NCERT Launches FREE Online Training:
Become a Pro at Creating Online Courses + Earn CPD Certificate!
March 2–13, 2026 | Daily 4:00–5:00 PM IST | Organized by CIET-NCERT | Aligned with NEP 2020
In a major boost for teachers across India, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) through its Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) is offering a completely free, high-impact online training series titled “Development of Online Course”.
This 9-day program (total 9 hours) is specially designed to empower educators to design, develop, and deliver structured, engaging, and pedagogically strong online courses — perfectly timed to help meet the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 requirement of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) every year.
Key Program Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme Title | Development of Online Course |
| Organiser | CIET & Training Division, NCERT |
| Dates | March 2 to March 13, 2026 |
| Time | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST (daily, except March 4, 7 & 8) |
| Mode | Live Online (Multi-platform broadcast) |
| Certificate | Yes – via DIKSHA portal (after completing requirements) |
Daily Session Schedule
| Date | Session Title |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | Online Course: Concept, Need & Scope |
| March 3, 2026 | Exploring Online Course Platforms & Features |
| March 5, 2026 | Process for Developing Online Course |
| March 6, 2026 | Curation & Creation of eContent |
| March 9, 2026 | Development of eTutorial for Online Course |
| March 10, 2026 | Development of eContent for Online Course |
| March 11, 2026 | Development of Assessment in Online Course |
| March 12, 2026 | Development of Online Course Manuscript |
| March 13, 2026 | Exploring Learning Management System |
Miss a live session? Recordings will be available on NCERT's official YouTube channel.
Watch Live – Accessible Everywhere
- NCERT Official YouTube: youtube.com/ncertofficial
- PM eVidya DTH Channels: 6–12
- DD Free Dish
- DISH TV: Channels 2027–2033
- JioTV Mobile App
How to Get Your Certificate (CPD Credit)
- Register via the official Google Form (link below or on CIET website)
- Attend live sessions or watch recordings (March 2–13)
- Enroll in the follow-up course on DIKSHA portal (link updated by 7:00 PM on March 13)
- Watch videos, complete resources/assignments, pass post-assessment
- Submit feedback form
DIKSHA course remains open until April 30, 2026 — perfect for flexible completion!
Who Should Participate?
Teachers, teacher educators, school leaders, and any education professional in India who wants to:
- Build strong skills in digital pedagogy & online course creation
- Fulfill NEP-mandated CPD hours with meaningful, practical learning
- Create engaging e-content, tutorials, assessments & full courses
- Use LMS platforms confidently
Need Help? Contact Support
Email: training.helpdesk@ciet.nic.in
Phone: 8800440559
Ready to Level Up Your Teaching?
Registration Link: Google Form (Official)
