Archive · 28 Jan 2026
IIT Madras Launches Free AI Training for Rural Teachers
IIT Madras and SWAYAM Plus are offering a free online course to help rural school teachers learn about Artificial Intelligence.
This 40-hour program will teach teachers how to use AI tools in their classrooms to make learning better for students.
The course starts on February 5, and teachers can sign up for free until January 31.
The goal is to help teachers use technology in a way that is fair and helpful for all students.
The course covers things like generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and even virtual reality to make lessons more engaging.
The first 500 teachers to complete the course will get their certification for free!
IIT Madras and SWAYAM Plus launch free AI training for rural school teachers.
The 'AI for Educators – K12 Teachers' certification course starts on February 5.
Registration is free and open until January 31.
The 40-hour program aims to integrate AI into classroom teaching, assessment, and student engagement.
The course covers generative AI tools, prompt engineering, gamification, AI-based lesson planning, and AR/VR visualization tools.
- Who
- Rural school teachers across India
- What
- Free AI training course
- When
- Starting February 5, registration by January 31
- Where
- Online, accessible nationwide
- Why
- To integrate AI into classroom teaching and learning
- Initiative
- AI for Educators – K12 Teachers Certification Course
- Partners
- IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation and SWAYAM Plus
- Duration
- 40 hours
- Start Date
- February 5
- Registration Deadline
- January 31
- Registration Link
- iitmpravartak.org.in/AI_Educators_K12_teachers
- Language
- English
- Special Offer
- First 500 rural teachers get free certification
Sources
IIT Madras Pravartak Swayam Plus launch free AI training for rural school teachers
IIT Madras Pravartak Launches Free AI For Rural Teachers Course, Starts Feb 5
IIT Madras partners with Centre to launch free AI training programme for rural school teachers
IIT Madras, Swayam Plus Launch Free AI Training for Rural School Teachers - Course Details
