Professional Development Programme

Professional Development Programme (PDP)

Empowering technical educators through continuous learning and skill enhancement

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Programme Objectives

To enhance the knowledge and skills of the teacher in state of art technologies in Engineering Domain.

To strengthen the teachers with modern Tools and Technologies of Online Learner Centered Teaching – Learning - Assessment Process.

To equip the teachers with modern methods of Teaching – Learning Process, based on classical theories of Engineering Education.

To inculcate the Professional ethics, values and competencies in Teachers.

To provide guidance to adopt to the changes in Curriculum via-a-vis Industrial needs.

Host Based Training Programmes

The NITTTR, Chennai offers training programmes, which will be conducted by NITTTR Faculty at the host institution for the benefit of teachers of institution concerned. The institutions can plan a training programme with NITTTR Chennai for a mutually convenient period for the conduct of the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in the areas as Engineering and Engineering Education as follows:

Emerging areas of Civil Engineering
Practical Solutions in Computer Science and Engineering
Programmes in Mechanical Engineering
Programmes in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Educational Technologies, Flipped and Blended Learning
Outcome Based Education and NBA Accreditation Procedures
Guidance and Counselling
Personality Development through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Strategic planning and institutional development
Assessment Practices and Question Paper Authoring
Induction Training Programme
Learning Management System and Online Teaching - Learning

Host Based Training Programmes

The NITTTR, Chennai offers training programmes, which will be conducted by NITTTR Faculty at the host institution for the benefit of teachers of institution concerned. The institutions can plan a training programme with NITTTR Chennai for a mutually convenient period for the conduct of the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in the areas as Engineering and Engineering Education as follows:

Emerging areas of Civil Engineering
Practical Solutions in Computer Science and Engineering
Programmes in Mechanical Engineering
Programmes in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Educational Technologies, Flipped and Blended Learning
Outcome Based Education and NBA Accreditation Procedures
Guidance and Counselling
Personality Development through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Strategic planning and institutional development
Assessment Practices and Question Paper Authoring
Induction Training Programme
Learning Management System and Online Teaching - Learning

The institute has traditionally focused on enhancing the quality of technical teacher training under the sponsored category, conducting customized 5 days programme at host institutions. Any other programmes of a similar nature will be charged on the same basis.

In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes holistic, multidisciplinary, and inclusive education, NITTTR Chennai is expanding its scope beyond technical teacher training. Recognizing the evolving demands of the education ecosystem and the nation's vision for a skilled, future-ready workforce, the institute now actively engages in training students and faculty from non-technical institutions as well.

This shift addresses national priorities such as digital empowerment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence across disciplines. By equipping a broader academic community with pedagogical, technological, and leadership competencies, the Host Institution Programme contributes meaningfully to India's educational transformation and sustainable development goals.

Fee Structure for 40 Participants

Course Type For Faculty For Students Specific Programme
Course Fee* Fee for an Additional Participant Course Fee* Fee for an Additional Participant
Foundation of Teaching Learning (Pedagogy, IDDS, Student Counselling, Mentoring, Question paper Authoring) ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/- ₹50,000/- ₹1,250/-
Research Article & Proposal Writing ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/- ₹50,000/- ₹1,250/-
Social Media Marketing, Innovation, Start-up and Entrepreneurship ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/- ₹50,000/- ₹1,250/-
Emerging Technologies (Advanced Computing - AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Advanced Materials, AR and VR, Energy and Sustainability, Next Gen Computing, Drone Tech, Semiconductors) ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/- ₹50,000/- ₹1,250/-
Media and Information Literacy ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/- ₹50,000/- ₹1,250/-
Educational Video Production ₹1,20,000/- ₹3,000/- ₹60,000/- ₹1,500/-
Academic Leadership & Institutional Development ₹2,00,000/- ₹5,000/- ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/-
Quality Assurance & Accreditation (Single Cohort) ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,500/- ₹50,000/- ₹1,250/-
Quality Assurance & Accreditation (Three Phases) ₹2,00,000/- ₹4,000/- ₹1,00,000/- ₹2,000/-
* (excluding TDS) + 18% GST

The travel charges and boarding and lodging charges (if applicable) of the faculty members of NITTTR Chennai (a maximum of 3 Nos.) as per the prevailing Government of India norms has to be borne by the Host Institution.

Training Programmes for TEQIP Institutions

The NITTTR, Chennai has been offering training programmes for TEQIP institutions in a customized manner based on the requirement of the institution.
TEQIP Norms Applicable to conduct the Training Programmes

Webinar

Webinars are open for both Engineering and Polytechnic College Teachers, unless specified.
There is no fee for attending the Webinars.
The webinar coordinator will inform well in advance the webinar platform. The online Registration form will be available in the following webinar calendar. Attendance is compulsory to receive the certificate.

Modular Training Programmes

Modular courses are open for both Engineering and Polytechnic College Teachers, unless specified.
All are National level FDPs. The Government and Govt. Aided College teachers shall follow their exiting norms for deputation to attend the above said Online Modular courses.
There is no course fee to attend the Modular courses.
The schedule will be provided by the coordinator. The resource materials will be available in the LMS of NITTTR Chennai. The coordinator will inform well in advance the meeting platform and tools required to undergo the Modular courses.
The online application form will be available in the below table. Attendance is compulsory on all the days of the course. Deputation order / Permission letter issued by the respective competent authority of the participant is mandatory for attending the Modular courses and for the issue of the certificate. Course Feedback link also will be provided by the Coordinator to give the feedback.
NITTTR will issue a Certificate to only the participants who have submitted their deputation order / permission letter and attended the programme completely. The participants need to secure minimum marks in the final online evaluation.

Contact Details

Dr. M. Seenuvasan

Professor, Department of Education

seenuvasan@nitttrc.edu.in
044-22545441

Dr.S.Sasirekha

Associate Dean (Training)

sasirekha@nitttrc.edu.in
044-22545505