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IIT Madras Adds ‘AI for Educators’ to SWAYAM Plus, Invites K‑12 Teachers to Enroll

The course uses a low-cost, accessible model on the Ministry of Education’s SWAYAM Plus platform.

IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti launched the new AI course AI for Educators. (handout)
IIT Madras rolls out ‘AI for All 2.0’, offering free AI courses to school teachers nationwide.

Overview

  • IIT Madras launched the teacher-focused AI course on September 8, led by Director Prof. V. Kamakoti at the Chennai campus.
  • The online programme runs 25–45 hours and is free to take, with optional certification via proctored exams for a nominal fee at designated centres.
  • Participants need only basic digital literacy, with NCrF-aligned, hands-on content designed to build practical, employability-oriented skills.
  • Registration is open nationwide on SWAYAM Plus until October 10, 2025 for teachers and aspiring teachers across K–12.
  • The addition builds on five existing AI offerings as SWAYAM Plus scales to 430+ courses and roughly 3.7 lakh learners, alongside IIT Madras outreach on accessibility.