NCERT CIET inviting school leaders, teachers, and educators for 8-day online training from 16–29 September 2025
New Delhi, 15 September 2025 – NCERT’s Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) has announced a new online training series titled “Innovate & Lead: School Transformation Strategies”. This 8-day programme aims to empower school leaders, principals, teachers, and policymakers with the digital tools and leadership strategies required to transform schools in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The training will run from September 16 to 29, 2025, every day from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and will be broadcast live on NCERT’s official YouTube channel and PM eVidya DTH TV channels.
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Why This Training Matters
CIET, a unit of NCERT, is actively working on promoting educational technologies and building digital learning ecosystems through platforms like DIKSHA and ePathshala.
This training is especially focused on equipping educators with Google Workspace for Education tools, enhancing school management, improving stakeholder communication, and building data-driven leadership in schools.
It aligns with NEP 2020’s vision to promote inclusive, tech-enabled education through a robust digital infrastructure.
Objectives of the Training Series
- Empower with Digital Leadership Skills
Equip school leaders to use digital tools effectively for school management and pedagogy. - Demonstrate NEP 2020 Alignment
Showcase how digital strategies support NEP goals like inclusive practices and teacher development. - Inspire Practical Application
Provide real-world examples to foster communication, innovation, and collaboration in schools.
Who Can Join?
Anyone from the education ecosystem can participate:
| Eligible Participants | Roles |
|---|---|
| School Principals & Headmasters | School Leadership |
| Teachers & Teacher Educators | Classroom and Curriculum Management |
| Students & Curriculum Planners | Learning and Planning Support |
| Administrators & Policymakers | Education Management |
| General Public | Education Enthusiasts |
Live Training Schedule & Topics
The 8-day schedule covers a variety of school transformation themes:
| Date & Day | Topic | Resource Persons |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept (Tue) | Digital Leadership: Innovate & Lead | Prof. Indu Kumar, Sonia Mehra Agarwal, Hemant Bhalla |
| 17 Sept (Wed) | Unlocking Leadership Potential with AI | Hema Saggar |
| 18 Sept (Thu) | Secure & Collaborative File Management | Hema Saggar |
| 22 Sept (Mon) | Crafting Compelling Reports & Portals | Deepika Sharma |
| 23 Sept (Tue) | Data-Driven Leadership | Tejeshwar S. Chowdhary |
| 24 Sept (Wed) | Leading Teacher Growth & Development | Pooja Arora |
| 25 Sept (Thu) | Digital Communication with Stakeholders | Gurpreet Kaur |
| 29 Sept (Mon) | Planning Schedules & Virtual Meetings | Dr. Praveen B Binjha, Meena Bagga |
How to Participate in the Training
Step 1: Registration
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Step 2: Watch Live Sessions
Watch the sessions live from 10:00–11:00 AM on:
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- NCERT Official YouTube Channel: youtube.com/ncertofficial
- PM eVIDYA Channels #6 to #12 (for Classes VI to XII)
- DD Free Dish: Channel #128
- DISH TV: Channel #950
- Sundirect: Channel #793
- Jio TV App, TATA Sky (#756), Airtel (#440), Videocon (#477)
Step 3: Enroll in the DIKSHA Course
The complete course will be available on the DIKSHA portal from 30 September 2025.
To earn a certificate, follow these steps:
- Join the course and watch all sessions.
- Take the final online assessment.
- Score 70% or above (3 attempts allowed).
- Download your certificate from your DIKSHA profile within 15–20 days.
Step 4: Submit Your Feedback
After completing the course, submit your feedback to help improve future training programmes. Feedback is confidential and helps CIET enhance training quality.
Programme Advisory & Organizing Team
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| Secretary NCERT & Joint Director (I/c), CIET | Sh. Aman Sharma |
| Head, DICT & TD, National Coordinator, DIKSHA | Prof. Indu Kumar |
| Head, PRD, CIET | Prof. Amarendra P Behera |
| Programme Coordinator | Dr. Praveen B Binjha |
| Academic Coordinator | Dr. Anjana Bhardwaj, Mr. Nikhil Raj |
Need Help or Have Questions?
Email: diksha.training@ciet.nic.in | Call: 8800440559
This training is a great opportunity for all educators and leaders to upgrade their digital leadership skills, understand NEP implementation, and take meaningful steps towards school transformation. Don’t miss it! Register, Learn, Assess, and Get Certified.
