List of Online Courses and Certifications

The Modern Algebra certification course explores algebra's role in abstracting geometric concepts and numbers, offering insights into their fundamental properties and enabling manipulations beyond direct means. It caters to undergraduate science and engineering students over an 8-week duration, highlighting algebra's pivotal applications in real-world scenarios, especially within Computer Science and Engineering's foundational realm.

With the Modern Algebra certification by Swayam, students delve into algebra's abstract nature, grasping its profound implications on geometry and numeric principles. By manipulating these abstractions, the course showcases how algebra fuels real-life mathematical applications, serving as a vital toolset for problem-solving and computation in science, engineering, and computing disciplines.

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking programme is an introductory course focused on the theory and practice of rhetoric. In this comprehensive programme, participants will learn the crucial skill of building and defending compelling arguments.

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking by edX uses selected speeches from important twentieth-century Americans such as Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King Jr., Margaret Chase Smith, and John F. Kennedy. Using this analysis, you will understand how writers and speakers engage an audience and persuade them to adopt their perspective.

Moreover, Rhetoric certification is crafted around Harvard Professor James Engell's on-campus course called "Elements of Rhetoric". It will allow you to examine and apply rhetorical style and structure and admire the relevance of persuasive communication in your daily life. Furthermore, you can also earn a certificate upon completing this course and share it on your resume to widen job opportunities. The candidates are given the option of two tracks which may be chosen so that the courses can be completed. Both the course tracks are self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible during the free audit mode. But in the case of the paid verified track, the students get unlimited access to the course materials.

In this free online course, pupils would learn how to teach active learning using some of the proven teaching strategies like problem-based learning along with peer instruction and collaboration. The Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching training would also teach them to develop strategies to make their students expert in incorporating their minds in particular fields, by using inquiry-based laboratories and other methods.

Apart from the above, the pupil would also learn to change the atmosphere of their classroom into a haven of learning through the cooperation of their students and the incorporation of their own perspectives. Through the approach of flipped classrooms, they would also be able to implement a collaborative and active learning environment in their classes.

This free and open online course which comprises a professionally designed Advancing Learning through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching certification syllabus has been crafted as a discipline that teaches the participants everything about teaching strategies used in colleges by implementing the research done on this very subject. The aim of this particular course is to equip the participants with the art of being an effective teacher and, in turn, to enhance the learning experience for students.

An introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching training course is designed to provide graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and the future STEM faculty with an introduction to effective teaching strategies and research that supports it. This course is designed to equip the teachers of tomorrow with strategies and methods to impart learning to their students. This course will help teachers to learn about effective learning principles and teaching practices to help them with their careers as educators.

The goal of this course is to empower the next generation of STEM faculty to be effective educators by improving the learning experience of the students that they will teach by learning about optimized teaching practices and strategies, they can change the lives of thousands of students that they would teach in their careers.

Taught by experienced faculties, educational researchers, and staff of STEM and university teaching centres with many of them affiliated with the Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), this course aims to improve the teaching practices of today to bear fruits tomorrow with educationally empowered students ready to take on the world. 

Plastic waste has emerged as one of the leading waste streams in today’s world. The Plastic Waste Management online course is created to raise awareness about this issue by providing in-depth information on plastic pollution. You will understand how plastic is adversely affecting marine life, the economy, wildlife, human health, and the overall environment. 

The Plastic Waste Management certification program presents a holistic view of the plastic disposal problem in Indian as well as the global context. During this course, you will study the current management techniques and better methods to limit plastic waste. The extent, character, and severity of the plastic pollution problem will be discussed extensively.

The Plastic Waste Management training by Swayam also teaches you about Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) concepts, risk alleviation, and Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. You will also get acquainted with alternatives to plastic and their real-life feasibility and environment-friendliness as compared to plastic.

The Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) certification is a 7 weeks long course that is developed by the Hanken School of Economics, and the certification is provided by FutureLearn. The United Nations’ sustainable development goals have been to eradicate issues such as protecting the planet, climate issues, ending poverty, and people maintain the action and peace towards sustainability. To achieve these goals there is a necessity to rethink a society’s action including government, and businesses and this course addresses all things required towards sustainable development.

