Certificate in Information Literacy
A skill-based academic program designed to develop the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, use, and communicate information effectively in the digital and knowledge-driven world.
About the Course
The Certificate in Information Literacy (CIL) is designed to equip learners with the ability to locate, evaluate, use, and communicate information effectively in academic, professional, and digital environments.
This course is essential for students, researchers, educators, and library users in the digital information age.
Course Overview
- Course Name: Certificate in Information Literacy
- Duration: 6 Months
- Eligibility: 10+2 Pass (Any Stream)
- Mode: Online / Regular / Practical Based
- Certification: Skill-based Professional Certificate
Course Structure & Subjects
| Eligibility: 10+2 Pass | Duration: 6 Months | ||
| Paper Code | Subject | Marks | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Information Literacy | 100 | 40 |
| 2 | Information Sources & Services | 100 | 40 |
| 3 | Research Skills & Academic Writing | 100 | 40 |
| 4 | Use of Digital & Online Databases | 100 | 40 |
| 5 | Ethical Use of Information & Plagiarism | 100 | 40 |
| 6 | Practical Exercises & Project Work | 100 | 40 |
Skills You Will Gain
- Information searching & evaluation skills
- Academic research & referencing
- Digital database usage
- Critical thinking & analysis
- Ethical use of information
Career & Academic Benefits
- Library & Information Assistant
- Research Support Staff
- Academic & Documentation Assistant
- Higher studies & competitive exams support
- Skill enhancement for all disciplines
