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Certificate Courses Announced
Launch of the online certificate courses.
Toda language, society & worldview and tribal cultural documentation — taught by native speakers, community elders and international experts, in collaboration with CoRSAL, Indiana University, USA.
Watch a short introduction to the self-paced online certificate course.
A Memorandum of Intent between CoRSAL, Indiana University, USA and the Madras School of Social Work.
Launch of the online certificate courses.
Courses, eligibility and how to apply for 2026.
Two self-paced programmes rooted in community knowledge and international documentation standards. Click a course for full details.
₹1180 incl. GST
Explore the language, sacred hills, rituals, art, medicine and cuisine of the Toda people — taught by Toda elders and native speakers.
₹1180 incl. GST
Language and culture documentation, sacred hills, tribal prayers and rituals, art, medical practices and cuisine — with hands-on training in SayMore and FLEx.
Watch: An introduction to the CSJE certificate courses & scheme.
The Centre for Social Justice and Equity works alongside indigenous communities to document, protect and teach living cultural heritage. These courses bring that work into a structured, internationally benchmarked online curriculum.
Short video bytes from faculty, elders and the community.
An overview of the CSJE online certificate courses and what makes them unique.
Courses are led by Toda elders, native speakers and field researchers — not second-hand summaries.
Joint programme with CoRSAL, Indiana University, USA, aligning content with international archival standards.
90 hours over 16 weeks, on your schedule — study alongside work or university commitments.
₹1180 (incl. GST) for the full programme, and completely free for SC/ST applicants.
The entire journey is online — apply from anywhere in the world.
Fill in the short application form before 09 August 2026. No prior qualifications required.
Receive confirmation and access details for your chosen course, beginning August 2026.
Work through video lectures, readings and hands-on exercises — 90 hours across 16 weeks.
Complete the assessments and receive your certificate — jointly issued with CoRSAL for the Documenting Tribal Cultural Heritage & Language course.
Apply before 09 August 2026 — courses begin August 2026.
A certificate course taught by Toda elders and native speakers — a rare opportunity to learn a living heritage directly from its custodians.
A joint certificate course in collaboration with CoRSAL, Indiana University, USA — combining community knowledge with international digital-archiving practice.