CBSE Free Courses 2026: CBSE is offering 19 free courses on AI and Python; apply soon..
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a new initiative to connect students with future technologies. Under this initiative, 19 free online courses have been made available for students in classes 8 through 12. Through these courses, students will be able to gain knowledge about advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Python, Cyber Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, and Semiconductor Design. All courses are conducted online and are completely free of charge. The Board has directed all its affiliated schools to disseminate this information to students and parents and to encourage the maximum number of students to enroll in these courses.
These courses are available on the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Digital University (NDU) platform. The objective is to familiarize students with new technologies and prepare them for future requirements.
**Instruction in Technologies like AI and Python**
The courses cover subjects such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Python programming, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Semiconductor Design. The demand for these technologies is currently rising rapidly, and they are being utilized across almost every sector. Consequently, acquiring knowledge of these technologies at an early stage can prove beneficial for the students' careers.
**Complete List of 19 Courses**
AWS DevSecOps Basic
AWS DevSecOps Intermediate
AWS DevSecOps Advanced
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Bootcamp: RTL, IP Integration and SoC Signoff
CCC (English)
CCC (Hindi)
ChipCraft
DEEPCRAFT Studio
Introduction to Generative AI
Introduction to Python
O Level Internet of Things (English)
O Level Internet of Things (Hindi)
O Level Python Language (English)
O Level Python Language (Hindi)
O Level Web Designing and Publishing (English)
O Level Web Designing and Publishing (Hindi)
VLSI Design Flow (RTL to GDS-II)
Yuva AI for All
**Completely Online and Free Facility**
CBSE has clarified that no fees of any kind will be charged to students for any of these courses. Students can pursue these courses online from the comfort of their homes at their own convenience. The duration of the courses varies by subject; some last only an hour and a half, while others may require over 100 hours to complete.
How to Apply
Students interested in these courses can visit the official portal of NIELIT Digital University to select a course of their choice and enroll for free. CBSE has also directed all its affiliated schools to share information about this initiative with students and parents, encouraging the maximum number of students to take advantage of it and strengthen their digital and technical skills.
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