Summary

Teachers from government and private schools across Delhi are set to participate in a new round of online professional development courses. These courses, offered through the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), aim to enhance teaching skills in line with the National Education Policy and cover a wide range of contemporary topics, including digital safety and inclusive education.

Overview of the Training Initiative

The Delhi government has reopened several structured online training programs for educators this academic year. Both government and private school teachers, school heads, and teacher educators are encouraged to enroll in these courses to strengthen their professional skills.

Details of the NISHTHA Programme

SCERT is rerunning the NISHTHA courses, which focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy as well as Early Childhood Care and Education. These courses are available in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and aim to improve classroom practices at the foundational stage, aligning with the National Education Policy.

General Continuous Professional Development Courses

The General CPD courses cover a broad spectrum of relevant themes such as cyber hygiene, social media safety, cybercrime awareness, digital wellness, inclusive education, instructional design for integrating technology in teaching, media literacy, financial safety, data privacy and protection, environmental hazards like e-waste, action research, and the use of open educational resources.

Nano Courses on Cyberspace Safety

In addition, nano courses focusing on cyberspace safety and related topics are also available to help educators stay informed about digital security.

Enrollment and Course Completion

Teachers can enroll in these courses through the DIKSHA portal, where all modules are provided in digital format. The platform offers video lessons, text-based materials, and assessments, allowing participants to learn at their own pace within the set timeline.

Enrollment is open until March 10, 2026, and all courses must be completed by March 15, 2026. SCERT advises teachers and school heads to adhere to these deadlines, as course access links will expire afterward.

Purpose and Benefits of the Training

This initiative aims to enhance the professional capacity of educators across Delhi by providing access to updated pedagogical methods and essential digital skills. It supports the ongoing development of teachers to better meet the evolving needs of students and the educational landscape.