Public Speaking & Story Telling Online for Students | IIT Madras Pravartak

Free Training Details

Target Audience
School Students
(Class 7 to Class 12)

Mode
Online (Live)

Program Duration
2 Live Sessions
(2 Hours / Session)

Program Date & Time
Session 1: 27th April, 2026
Session 2: 28th April, 2026
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM IST

Training Fee
Free

Certification Fee
₹799/- (Inc. GST)

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Syllabus for the course

Overcome fear of public speaking and build stage confidence
Learn the fundamentals of voice, body language, and delivery
Craft and deliver a personal story effectively
Apply storytelling frameworks in presentations and communication

Benefits & Learning Outcomes

Receive a verifiable certificate from IIT Madras Pravartak
Showcase strong communication and presentation skills
Stand out in school, competitions, and future opportunities
Overcome fear and develop confidence in public speaking and storytelling
Build effective communication, expression, and audience engagement 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 ₹799 (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-recognised proof of expertise, easing transitions to college or careers. Earn IITM 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
Vikram Sridhar

Instagram | LinkedIn | IIT Madras Alumnus
Vikram Sridhar is a Performance Storyteller, Theatre Practitioner, and a Narrative-based Facilitator combining his various interests and work over 20+ years in Theatre, Conservation and Social Work.

Based in Bangalore and Chennai, he has spoken at multiple events on the power of stories and theatre, like the TEDx and has been quoted in various media. He extensively travels the country performing and speaking at public spaces, community libraries, schools, corporations, business conferences, literary & cultural festivals for children, students and adults. With an engineering, Management and a law degree from institutes like SRM, IIT and NALSAR, Vikram moved on to be a full-time Arts Practitioner. He believes in the Desi way of Storytelling as a strong medium of conservation from nature to human relationships, as his stories are rooted in folklore, myths and legends inspired by various communities of the soil. He strongly believes 'A Story a Day keeps the Doctor Away, ' not an apple.

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Step 3: Certificate

Instructor Profile

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.

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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.