AICTE Master Trainer Programme
The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) is Government of India’s initiative for building capacity and capability in the area of High Performance Computing (HPC) in the country and is being implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). Generation of HPC aware manpower has been one of the key deliverables of NSM-HRD mission. Various training initiatives related to HPC involving short-term, medium-term and formal education programs have been conducted, since the mission was started. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education, under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and Government of India. AICTE is involved in planning and coordinated development of a technical education system throughout India and promotion of qualitative improvements of such education and its planned quantitative growth. Considering the need for knowledge of HPC for faculties, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) proposes a master trainer program providing a unique opportunity to train faculties, and contribute to the advancement of education in alignment with global advancement. This initiative aims to enhance the outreach of HPC education to the grassroots level, ensuring broader accessibility and engagement with a diverse audience.
Objective
The objective of a Master Trainer Program on HPC is typically to equip participants with advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in the field of high-performance computing. This specialized program aims to produce trainers who can effectively educate and train others in various aspects of HPC. The specific objectives may include: