IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a free online course titled ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ (OOBT) through mathematics, targeting school students, college students, and professionals. Led by Sadagopan Rajesh, the course aims to enhance creative problem-solving skills using mathematical principles. It consists of four levels, each lasting 10 weeks, with periodic assignments. Registration is open until August 9, 2024, and the course begins on August 10, 2024. An optional in-person proctored exam in December 2024 offers certification for a fee. IIT Madras stresses the importance of innovative thinking for real-world challenges. The initiative includes partnerships with schools and BodhBridge Education to broaden its reach and impact across India.

Source- India Today