Free Cyber Safety Awareness Programs
Avanzo Charitable Trust delivers curriculum-based cyber safety sessions for schools, colleges, corporates, and communities — completely free of cost. Since 2010, we've trained over 1,00,000 students across India.
What Our Programs Cover
Every program is tailored to its audience. Select your group to see what a session looks like.
Curriculum-Based Cyber Safety for Std 1–12
Our flagship Cyber Awareness Programme (CAP) is a companion curriculum designed for students from Std 1 through Std 12. Content is age-graded across five categories — starting with safe browsing and online stranger awareness for young children, progressing to cyberbullying, social media risks, and digital ethics for middle school, and covering advanced topics like identity theft, deepfakes, AI in cyber crime, and career opportunities in cybersecurity for senior students.
What Participants Learn:
- Safe online behaviour and recognising strangers
- Cyberbullying, blackmail, and what to do
- Social media privacy and responsible sharing
- Online gaming addiction and screen time
- Cyber laws and how to report cyber crime
- AI, deepfakes, and emerging digital threats (senior students)
Session Format & Delivery:
- 45–60 minute sessions (fits a single class period)
- On-site at your school or virtual
- Includes poster-making and essay-writing activities
- Participants receive certificates
Cyber Safety & Career Awareness for College Students
College students face unique digital risks — from social media identity management and recruitment scams to task-based fraud and deepfake threats. Our college programs combine awareness training with career guidance, helping students understand both the risks of cyberspace and the career opportunities in cybersecurity. We also run dedicated workshops for outgoing students transitioning into the professional world, covering job scam recognition, digital footprint management, and secure online practices for the workplace.
What Participants Learn:
- Social media risks and digital identity management
- Recognising fake job offers and recruitment scams
- Online fraud: task-based scams, investment traps, phishing
- Digital footprint and professional reputation
- Career paths in cybersecurity
Session Format & Delivery:
- 45–60 minute sessions
- On-site at your institution or virtual
- Certification programmes available
- Participants receive certificates
Employee Cyber Hygiene & Data Protection Training
For working professionals and business owners, we deliver sessions focused on the cyber risks that affect organisations — phishing, data handling, social engineering, safe remote work practices, and regulatory awareness. Our corporate programs are designed for employees at every level, from frontline staff to leadership. For entrepreneurs and business owners, we cover the specific cyber risks associated with running a business — from customer data protection to securing digital infrastructure.
What Participants Learn:
- Phishing awareness and email security
- Safe remote work and VPN basics
- Social engineering and impersonation attacks
- Data protection responsibilities
- Business-specific cyber risks for entrepreneurs
Session Format & Delivery:
- 45–60 minute sessions
- On-site at your office or virtual
- Delivered in partnership with CII, KITCO, and TMA
- Participants receive certificates
Cyber Safety for Parents, Social Workers & Community Groups
Our community programs reach people who might never attend a formal training session — parents, senior citizens, social workers, and community volunteers. Delivered through partnerships with Rotary clubs, Lions International, NGOs, and local social forums, these sessions focus on practical, everyday digital safety. We also organise Town Call events — public gatherings where subject matter experts address the community on emerging cyber threats and digital safety practices.
What Participants Learn:
- Recognising UPI fraud, loan app scams, and fake calls
- Protecting children's online activity
- Safe use of WhatsApp, social media, and banking apps
- What to do if you or your family faces a cyber threat
- How to report cyber crime
Session Format & Delivery:
- 45–60 minute sessions
- On-site at community halls, club venues, or NGO spaces
- Virtual sessions available
- Public Town Call events with guest speakers
- Participants receive certificates
The Numbers Behind Our Programs
Dedicated metrics from our educational training initiatives — independent of helpline or legal intervention numbers.
Students Trained
Through our curriculum-based Cyber Awareness Programme (CAP) across schools in India.
Workshops Delivered
Across schools, colleges, corporate offices, and community forums since 2010.
Years of Programs
Continuous delivery since 2010 — one of the longest-running cyber safety awareness initiatives in India.
What Institutions Say About Our Programs
Feedback from principals, deans, HR leaders, and community organizers who have hosted Avanzo awareness sessions.
The session was well-structured and age-appropriate. Our students were engaged throughout, and the feedback from parents was overwhelmingly positive.
We've hosted Avanzo for three consecutive years. The curriculum evolves to cover new cyber threats and AI deepfakes, which is exactly what our college students need today.
As an HR head, I was looking for a practical data hygiene session, not a theoretical lecture. Avanzo delivered exactly that — our employees were sharing tips with their families the same evening.
How to Book a Free Program
Bringing an expert cyber safety session to your school, college, or organization takes just three steps.
- Step 01
Get in Touch
Tell us your institution type, audience size, and preferred dates via our simple booking form.
- Step 02
We Tailor the Session
Our team designs a session matched to your audience — age, background, and specific digital risk profile.
- Step 03
We Deliver — Free
We come to you (or join virtually). No fees, no hidden costs, no obligations of any kind.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about hosting a free cyber safety workshop at your institution.
Is the program really free?
Yes. Avanzo Charitable Trust is a registered non-profit. All our awareness programs — for schools, colleges, corporates, and communities — are delivered completely free of cost. There are no fees, no sponsorship requirements, and no obligations.
How long is a session?
A typical session runs 45–60 minutes, designed to fit within a single class period or meeting slot. We can adjust duration for longer workshops or multi-session programs if needed.
Do participants receive certificates?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of completion after the session. Institutions also receive a summary report of the session.
What areas do you cover?
We deliver programs across India — in person and virtually. Our team is based in Thrissur, Kerala, and travels to institutions across the country. Virtual sessions are available for any location.
Ready to Bring Cyber Safety to Your Institution?
One free session. No obligations. We come to you.