Faculty Development Programs that Actually Move the Needle
Two-day workshops to one-week immersive FDPs — for Engineering, Arts & Science, Polytechnics and Management institutions across Tamil Nadu. AICTE FDP certificates, ATAL guidelines compliant, OBE/CO-PO mandate-ready. Held on your campus, on TutorDA campus in Madurai, or fully online.
Topic catalogue — pick any combo
Each topic comes with a 2-day, 5-day and 1-week version. Mix-and-match to build a custom programme — most colleges combine one teaching-skills topic with one technology topic.
Python for Engineering Math
NumPy, SciPy, Sympy for numerical methods, plotting, symbolic algebra. Replaces MATLAB for AICTE-2024 mandate.
AI & Machine Learning Foundations
Linear regression to neural nets in 5 days. Sklearn, TensorFlow, real-time student-data classification project.
Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
PEO/PO/CO design, attainment thresholds, NBA-aligned mapping matrix, assessment rubrics.
Statistical Analysis with R / Python
Hypothesis testing, ANOVA, regression, factor analysis — for management and engineering research.
Research Paper Writing & Publication
From topic selection to submission — Scopus/SCI journals, LaTeX setup, plagiarism control, peer-review response.
Numerical Methods with MATLAB / Scilab
Root finding, interpolation, ODE/PDE — runnable code, viva prep, lab sheet design.
LaTeX for Mathematicians
From scratch to research-paper-ready in 2 days. TikZ diagrams, BibTeX, theorem environments, Beamer slides.
Project-Based Learning Design
Designing capstone projects, rubrics, assessment plans, integrating industry connect — meets new AICTE PBL norms.
NPTEL Mentoring & SWAYAM Course Design
How to be a star NPTEL local chapter mentor; how to author your own SWAYAM course.
Bloom's Taxonomy & Question Design
Writing questions across cognitive levels K1-K6, mapping CO statements, examiner-pattern paper design.
Anna University R-2023 Implementation
Curriculum changes, paper code transitions, lab structure, evaluation rubrics — for affiliated college faculty.
Effective Teaching & Classroom Engagement
Microteaching, ICT integration, board craft, flipped classroom, gamification — practical pedagogy.
Discrete Math & Cryptography
Combinatorics, graph theory, number theory leading to RSA/AES — for CSE/IT faculty teaching MA3354.
NAAC SSR & Best Practices Documentation
Criterion-by-criterion drilldown, evidence collection workflow, IQAC role-play, AQAR drafting.
Three formats, your call
Online (Live)
Faculty from multiple campuses join Zoom/Meet. Recorded sessions, breakout-room exercises, certificate auto-issued.
- Up to 200 participants per cohort
- LMS portal with materials
- Daily attendance auto-tracked
- Replay access for 30 days
On-Campus (We come to you)
Trainers travel to your college. Hands-on labs in your CS/Math labs, on-the-spot doubt clarification, evening hostel sessions for residents.
- Up to 60 participants/batch
- Travel + stay quoted at actuals
- Customised to your syllabus
- Final viva & certification on-site
Hosted (Madurai retreat)
Send your faculty to our partner campus in Madurai. Boarding + lodging + sightseeing for an immersive experience away from teaching pressure.
- Stay at TutorDA partner hostels
- Includes meals + transport
- Cultural visit (Meenakshi temple)
- Networking dinner
Pricing — by format and duration
| Format | Duration | Per-cohort fee (₹) | Per-faculty (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online live | 2-day | 30,000 – 50,000 | 300 – 500 (50 attendees) |
| Online live | 5-day | 60,000 – 90,000 | 600 – 900 (50 attendees) |
| On-campus | 2-day blitz | 75,000 – 1,00,000 | 1,500 – 2,000 (50 attendees) |
| On-campus | 5-day deep dive | 1,25,000 – 1,75,000 | 2,500 – 3,500 (50 attendees) |
| On-campus | 1-week immersive | 1,75,000 – 2,50,000 | 3,500 – 5,000 (50 attendees) |
| Hosted retreat (Madurai) | 5-day residential | 3,00,000 – 4,00,000 | 12,000 – 16,000 (25 attendees) |
Travel and lodging at actuals for on-campus mode beyond Madurai 150 km radius. Group discounts of 15-25% for multi-FDP packages.
7-step engagement process
Brief
HOD shares topic + cohort size.
Tailoring
Custom syllabus & case studies.
Quote
Format, duration, fee, dates fixed.
Pre-work
Reading list to faculty 1 wk prior.
Delivery
Sessions, labs, mini-projects.
Assessment
Viva or quiz; certificates issued.
Follow-up
30-day post-FDP hotline + LMS access.
Meet our trainer pool
Dr. S. Karthik
PhD Discrete Math, IIT-M. 12 years FDP experience. Author of 22 SCI papers. Specialises in OBE design and graph-theory pedagogy.
Dr. V. Ramya
PhD Stats, Anna University. Industry 8 years (TCS, Persistent). 40+ FDPs on Python/ML. Co-trained for ATAL Madurai cohort 2024.
Prof. N. Murali
30 years teaching, ex-HoD MIT-Chrompet. Bloom's taxonomy & question-design veteran. Mentors NAAC peer-team coordinators.
Dr. P. Sangeetha
PhD Applied Math. SCIE journal reviewer for 6 publications. LaTeX wizard; conducts research-paper-writing FDPs end-to-end.
Dr. A. Balakrishnan
Anna University BoS member 2018–2022. Co-authored R-2023 syllabus committee notes. Closely tracks regulation transitions.
Mr. D. Ravi
15 years software industry. Wipro, Zoho, Freshworks. Brings live industry case studies to AI/ML and Python sessions.
Frequently asked
Plan an FDP for Your Faculty
Tell us your topic, cohort size, and preferred dates — we'll send a custom proposal within 48 hours.