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title: "How to Manage Courses & Curriculum | POD Leader Guide"
description: "**Apni Pathshala VED | Standard Operating Procedure** **Version**: v1.0 **Effective Date**: Aug 25, 2026 **Target Audience**: POD Leaders, Coordinators, & Trainers ### **Purpose** This SOP guides POD Leaders through browsing available Apni Pathshala curriculum options (12+ learning tracks), assigning courses…"
url: "https://www.apnipathshala.org/guide/how-to-manage-courses-curriculum-pod-leader-guide/"
updated: "2026-10-15"
category: POD Operations for POD Leaders
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# How to Manage Courses & Curriculum | POD Leader Guide

**Apni Pathshala VED | Standard Operating Procedure**
**Version**: v1.0
**Effective Date**: Aug 25, 2026
**Target Audience**: POD Leaders, Coordinators, & Trainers

### **Purpose**

This SOP guides POD Leaders through browsing available Apni Pathshala curriculum options (12+ learning tracks), assigning courses to student batches, tracking course completion milestones, and requesting new curriculum materials or software modules.

### **System Access**

1. Navigate to the VED Portal: [https://ved.apnipathshala.org](https://ved.apnipathshala.org).
2. Log in using authorized credentials.
3. From the left sidebar navigation under the **Pod** section, select **Course Management** or **Curriculum**.

![](https://www.apnipathshala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Dark-Course-Management-Dashboard.jpg)

### **Available Learning Tracks**

Apni Pathshala offers approximately 12 different curriculum options across four core areas:

| **Category** | **Learning Tracks** |
| --- | --- |
| **Digital Literacy Foundation** | Basic Computer Operations, Internet Safety, Google Workspace. |
| **Office Productivity** | Touch Typing (English/Hindi), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. |
| **Creative & Graphic Design** | Canva Graphic Design, Basic Video Editing. |
| **Advanced & Career Track** | AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini), Digital Marketing, Govt Exam Prep. |

#### **Workflow 1: Defining & Assigning Courses**

Courses are the primary curriculum definitions used for student enrollment and impact reporting.

1. **Add New Course**: Go to **Course Management** and click + Add Course.
   - **Course Name**: Clear and descriptive (e.g., 'MS Office Basics').
   - **Fee**: Enter the amount in INR (use 0 if the course is free).
   - **Duration**: Enter the total number of days (must be > 0).
2. **Assign to Batch**:
   - Select **Assign Course to Batch**.
   - Identify the **POD Name** and the specific **Batch** (e.g., Morning Batch A).
   - Choose the **Course Module** from the catalog.
   - Set the **Start Date** and the **Target Completion Date**.
   - Click **Confirm Assignment** to automatically update student profiles in that batch.

![](https://www.apnipathshala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Dark-Theme-Add-Course-Modal.jpg)

#### **Workflow 2: Implementing & Tracking Curriculum**

The Curriculum module provides a day-by-day teaching plan assigned by the Apni Pathshala curriculum team.

1. **Daily Preparation**:
   - Review the next 5-6 days of the curriculum at the start of each week.
   - Check **Learning Objectives** to ensure you know what students should achieve.
   - Review any provided **Reference Links** (YouTube tutorials, guides) before class starts.
2. **Tracking Milestones**: Navigate to **Course Management** $\rightarrow$ **Course Progress**.
   - **In Progress**: Student is actively participating in lessons.
   - **Assessment Pending**: Lessons finished; awaiting practical test score.
   - **Completed**: Final practical test passed with a score > 70%.
3. **Issuing Certificates**: Once a student meets all requirements, click **Issue Certificate** to generate a digital PDF containing the student's name and POD details.

![](https://www.apnipathshala.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Curriculum-Dashboard-with-Highlighted-Button-1024x562.jpg)

#### **Workflow 3: Requesting Materials & Support**

If a required curriculum is not currently assigned to your POD, you must request it formally.

1. **Via Weekly Insights**: Use Section 3 ("Curriculum Request / Feedback") to describe your specific needs.
2. **Detail Requirements**: Specify the course name, number of students, and required format (e.g., Printed Worksheets, LMS Unlocks).
3. **Resolution**: The central team typically reviews and dispatches materials within **3–5 business days**.

### **Common Mistakes to Avoid**

- **Skipping Prerequisites**: Ensure students complete *Basic Digital Literacy* before moving to *AI Tools* or *Canva*.
- **Ad-hoc Teaching**: Avoid teaching only what you know; follow the day-by-day plan to ensure consistency across PODs.
- **Duplicate Entries**: Always search for an existing course name before adding a new one.
- **Incomplete Records**: Certificates cannot be issued without a verified test score recorded in VED.

# **Support**

- **Technical Assistance**: Use the **Request Support Call** button on the VED portal.
- **Operational Queries**: Contact your assigned POD Manager via the **Complaints & Issues** module.