In this Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) training, candidates will be able to explore the 3 w’s i.e. what, why and how of the 17 sustainable development goals. It will also help know about the key global challenges that will remain while there is work going on towards a sustainable future world.

Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) certification syllabus is made up of courses that are divided week wise, and includes activities, and steps, that learners can complete depending on their own pace.

Nature offers many solutions to avoid or reduce the impacts of natural disasters, such as wetlands as a buffer to excess rainwater, sand dune to maintain coastlines, and protecting forests on steep slopes. Such solutions are called Nature-based solutions or NbS. 

Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience online course will help you understand the concept of NbS in greater detail and discuss various NbS to build resilience in reducing the impact of climate risk and disasters. 

The Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience syllabus answers many questions related to the NbS’ relevance and how it can be applied to work and daily life. The SDG Academy has designed the course and will be taught by a panel of experienced faculty. This is an online course of seven weeks. You can complete the course in the stipulated time by spending an average of 3-6 per week. 

Besides, the Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience course also offers certification. It is an introductory course in Environmental studies and provides free enrolment as well. 

The Coursera Agriculture, Economics and Nature Course in partnership with The University of Western Australia, is an ideal institution for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the economics of agriculture. This course enables you to make meaningful contributions to decision making in farmer circles. It helps you understand the response of farmers to new reforms and policies, and why they react the way they do.

The Agriculture, Economics and Nature Programme includes a lot of expert interviews for you to learn from. Moreover, the course empowers you with the techniques to build efficient economic models using the economic principles learned throughout the training. The lessons also throw light on the various changes in areas like agricultural production methods, resource conservation, agricultural input levels, and the impact agriculture has on the economy.

Coursera’s Agriculture, Economics, and Nature Course comes with high-quality video lectures, practical Excel-sheet demonstrations, practice exercises, and a ton of reading to help you solidify your knowledge. The final assessment is based upon points scored in practice quizzes and the final exam. Further, the course is a 100 percent online learning experience, which comes with flexible deadlines and an industry-recognised certificate on completion.

The course is about aboriginal world views and education offered by Coursera to the students for introducing the spiritual and cultural aspects of the society. The term aboriginal worldviews refer to the cultural and traditional aspects of the people of any particular region. The course is multidisciplinary and no qualification is required for the candidate to take part in the course.

The traditions, cultures, values of the society are very essential for every social citizen and it is everyone's responsibility to know the deep inside. Therefore the course is introduced to students to get an awareness of the concept. With the understanding, candidates can know the values and ethics as well. Candidates not only meant to learn technical aspects but also these type of programmes are essential for the welfare of society.

Coursera is an online learning educational website started by the government to bring awareness in education to the students. The course is offered free of cost and anyone can learn any type of course. The course is mainly for the students who cannot afford to study with lack of money. The course is also available in the mobile application to ease the learning for students. The course also offers a paid certificate for the programme.

The Certificate Course on English for Doing Business in Asia- Writing by edX is designed for candidates who already have a skill in the English language but want to acquire more knowledge and skills to develop their communication proficiency in the written English language about doing business in the continent of Asia. The English for Doing Business in Asia- Writing course will help students tackle the different facades of business challenges in a multidimensional business setting and also make the Asian economy a part of the global business model.

In the seven-week English for Doing Business in Asia- Writing training, the students will learn descriptively on topics related to the audience, business presentation, rhythm, pronunciation, format, and many more. The challenges that the candidates need to overcome to build a successful business venture will be covered by this programme. The importance of writing professionally in a business deal or transaction will be imparted to the participants so that they can create a professional impact in their business transactions and deals. The candidates will be able to learn this course by enrolling in 2 tracks, audit track and verified track. The audit track offers only limited access to the materials of the course for free whereas the verified track offers unlimited access to the materials.

The English for Doing Business in Asia- The speaking program will introduce the applicants to the various strategies and models for developing and building strong business communication skills in English for establishing and doing business in the continent of Asia. 

The online programme will further be guiding students for the course of seven weeks on various topics that pertain to developing a strong base and foundation in the domain of English. In the English for Doing Business in Asia- Speaking by edX, the participants will be guided to conduct the business proceeding in multi-sectoral settings. 

