Educator Development
Program
by STTAR — Skill Training & Transformation for Academic Resources
A comprehensive faculty upskilling programme that equips educators with AI-powered teaching tools, modern pedagogy, and industry-aligned curriculum design — completely free for partner institutions.
Your EDP Journey
A structured pathway from onboarding to certification
Onboarding
Faculty registration and orientation — get introduced to the program structure, goals, and platform tools.
Training Modules
Hands-on workshops covering AI in education, modern pedagogy, and industry-aligned teaching practices.
Mentorship
Get paired with industry experts who provide personalised guidance, feedback, and career insights.
Certification
Receive a STTAR-certified educator credential recognising your enhanced teaching capabilities.
Training Modules
12 comprehensive modules across 3 learning tracks
Track 1: AI & Technology in Education
4 modules • Hands-on labs included
AI-Powered Classroom Tools
Use ChatGPT, Copilot, and custom GPTs to create lesson plans, auto-grade assignments, generate practice problems, and provide personalized student feedback at scale.
AI-Based Assessment Design
Design rubrics, auto-evaluate subjective answers, detect plagiarism using AI tools, and create adaptive assessments that adjust difficulty based on student performance.
Learning Analytics & Data-Driven Teaching
Track student progress using dashboards, identify at-risk learners early, and use data to optimize curriculum pacing and teaching effectiveness.
Open-Source & Cloud Tools for Labs
Set up GitHub Classroom, Google Colab notebooks, and cloud-based lab environments. Teach students using the same tools used in industry.
Track 2: Modern Pedagogy & Curriculum Design
4 modules • Workshop + project-based
Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
Design course outcomes aligned with Bloom's taxonomy, map Program Outcomes (POs) to Course Outcomes (COs), and build assessment matrices compliant with NBA/NAAC standards.
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Structure semester-long projects that combine theory with practice. Design milestones, evaluation rubrics, and industry-relevant problem statements for CS students.
Industry-Aligned Syllabus Mapping
Audit existing syllabi against current industry job descriptions. Update course content to include modern tech stacks, tools, and frameworks that employers actually demand.
Flipped Classroom & Blended Learning
Design pre-class video content, in-class active learning activities, and post-class assessments. Create an effective blended learning strategy that maximizes student engagement.
Track 3: Professional Growth & Research
4 modules • Mentorship included
Research Paper Writing & Publication
Write research papers following IEEE/ACM standards. Understand peer review processes, journal selection, and strategies for getting published in indexed conferences.
Student Mentorship & Career Guidance
Learn effective student mentorship techniques, career counselling frameworks, and how to guide students towards internships, higher studies, and industry placements.
Soft Skills & Presentation Mastery
Improve classroom delivery, build engaging slide decks, handle Q&A sessions confidently, and develop storytelling techniques that keep students attentive.
Industry Connect & Guest Lecture Setup
Build connections with industry professionals, organize guest lecture series, and create industry-academia collaborative projects for your department.
Why Join EDP?
Benefits that set this program apart from traditional FDPs
AI-First Approach
Every module integrates AI tools and automation. You'll teach with cutting-edge tech, not just about it.
Flexible Schedule
Self-paced modules + live weekend workshops. Designed for working faculty with active teaching loads.
STTAR Certified
Receive a nationally recognised STTAR educator credential, accepted across all IIAT partner institutions.
1:1 Mentorship
Paired with industry mentors from tech companies who provide guidance, feedback, and real-world perspective.
Resource Library
Access a curated library of lesson templates, assessment tools, coding lab setups, and open-source teaching materials.
Measurable Impact
Track your growth with before/after teaching effectiveness scores and student feedback improvement metrics.
Who Should Join?
EDP is designed for educators at every career stage
Assistant Professors
Early-career faculty wanting to build strong pedagogical foundations and modern teaching skills.
Associate & Full Professors
Experienced educators looking to integrate AI tools and refresh their curriculum with latest industry practices.
HODs & Department Coordinators
Leaders responsible for curriculum planning, accreditation compliance, and faculty development initiatives.
Lab Instructors & Teaching Assistants
Technical staff who manage practical labs and want to introduce cloud tools, GitHub Classroom, and AI-assisted grading.
Program Leadership
Vishwa Mohan
Program Director, EDP
Vishwa Mohan leads the Educator Development Program at IIAT. With extensive experience in pedagogical innovation and faculty capacity building, he drives STTAR's mission to transform how educators teach, assess, and inspire the next generation of technologists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Educator Development Program
Transform Your Teaching
Join a growing community of forward-thinking educators. Upgrade your skills, earn a credential, and shape the future of technology education — all for free.