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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.

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Design Thinking & Innovation
Design Thinking & Innovation

Program Date & Time:

13th May 2026, 6–8 PM IST

Program Duration:

2 Hours, 1 Live Session

Eligibility:

School Students (Class 7 to Class 12)

Mode:

Online (Live)

What You'll Learn
& Achieve

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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

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

Steps to Complete Your
Learning Journey

Learn from industry experts, validate your skills through assessment, and earn a trusted certification.

1

Attend Free Training

Build your foundation with live training.

2

Book Certification Exam

Reserve your certification assessment slot.

3

Take Exam

Complete your secure online assessment.

4

Get Certified

Earn your industry-recognized certification.

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  • 2-hours live online session
  • Study & reading materials
  • Q&A with Dr. Pratima Khandelwal & Balaraju Kondaveeti
Instructors Profile

Meet the Experts Driving Your Learning Journey

Learn from experts who don't just teach concepts—they share industry insights, practical experiences, and proven frameworks that help you thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Balaraju Kondaveeti

Founder & CEO | 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. 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

Dr. Pratima Khandelwal

TEDx Speaker, Founder, Lead Facilitator -OBE & NEP 2020, Food Technologist, Edupreneur, Empanelled Skills Trainer, NPTEL & BS Program, IIT Madras | View Profile

Dr. Pratima Khandelwal is an accomplished edupreneur and Founder of ‘FlyHigh’ Educational Excellence Services (MSME unit in Bengaluru), dedicated to capacity building for K–12 and higher education. She brings 26+ years of rich experience in teaching, research and leadership in higher education space, and is seasoned food technologist (PhD holder), authored over 55 research publications, awarded 2 patents and a few novel useful microbes’ discovery to her credit. She’s a TEDx speaker and empanelled skills trainer at NPTEL, IITM.

She has delivered 750+ impactful upskilling programs across public and private institutions in India and a few overseas. Her interest expertise spans AI in academia, 21st-century skills-based pedagogy and andragogy, design thinking, soft skills (including emotional intelligence) and sustainable food systems, with her upskilling approach strongly aligned to outcome-based education.

Certificate

Certification Assessment & Grading

Your final examination score determines the grade awarded on your certificate. Grades are assigned according to the following criteria:
Grade A — 85% and above (Outstanding)
Grade B — 75% to below 85% (Excellent)
Grade C — 60% to below 75% (Proficient)
Grade D — 40% to below 60% (Pass)

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 40% to be eligible for certification.

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