Master tunnel engineering - from investigation to as-built.
This online training program aims at imparting an in-depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform.
From ₹4,000
Core programme access
- 4.9/5Rated
- 2000+alumni
- 70+countries
- 106lectures
§02 / WHY
Why Tunnelling.in
The most comprehensive tunnelling programme online
One programme that takes you across the full tunnel lifecycle, taught by engineers who have delivered the projects.
Tunnelling is integral to infrastructure development and this online training program aims at imparting an in-depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform.
Spanning the entire spectrum from planning to operations & maintenance stages, the program with 106 pre-recorded lectures ensures that each and every aspect like survey & investigation, design, and construction of a tunnel is addressed.
As a unique offering, the program comprises a set of 51 lectures in the Core Segment, addressing aspects of general interest, and allows the participants to choose from the remaining lectures in the Optional Segment depending upon their requirement. With the twice-a-week release of the lectures, interspersed with interactive sessions with the faculty, the training program is designed for a schedule spanning 25-weeks.
Faculty who built the tunnels
Senior experts from NHPC, IIT, GSI and Istanbul Technical University teach from real Himalayan hydro and transport-tunnel projects - not textbooks.
106 lectures, full lifecycle
From geological appraisal and survey through design, NATM/TBM/DBM construction, support and lining, monitoring, and contracts - the complete tunnel lifecycle in one programme.
A verifiable certificate
On completion you receive a certificate co-issued under AF Academy and the Dr. Dhawan Academy of Geologists, verifiable online.
Trusted across 70+ countries
Over 2000 professionals from more than 70 countries have trained through the programme, building a global community of tunnelling practitioners.
§03 / CURRICULUM
Curriculum
106 lectures across Core and Optional segments
The Core segment covers what every tunnelling engineer needs; the Optional segment goes deeper into specialised topics. Enrol in either, or the full programme.
Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - Formulating a Project
Module 3 - Survey & investigation
Module 4 - Design
Free previews
Watch a few lectures free
§04 / FACULTY
Faculty
Taught by senior tunnelling experts
Faculty drawn from NHPC, IIT, GSI, NGI and Istanbul Technical University - engineers who have planned, designed and built tunnels.
§05 / AUDIENCE
Who it's for
Built for engineers across the tunnelling industry
From first-time practitioners to seasoned project leads, the programme meets you where you are.
Practising engineers
Civil, geotechnical and geological engineers working on tunnels, underground works and hydropower who want a rigorous, structured grounding.
Government & PSU staff
Engineers in government departments, boards and public-sector undertakings responsible for planning, procuring or supervising tunnel works.
Consultants & contractors
Design consultants and construction contractors who need a shared technical vocabulary across investigation, design and execution.
Students & research scholars
Postgraduate students and research scholars in tunnelling, geotechnics and underground construction building toward industry practice.
§06 / OUTCOMES
Outcomes
What you'll be able to do
Skills you can apply on real projects - from the first site investigation to the contract you sign.
Survey & investigation
Plan topographical surveys, geological appraisals and site investigation programmes that de-risk a tunnel alignment before design begins.
Tunnel design
Apply rock-mass classification (I-System, Q-system, RMR) and design tunnel sections and support systems for varied ground conditions.
Construction methods
Compare and apply drill-and-blast (DBM), NATM and TBM methods, and select the right technique for the geology and project constraints.
Support, lining & monitoring
Specify rock support and lining, and set up instrumentation and monitoring to verify ground behaviour during and after excavation.
Contracts & tendering
Read and structure tunnelling contracts, understand risk allocation, and navigate tendering for underground works.
§07 / GLOBAL REACH
Global reach
A worldwide community of tunnelling engineers
The programme has trained engineers well beyond India, building a network that spans continents.
- engineers trained
- 2000+engineers trained
- countries reached
- 70+countries reached
- lectures
- 106lectures
- weeks of learning
- 25weeks of learning
§08 / REVIEWS
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§09 / PRICING
Pricing
Transparent rates by category and package
Choose the Core, Optional or Full package, with dedicated rates for government, private/PSU, and students. No hidden gating.
Starting from
₹4,000
2 packages · 3 categories · GST as applicable
§10 / ACCREDITATION
Accreditation
A certificate you can verify
On completion you receive a certificate co-issued under AF Academy and the Dr. Dhawan Academy of Geologists - verifiable online.
The programme is delivered by AF Academy (Aqua Foundation Academy) in association with the Dr. Dhawan Academy of Geologists. Certificates carry both marks and can be checked online, so employers and clients can confirm them at any time.
§11 / FAQ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Join 2000+ professionals across 70+ countries. 106 lectures, 25 weeks, a verifiable certificate. From ₹4,000.