A faculty member, Kanimozhi S, successfully completed the twelve-week NPTEL online certification course titled "Training of Trainers", offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee through the SWAYAM platform and funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, during the July–October 2026 session. She secured a consolidated score of 85 per cent, comprising 21.88 out of 25 in the online assignments and 63 out of 75 in the proctored examination. In a cohort of 1166 registered candidates, she was awarded an Elite certificate with a Silver medal and was placed among the Top 5 per cent of candidates (Topper). In addition, she was awarded the NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme certificate for the same course. As stated on the certificate, the course was completed through MOOCs mode with online assignments and proctored examinations, and the certificate is acceptable for promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme as per the AICTE notification dated 16 November 2023, similar to other refresher and orientation courses. The certificate recommends four credits for the course. This accomplishment reflects the faculty member's commitment to continuous professional development and to strengthening her training and teaching competencies.
Outcome: Elite + Silver + Topper (Top 5%) certificate; consolidated score 85% (Online Assignments 21.88/25, Proctored Exam 63/75) among 1166 registered candidates; NPTEL-AICTE FDP certificate
