Dr. Shailaja Arjun Patil has successfully completed the NPTEL Online Certification course titled "Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice", offered by IIT Madras through the SWAYAM-NPTEL platform during January–February 2026 (4-week course).

She secured a consolidated score of 76% and earned the prestigious Elite Certification. This achievement demonstrates her commitment to enhancing engineering pedagogy, adopting effective teaching methodologies, and continuously improving the quality of technical education through professional development.