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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(citizen rti course, free rti course, beginner rti, first rti, file rti india, rti for citizens, rti certificate, rti crash course, learn rti)&metatag-description=(Free 3-module crash course on the RTI Act, 2005 for first-time citizens. File your first RTI by the end of module 3. Verifiable certificate on completion.)}}
+====== 📖 Citizen Crash Course in RTI ======
+{{ :social:auto:courses-citizen-crash-start.png?direct&1200 |📖 Citizen Crash Course in RTI — RTI Wiki}}
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+**Quick Reply:** Free 3-module crash course on the RTI Act, 2005 for first-time citizens. File your first RTI by the end of module 3. Verifiable certificate on completion.
+</WRAP>
+===== What you'll be able to do after this course =====
+  * **Decide** in 30 seconds whether your problem can be solved by an RTI — or needs a different remedy (consumer court, Lokayukta, grievance portal).
+  * **Draft** a §6(1) application that survives PIO scrutiny — using plain English, no legal jargon needed.
+  * **Pick the right PIO** in your state and post the application correctly (IPO + Speed Post).
+  * **Read the PIO's reply** like an insider — spot defects, severability errors, and missing reasons.
+  * **File a §19(1) First Appeal** when the PIO refuses or stays silent.
+===== Course at a glance =====
+| **Modules**      | 3                                                |
+| **Duration**     | ~3 hours of reading + practice                   |
+| **Quizzes**      | 10 questions per module · 70% to pass            |
+| **Final exam**   | 15 questions · 10 minutes · 3 attempts · 70%     |
+| **Certificate**  | Print-ready · serial CCC-XXXXXXXXXX · verifiable |
+| **Fee**          | Free (no statutory cost; only ₹10 if you actually file an RTI) |
+| **Prerequisite** | None — you can read this page                    |
+===== The 3 modules =====
+==== Module 1 — What RTI is, and what it isn't ====
+  * The Right to Information Act, 2005: history, why it matters
+  * What you can and cannot ask for (records, not opinions)
+  * The 4 things every RTI needs: PIO, fee, signature, citizenship
+  * Common myths debunked
+  * Quiz · 10 q · 70%
+[[:courses:citizen-crash:module-01|→ Open Module 1]]
+==== Module 2 — Drafting + filing ====
+  * The 4-line template that works for 90% of cases
+  * How to find the right PIO (Central / state / municipal)
+  * Fee + payment modes by state
+  * Speed Post vs online portal
+  * Tracking + acknowledgement
+  * Quiz · 10 q · 70%
+[[:courses:citizen-crash:module-02|→ Open Module 2]]
+==== Module 3 — Reading replies + first appeal ====
+  * Anatomy of a good PIO reply
+  * The 7 ways PIOs (improperly) refuse — and what to say
+  * §10 severability — what to demand if the PIO refuses the whole record
+  * Filing First Appeal under §19(1) — template + deadlines
+  * When to escalate to Second Appeal (CIC/SIC)
+  * Quiz · 10 q · 70%
+[[:courses:citizen-crash:module-03|→ Open Module 3]]
+===== Final exam =====
+  * 15 questions drawn across all 3 modules
+  * 10-minute timer · 3 attempts · 70% to pass
+  * Honor Code + typed signature required
+  * Tab-switching forfeits the attempt
+===== Certificate =====
+On passing the final, you receive:
+  * A **print-ready PDF certificate** (A4 + letter sizes) with your name, course name, date.
+  * A **unique 10-character serial** in format **CCC-XXXXXXXXXX**.
+  * A **public verification URL** at //righttoinformation.wiki/verify-cert?serial=CCC-XXX...//. Anyone can verify your certificate is real.
+  * A **LinkedIn-ready badge image** for social profiles.
+The certificate is valid **for 12 months** from issue. To renew, take the **20-question refresher quiz** when next year's update is published.
+===== Why this course is free =====
+RTI was designed for citizens, not for paid intermediaries. We build free tools and free courses because **a charge gates the very transparency the RTI Act exists to deliver**. We're funded by ads + donations.
+If you find it useful, **share with one friend** (the WhatsApp button at bottom-right is one tap), or [[:donate|drop us a small donation]] to keep things running.
+===== How to start =====
+  - **Log in** (or [[doku.php?do=register|create a free account]]) — your progress and certificate are saved to your account.
+  - **Open Module 1** above. Read end-to-end.
+  - **Mark as read** when done. Take the quiz.
+  - **Repeat** for Modules 2 and 3.
+  - **Final exam** unlocks once all 3 module quizzes are passed.
+  - **Earn your certificate.**
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:cpd:start|PIO/FAA CPD Course (advanced)]] — 12 modules, 30 hours
+  * [[:courses:|All certified courses]]
+  * [[:file-rti-online-india|I just need help filing now]]
+  * [[:state-rti-portals-directory|My state's portal + PIO]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI Drafter (60-second RTI)]]
+//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026.//
+{{tag>course citizen-crash rti free certified}}