Indian Association of Life Skills Education Online · Aug 5 – Oct 16, 2026

Advanced Certificate Course in Life Skills Education

This Advanced Certificate Course explores the conceptual, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of Life Skills Education as an emerging field of study — building a deeper understanding of the key ideas, perspectives, and research that shape it in contemporary contexts.

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Certificate of Completion · Expert resource persons from academia & practice

Grounded in WHO UNICEF OECD 21st Century Skills Indian Knowledge Systems
In collaboration with Centre for Life Skills Education, Smt. M.M.P. Shah Women's College of Arts & Commerce (Autonomous), Mumbai Centre for Life Skills, Loreto College, Kolkata Mar Theophilus College of Education, Thiruvananthapuram Pattom Thanu Pillai Memorial College of Education, Thiruvananthapuram
Course outcomes

A holistic foundation for the people who shape learning.

Designed for educators, researchers, practitioners, and students who want to engage with Life Skills Education with depth and rigour.

Understand

Understand the foundations and theories of Life Skills Education — conceptual, philosophical, and theoretical.

Apply

Apply life skills frameworks — WHO, UNICEF, OECD, and Indian Knowledge Systems — in educational and professional settings.

Design

Design life skills-based learning experiences for holistic development across diverse contexts.

Who can apply

Open to educators, researchers, and students.

Teacher Educators School & College Teachers Researchers Counsellors Social Workers Professionals interested in Life Skills Education Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
Course outline

Twenty-two sessions, six movements.

From origins and philosophy, through the major theoretical and global frameworks, into the personal, social, and cognitive competencies — and closing with research and practice.

Module 1 of 6
  1. 01Evolution of the Concept of Life Skills & Life Skills Education
  2. 02Global Philosophical Foundations: the Faure Report and the Delors Four Pillars of Education
  3. 03Philosophical Foundations in the Indian Context: Gandhi, Vivekananda, and the Bhagavad Gita
  1. 04Part I — Social Learning Theory, Social Influence, Social Inoculation Theory, and Problem Behavior Theory
  2. 05Part II — Resilience Theory, Human Capability Theory, and Socio-Ecological Theory
  1. 06Critical analysis of the WHO Life Skills Framework
  2. 07Institutionalizing the UNICEF Life Skills Framework
  3. 08Socio-economic perspectives of the OECD Life Skills Framework
  4. 09Integrating the 21st Century Skills Framework
  5. 10Life Skills Education and Indian Knowledge Systems: ethos, synthesis, and practice
  1. 11Self Awareness: analytical constructs for knowing the self
  2. 12Coping with Emotions and Stress: psychological mechanisms for self-regulation
  1. 13Empathy: cognitive and emotional dimensions of alternative perspective-taking
  2. 14Interpersonal Relationships: sociological dynamics of kinship and collaboration
  3. 15Effective Communication: linguistic and psychological frameworks for human interaction
  4. 16Critical and Creative Thinking: conceptual tools for analytical and productive thought
  5. 17Problem Solving: analytical approaches to managing complexity and finding solutions
  6. 18Decision Making: frameworks for informed choice, personal agency, and evaluating outcomes
  1. 19Foundations of Educational Research
  2. 20Research in Life Skills Education: methodologies and emerging trends
  3. 21Training Methodologies in Life Skills Education: from theory to practice
  4. 22Life Skills Education and Human Capability: application and future pathways
Academic details

Structured for serious study.

Schedule

August 5 to October 16, 2026 — sessions held twice a week, fully online.

Session & total duration

22 academic sessions of 1.5 hours each — 35 hours in total, carrying 2 credits.

Delivery & resources

Expert resource persons from academia and practice, with interactive learning, reflective activities, and curated resource material for registered participants.

Certification

Earn a formal Certificate of Completion.

Full program

Certificate of Completion

A formal Certificate of Completion for the Advanced Certificate Course in Life Skills Education, awarded on completing the full program of 22 academic sessions.

All 22sessions · 35 hours · 2 credits
Registration & fees

Choose the rate that applies to you.

Every tier includes the full 22-session program, curated resource material, and the Certificate of Completion.

Registration Fee (Standard)
₹3,000

Open to all participants for the full course.

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  • Curated resource material
  • Certificate of Completion
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₹1,500

Members avail a 50% discount on the standard fee.

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Collaborating Institutions
₹1,000

For students and faculty of collaborating institutions.

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Faculty · North Eastern Region
₹2,000

Concessional rate for faculty from the North Eastern Region.

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Students · North Eastern Region
₹1,500

Concessional rate for students from the North Eastern Region.

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Payment details

Account holder Indian Association of Life Skills Education
Bank Canara Bank · Ashok Nagar Branch, Chennai
Savings A/c No. 2926101003784
IFSC / MICR CNRB0000975 · 600015006
Branch address No. 9, First Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600 083

After payment, complete your registration at forms.gle/PUJABZ762GCFWNBJ8.

Ready to begin your journey in Life Skills Education?

Reserve your place before sessions begin on August 5, 2026 — or write to us with any questions about sessions, certification, or institutional rates.

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Ms. Rajni Kanojia Program Manager, IALSE & Lecturer, Smt. M.M.P. Shah Women's College of Arts & Commerce (Autonomous) +91 80800 76762
Dr. Gauri Hardikar Vice President, IALSE +91 98207 37709
Ms. Tania Mondal Registration enquiries · Asst. Prof., Loreto College, Kolkata +91 98740 99198