APU invites applications for 1-year diploma

Azim Premji University (APU) has invited applications for diploma programme in education to be offered at both of its Bangalore and Bhopal campuses. The university is offering three unique Diploma programmes in education first one being for early childhood education. The second course is inclusive education. The third course is teaching children with learning disabilities.

The programmes are designed for working professionals in the field of education. Teachers, teacher-educators, special educators, school functionaries, those working with Government/Private/NGO bodies engaged with school system with a minimum of two years of work experience may apply. Interested candidates can apply till November 30. Interviews will be held in December 2023. Classes will commence on February 2024. This one-year part-time programme, a balanced mix of theory and practice in the education domain will be offered both online and on-campus. The programme aims to fulfill the need for good quality professional development programmes to help develop the capabilities of teachers and professionals working in the regular school system.

Ankur Madan, Director, School of Education, APU, said: “The Diploma programmes in education offered at the Azim Premji University are designed to fulfill the goals of inclusion and equity, as envisioned in the National Policy of Education, 2020. The programmes provide teachers and education functionaries with knowledge, skills and perspective in key areas like Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education and Learning Disabilities. Courses are designed in a way that enables practising teachers to apply their learning in their daily interactions with children and colleagues and to seek answers to questions that confound them in their practice.”