Five-hour teacher training series aims to build teachers’ capacity in designing high-quality online courses
Participate in the ten hours online training titled “Development of Online Course” organized by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT during 02-13 March, 2026 from 4 PM to 5 PM.
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has launched a nationwide online training programme to help educators design and develop effective online courses.
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The initiative responds to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which requires teachers to complete 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) every year. With nearly one crore teachers across India, organising large-scale face-to-face training often becomes difficult. NCERT says online learning offers a practical and scalable solution.
To support teachers and education professionals, the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT will conduct a nine-day online training series titled “Development of Online Course” from 2 March to 13 March 2026. The sessions will run daily from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The programme will guide educators on digital pedagogy, instructional design, online assessments, and learner engagement strategies, helping them design structured and high-quality online courses.
What is the purpose of this online training programme?
NCERT designed the programme to help teachers and education professionals understand how to design, develop and deliver structured online courses.
The training focuses on improving educators’ digital teaching skills and ensuring that online courses remain pedagogically sound, inclusive and effective.
Participants will learn about instructional design, content development, learner engagement, and online assessment methods suitable for digital learning environments.
When will the training sessions take place?
| Training Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme Title | Development of Online Course |
| Organised by | CIET, NCERT |
| Training Dates | 2 March – 13 March 2026 |
| Time | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Mode | Online |
Where can participants watch the training sessions?
NCERT will broadcast the sessions through multiple platforms to ensure nationwide access.
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| Platform | Access |
|---|---|
| NCERT Official YouTube | youtube.com/ncertofficial |
| PM eVidya DTH Channels | Channels 6–12 |
| DD Free Dish | Available |
| DISH TV | Channels 2027–2033 |
| JioTV Mobile App | Live streaming available |
Participants who miss the live sessions can watch recorded lectures through the official playlist released by NCERT.
What topics will the nine-day training cover?
| Day & Date | Session Title |
|---|---|
| 2 March 2026 | Online Course: Concept, Need & Scope |
| 3 March 2026 | Exploring Online Course Platforms & Features |
| 5 March 2026 | Process for Developing Online Course |
| 6 March 2026 | Curation & Creation of eContent |
| 9 March 2026 | Development of eTutorial for Online Course |
| 10 March 2026 | Development of eContent for Online Course |
| 11 March 2026 | Development of Assessment in Online Course |
| 12 March 2026 | Development of Online Course Manuscript |
| 13 March 2026 | Exploring Learning Management System |
What will participants learn from the training?
NCERT says participants will gain practical skills needed to design effective online courses.
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Understand the concept and scope of online courses in education
- Evaluate online course platforms and their features
- Create engaging digital learning materials
- Design tutorials and structured course content
- Develop online assessments to measure learning outcomes
- Use a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver and manage courses
How can teachers register for the programme?
Interested participants must complete an online registration form before joining the sessions.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Register through this online form link |
| Step 2 | Attend live sessions between 2–13 March |
| Step 3 | Join the online course on DIKSHA portal |
| Step 4 | Complete assignments and assessments |
| Step 5 | Submit feedback form |
How can participants receive a certificate?
Participants who want certification must enrol in the online course on the DIKSHA platform, which NCERT will launch after the training programme ends.
Learners must watch all course videos, complete the study resources and submit required assignments. The certification course will remain open until 30 April 2026.
Take up the online course, participate in post-assessment, and get certified.
Those who are interested in getting a certificate need to do the following:
- Join the online course that will be launched on DIKSHA portal. The course link will be updated on the event page on the last day of the training by 7.00 PM. This course will be open till 30 April, 2026.
- Participants need to join the course, go through all five videos.
- Participants need to join the course, and complete the resources and also required assignments.
Who is organising the training programme?
The programme is organised by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Programme Advisory | Prof. Amarendra P. Behera |
| Programme Advisory | Prof. Indu Kumar |
| Programme Coordinator | Dr. Angel Rathnabai |
| Technical Coordinator | Dr. M. S. Kariyappa |
| Technical Support | Ms. Aakansha |
Where can participants seek help or clarification?
Participants can contact the organisers for support during the programme.
| Support Type | Details |
|---|---|
| training.helpdesk@ciet.nic.in | |
| Phone | 8800440559 |
