a system design mentor

Experiential Learning Activities

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Travel and interact with diverse communities.

Learn self-transformation, emotional intelligence, enterprise management and community development through applied learning.

Simple, open sessions where peers share their experiences, ideas and learnings with one another.

Twice a month, interact with your mentor to get guidance on system design.

Interact and learn from the journey of a social entrepreneur.

Personal Transformation Activities

Integrating Heart, Body, Mind, and Soul - nurturing physical, emotional, and mental fitness for holistic growth.

Watch transformational films and reflect together with peers.

Discover your purpose and values.

Five courses on transforming yourself.

Biography, Practicum learning document and enterprise visualisation.

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Earn while you learn

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Stay and Food expenses

For the one-month stay and food at Access Livelihood premises for facilitated learning sessions, you will need to pay 29,500 INR upfront.

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Stipend of 23,350 INR/month

During the 12-month practicum, you will receive a monthly stipend of 23,350 INR.

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Incentives

Completion Incentive – 30,000 INR.

Excellence Incentive – 50,000 INR.

*Completion Incentive and Excellence Incentive are performance-linked components based on the candidate’s demonstrated excellence and commitment during the program.

Testimonials

The RRE Fellowship (now the Seeds Program) was an invaluable experience for Rishita Sharma, enabling her to transition her theoretical business administration skills into practical, ground-level expertise. She is now successfully placed at Akshayakalpa Organic in Bangalore, where her role in marketing and branding—specifically content writing—allows her to promote the organization's mission, thereby empowering farmers and advocating for sustainable, nutritional food practices. This placement is a direct result of the RRE Fellowship, which polished her business management abilities and gave her the necessary exposure in the social sector.

Rishita Sharma

RRE Fellow, Content Writing & Branding, Akshayakalpa Organic

Don Anthony Sebastian with the entrepreneurial focus and skills he sought outside of the corporate sector. Following an intensive training that shifted his perspective toward the 'why' of development work, he was placed at ACCORD, an organization dedicated to tribal communities. His current role involves creating value addition and go-to-market strategies for a new producer company, allowing him to gain hands-on experience in social sector enterprises.

Don Antony Sebastian

RRE Fellow, Value Addition & Go-to-Market Strategy, ACCORD.

The RRE Fellowship (now the Seeds Program under Reimagine Livelihoods for India) was the perfect fit for Pankaj Mahajan to channel his passion for livelihoods and gain essential practical skills after completing his master's degree. The 13-month program provided intensive academic learning alongside a crucial practicum, offering mentorship and hands-on experience that addressed his lack of professional experience. Through working on projects, his role involved engaging directly with ground-level enterprises, solving their business challenges, and managing various stakeholders, which significantly helped him update his skill set for the development sector.

Pankaj Mahajan

RRE Fellow, Project Associate, EDII

Is this course for you?

  1. If you want to find your own road, not follow others…
  2. If you wish to learn not just theory, but its application…
  3. If you believe work should have a purpose, beyond money…
  4. If you think work should challenge you, not comfort you…
  5. Then this course is for you.

Partners you will work with

We have an MoU with the practicum partners for 5 years, ensuring our learners a guaranteed opportunity to gain practical experience in their organisations. While the partners are located all over India, you can choose a location closer to you.

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FAQs

Deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s belief - “Be the change you wish to see in the world”, this 13-month program is designed for passionate individuals who want to drive systemic change in women’s livelihoods. If you are someone who believes every woman deserves a dignified and sustainable livelihood and you wish to contribute to creating equitable, community-owned enterprises - this Program is for you.

The program welcomes undergraduates and postgraduates from any discipline. Candidates must be able to produce their degree certificate during document verification.

Fresh graduates and postgraduates who have recently completed their studies are equally encouraged to apply. To thrive in the program, you should bring:

  • Skills and Passion Alignment
  • Practical Learning Mindset
  • Basic English Proficiency

  1. Online Application (Fee: INR 500)
  2. Aptitude Test
  3. Direct Assessment
  4. Interview

The application fee helps us identify applicants who are genuinely committed to being part of the program. It ensures that those who apply are serious about making the most of this opportunity, allowing us to focus on candidates who truly wish to grow and contribute through the experience.

Application Fee: INR 500

Food & Accomodation: INR 29,500 + 18% GST

This fee includes access to high-quality training, mentorship, learning materials, and administrative support, ensuring a holistic and impactful learning experience.

The Program is a 13-month journey that combines classroom learning with field immersion.

  • 45 days - Learning & Orientation: Fellows undergo an intensive 45 days of residential program covering livelihoods, gender, and enterprise development.
  • Months 2–13 – Field Practicum: Fellows are placed with partner organisations, producer companies, or livelihood projects for hands-on practice.
Key learning components include:
  • Exposure Visits
  • Self-transformation and Reflection Workshops
  • Monthly review and Bi-weekly online learning sessions
  • Mentorship
  • Portfolio Projects
  • Integrated Learning

The program fee ensures:

  • 100% Placement Assistance.
  • Premium Learning Materials.
  • Comprehensive Training: Benefit from workshops, expert sessions, and hands-on projects.
  • Continuous Mentorship: We assign one mentor to each fellow focusing on holistic development.
  • Ongoing Engagement: Bi-weekly sessions, monthly review meetings and reflection workshops to enhance your learning experience.
  • Network expansion through NGOs

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of INR 23,350 during the 12-month program. Additionally, you may earn:

  • Excellence Incentive: INR 50,000
  • Completion Incentive: INR 30,000

These are performance-linked components, based on the candidate’s demonstrated excellence and commitment during the program.

After completing the initial one-month learning phase, fellows undergo placement interviews with a curated list of partner organisations working in the livelihoods sector. Each fellow can express their preferred domain and location, and based on interview performance and organisational requirements, final placements are confirmed.

Every fellow who successfully completes the program is offered 100% placement assistance. The Fellowship prepares participants for roles in social enterprises, producer organisations, NGOs, CSR programs, and livelihood consulting. Fellows graduate with field experience, leadership skills, and a professional network across India’s livelihoods ecosystem.

Visit the official Access Livelihoods page and click on the “Apply Now” tab. Fill in the online application form with accurate details and upload your documents. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.

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