The National Teacher Training (NTT) Programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a one-year certificate programme. It is designed to prepare in-service untrained teachers working in primary/upper primary schools in different states of the country. The objective of the programme is to upgrade the quality of teaching in primary/upper primary schools by providing them with opportunities to acquire appropriate knowledge skills and attitudes. The NTT Programme is offered by the School of Education IGNOU.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) formerly known as National Open School (NOS) was established in November 1989 as an autonomous organization in pursuance of the National Policy on Education 1986 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Government of India. NIOS is providing a number of Vocational Life Enrichment and community oriented courses besides General and Academic Courses at the Secondary and Senior Secondary levels. It also offers Elementary level Courses through its open basic education programmes.
NIOS is providing a number of Vocational Life Enrichment and community oriented courses besides General and Academic Courses at the Secondary and Senior Secondary levels. It also offers Elementary level Courses through its open basic education programs.