Short Course for Effective Use of AutoCAD for Engineering Drawings (Online)

AutoCAD is the world’s leading Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Modeling software with over 7 million users worldwide. The course is specifically tailored to fulfill the needs of users in any engineering discipline and is structured to provide comprehensive knowledge from basic 2D drawings to advanced 3D modeling and animation techniques.

Short Course in Academic Writing (Online Asynchronous)

The Short Course in Academic Writing has been designed with the objective of meeting the growing need for improving academic writing skills amongst students in higher education. The course stands out amongst others of its kind as all teaching will happen asynchronously. The students have the freedom to complete class work at their convenience and submit it to Google Classroom by a specified deadline.

Short course in Academic Literacy and Content and Language Integrated Learning

Benefits of the course:

Will enable subject teachers to support the learning of subject-related language by providing them with the tools to develop curricula and develop or modify material to suit the learners
Will provide practical tips for enhancing the acquisition of content-related language in the subject classroom
Will provide guidance on developing suitable assessment tools
Will enable teachers to support learners of various learning styles
Will increase the confidence of teachers in EMI/BE programmes

Short Course on New GCE A/L English Literature Syllabus

Teachers of English Literature at GCE A/L level (local syllabus). Familiarity with the new A/L Syllabus, the confidence to teach the prescribed texts innovatively, an understanding of how literature can be interpreted and analyzed, the ability to provide a richer learning experience to your students and to help them face the A/L exam with confidence.

Short Course on School Management (Online)- Sinhala/Tamil/English

The program is designed for officers in the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service (SLPS), Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service (SLEAS), and other interested personnel in similar roles. Its objectives are to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes for effective school management, provide hands-on experience in key management areas, and facilitate the application of innovative strategies and trends in school administration.

Short course in Capacity Development for SLEAS Officers (Online)

The program targets officers of the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service (SLEAS) and aims to develop essential competencies for effective educational administration. It focuses on implementing quality educational practices to meet National Educational Goals.

Online Short Course on Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities

The course addresses the challenges teachers face in classrooms with students who have Learning Disabilities (LD). Recognizing that these students often struggle with reading, comprehension, writing, and math, the program aims to equip teachers with essential knowledge and skills. Participants will learn to identify students with LD, enhance their professional skills for facilitating successful learning, and apply Action Research to improve the learning abilities of these students in primary and secondary education.

Short Course on Research Methodology in Education

This short course aims to enhance participants’ skills in research methodology for educational settings, focusing on research designs, data collection, and analysis techniques. Delivered through 12 weekend workshops in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, the course covers topics like formulating research questions, action research, literature review, proposal writing, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and SPSS. Participants will gain practical research skills applicable to daily tasks in educational institutions.