Ignou value addition courses for employment skills
1. IGNOU Value –IGNOU Value –
added courses foradded courses for
employment Skillsemployment SkillsDr.S.Kishore,IGNOUDr.S.Kishore,IGNOU
2. About IGNOUAbout IGNOU
A National Open and Distance LearningA National Open and Distance Learning
UniversityUniversity
Under the purview of MHRD, Govt. of IndiaUnder the purview of MHRD, Govt. of India
Aim to provide access and equity for allAim to provide access and equity for all
Promoting Distance Education in India toPromoting Distance Education in India to
enhance GER in higher educationenhance GER in higher education
Setting standards in Distance Education in theSetting standards in Distance Education in the
countrycountry
National JurisdictionNational Jurisdiction
3. Structure of theStructure of the
UniversityUniversity Head Quarters at New DelhiHead Quarters at New Delhi
Regional Centres at the state levels toRegional Centres at the state levels to
coordinate and facilitate the studycoordinate and facilitate the study
centrescentres
Study Centres linked to RegionalStudy Centres linked to Regional
Centre – act as academic contactCentre – act as academic contact
point for learnerspoint for learners
6. Levels ofLevels of
ProgrammesProgrammesProgrammeProgramme MinMin MaxMax
CertificateCertificate -- 6 months6 months 2 years2 years
DiplomaDiploma -- 1 year1 year 4 years4 years
PG DiplomaPG Diploma -- 1 year1 year 4 years4 years
Bachelors Degree-Bachelors Degree- 3 years3 years 6 years6 years
Masters Degree -Masters Degree - 2 years2 years 5 years5 years
MBAMBA -- 2 ½ years2 ½ years 8 years8 years
MCAMCA -- 3 years3 years 6 years6 years
7. Credit SystemCredit System
Certificate ProgrammesCertificate Programmes -- 16 credits16 credits
1 Credit = 30 study hours1 Credit = 30 study hours
1 Credit = 1 week study1 Credit = 1 week study
16 Credits = 16 weeks study16 Credits = 16 weeks study
16 credits = 480 study hrs16 credits = 480 study hrs
Study material – Programmed StructuredStudy material – Programmed Structured
material called Self-Learning Materrialmaterial called Self-Learning Materrial
9. CounsellingCounselling
SessionsSessions During week ends at Study CentresDuring week ends at Study Centres
Does not disturb regular work / studyDoes not disturb regular work / study
Counselling completed in 5 – 6Counselling completed in 5 – 6
SundaysSundays
Practicals: Convenience of thePracticals: Convenience of the
LearnersLearners
10. Main Role of StudentsMain Role of Students
Support at Study CentreSupport at Study Centre
Study
Centre
Study
Centre
Academic
Contact
Point
Academic
Contact
Point
CounsellingCounselling
Assignment
Evaluation
Assignment
Evaluation
Practicals
&Evaluation
Practicals
&Evaluation
Term-End-
Examination
Term-End-
Examination
11. Evaluation System inEvaluation System in
IGNOUIGNOU
Continuous Evaluation throughContinuous Evaluation through
assignmentsassignments
Term-End-ExaminationTerm-End-Examination
Practicals / Project workPracticals / Project work
Grading / Marking system followedGrading / Marking system followed
12. Importance of LearningImportance of Learning
Thinking + Doing + Practice = LearningThinking + Doing + Practice = Learning
Learning taking place at homeLearning taking place at home
Learning taking place at collegeLearning taking place at college
Learning taking place at work placeLearning taking place at work place
Creating Learning SocietyCreating Learning Society
13. Benefits of short-termBenefits of short-term
Certificate ProgrammesCertificate Programmes
Additional Programme of SIX months forAdditional Programme of SIX months for
regular college student improves learningregular college student improves learning
Gaining knowledge in additional disciplineGaining knowledge in additional discipline
Learning to face the real –life situationLearning to face the real –life situation
Learning also improves reading and writingLearning also improves reading and writing
skills, hence communication skillsskills, hence communication skills
Opportunity for self-employment/placementOpportunity for self-employment/placement
Opportunity for income generationOpportunity for income generation
Becomes employable due to value additionBecomes employable due to value addition
14. Benefits of short-termBenefits of short-term
Certificate ProgrammesCertificate Programmes
Self
Learning
Analytical
Skills
Problem Solving
Skills
Application of
Knowledge in
Real-life situation
Reading and
Writing Skills:
Communication
16. Course titlesCourse titles
CFN- Certificate in Food and NutritionCFN- Certificate in Food and Nutrition
CFE - Certificate in Functional EnglishCFE - Certificate in Functional English
CIT - Certificate in Information TechnologyCIT - Certificate in Information Technology
CTS - Certificate in Tourism StudiesCTS - Certificate in Tourism Studies
CFS - Certificate in Food safetyCFS - Certificate in Food safety
CDM – Certificate in Disaster ManagementCDM – Certificate in Disaster Management
CBS - Certificate in Business SkillsCBS - Certificate in Business Skills
CCP - Certificate in Consumer ProtectionCCP - Certificate in Consumer Protection
CTE - Certificate in Teaching of EnglishCTE - Certificate in Teaching of English
17. Course TitlesCourse Titles
CPLTCPLT -- Certificate Prog in Laboratory TechniquesCertificate Prog in Laboratory Techniques
CTPM –Certificate in Teaching of Primary SchoolCTPM –Certificate in Teaching of Primary School
MathematicsMathematics
CNCC - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CareCNCC - Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care
CES - Certificate in Environmental StudiesCES - Certificate in Environmental Studies
CETM - Certificate in Energy TechnologyCETM - Certificate in Energy Technology
ManagementManagement
CCITSK-Certificate in Communication and IT SkillsCCITSK-Certificate in Communication and IT Skills
ACIS Advanced Certificate in Information SecurityACIS Advanced Certificate in Information Security
18. How to ApplyHow to Apply
Prospectus available at Study CentresProspectus available at Study Centres
Prospectus CostProspectus Cost :: Rs.150/-Rs.150/-
Last Date for January,2014Last Date for January,2014 :16:16thth
June 2014June 2014
Last Date with late fee ofLast Date with late fee of
Rs.500/-Rs.500/- :: 3131stst
July. 2014July. 2014
For details see websiteFor details see website:: www.ignou.ac.inwww.ignou.ac.in
RC Madurai email:RC Madurai email: rcmadurai@ignou.ac.inrcmadurai@ignou.ac.in
19. Sessions In GNOUSessions In GNOU
JanuaryJanuary
JulyJuly
Examination for Jan: JuneExamination for Jan: June
Examination for July: DecemberExamination for July: December