Design Thinking & Innovation for School Students | IIT Madras Pravartak

Free Training Details

Target Audience
School Students
(Class 7 to Class 12)

Mode
Online (Live)

Program Duration
2 Hours
1 Live Session

Program Date & Time
9th June 2026
6 PM to 8 PM IST

Training Fee
Free

Certification Fee
₹699/- (Inc. GST)

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Syllabus for the course

Understand the 5 stages of Design Thinking
Apply creative problem-solving to real-world challenges
Develop prototype thinking and rapid ideation skills
Build confidence in their own innovative potential

Benefits & Learning Outcomes

Receive a verifiable certificate from IIT Madras Pravartak
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

Step 1

Attend Free Training

Online (Live)

Step 2

Give Certification Exam

Online Proctored Exam (AI)

Step 3

Get Your Certificate

Score 40%+ to Qualify

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How to get certified by IITM Pravartak?
Register separately for the certification exam through the official link provided after the training.
Pay a nominal fee of ₹699 (Inc. Taxes) to cover the certification and administrative charges.
Attend the Online Proctored Exam (AI) from anywhere, which evaluates your understanding of the training content.
Score 40% or above in the exam to qualify for the official certification from IIT Madras Pravartak.
The certification is optional and only applicable to those who choose to register for the exam.
Why get Certified?
Demonstrates proficiency, initiative, and dedication to stand out in college applications and early jobs. Builds real-world skills, confidence, and a competitive edge for future success and higher earnings. Provides industry-recognized proof of expertise, easing transitions to college or careers. Earn IIT Madras Pravartak certification, boosting credibility.

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Certification Exam Grading Criteria
Your final grade for the certification exam will be determined based on the percentage of marks you achieve. The grading scale is as follows:
Grade A – 85% and above
Grade B – 75% to less than 85%
Grade C – 60% to less than 75%
Grade D – 40% to less than 60%
Below 40%, no certificate will be issued.
Sample Certificate
Balaraju Kondaveeti
Mr.Balaraju Kondaveeti (LinkedIn Profile) 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. company in 2006. Mr Balaraju has been a consultant in two large projects at IIT Madras, namely, NPTEL and IITM BS Degree Program.
Awards/Achievements
NASSCOM Emerge 50 Awards
BodhBridge has been selected for this award in 2011
Budding Innovator Award, NRDC, Govt. of India
Issued by NRDC, A Govt. of India Enterprise | May 2011
Patents Granted
Online Security System Serving as a Unique & Exclusive Password Generator for User Authentication over Internet (Granted)
IN 1530/CHE/2008A | Issued Sep 19, 2016
An Online Security System based on the Automated Teller Machine (Granted)
IN 2235/CHE/2008A | Issued Sep 19, 2016

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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

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.