IIT Madras Pravartak and BodhBridge launch free online training for students and teachers

IIT Madras Pravartak has partnered with BodhBridge to launch free online training programs for school students, teachers, and educators. Registration is currently open on the official website at bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in.

Program Details

Students from classes 7 to 12 can sign up for training in emerging areas like artificial intelligence fundamentals, electric vehicles and future mobility, entrepreneurship fundamentals, design thinking, and innovation. Teachers and educators can enroll in courses such as Career Counselling Certification Training, a Leadership Development Program for Educators, and Classroom Management and Student Engagement. According to a press statement from IIT Madras Pravartak, past free training sessions have already benefited more than 45,000 teachers.

Delivery and Experts

The programs combine live online sessions, case studies, and hands-on activities to help build problem-solving, creativity, communication, and innovation skills. Instruction will be provided by experts from the IIT Madras alumni network, the startup ecosystem, and industry. While the live online training is free, participants also have the option to receive a certification from IIT Madras Pravartak. The training will run in monthly cohorts starting from November 2026 and continuing through January 2027.

Context

These online programs aim to bridge the gap between traditional classroom education and the practical demands of India's innovation-driven economy. IIT Madras Pravartak operates as a technology innovation hub supporting skill development across various educational levels. Free digital learning initiatives of this scale help make specialized technology and career education accessible to a wider student and educator base across the country.