NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Pravartak has launched a free AI training course for rural school teachers.
Titled ‘AI for K12 Teachers’, the course is scheduled to begin on February 5.
It aims to equip educators with essential skills to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classroom teaching and learning. The last date to register is January 31, 2026.
This self-paced course runs for 40 hours and will be delivered in English. The first 500 teachers who complete the programme will receive a certificate at no cost.
What the IITM Pravartak AI For K12 Teacher Couse covers
The course consists of eight modules.
- Generative AI tools
- Prompt engineering, gamification, and storytelling
- AI-based lesson planning
- Student engagement tools such as AR/VR and visualization
- AI-enabled assessment methods
- Subject-specific use cases
- Inclusive education strategies
- Online teaching platforms
How to apply for the AI for K12 Teachers course
Step 1: Visit the official application link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGqR-IcU4HGP9S1ITPRLYIXQdV_2khqja8g3T_0UMYj-jeLg/viewform?pli=1
Step 2: Enter your personal details, school location, district, and state.
Step 3: Submit the application form.
IIT Madras Pravartak Free Course: Certification Eligibility
IITM Pravartak will conduct a post-course assessment in the form of an MCQ-based virtual proctored exam. Rural school teachers who complete the assessment will receive a course completion certificate.