India 13th November,2025:– The Institute of Design & Media, a leading design institute in India, has launched micro-credential workshops, each worth 0.5 credits. These verified credits offer an advantage to students who want to pursue B.Des. The workshops are open to college and school students in classes 10th and above. The courses are certified by ITM Skills University. The workshops are online and can be attended from anywhere. They are conducted by top Design faculties.
The workshops aim to impart core design knowledge to the participants. Topics covered in the workshops are:
Lightroom Mastery: The one click Magic, Digital Collage Magic, Clo 3D: From Patterns to Runaway Visual Storytelling with Adobe Photoshop, Icon Craft: Designing Visual Language-Adobe Illustrator, Crafting a Creative Emailer-Figma.
The workshops are divided into two levels. Upon the successful completion of both levels, a verified microcredential will be awarded. The workshops offer many benefits for students. The students will earn micro-credits before entering the Institute of Design and Media. It will strengthen their academic and professional profile. Lastly, it will enhance employability and industry-relevant skills, making them future-ready.
The workshops are fully aligned with the NEP 2020 skill-based learning guidelines. They are integrated with Digilocker or APAAR ID for secure records. The workshops are Compliant with NCrF and NHEQF standards. The workshops are free of cost.
The ITM Institute of Design & Media (IDM), located in Andheri, Mumbai, is a leading design school that offers future-ready creative education, strong industry collaboration, and practical, skill-driven training. Since 2010, IDM has delivered UGC-approved B.Des programs under ITM Skills University, blending academic excellence with real-world application in a vibrant, tech-enabled campus.
Ms. Nisha Chanda, Director & Dean, ITM-IDM, ITM Skills University stated that, “We are delighted to launch our micro-credential workshops. The workshops offer future-ready creative education that aims to enhance skills and practical knowledge. At IDM, we believe in integrating academic excellence with real-world application. We ensure our students are career-ready and globally aware.”
ITM Skills University, the third milestone in the ITM Group’s 35-year legacy, is a forward-looking, skill-driven university, committed to shaping future-ready professionals. Based in Mumbai, ITM Skills University offers UGC-recognised full-time degree programs in Business, Hospitality, Design, Technology, AI, and Health Sciences.