ICP-ACC certification programme
The Xebia academy launches Professional ICP-ACC certification programme — a 24-hour training session where the attendees will learn the roles and responsibilities. The training focuses more on developing the Agile mindset and training you to be a mentor and facilitator of an Agile team.
Course duration: 2 days
Last Date to apply: November 25, 2021.
Website :https://www.xebiaacademyglobal.com/course/agile-methodology/icagile/certified-professional-in-agile-coaching-icp-acc.
There are no prerequisites for the ICP-ACC certification program. Prior basic agile experience would be beneficial. Familiarise yourself with the Agile Manifesto and Scrum Guide.
The objectives of the course are :
India’s Knowledge Systems launched
The Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University, Sonipat launcheda four-week Bharatiya Jñana Parampara, Faculty Development Programme — India’s Knowledge Systems. The ceremony was graced by Dr Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal.
lecture on Status of Child Rights in India
The Mahindra University School of Law organised a lecture on The Status of Child Rights in India, as part of its lecture series to familiarise students with different aspects of the legal system in India. Dr Rama Devi Gudemela, Member Child Welfare Committee, Department of Women and Child Development, Telangana, delivered an enlightening session on the subject.
Dr Sridhar Acharyulu, Dean, Mahindra University School of Law, in his welcome address, said, “It is important that we focus on the well-being of the child. we need to be aware of the legal framework.”
IIT Madras Re-launches MS in Entrepreneurship
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is re-launching the MS in Entrepreneurship.
Selected scholars will work with faculty on commercialisable ideas. They will be guided on how to discover entrepreneurial opportunities and formally establish their start-ups via an effective combination of taught courses, intense research supported by astute supervision and mentorship by highly accomplished entrepreneurs and others of the start-up ecosystem.
Highlighting the unique aspects of this course, Professor Ashwin Mahalingam, who is part of the selection committee, said: “A lot of research happens at IIT Madras that has commercial potential. This program will create technology entrepreneurs who will product-ize these ideas and work on developing business plans around them. In this way, we hope to ease the ‘lab to market’ transition of technologies, develop entrepreneurs, and consequently have greater societal impact.”
Open to students across India who have completed their UG/PG degree.
The last date to apply is November 30, 2021.
Interested studnents are apply by visiting: https://research.iitm.ac.in/.
International Conference for a sustainable future
The Apeejay School of Management (ASM), Dwarka, recently organised a two-day international conference themed Circular Economy, Management and Industry 4.0 leading towards Sustainability. The hybrid offline and online conference addressed the post-pandemic challenges for India and the need to adopt Industry 4.0, with a sustainable approach.
The conference, held in collaboration with Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute Of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai, witnessed participation of more than 100 attendees around the world, online and onsite.
Paper presentation tracks ran alongside on multiple online platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
Children’s Day is a celebration of child’s Grit
On the occasion of Children’s Day, Bollywood star Sanjana Sanghi lauded children across India for the extraordinary grit they have shown in facing extreme challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.Sanghi was visiting SOS Children’s Villages of India Greenfields, Faridabad.
In her ongoing pursuit of Unboxing Fears, her core motive as Youth Champion of SOS Children’s Villages of India focusses on discussing and working through challenges, faced by children, one step at a time. During her visit, she interacted with children, Mothers and coworkers, besides partaking in fun activities like rangoli making.
“Dreams can be fulfilled if we work through our fears to achieve them. While all our experiences are very different, the very core experience of having both fears and desires are consistent, and we must all use our learnings to help each other. No dream is too big or too far. If we work towards it, we will and we can definitely achieve it all, as ultimately, everything comes from within. Believe in yourself and your dreams,” Sanghi said as she was addressing the children.