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IN-PERSON / OFFLINE TRAINING
Financial Literacy
Bootcamp
The Financial Literacy Bootcamp by IIT Madras Pravartak is a one-day immersive course designed to introduce school students to essential financial concepts and everyday money management. Through expert-led interactive sessions and practical activities, students will learn about money, budgeting, banking, saving, borrowing, investing, and financial safety. Build essential financial awareness and develop the confidence to make informed financial decisions.
Course Date & Time
29th November, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Eligibility
School students,
Class 7-12
Venue
IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
Note: The training program does not cover or provide accommodation for participants.Course Fee
₹2,500 + GST
Cohort Size
75 per batch | Limited Seats
Course Overview
About The Course
Financial Literacy Bootcamp introduces school students to the fundamentals of financial literacy and responsible money management. Through an intensive one-day offline learning experience, students will explore how money works, learn how to create and manage a budget, understand banking and digital payments, and discover the importance of saving and setting financial goals.
The course also introduces students to interest, borrowing, credit, investing, and financial fraud awareness, helping them develop the knowledge required to make responsible financial decisions.
The course aims to help students develop financial awareness, understand responsible money management, and build practical skills for managing money in everyday life.
Course Schedule
Course Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)
Delivery Mode: In-person / Offline
Location: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
Course Duration & Learning Format
1 Day of Immersive Learning, including:
- Expert-led interactive sessions
- Practical financial activities
- Budgeting and money management exercises
- Banking and digital payment activities
- Financial goal-setting exercises
- Interactive discussions and case studies
- Financial awareness activities
Eligibility Criteria
For school students in Classes 7 to 12 looking to develop essential financial knowledge, understand money management, and build responsible financial habits for the future.
Syllabus for the Course
Module 1: Understanding Money
Learn basic money and financial concepts.
Module 2: Budgeting and Money Management
Learn to manage income, expenses, and budgets.
Module 3: Banking and Digital Payments
Understand banking, digital payments, and safe transactions.
Module 4: Saving and Financial Goals
Develop saving habits and set financial goals.
Module 5: Interest, Borrowing and Credit
Understand interest, borrowing, and responsible credit use.
Module 6: Introduction to Investing
Explore basic investment concepts and financial planning.
Module 7: Financial Fraud and Consumer Awareness
Learn to identify scams and practice financial safety.
Module 8: Activities
Apply financial concepts through practical activities.
Benefits & Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of money and financial literacy.
- Learn the basics of budgeting and money management.
- Understand banking and digital payment methods.
- Develop the habit of saving and setting financial goals.
- Understand the basics of interest, borrowing, and credit.
- Gain an introduction to investing.
- Identify common financial frauds and risks.
- Develop greater consumer awareness and financial safety.
- Apply financial concepts through practical activities and exercises.
- Build responsible and informed financial decision-making skills.
Course Instructor
Mr. Balaraju Kondaveeti
CEO and Co-founder of BodhBridge, IIT Madras alumnus
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Mr. Balaraju Kondaveeti completed his M.S. (Entrepreneurship) from IIT Madras. He is a B.Tech in ECE from JNTU Hyderabad. As part of his M.S. (Entrepreneurship), he founded a company in 2006. Mr. Balaraju holds 2 patents (granted) in Internet Security.
These patents were licensed to Lasersoft Infosystems, a Polaris group company. Mr. Balaraju won the Best Student Plan Award in the Business Plan Conclave Organized by PAN IIT Global Conference 2008. Mr. Balaraju won the National Budding Innovator Award, in 2009 from NRDC, a Govt. of India Enterprise.
In 2009, he co-founded BodhBridge Educational Services (P) Limited which is incubated in C-TIDES, IIT Madras. BodhBridge ESPL runs the popular portal called btechguru.com and is connected with 2000 educational institutions across the country. BodhBridge has been selected for Nasscom Emerge 50 Awards, 2011. Mr. Balaraju has been a consultant in two large projects at IIT Madras, namely, NPTEL and IITM BS Degree Program.
Certification
IIT Madras Pravartak Certification upon successful completion of the program.
About The Course
Financial Literacy Bootcamp introduces school students to the fundamentals of financial literacy and responsible money management. Through an intensive one-day offline learning experience, students will explore how money works, learn how to create and manage a budget, understand banking and digital payments, and discover the importance of saving and setting financial goals.
The course also introduces students to interest, borrowing, credit, investing, and financial fraud awareness, helping them develop the knowledge required to make responsible financial decisions.
The course aims to help students develop financial awareness, understand responsible money management, and build practical skills for managing money in everyday life.
Course Schedule
Course Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)
Delivery Mode: In-person / Offline
Location: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
Course Duration & Learning Format
1 Day of Immersive Learning, including:
- Expert-led interactive sessions
- Practical financial activities
- Budgeting and money management exercises
- Banking and digital payment activities
- Financial goal-setting exercises
- Interactive discussions and case studies
- Financial awareness activities
Eligibility Criteria
For school students in Classes 7 to 12 looking to develop essential financial knowledge, understand money management, and build responsible financial habits for the future.
Syllabus for the Course
Module 1: Understanding Money
Learn basic money and financial concepts.
Module 2: Budgeting and Money Management
Learn to manage income, expenses, and budgets.
Module 3: Banking and Digital Payments
Understand banking, digital payments, and safe transactions.
Module 4: Saving and Financial Goals
Develop saving habits and set financial goals.
Module 5: Interest, Borrowing and Credit
Understand interest, borrowing, and responsible credit use.
Module 6: Introduction to Investing
Explore basic investment concepts and financial planning.
Module 7: Financial Fraud and Consumer Awareness
Learn to identify scams and practice financial safety.
Module 8: Activities
Apply financial concepts through practical activities.
Benefits & Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of money and financial literacy.
- Learn the basics of budgeting and money management.
- Understand banking and digital payment methods.
- Develop the habit of saving and setting financial goals.
- Understand the basics of interest, borrowing, and credit.
- Gain an introduction to investing.
- Identify common financial frauds and risks.
- Develop greater consumer awareness and financial safety.
- Apply financial concepts through practical activities and exercises.
- Build responsible and informed financial decision-making skills.
Course Expert
Mr. Balaraju Kondaveeti
CEO and Co-founder of BodhBridge, IIT Madras alumnus
View Profile
Mr. Balaraju Kondaveeti completed his M.S. (Entrepreneurship) from IIT Madras. He is a B.Tech in ECE from JNTU Hyderabad. As part of his M.S. (Entrepreneurship), he founded a company in 2006. Mr. Balaraju holds 2 patents (granted) in Internet Security.
These patents were licensed to Lasersoft Infosystems, a Polaris group company. Mr. Balaraju won the Best Student Plan Award in the Business Plan Conclave Organized by PAN IIT Global Conference 2008. Mr. Balaraju won the National Budding Innovator Award, in 2009 from NRDC, a Govt. of India Enterprise.
In 2009, he co-founded BodhBridge Educational Services (P) Limited which is incubated in C-TIDES, IIT Madras. BodhBridge ESPL runs the popular portal called btechguru.com and is connected with 2000 educational institutions across the country. BodhBridge has been selected for Nasscom Emerge 50 Awards, 2011. Mr. Balaraju has been a consultant in two large projects at IIT Madras, namely, NPTEL and IITM BS Degree Program.
Certification
IIT Madras Pravartak Certification upon successful completion of the program.
Financial Literacy Bootcamp | IITM Pravartak & BodhBridge | In-person
**The training program does not cover or provide any accommodation for participants. Lunch & Refreshments will be available only to participants.**
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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.
