VALUE ADDED COURSE/CERTIFICATION COURSE
Definition:
Value Added Courses are non-credit courses offered by colleges/universities to enhance
the employability, soft skills, technical expertise, or entrepreneurial capabilities of
students beyond their regular curriculum.
Purpose in NAAC Context:
• Enrich student knowledge and skills.
• Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
• Improve student employability and practical competencies.
• Contribute positively to NAAC Criterion 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 (Curriculum enrichment
and feedback).
Feature Description
Optional/Non- Generally, it is not a part of the main curriculum or credit-based
mandatory evaluation.
Short duration Usually from a few hours to a few weeks.
Oriented toward industry needs, communication skills, IT tools,
Skill-focused
soft skills, healthcare protocols, etc.
Flexible structure Can be online/offline, offered by internal/external trainers.
Assessment May include internal tests, practical’s or projects.
Certification Students often receive a participation or performance certificate.
Examples of Value-Added Courses:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR training (Nursing students)
• Medical Coding and Billing
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Ethical Hacking (for IT students)
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Personality Development Programs
• Hospital Waste Management Training
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROGRAM AND CERTIFICATE COURSE
Basis Program Certificate Course
A structured curriculum leading to a A short-term specialized course to
Definition degree or diploma (e.g., B.Sc. gain skills or knowledge in a
Nursing, MBA). specific area.
Short duration (few days to 6
Duration Long duration (2–5 years typically).
months).
Yes, has credits and contributes to Usually non-credit (or low credit),
Credit-Based
the final degree. separate from the main curriculum.
Requires fulfillment of academic Open to students, faculty, or even
Eligibility
qualifications. external learners.
May be institution-designed or in
Curriculum Approved by affiliating university or
collaboration with industry
Approval statutory bodies (e.g., INC, AICTE).
partners.
Evaluation may be simple:
Examination and Regular exams, internal/external
attendance, project, or MCQ-based
Evaluation evaluations, grading.
test.
Degree/Diploma awarded after Certificate awarded upon course
Certification
completion. completion.
Comes under UGC/AICTE norms More flexible; may not need
Regulatory Scope
and regulations. formal approval.
Enhances specific skills, supports
Provides foundational education and
Purpose employability, or provides
specialization in a field.
industry-relevant knowledge.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE COURSE
1. PERMISSION LETTER TO PRINCIPAL FOR REQUESTING PERMISSION
FOR CONDUCTING CERTIFICATION COURSE
2. CIRCULAR NOTICE
3. FLYER OF CERTIFICATE COURSE
4. INDEX CONTAINING: - PERMISSION LETTER, NOTICE, FLYER, COURSE
OUTLINE, ATTENDANCE, ASSESSMENT, MARKSHEET, RESULT, CERTIFICATE,
FEEDBACK FORM.
5. MODULE OF COURSE CONTENT WITH COVER LETTER
• DURATION OF COURSE (EXAMPLE-30 HOURS)
• PERIODICITY OF THE COURSE (EXAMPLE- EVERY AUGUST OF
YEAR)
• ELIGIBILITY
• INTAKE (STUDENTS)
• COURSE FEE (FREE CERTIFICATION COURSE)
❖ ABOUT THE COURSE: -
➢ COURSE CODE
➢ COURSE NAME
➢ COURSE COORDINATOR NAME WITH EMAIL
➢ COURSE FACULTY NAMES
➢ TOTAL DURATION (30 HRS.THEORY 20 HRS+PRACTICAL 10 HRS)
➢ OBJECTIVES OF COURSE
➢ SCOPE OF COURSE
➢ VENUE
➢ DAY & TIME
➢ THEORY & PRACTICAL
➢ MODULE OVERVIEW OF COURSE
➢ COMPETENCIES (LEARNING OUTCOMES)
➢ LEARNING ACTIVITIES OF COURSE
➢ ASSESSMENT METHODS
➢ SCHEME OF EXAMINATION GRADING SCALE
➢ SYLLABUS (HOURS, LEARNING OUTCOME, CONTENT,
TEACHING/LEARNING ACTIVITIES, ASSESSMENT METHOD)
6. ATTENDANCE SHEET
7. EXCEL SHEET OF STUDENTS ATTENDANCE
8. TEST PAPER
9. ANSWER SHEET
10. RESULT SHEET
