Key takeaways
- Canva partners with NCERT to provide free AI-powered teacher training programs in India.
- Access to Canva's education platform will be free for Indian teachers, enhancing digital literacy and creativity.
- Courses will be available in multiple languages and broadcast via PM e-Vidya DTH channels.
- Teachers will receive certification from both NCERT and Canva upon completing training programs.
- The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, promoting innovative teaching methods.
Canva has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to launch free teacher training and certification programs hosted on the education ministry’s DIKSHA platform.
The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy, creativity, and AI proficiency among educators across India, in alignment with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
As part of the agreement, Canva will offer Indian teachers free access to its education platform and provide learning materials tailored for visual and collaborative instruction. NCERT will ensure that the course content aligns with the national curriculum and is made regionally accessible. Available in multiple Indian languages, the course will also be broadcast via PM e-Vidya DTH channels to extend its reach beyond internet-enabled classrooms.
The certification program includes training on using Canva’s design tools to create engaging lesson plans, infographics, and presentations. Teachers will also learn to co-create content with students and apply AI tools to improve classroom outcomes. Upon completion, participants will receive a joint certificate from NCERT and Canva.
“This partnership is a powerful step toward equipping educators with practical digital skills that not only save time but spark imagination in every classroom,” Jason Wilmot, head of education at Canva, said in a press statement.
Chandrika Deb, country manager for India at Canva stated, “By delivering this program free of cost, in multiple languages, and through a trusted national platform like NCERT, we are not only advancing digital fluency and creative confidence in classrooms across the country, but also deepening Canva’s long-term commitment to India, which plays a pivotal role in our vision to democratize design and creativity at scale.”
Moreover, the company shared some interesting figures. Canva has seen significant global momentum, with over 100 million students and teachers using its platform. In 2024, over 1 billion designs were created, many powered by Canva’s AI tools like Dream Lab, which enables teachers to generate custom visuals instantly. Teacher usage of AI tools has increased by 50% over the past year, with student engagement rising by 107%.
We may see further developments in this partnership as the training program for teachers progresses over time.
