IIT-Madras Pravartak to start free online training programs for teachers, educators and students of schools

IIT-Madras | Photo credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ

IIT-Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the innovation center of IIT-Madras, is launching free online training programs for teachers, educators and students of schools.

For teachers and educators, topics to be covered include career counseling certification training, a leadership development program for educators, and classroom management and student engagement.

Students in grades 7 to 12 will receive training in new technologies such as the basics of artificial intelligence, electric cars and future mobility, business fundamentals and design thinking and innovation.

Launched in partnership with BodhBridge Education, the programs combine live sessions, case studies and hands-on activities to improve students’ problem-solving skills, creativity, communication and innovation.

Registrations for the November 2026 and January 2027 cycles are open and registration can be done at

Published – 12 Nov 2026 21:24 IST