1. IGNOU Value –
added courses for
employment Skills
Dr.S.Kishore,IGNOU

2. About IGNOU
A National Open and Distance Learning
University
 Under the purview of MHRD, Govt. of India
 Aim to provide access and equity for all
 Promoting Distance Education in India to
enhance GER in higher education
 Setting standards in Distance Education in the
country
 National Jurisdiction
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3. Structure of the
University
Head Quarters at New Delhi
 Regional Centres at the state levels to
coordinate and facilitate the study
centres
 Study Centres linked to Regional
Centre – act as academic contact
point for learners
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4. Instructional Methods

5. Academic
Flexibility& July
Admission in a year – January
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Flexibility
Duration
Registration
Pattern
Entry &
Exit
option
Break in
studies and
continue
Self
study

6. Levels of
Programmes
Programme
Min
Certificate
 Diploma
 PG Diploma
 Bachelors Degree Masters Degree  MBA
 MCA
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6 months
1 year
1 year
3 years
2 years
2 ½ years
3 years
Max
2 years
4 years
4 years
6 years
5 years
8 years
6 years

7. Credit System
Certificate Programmes 16 credits
 1 Credit
= 30 study hours
 1 Credit
= 1 week study
 16 Credits = 16 weeks study
 16 credits = 480 study hrs
 Study material – Programmed Structured
material called Self-Learning Materrial
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8. SLM
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Allows to think
Doing
Practice
Assessing self-progress
Retention
Review
Recall

9. 
Counselling
Sessions Centres
During week ends at Study
Does not disturb regular work / study
 Counselling completed in 5 – 6
Sundays
 Practicals: Convenience of the
Learners
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10. Main Role of Students
Support at Study Centre
Study
Study
Centre
Centre
Counselling
Counselling
Academic
Academic
Contact
Contact
Point
Point
Practicals
Practicals
&Evaluation
&Evaluation
Assignment
Assignment
Evaluation
Evaluation
Term-EndTerm-EndExamination
Examination

11. Evaluation System in
IGNOU
Continuous Evaluation through
assignments
 Term-End-Examination
 Practicals / Project work
 Grading / Marking system followed
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12. Importance of Learning
Thinking + Doing + Practice = Learning
 Learning taking place at home
 Learning taking place at college
 Learning taking place at work place
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Creating Learning Society
Creating Learning Society

13. Benefits of short-term
Certificate Programmes
Additional Programme of SIX months for
regular college student improves learning
 Gaining knowledge in additional discipline
Learning to face the real –life situation
 Learning also improves reading and writing
skills, hence communication skills
 Opportunity for self-employment/placement
 Opportunity for income generation
 Becomes employable due to value addition
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14. Benefits of short-term
Certificate Programmes
Problem Solving
Skills
Analytical
Skills
Self
Learning
Reading and
Writing Skills:
Communication
Application of
Knowledge in
Real-life situation

15. Relevant Value-added programmes of IGNOU for
UG / PG /Engineering Students
Regular College
Study
Relevant Value-added
programmes of IGNOU
B.A
CFE , CIT, CTS, CFS, CTE,
CCITSK
B.Sc
CTPM, CFE, CFN, CES, CTE, CFS,
CPLT
B.Com
CCP, CBS, CFE, CIT
M.A, M.Sc, M.Com
CBS, CFE, CFN, CIT, CFS,
M.Sc (Microbiology /
Bio-Technology)
CFN, CFS, CFE, CIT, CPLT, CNCC,
B.Sc (Computer Science), CFE, CBS, CFS
MCA
Engineering
CFE, CBS, CFN, CFS,
CDM,CETM,ACIS

16. Course titles
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CFN- Certificate in Food and Nutrition
CFE - Certificate in Functional English
CIT - Certificate in Information Technology
CTS - Certificate in Tourism Studies
CFS - Certificate in Food safety
CDM – Certificate in Disaster Management
CBS - Certificate in Business Skills
CCP - Certificate in Consumer Protection
CTE - Certificate in Teaching of English

17. Course Titles
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CPLT - Certificate Prog in Laboratory Techniques
CTPM –Certificate in Teaching of Primary School
Mathematics
CNCC - Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care
CES - Certificate in Environmental Studies
CETM - Certificate in Energy Technology
Management
CCITSK-Certificate in Communication and IT Skills
ACIS Advanced Certificate in Information Security

18. How to Apply
Prospectus available at Study Centres
 Prospectus Cost
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Rs.150/ Last Date for January,2014
:16th Dec. 2013
 Last Date with late fee of
Rs.500/:
31st Dec. 2013
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For details see website: www.ignou.ac.in
 RC Madurai email: rcmadurai@ignou.ac.in
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19. Sessions In GNOU
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January
July
Examination for Jan:
Examination for July:
June
December

20. Regional Centre,Madurai
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IGNOU Regional Centre
Sikkandar Chavadi
Alanganallur Road
MDURAI-625018
0452- 2370733,2380733
rcmaduari@ignou.ac.in
Thank you