The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in partnership with Google for Education, has launched an online training series titled ‘Effective Communication: A Digital Toolkit for Educators’. This initiative aims to promote the effective use of educational technologies, including audio, video, multimedia, and digital platforms, to improve the quality of school education and expand learning opportunities.
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CIET-NCERT Online Training Programme: Important Details
Through repositories such as DIKSHA and ePathshala, CIET-NCERT provides educational resources in different Indian languages and formats for foundational, middle, and secondary classes.
The training series will focus on Google Workspace for Education, Gemini AI tools, and associated applications to enhance professional communication, school administration, and collaboration. It also aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises inclusive, and equitable learning through digital technology, and teacher professional development.
The sessions will feature expert presentations and demonstrations through live streaming from the NCERT studio, with the complete series also available as an online course on the DIKSHA portal. The initiative aims to help educators strengthen their digital communication skills, and improve classroom management, academic scheduling, professional correspondence, and collaboration through digital tools.
The timings for the training are: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Objectives of the Online Training Programme
This programme aims to promote the effective use of digital tools in educational institutions and support the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The major objectives include:
1. Developing Digital Communication Skills
The training will help educators use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Meet, and Google Sites, supported by Gemini AI, for classroom management, professional correspondence, and communication with stakeholders.
2. Supporting the Implementation of NEP 2020
The programme will demonstrate how digital tools can support transparent school governance, inclusive educational practices, and teacher professional development.
3. Improving Practical Application of Digital Tools
Participants will learn practical strategies to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen communication with stakeholders, encourage collaboration, and innovation in educational institutions.
CIET-NCERT Online Training Schedule 2026
The programme will include four sessions focusing on professional correspondence, academic scheduling, digital resource management, and virtual collaboration.
| Day & Date | Title of the Session | Name of the Resource Persons |
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Day 1 12 October, 2026 (Monday) |
Streamlining Professional Correspondence and Workflow |
Hema Saggar Google Champion Manager: Education Solutions, Learning Links Foundation |
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Day 2 13 October, 2026 (Tuesday) |
Optimising Time Management and Academic Scheduling |
Gurpreet Kaur Google Champion Founder Director, EduInfinity |
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Day 3 14 October, 2026 (Wednesday) |
Building a Centralised Digital Resource Hub |
Sangeeta Gulati Google Champion Head (Rtd.) Department of Mathematics Sanskriti School |
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Day 4 15 October, 2026 (Thursday) |
Real-time Collaboration and Virtual Engagement |
Hema Saggar Google Champion Manager: Education Solutions, Learning Links Foundation |
Who Can Participate in the Training Programme?
The online training programme is open to a wide range of participants from the education sector and the general public.
Eligible participants include:
- School principals and headmasters
- Students and teachers
- Teacher educators
- Curriculum planners
- School administrators
- Education policymakers and stakeholders
- General public
How to Register for the CIET-NCERT Online Training Programme?
Interested participants can register for the programme through the registration form provided on the official CIET-NCERT website. Registration can also be completed by scanning the QR code available on the programme webpage.
Where to Watch the Live Training Sessions?
The training sessions will be streamed live on the NCERT Official YouTube Channel available on the official page. Participants can also watch the sessions through the following television channels and platforms:
- PM eVIDYA: Channels 6 to 12, intended for Classes 6 to 12
- DD Free Dish: Channel 128
- DISH TV: Channel 950
- Sun Direct: Channel 793
- JioTV: Mobile application
- Tata Sky: Channel 756
- Airtel: Channel 440
- Videocon: Channel 477
These options will enable participants to access the training through different digital and television platforms.
Online Course and Certification Through DIKSHA
The course on the DIKSHA portal is scheduled to open on 27 October, 2026. Participants interested in obtaining a certificate must complete the prescribed learning activities and the final assessment.
Criterias for certification:
- Join the online course on the DIKSHA portal once it becomes available.
- Go through all the videos and learning resources included in the course.
- Complete the final assessment. Participants can attempt the assessment a maximum of three times.
- Score at least 70% in the final assessment to qualify for the certificate.
- Access the certificate through the participant’s DIKSHA profile once it becomes available.
Note: The certificate may take approximately 15 to 20 days to become available.
Participants experiencing technical issues with the portal can raise their complaints through the Teacher Help facility on DIKSHA.
Organising Team of the Programme
The training programme will be supported by the following officials from CIET-NCERT:
Programme Advisory
- Prof. Amarendra P Behera, Head, Planning and Research Division (PRD), CIET-NCERT, New Delhi
- Prof. Shireesh Pal Singh, Head, Department of ICT and Training (DICT & TD), and National Coordinator, DIKSHA, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi
Programme Coordinator and Course Coordinator
- Dr. Praveen Bobby Binjha, Associate Professor, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi
Technical Coordinators
- Dr. Ruchi Gupta, Academic Consultant, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi
- Mr. Nikhil Raj, Content Developer (Academic), CIET-NCERT, New Delhi
How to Submit Feedback?
Participants can submit their feedback through the feedback form available on the official webpage. The form is intended to collect participants’ experiences, learning outcomes, and suggestions regarding the training programme.
According to CIET-NCERT, the feedback will help improve future online training initiatives, and the confidentiality of participants’ responses will be maintained.
Helpline
For queries related to the programme, participants can contact CIET-NCERT through the following:
- [email protected]
- 8800440559
Conclusion
The CIET-NCERT training programme aims to equip educators with practical digital skills to improve communication, collaboration, and school administration. By integrating Google Workspace for Education, and Gemini AI tools into educational practices, the initiative seeks to support the vision of NEP 2020, and promote more efficient, inclusive, and technology-enabled learning environments.
Source
Official announcement by CIET, 12 October 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per CIET, the Education Ministry, and the Government of India.
