The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has issued important proceedings regarding the launch of the AI Samarth Foundations and Literacy Online Course 2026 for government school teachers teaching Classes VI to VIII. The programme aims to strengthen teachers’ knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help them use AI tools effectively and responsibly in teaching and learning.
According to the proceedings issued by the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, on 8 October 2026, the programme targets approximately 80,000 government school teachers across the state.
AI Samarth Online Course 2026 – Overview
- Course Name: AI Samarth Foundations and Literacy Online Course
- Department: School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
- Proceedings Number: Rc.No. ESE02-11/351/2026-SCERT
- Proceedings Date: 8 October 2026
- Training Partner: Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA)
- Eligible Teachers: Government school teachers teaching Classes VI–VIII
- Target: Approximately 80,000 teachers
- Course Platform: LEAP App
- Course Completion Deadline: By the end of October 2026
- Assessment: As prescribed within the course
- Certificate: Available through the LEAP App after successful completion
Objectives of the AI Samarth Course
The course is designed to develop foundational AI literacy among teachers and strengthen their capacity to apply Artificial Intelligence in educational settings.
The programme covers the following areas:
- Understanding Artificial Intelligence and its applications in daily life and education.
- Learning essential AI concepts, including Data Literacy, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Neural Networks.
- Understanding AI ethics, bias, fairness, privacy and security.
- Learning prompting techniques and the practical use of AI tools.
- Using AI for lesson planning, differentiated instruction, assessment and feedback.
- Supporting students’ learning needs and improving professional productivity.
Bodhan AI Learning Resources
The programme integrates selected Bodhan AI teacher-focused resources to provide practical learning opportunities.
The resources cover student AI behaviour and Socratic prompting, advanced lesson planning, differentiated learning materials, diagnostic assessment, remediation, subject-specific scaffolding, feedback, student support and AI-supported administrative productivity.
Three Live Online Training Sessions
CENTA will conduct three live hands-on training sessions through YouTube Live. These sessions will provide practical guidance on AI tools, prompting techniques, lesson planning, teaching-learning resource development and assessment applications.
The exact dates, timings and links for these sessions are not specified in the proceedings. Teachers should check official communications for further details.
How to Access the AI Samarth Course Through the LEAP App
Eligible teachers should follow these steps:
- Open the Google Play Store and update the LEAP App to the latest version.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select Governance on the home screen.
- Select CSE.
- Choose AI Samarth and start the course.
- Complete all prescribed learning components.
- Complete the associated online assessment.
- Verify that your course completion status is recorded in the system.
- Access the Course Completion Certificate through the LEAP App after successful completion.
Important Instructions for Teachers
The School Education Department has clearly stated that merely enrolling in or accessing the course will not be considered completion.
Teachers must complete all prescribed learning components and assessment requirements. Their completion status must also be successfully recorded in the system.
The course should be completed by the end of October 2026. Teachers are advised to start and finish the course without delay.
Course Timeline
- Teacher access and enrolment: October 2026
- Online course completion: October 2026
- Online assessment: As prescribed within the course
- Progress monitoring: Weekly during October 2026
- Completion target: By the end of October 2026
Monitoring of Course Completion
The programme will be monitored at the Department, District and Mandal levels.
The monitoring process will track the number of teachers enrolled, teachers who have started the course, teachers who have completed it, assessment completion and certificate status.
Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha have been instructed to ensure effective implementation. Deputy Educational Officers, Mandal Educational Officers and Headmasters must inform, facilitate and monitor eligible teachers to ensure timely completion.
Contact Details for Support
For queries regarding the online course, the proceedings provide the following contact details:
- Sri M. Ravindra Prasad, SCERT AP: 9666146850
- Sri B. Srihari, KPMG: 9182451175
- Email: apsupport@centa.org
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible for the AI Samarth Online Course 2026?
The programme is intended for eligible government school teachers teaching Classes VI to VIII in Andhra Pradesh.
2. Where can teachers access the course?
Through the LEAP App by selecting Governance → CSE → AI Samarth.
3. What is the course completion deadline?
The course must be completed by the end of October 2026, as specified in the proceedings.
4. Is enrolment alone sufficient?
No. Teachers must complete the prescribed learning components and assessment, and their completion status must be recorded in the system.
5. Where can teachers obtain the certificate?
The certificate can be accessed through the LEAP App after successful course completion.
6. How many live training sessions will be conducted?
CENTA will conduct three live online hands-on training sessions through YouTube Live.
Conclusion
The AI Samarth Online Course 2026 is an important teacher capacity-building initiative by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department. It aims to improve teachers’ foundational AI knowledge and help them explore responsible applications of AI in classroom teaching, assessment and professional work.
All eligible government school teachers teaching Classes VI–VIII should access the course through the LEAP App, complete the prescribed learning components and assessment, and verify their completion status by the end of October 2026.