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Free AI courses for teachers: IIT Madras expands SWAYAM Plus programme for K-12 educators

These courses have a duration between 25 and 45 hours and are provided free of cost. Those seeking certification can obtain the same at a nominal fee via proctored exams at designated centres.

They are designed not only for engineering students but also for learners from arts, science, commerce, and other fields.

IIT Madras is expanding the ‘AI For All’ courses to school teachers of kindergarten to Class 12 across India. These courses are offered through SWAYAM Plus in online mode in partnership with IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation.

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The tech institute is providing other AI courses, including AI in Physics, AI in Chemistry, AI in Accounting, Cricket Analytics with AI, and AI/ML using Python. IIT Madras is now introducing a new course – AI for Educators – with a special focus on K-12 teachers. Those seeking clarifications or a callback can write to: pmu-sp@swayam2.ac.in. The last date to register for all six courses is October 10 through -swayam-plus.swayam2.ac.in/ai-for-all-courses

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Who can apply for IIT Madras AI courses?

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Teachers and aspiring teachers can apply for this course to gain essential AI knowledge and practical tools to enhance teaching, assessment, and student engagement. They are designed not only for engineering students but also for learners from arts, science, commerce, and other fields.

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Is the course free or paid?

The course is free; however, those seeking certification can obtain the same at a nominal fee via proctored exams at designated centres.

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How long is the course?

These courses have a duration between 25 and 45 hours and are provided free of cost.

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Addressing the launch event, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of learning, and K-12 teachers play a vital role in bringing this change into classrooms. By equipping them with AI skills, we are not only strengthening education but also contributing to nation-building.”

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SWAYAM Plus is an initiative of IIT Madras under the Ministry of Education, designed to provide high-quality, employment-oriented learning opportunities to learners across India. The platform currently hosts over 430 online courses across 15+ sectors, including Engineering, BFSI, Hospitality, and IT/ITeS. Some of these courses are credit-aligned and vetted by IIT Madras experts. As of date, over 3,70,000 learners have registered on the portal.