CIET-NCERT to Organise Online Training on Personal Safety and Device Protection from November 2
The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) under NCERT will organise an online training programme on Personal Safety & Device Protection from November 2 to 6 2026. The programme will help teachers and learners understand digital safety and develop practical skills to protect their personal information and electronic devices.
CIET-NCERT will conduct the programme in collaboration with the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) initiative of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The initiative works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
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The programme follows the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Chapter 23 of the policy highlights the importance of safe and responsible technology use in education.
What the Personal Safety and Device Protection Training Will Cover
The growing use of digital devices and online platforms has increased the need for personal cybersecurity. Users may face risks such as unauthorised access and malware. Data theft and identity misuse can also threaten personal information and device security.
The training will help participants protect their digital identities and secure their devices. It will also cover privacy settings and strong authentication methods. Participants will learn safe internet browsing practices and ways to use public Wi-Fi and digital payment services securely.
Key Objectives of the Training
CIET-NCERT has identified five main learning objectives for the programme. After completing the training learners will be able to:
- Explain the basic concepts and importance of personal cybersecurity and digital safety.
- Identify common cyber threats and social engineering techniques. They will also learn about malware and online attacks.
- Apply suitable practices to secure mobile devices and protect personal data.
- Follow safe practices while browsing the internet and using public Wi-Fi and digital payment services.
- Promote responsible social media use and protect digital footprints and online reputation.
Five-Day Training Schedule
The programme will feature five live sessions. Each session will cover a specific area of personal safety and device protection. Experts from ISEA and C-DAC will lead the sessions.
| Date and session | Topic and resource person |
|---|---|
| November 2 2026 Monday | Personal Cybersecurity & Digital Safety Fundamentals — Mr. Shivansh Raghuvanshi. Knowledge Associate. ISEA-C-DAC. MeitY. Patna. Bihar. |
| November 3 2026 Tuesday | Mobile Device Security & Smartphone Protection — Dr. Sanjeev Kumar. Scientist ‘F’. ISEA-C-DAC. MeitY. Mohali. Punjab. |
| November 4 2026 Wednesday | Personal Data Privacy & Identity Protection — Mr. Anoop Kumar Pandey. Scientist ‘E’. ISEA-C-DAC. MeitY. Bengaluru. Karnataka. |
| November 5 2026 Thursday | Safe Internet. Public Wi-Fi & Digital Payment Protection — Mr. Divyansh Baghel. Project Associate. ISEA-C-DAC. MeitY. Mumbai. Maharashtra. |
| November 6 2026 Friday | Social Media Safety & Digital Footprint — Mr. Prateek Saraswat. Project Engineer. ISEA-C-DAC. MeitY. Noida. Uttar Pradesh. |
Live Session Timings and Broadcast Platforms
Participants can watch the live sessions from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on NCERT’s official YouTube channel. The programme will also reach viewers through PM e-Vidya DTH TV Channels 6–12.
The sessions will also be telecast through the following platforms:
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- DD Free Dish Channel
- DISH TV Channels 2027–2033
- Jio TV mobile app
Participants can also watch recorded sessions through the dedicated YouTube playlist.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NCERT Official YouTube Channel | Watch live sessions |
| Recorded Training Sessions | Watch the playlist |
How to Get the Digital Certificate
Participants who want a certificate must join the online course through the DIKSHA platform. The course will count towards 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as stated in the programme details.
CIET-NCERT will make the course link available on November 7 2026. Participants must complete all course requirements to receive the digital certificate.
The certificate process includes the following steps:
- Register on DIKSHA. Link your APAAR ID and DigiLocker ID with your account. Participants who have already completed this step can skip it.
- Join the online course through the link that will become available on November 7 2026.
- Watch all videos provided in the course.
- Complete the activities. These include discussion forums and interactive activities and assignments.
- Take the final assessment. Participants can attempt the assessment up to three times. They must score at least 70% to qualify for the certificate.
- Fill in the feedback form.
Participants who meet all the requirements will receive a digital certificate. They can access it through their DIKSHA profile and download it. They can also access the certificate through DigiLocker.
Important Dates for the DIKSHA Course
The programme has separate dates for live sessions and online course enrolment.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Live training sessions | November 2–6 2026 |
| Course enrolment opens | November 7 2026 |
| Course enrolment closes | March 10 2027 |
| Course closes | March 15 2027 |
How to Attend the Training Without a Certificate
Learners who do not want a certificate can watch the live sessions on NCERT’s official YouTube channel or PM e-Vidya DTH TV channels. They can also access the recorded sessions through the dedicated playlist.
Programme Coordination Team
Prof. Amarendra P. Behera. Joint Director at CIET-NCERT and Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh. Head of DICT & TD at CIET-NCERT will provide programme advisory support.
Dr. Angel Rathnabai. Associate Professor at CIET-NCERT will serve as the Programme Coordinator and Course Coordinator.
Dr. Varsha Yadav. Academic Consultant at CIET-NCERT and Mr. Sagar Siddh. Senior Project Associate at CIET-NCERT will serve as Technical Coordinators.
Contact Details
Participants can contact the CIET-NCERT helpdesk for queries related to the training programme.
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| training.helpdesk@ciet.nic.in | |
| Phone | 8800440559 |
Digital safety is no longer optional. It is an essential skill for teachers and learners in today’s connected world. This NCERT training programme offers an opportunity to understand cyber threats and learn practical ways to protect personal information and digital devices.
Teachers and learners who want to earn the 50-hour CPD certificate should enrol in the DIKSHA course from 7 November 2026 and complete all the required activities and assessments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your digital safety skills and promote responsible technology use.
