IIT Madras launches skill based courses
IIT Madras has launched six skill-based courses in collaboration with SWAYAM experts
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced six new skill-based courses, developed by institute experts. The courses are launched in collaboration with SWAYAM plus and IITM Parvartak Technologies.
The beneficial thing if the course js , the industry has expressed interest in recruiting students from these programmes.
Following is the list of courses launched
Advanced Electronic Manufacturing
CNC Machining and Fundamentals
Comprehensive Electronics
Embedded System
Digital Manufacturing Practice
Smart Manufacturing and Fundamentals
SWAYAM Plus is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and IIT Madras, launched it aligning with National Education Policy’s (NEP 2020). The focus is on promoting and encouraging employability-focused, skilling courses. It goals to build employable skills among graduates across chosen sectors critical to India’s growth. The aim is also to align industry skills with academic courses, thereby bridging the gap.
Speaking on the theme Skilling the next generation of learners in a digital first ecosystem - The NEP perspective’, the additional secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Sunil Kumar Barnwal, talked about “It is not just a document to state what the Government of India is going to do but a vision document on what the country wants to achieve. So, it is not just the Government but every institution involved in academics and research are part of this journey. A student can think of completing his degree before the 3 or 4 years if he can get the required credits. We all know that the pillars of NEP. We understand that the focus is not only the institute but the learner who is the focus of the policy. The campus itself can go to all other places and deliver courses online and many other platforms. This possibility has come because we started thinking from the ‘learning’ and ‘learners’ point of view.”
The following were the themes of the course
Requirements for skilling in institutes of higher learning
Role of technology in skilling
Industry-academia partnerships for skilling in HEIsReaching tier II & III cities/towns
Overall the courses promise success and look forward towards positive change
Indian Institute of Madras(IIT)
The six new skill-based courses are: - Advanced Electronic Manufacturing - CNC Machining and Fundamentals - Comprehensive Electronics - Embedded System - Digital Manufacturing Practice - Smart Manufacturing and Fundamentals
These courses are designed to enhance employability by equipping students with industry-relevant skills. The industry has shown interest in recruiting graduates from these programs, making them valuable for career opportunities.
SWAYAM Plus is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and IIT Madras. It aims to provide skilling courses aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), focusing on enhancing employability and bridging the gap between academic skills and industry requirements.
he NEP 2020 emphasizes flexible learning paths and skill development. It removes previous regulations and encourages institutions to focus on the learner's needs, including offering courses online and through various platforms, which aligns with the goals of SWAYAM Plus.
