A year-long tech pathway · open to all

Bridge the gap between digital literacy and industry.

Edu-Connect turns basic computer skills into real ones — building apps, working with AI, and staying safe online. Open to school students, college students and the general public.

// Department of Computer Applications · Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (Autonomous)

The one-year path

Four quarters, four domains

01
Digital Safety & Cyber HygieneStay safe, private and scam-proof online.
02
App Development · Flutter & AndroidBuild and ship your own mobile app.
03
Generative AI & Creative TechUse AI to build real study tools.
04
Ethical Hacking & Pen-TestingLearn to defend by understanding attacks.
1 YearAcademic pathway
4 ModulesStandalone or full
Weekly1.5–2 hr sessions
HybridLabs + guided online
The programme

A structured, friendly on-ramp to modern technology.

Edu-Connect is designed for anyone with basic computer awareness — school students, college students and working professionals alike. It introduces high-demand industry skills through simplified, interactive and practical lessons, so every learner builds a confident relationship with technology and opens up new pathways in engineering and computer applications.

Skill enhancement

Elevate foundational Python and HTML into real-world work — mobile app construction, automation and AI integrations.

Cyber literacy & protection

Cultivate strong digital-hygiene habits and defensive awareness against phishing, scams and emerging online threats.

Democratising technology

Break down Generative AI and penetration testing into simple, gamified, accessible modules built for learners at every level.

Institutional synergy

Enable collaborative technology sharing between Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, schools, colleges and the wider community.

Design & structure

Built to fit around your week.

One relaxed session a week, structured across four modules so it fits alongside school, college or work without the strain.

Duration1 Academic Year

Four distinct curriculum modules, each a self-contained quarter.

ScheduleOnce a Week

1.5 to 2 hours per session, timed to fit alongside school, college or work.

DeliveryHybrid Mode

Hands-on lab sessions combined with live, guided online projects.

AudienceOpen to All

School and college students and the general public — basic computer awareness is enough.

Detailed curriculum

Four modules. Each a quarter. Each ends in a project.

Every module runs across ten weeks, broken into five themed fortnights that build toward a mini-capstone showcase.

Module 01 · Quarter One
01

Digital Safety & Cyber Hygiene

Protecting personal identity online, securing personal hardware, and building safe web-navigation habits.

10 weeks · 5 themes
1–2Weeks
The architecture of the internet

How websites load, identifying secure links (HTTPS vs HTTP), and reading padlocks and domain extensions.

3–4Weeks
Password engineering & 2FA

Creating unbreakable passwords, using password managers, and turning on two-factor authentication.

5–6Weeks
Spotting the bait — phishing

Identifying deceptive emails, fake login pages and SMS scams, with quizzes to catch hidden malicious links.

7–8Weeks
Social media & privacy controls

Configuring strict privacy settings on Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp; managing footprints and geolocation metadata.

9–10Weeks
Cyber laws & reporting

Cyberbullying safeguards, official government reporting portals, and safety checklists for online transactions.

Module 02 · Quarter Two
02

Cross-Platform App Development

Visual application design and cross-platform deployment using Google's Flutter framework.

10 weeks · 5 themes
1–2Weeks
Introduction to smart apps

How modern Android apps are built; setting up friendly online playgrounds like FlutLab / FlutterFlow — no heavy installs.

3–4Weeks
Visual elements (widgets)

Designing screens with AppBars, texts and containers, styled with student-chosen vibrant colours.

5–6Weeks
Interactivity & input

Adding working buttons, gathering user input through text boxes, and generating pop-up alert notifications.

7–8Weeks
Simple logic binding

Writing elementary commands to perform math functions on a button click, using foundational programming logic.

9–10Weeks
My first APK

Compiling a working app — a Calculator or Quick-Notes Saver — and testing it on a real Android device.

Module 03 · Quarter Three
03

Generative AI & Creative Technology

Using Artificial Intelligence ethically to solve everyday learning problems and build automated tools.

10 weeks · 5 themes
1–2Weeks
Demystifying AI

What are Large Language Models? Search engines vs generative models, and spotting AI bias and hallucinations.

3–4Weeks
Prompt engineering secrets

Writing effective prompts with role-play frameworks to create personal AI study tutors and language translators.

5–6Weeks
AI for creators

Safe, creative use of AI image tools, automated graphic design and slides — plus AI copyright principles.

7–8Weeks
Python meets AI

Connecting beginner Python scripts to free AI models to generate text — with code kept deliberately simple.

9–10Weeks
Capstone project

Coding an automated "Smart Homework Helper" desktop assistant that responds to user text in real time.

Module 04 · Quarter Four
04

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

An introductory, purely defensive look at penetration testing — to understand how weaknesses are patched.

10 weeks · 5 themes
1–2Weeks
The ethical hacker mindset

White Hat vs Black Hat hackers, and setting up safe, controlled local simulation boxes — no real-world disruption.

3–4Weeks
Digital mapping (reconnaissance)

Discovering open network ports with simple visual mappers, and understanding what a device exposes online.

5–6Weeks
Web vulnerability basics

Demystifying common website glitches, broken authentication tokens and how missing checks allow script insertions.

7–8Weeks
Wi-Fi security analysis

How routers encrypt data, the flaws of weak WPA keys, and guidelines to configure a bulletproof home network.

9–10Weeks
System hardening checklist

Compiling audit briefs, checking active ports, and patching vulnerabilities discovered during lab play.

Fees & enrolment

Modular by design. Pay for what you take.

Take a single standalone module or enrol for the full one-year pathway — whichever fits you.

01
Digital Safety & Cyber HygieneModule 1 · 10 weeks
₹2,000
02
App Development · Flutter & AndroidModule 2 · 10 weeks
₹2,000
03
Generative AI & Creative TechModule 3 · 10 weeks
₹2,000
04
Ethical Hacking & Pen-TestingModule 4 · 10 weeks
₹2,000
Who can join

Curiosity is the only prerequisite.

Open to school students, college students and the general public. Anyone with basic computer awareness and a passion for technology can join — no advanced knowledge required.

What you'll need

A simple, ready-to-learn setup.

Everything you need for hands-on sessions and seamless project work:

💻 Laptop (preferred) 📶 Stable Wi-Fi 📱 Smartphone
What you walk away with

Real credentials. A real portfolio. A real role.

Expected outcomes for every learner by the end of the pathway.

Outcome 01

Certificates of Competency

Issued jointly by the Department of Computer Applications, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, on successful completion of each module.

Outcome 02

A digital portfolio

You finish the year with an interactive Flutter app and a working Python–AI interface — a portfolio to show admissions panels or employers.

Outcome 03

Community tech leadership

Learners can serve as "Digital Safety Ambassadors" in their school, college or community, helping others stay safe online.

Enrolment open

Start your Edu-Connect journey.

Register yourself, a student, or a whole cohort and begin the one-year journey into safe, creative and confident technology.

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