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

4. Instructional MethodsInstructional Methods

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

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

8. SLMSLM
 Allows to thinkAllows to think
 DoingDoing
 PracticePractice
 Assessing self-progressAssessing self-progress
 RetentionRetention
 ReviewReview
 RecallRecall

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

15. Relevant Value-added programmes of IGNOU forRelevant Value-added programmes of IGNOU for
UG / PG /Engineering StudentsUG / 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),
MCA
CFE, CBS, CFS
Engineering CFE, CBS, CFN, CFS,
CDM,CETM,ACIS

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

20. Regional Centre,MaduraiRegional Centre,Madurai
 IGNOU Regional CentreIGNOU Regional Centre
 Sikkandar ChavadiSikkandar Chavadi
 Alanganallur RoadAlanganallur Road
 MDURAI-625018MDURAI-625018
 0452- 2370733,23807330452- 2370733,2380733
 rcmaduari@ignou.ac.inrcmaduari@ignou.ac.in
 Thank youThank you