IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is targeting to train 30,000 Teachers and Educators from 10,000 schools and institutions across India in ‘Career Counselling Certification Training’. This initiative is being offered through online mode in partnership with BodhBridge Education, a company run by IIT Madras alumni.
The teachers, pursuant to training by IITM Pravartak, will be able to offer career guidance and one-on-one career counselling sessions to their students. The IITM Pravartak team will provide necessary support and materials for the teachers.
Teachers, often the first mentors in a child’s life, are uniquely placed to guide them, but they need formal training in career guidance.
The next batch of training commences on July 4th, 2025 with the last date to register being 2nd July 2025. Interested Schools and Teachers can register through the following link - https://bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in/counselors.php
Nearly 4,215 teachers from 22 states and UTs have enrolled for this training in the last six months, and 976 teachers have completed their certification.
Highlighting the significance of this initiative, Mr. Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, said, “Every child deserves guidance that helps them discover their strengths and chart a path towards a fulfilling career. With teachers trained in career counselling, parents can feel confident that their children are receiving informed, personalized support at schools, empowering students to make smarter academic and career decisions early in life.”
This training is being provided free of cost for the benefit of school students with whom teachers spend a significant time, enabling them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and interests. This unique position makes teachers the first to recognize a student’s potential and guide them in directions in which they may excel. Teachers can help cultivate aspirations early, help students visualize career goals and motivating them to work towards them.
This program is open to School Teachers, School Principals, College Faculty, Educators, and Counsellors. Participation in this training program is free. The knowledge gained from this workshop will not only benefit their students but also enhance their skills as educators and mentors.
BodhBridge has been in the career guidance space for the last 10 years. During the last five years, the company has been working with IIT Madras on different projects involving career guidance for rural children. This partnership with IITM Pravartak aims at taking career guidance and counselling fundamentals to a large number of teachers.
Program Highlights:
⮚ Training is offered online and free for All Teachers
⮚ Comprehensive foundation-level training in career counseling
⮚ Access to the top 100 in-demand careers, self-assessment tools, and career guidance frameworks
⮚ Developed and delivered by experts from IITM Pravartak and BodhBridge
⮚ Open to School Teachers, Principals, College Faculty, Educators, and Counsellors