NHRCCB Training & Research Committee
The National Human Rights & Crime Control Bureau (NHRCCB), through its Training & Research Committee, is committed to promoting human rights education, legal literacy, crime prevention, constitutional values, and responsible citizenship through structured Short-Term Certificate Courses.
These programmes are designed to strengthen professional competence, encourage ethical leadership, and enhance awareness among students, professionals, government officials, law enforcement personnel, educators, researchers, social workers, and members of civil society. The framework draws upon recognized human rights capacity-building approaches that emphasize awareness programmes, advanced thematic training, and training-of-trainers initiatives.
Objectives
The Short-Term Certificate Courses aim to:
- Promote awareness of Human Rights, Constitutional Values and Rule of Law.
- Strengthen legal literacy and civic responsibility.
- Develop professional competencies in human rights protection and crime prevention.
- Build leadership and advocacy skills.
- Encourage research, innovation and community engagement.
- Promote ethical governance, transparency and accountability.
- Enhance collaboration among educational institutions, government agencies and civil society organizations.
Duration
NHRCCB may offer courses in any of the following formats:
Foundation Certificate
15–20 Hours
Professional Certificate
30 Hours
Advanced Certificate
45 Hours
Executive Certificate
60 Hours
Courses may be conducted on weekends, weekdays or in intensive learning mode.
Mode of Learning
Courses may be offered through:
Online Mode
Offline Classroom Mode
Hybrid Learning Mode
Eligibility
Unless otherwise specified, the courses are open to:
- Students
- Research Scholars
- Teachers & Faculty Members
- Advocates & Legal Professionals
- Police & Security Personnel
- Government Officials
- NGO Representatives
- Journalists
- Social Workers
- Human Rights Defenders
- Corporate Professionals
- General Citizens
Flagship Short-Term Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Human Rights
- Certificate in Human Rights Law & Legal Literacy
- Certificate in Human Rights Investigation & Documentation
- Certificate in Child Rights & POCSO Act
- Certificate in Women's Rights & Gender Justice
- Certificate in Cyber Crime & Cyber Safety
- Certificate in Crime Prevention & Community Policing
- Certificate in RTI, Good Governance & Public Accountability
- Certificate in Human Rights Advocacy & Leadership
- Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
NHRCCB may introduce additional courses based on emerging legal, social and public policy needs.
Course Structure
Each programme may include:
- Expert Lectures
- Interactive Learning Sessions
- Case Studies
- Group Discussions
- Practical Exercises
- Field-Based Learning (where applicable)
- Assignments
- Research Projects
- Presentations
- Assessment
Faculty
Sessions may be conducted by:
- University Professors
- Former Judges
- Senior Advocates
- Police Officers
- Civil Servants
- Human Rights Experts
- Researchers
- Medical Professionals
- Psychologists
- Cyber Security Experts
- National and International Subject Specialists
Attendance Requirement
Participants shall maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to become eligible for certification.
Assessment
Assessment may include one or more of the following:
- Online Examination
- Objective Test
- Assignment
- Project Report
- Presentation
- Viva Voce
- Practical Evaluation
The evaluation pattern shall be decided by the Course Coordinator.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course shall receive an NHRCCB Certificate of Completion issued by the Training & Research Committee.
Certificates may be issued in digital and/or printed format.
Code of Conduct
Participants shall:
- Maintain discipline throughout the programme.
- Respect diversity and human dignity.
- Avoid discrimination, harassment or misconduct.
- Follow ethical and professional standards.
- Maintain academic integrity.
- Comply with instructions issued by NHRCCB.
Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in suspension or cancellation of enrolment.
Learning Resources
Participants may receive:
- Digital Study Materials
- Reading Resources
- Reference Documents
- Case Laws
- Practical Exercises
- Presentation Slides
- Research Articles
Medium of Instruction
Courses may be conducted in:
English
Hindi
Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Academic Calendar
Courses shall be organized throughout the year according to the academic calendar notified by the NHRCCB Training & Research Committee.
Collaboration
NHRCCB may organize certificate courses independently or in collaboration with:
- Universities
- Colleges
- Law Schools
- Research Institutions
- Police Training Institutions
- Government Departments
- Judicial Academies
- NGOs
- International Organizations
- Professional Bodies
Amendment
The NHRCCB Training & Research Committee reserves the right to revise, amend or modify these guidelines, course structure, curriculum, eligibility, assessment pattern, certification process or any other academic requirement at any time in the interest of maintaining academic quality and institutional standards.
NHRCCB Training & Research Committee
Empowering Individuals through Knowledge, Protecting Rights through Education, and Building a Just, Inclusive and Responsible Society.
