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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Virtual Classroom	Video Based

Course Overview

Documentation Using LaTeX is a short online course designed by the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Surat. The programme aims to teach you about the high-quality typesetting software, LaTeX. There will be a total of eight online sessions during this two-day training.

During the Documentation Using LaTeX programme by IIIT Surat, you will explore the usage of LaTeX for document preparation in diverse academic backgrounds. These include Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Social Science and Political Science, Computer Science, Psychology, etc.

IIIT Surat’s Documentation Using LaTeX course will provide you with an extensive theoretical foundation on LaTeX. You will also get practical knowledge for preparing research articles, presentations, project reports and theses. You will also receive a course completion certificate after attending the course.

The Documentation Using LaTeX certification course will make you proficient in adding cross-references, footnotes, task implementation, figures, tables, etc. You will also explore essential LaTeX concepts such as packages, graphics packages, Overleaf, document classes, and more.

The Highlights

An offering of IIIT Surat, Gujarat
Online programme
Beginner-level course
Certificate of completion
8 online sessions
2-days programme
Free access for students and scholars

Programme Offerings

digital learning
A shareable certificate
Offered by IIIT Surat
2-days training
Industry expert instructors
8 online sessions
Free programme access
Up-to-date curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIIT Surat

The Documentation Using LaTeX program is free to join for Ph.D. scholars, undergraduates, and postgraduates.
The joining fee for faculty is Rs 250.
Industry delegates have to pay a fee of Rs. 1,000 to enroll in the course.

Documentation Using LaTeX fee structure

Course option	Fee in INR
Documentation Using LaTeX (UG/PG students and PhD scholars)	Free
Documentation Using LaTeX (Faculty)	Rs. 250
Documentation Using LaTeX (Industry Delegates)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

The Documentation Using LaTeX course is aimed at beginners. So, there is no strict prerequisite to enrol. However, you need a laptop or PC with Windows Operating System (OS) to apply the learnings. You need to install MikTex and TeXstudio software before joining the online sessions.

You will be eligible to receive the Documentation Using LaTeX certification only when you have at least 80% attendance.

What you will learn

Software development skills

After completing the Documentation Using LaTeX programme, you must have learned the following in detail:

The fundamentals of LaTeX software
The applications of LaTeX in various academic backgrounds
Typesetting of journal articles, thesis, presentations, technical reports, books, etc. using LaTeX
Easy typesetting of complicated mathematical formulae
Handling large documents that consist of multiple sections.

Who it is for

Research AssociateAcademician

The Documentation Using LaTeX course by IIIT Surat is specifically meant for beginners in academic documentation. It will be most helpful for:

Academicians
Industry personnel
UG and PG students
Research scholars

Admission Details

In order to take admission for the course, candidates must visit the website - http://www.iiitsurat.ac.in/docs/Short_Course-Using_LaTex.pdf and register for the course.

The Syllabus

Introduction to LaTeX
Document classes
Packages

Font size
Font colour
Bold, italic, underlining using LaTeX

Tables and figures using LaTeX
Graphics packages

Mathematical notation and equations using LaTeX

Introduction to Overleaf
Conference and journal paper formats

Beamer and article formats

Hyperlinking
Inserting URL
Citing other articles

Implementation of a given task in LaTeX

Instructors

IIIT Surat Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I join the Documentation Using LaTeX course for free?

If you are a research scholar or an undergraduate/postgraduate student, you can join the programme for free.

2: Which institute developed the Documentation Using LaTeX programme?

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Surat, developed this course.

3: Who are the instructors?

Two Assistant Professors of the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) department of IIIT Surat will be your instructors for the Documentation Using LaTeX course. They are Dr. Anirban Roy and Dr. Varun Kumar.

4: How much attendance is compulsory for the Documentation Using LaTeX certification?

You must fulfill a minimum of 80% attendance to get your e-certificate.

5: What is the fee payable for industry delegates?

Industry delegates must pay a fee of Rs. 1,000 to join the Documentation Using LaTeX training.