NCERT CIET Inviting Teachers and Students for Online Training on AI Cyber Threats and Digital Safety With Certificate – Read Details

NCERT CIET Launches Online Training Series on “Ghost in the Machine: Navigating Self-Driving Threats”

NCERT CIET has issued an important notice regarding a new online training series titled “Ghost in the Machine: Navigating Self-Driving Threats”. This training programme will help teachers, students, teacher educators, and other stakeholders understand cyber threats, deepfakes, AI risks, digital safety, and responsible technology use.

This post explains the complete details about this NCERT online training programme. That is why all teachers, students, and parents should read this article till the end and share it with others.

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) through CIET is organising this special online training in line with the vision of NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The programme focuses on cyber safety, digital literacy, critical thinking, ethical AI use, and online protection in the modern digital world.

Why is NCERT Organising This Online Training?

NCERT has started this initiative because digital learning and AI tools are growing rapidly in schools and online platforms. While technology improves learning opportunities, it also creates challenges such as cyberbullying, phishing, deepfakes, identity theft, misinformation, and misuse of digital tools.

The training aims to help educators and learners understand these risks and develop safe digital habits. NCERT also wants participants to learn how to identify manipulated content, protect personal data, and respond to online threats responsibly.

What are the Objectives of the Training?

Through this programme, learners will:

• Understand the importance of awareness in an AI-driven world
• Learn about different cyber threats and online risks
• Explore risks related to AI use in classrooms
• Understand challenges connected to academic integrity
• Learn methods to respond to cyber threats and digital attacks

What Topics Will the Training Cover?

The five-day online training will include expert sessions on important cyber safety topics. Each session will focus on a different challenge related to AI and digital technology.

Programme Schedule

How Can Learners Attend the Sessions?

NCERT will broadcast all sessions live on the NCERT Official YouTube Channel and PM e-Vidya DTH TV Channels from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily. Learners can also watch the sessions later through the official YouTube playlist.

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The programme will also be available on:

• DD Free Dish
• DISH TV Channels 2027–2033
• Jio TV mobile app

How Can Participants Get the Certificate?

Learners who want a certificate must join the course through the DIKSHA platform. The certificate will count as part of the 50 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.

To receive the certificate, learners must:

• Fill the registration form
• Complete all course activities
• Watch the digital resources
• Score 70% or above in the final assessment
• Submit the feedback form

Important Dates for the Course

How to Join the NCERT Online Course?

Participants who want certificates must first register on DIKSHA and link their APAAR ID and DigiLocker ID. After joining the course, they need to complete all learning activities and pass the assessment.

Learners who only want to attend the sessions can directly watch them live on YouTube or PM e-Vidya channels without registration.

Why is This Training Important?

This NCERT initiative highlights the growing importance of cyber safety and responsible AI use in education. The programme will help teachers and students become more aware of digital risks and improve their ability to use technology safely and ethically.

As AI and online platforms become a major part of education, such training programmes can play an important role in creating a safer and more responsible digital learning environment for everyone.

Learners who want to attend live session but do not aim for certificate, follow the given step:

• Watch the live sessions in NCERT official YouTube channel/ PM eVidya DTH TV channel and interact with the experts. Recording of the sessions can also be accessed from the playlist link:

Learners who aim for certificate, follow the given steps:

• Step 1: Register in DIKSHA. Link your APAAR ID and digi locker ID (If you do not have an APAAR or Digilocker ID, create one and then add the details in DIKSHA portal). If this is already done, this step may be skipped.
• Step 2: Join the online course using the course link ( Link will be updated on 08 May 2026) (Refer to the tutorial to understand the process of joining a course – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcsj1x9n9h4j0TtGCy_jKJyEX7y6mD6Rs ).
• Step 3: Fill out the registration form given inside the course
• Step 4: Watch the videos given inside the course.
• Step 5: Complete all the activities given in the course, like discussion forum, interactive activities, assignments etc.,
• Step 6: Take the final assessment. Three attempts can be tried. 70% and above is the eligibility to get a certificate. In case you couldn’t get 70% and above within three attempts, you will not be eligible to get a certificate.
• Step 7: Learners who meet all the criteria will get the digital certificate, and they can access the certificate in their profile page.

1. What is the NCERT CIET online training about?
The training focuses on AI cyber threats, deepfakes, digital safety, and responsible technology use.

2. Who can join this NCERT training programme?
Teachers, students, teacher educators, and other stakeholders can join the programme.

3. When will the live sessions take place?
The live sessions will run from 04 May to 08 May 2026.

4. How can learners get the certificate?
Learners must complete the DIKSHA course activities and score 70% or above in the final assessment.

5. Where can participants watch the sessions?
Participants can watch the sessions on NCERT’s YouTube channel and PM e-Vidya DTH TV channels.