subject: Training The Trainers The Smu-de Way [print this page] Sikkim Manipal Universitys Distance Education (SMU-DE) programme has been at the forefront of
delivering quality education through over 700 learning centres across 310 towns in India.
Qualified academic counsellors at the SMU-DE authorised learning centres clarify doubts and
mentor over 2 lac students across the country, even in its remotest parts
As a pioneering institution in the distance education space, SMU-DE constantly innovates on its
delivery systems. With EduNxt, its award-winning technology-infused delivery system, SMU-DE has
established a collaborative and interactive environment that benefits students and counsellors
alike.
EduNxt is an important way of training SMU-DE students the future building blocks of Indian
corporate world to become integrated into the modern workplace. It is also a very important
tool for imparting consistent quality to an academic counsellors delivery.
EduNxt certified academic counsellors use EduNxt to: Orient students in EduNxt and its study
benefits Train other academic counsellors for their own certification
The training is divided into Levels I & II. At the end of the training session, both the
certified Academic Counsellors and the trainee counsellors receive EduNxt certification.
On the 31st March, 2010, Bangalores Sidvin School of Business, an authorised SMU-DE learning
centre, conducted an EduNxt training-cum-orientation session for its students where Ms. Sunitha
Reddy and Ms. Vanishree Raghavendra (both of whom are EduNxt level II certified faculty members
themselves) trained 15 students.
This is a perfect example of training the trainer and passing along the substantial
technological and research benefits of a heritage institution down to the students. SMU-DE has
always been committed to quality education and keeps up its promise to both students and
counsellors.
What is SMU-DE?Sikkim Manipal Universitys Distance Education (SMU-DE) programme has more than
80, 000 students taking Management courses. SMU-DE offers Post-graduate and graduate Degree and
Diploma programs across 10 disciplines. The programmes offered by SMU-DE are recognized by the
Distance Education Council (DEC) of the Government of India for three academic years 2009
