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ONLINE FREE TRAINING
Design Thinking
& Innovation
The Design Thinking & Innovation program by IIT Madras Pravartak introduces school students (class 7 to class 12) to creative problem‑solving through the 5 stages of design thinking. Through live online sessions and guided activities, students learn to generate ideas, build prototypes, and develop the confidence to innovate. Earn an IIT Madras Pravartak certification and start thinking like an innovator.
Program Date & Time:
4th September, 2026 - Live Session, 6–8 PM IST
Program Duration:
8 hours (free training + Reading materials)
Eligibility:
School Students (Class 7 to Class 12)
Mode:
Online (Live)
What You'll Learn
& Achieve
Syllabus for the course
01
Understand the 5 stages of Design Thinking
02
Apply creative problem-solving to real-world challenges
03
Develop prototype thinking and rapid ideation skills
04
Build confidence in their own innovative potential
Benefits & Learning Outcomes
✓
Earn a verifiable Certificate from IITM Pravartak by successfully completing the exam
✓
Showcase innovation and problem-solving skills to colleges and employers
✓
Understand and apply the 5 stages of Design Thinking to solve real-world challenges
✓
Develop creative confidence with strong ideation and prototype thinking skills
Register Now
- 2-hours live session
- Study & reading materials
- Q&A with Dr. Pratima Khandelwal & Balaraju Kondaveeti
Dr. Pratima Khandelwal – TEDx speaker, edupreneur, and expert in innovation and education.
Balaraju Kondaveeti – IIT Madras alumnus, entrepreneur, inventor, and education leader. - You can register for the exam after completing the training
Recommended
Certification
₹800 (Incl. GST)
Attend free training and earn an industry-recognized certificate via AI-proctored exam.
REGISTER FOR FREE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM
- Everything in free training
- 1-hour exclusive Q&A session to the participants who registered for the certification exam
- 60-min AI proctored online exam
- Register by 15th September, 2026
- Exam dates: 19th & 20th September, 2026
- Official IIT Madras Pravartak certificate
- Graded A–D (score 40%+ to qualify)
About
IITM Pravartak
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). We are committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Our start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students. With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras. The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.
About
BodhBridge Education
BodhBridge was an IIT Madras incubated company established in 2008. BodhBridge ESPL works closely with Schools, Colleges, Governments, etc. by providing various services to help students. BodhBridge has been selected for the NASSCOM Emerge 50 Awards, 2011. As part of their journey, they helped more than 5 Lakh students through Career Guidance programs, Campus Placement Preparation programs, Career Development, Career Assessments, Teacher Training programs, Certification Programs, Competitive Exam preparation, etc. BodhBridge specializes in employability assessment and career assessments.
About
Madhubun Educational Books
Madhubun Educational Books has been empowering schools since 1976 with innovative, impactful learning solutions that enrich teaching and inspire learning. Madhubun is a trusted partner to schools, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of curriculum-aligned resources, activity-based textbooks, digital learning platforms, teacher support materials, assessments, and professional development programmes. Driven by a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and school success, Madhubun designs educational experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and holistic development.
