The initiative is part of a collaborative agreement signed by the two institutions to strengthen education, awareness and capacity-building programmes related to women's issues. The newly launched courses are designed to provide learners with practical knowledge and essential skills that can be applied in both their personal and professional lives.
The partnership reflects a growing emphasis on creating safer workplaces, promoting gender equality and encouraging greater participation of women in leadership roles across different sectors.
Three New IGNOU-NCW Micro-Credential Courses Introduced
Under the newly established partnership, the following three courses have been launched:
| Course Name | Focus Area |
|---|---|
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POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace |
Workplace safety and the prevention of sexual harassment |
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Women's Leadership, Capacity Building & Workplace Behaviour |
Leadership development, professional growth and workplace conduct |
|
Gender Sensitisation: Society and Culture |
Gender awareness, social perspectives and cultural understanding |
POSH Course to Promote Safer and More Respectful Workplaces
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) course has been developed to help learners understand the importance of workplace safety and the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with maintaining a respectful work environment.
The programme will introduce participants to important concepts related to:
- Workplace safety.
- Prevention of sexual harassment.
- Professional conduct.
- Respectful workplace practices.
- Employee rights and responsibilities.
The course aims to encourage the development of professional environments where every individual feels safe, respected and valued.
Women's Leadership Course to Strengthen Professional Skills
The Women's Leadership, Capacity Building & Workplace Behaviour course has been designed to enhance leadership abilities and strengthen professional competencies among women.
The programme will focus on:
- Leadership development.
- Capacity building.
- Professional growth.
- Workplace behaviour.
- Career advancement strategies.
Through this course, participants will gain practical insights into leadership practices and develop the confidence required to take on greater responsibilities within professional organizations.
The initiative also seeks to increase women's representation in leadership positions across different sectors.
Gender Sensitisation Course to Address Social and Cultural Issues
The Gender Sensitisation: Society and Culture course will explore gender-related issues from both social and cultural perspectives.
Participants will be introduced to topics such as:
- Gender equality.
- Social attitudes toward gender.
- Cultural influences on gender roles.
- Women's rights.
- Inclusion and diversity.
The course aims to help learners develop a deeper understanding of the challenges associated with gender inequality while encouraging more inclusive social and professional environments.
IGNOU-NCW Collaboration Focuses on Awareness and Women's Empowerment
Beyond the newly launched courses, the partnership between IGNOU and NCW will also focus on several important areas, including:
- Legal awareness.
- Constitutional rights.
- Women's empowerment.
- Digital safety.
- Cyber safety.
- Leadership development.
- Research initiatives.
- Gender sensitisation.
Through these initiatives, both institutions intend to create educational opportunities that equip learners with practical knowledge while promoting awareness about women's rights, safety and participation in society.
What Is the IGNOU TEE Cut-Off?
Many students often search for information regarding the IGNOU Term-End Examination (TEE) cut-off.
Unlike competitive examinations, IGNOU does not prescribe a fixed cut-off score for its Term-End Examinations.
Students are generally required to achieve the following minimum scores:
- At least 40% marks in theory examinations.
- A minimum of 50% marks in assignments for most programmes.
The final result is calculated by combining:
- Assignment scores.
- Term-End Examination marks.
Therefore, passing an IGNOU programme depends on meeting the required minimum marks in each component rather than achieving a predefined cut-off score.
A Step Towards Inclusive Education
The launch of these micro-credential programmes demonstrates the commitment of both IGNOU and NCW toward creating an educational ecosystem that promotes equality, safety and leadership.
By introducing specialized courses on workplace behaviour, gender awareness and women's leadership, the institutions aim to prepare learners to address contemporary social and professional challenges more effectively.
These programmes are expected to contribute significantly to awareness-building while encouraging greater participation of women in educational, social and professional spaces.