The program has also been crafted to make the students aware of the different cultural norms and practices across the continent of Asia. The course has been structured with two primary goals- the first includes the non-English speakers to get introduced to the language of English and develop skills in it and the second to make them aware of the globalization and intercultural impact on the English language. There are two enrolment options for learners to join the programme, namely, the verified and free audit modes. In the verified mode, the students can access the programme unlimitedly and get a certificate of completion. In the free mode, they can audit it for a limited duration. 

Coursera’s Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action course is aimed at individuals who wish to learn, understand, and address the problem of climate change as individuals, or in partnership with organisations, communities, and political leaders. This course hosts an array of erudite climate change experts, who recite their experiences in dealing with the problem of climate change.

The Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action programme primarily focuses on translating the theoretical learnings and findings in the field of climate change into actionable reforms in areas of food, transportation, energy, and built environments. The course is co-developed and taught by Michaela Zint, Professor of Environmental Education and Communication at UMich. It also features video lectures by UMich students.

Moreover, along with the video lectures, the course also provides a ton of reading material to peruse. A fair share of practice exercises will also put your knowledge to test. Also, the training is a 100 percent online experience, which comes with flexible deadlines. Upon course completion, you will receive an industry-recognized Coursera certificate, which you can easily showcase on your resume or LinkedIn profile.

Netherlands’ leading technological academic institution, the Delft University of Technology presents before you the Zero-Energy Design: an approach to make your building a sustainable programme. The course curriculum features content emphasising the need for implementing active and passive measures to reduce energy consumption in buildings. The seven-week-long training from edX entails a weekly commitment of four to six hours from candidates.

The curriculum focuses extensively on zero-energy designs through thermal insulation, sun shading, heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, and more. Students who want to pursue the edX Zero-Energy Design online programme must be in the first year of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any technical study. Learners will access various real-life case studies of buildings with zero energy climate concepts.

Candidates will master the art of erecting energy-efficient buildings in different climates. Applicants who finish the Zero-Energy Design: An Approach to Make Your Building Sustainable online certification course and pay a nominal charge will get a verified edX accreditation signed by their instructors. The intermediate-level programme is self-paced and allows students to learn through lectures with video transcripts in English. The two options to enrol in this programme are paid with the certificate and free audit. In the free audit mode, the candidates can get access to the course only for a limited period. 

KU Leuven has developed this certificate programme on As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics. This course will explore the variability of nature in soil properties for the sustainable form of management in farms and ecosystems. This course will help in understanding the soil properties that vary in different tropical landscapes and ecosystems. This will help the candidate understand the properties are affecting both livelihood and biodiversity. 

The candidate will be exposed to learn how to use the soils in a healthier way with basic knowledge of Lifesciences. The virtual form of excursions exposes the soils in five types and uses real-life examples using videos and appropriate case studies. As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics certification course spans a duration of 7 weeks with inputs from 3 instructors. With a required student dedication of just 4 to 6 weeks, the candidate will be able to complete the coursework with an intermediate difficulty level.  This self-paced course offers two options for learners to enrol in the course, paid with certificate and free without the certificate. In the free mode, the learners will have access only for a limited period. 

The Making Sense of Climate Science Denial course enriches the communication arena and dives deep into climate change, the psychology of denial, climate controversy, global warming, and future impediments. The myths regarding climate change, its causes, factors and the reactions of the public to scientific data are included in the Making Sense of Climate Science Denial course.

This course is structured in a way so that the learners can easily understand, comprehend, critically analyse and learn to debunk climate myths. This course is verified by the University of Queensland. The instructors in this course have years of observant experience in this field. The course is packed with lecture series, quizzes, Assignments, readings, activities, video interviews and interactive sessions with peers. This is a self-paced online programme. The learners can avail financial assistance if it is needed.

The certificate gained through this course is of high value.  The certificate will have a logo of the verified institution and will be signed by its instructors. The course is free but for certification, a certain amount needs to be paid. The certificate is easily shareable on online platforms such as Linkedin. If learners want only to audit through the free mode, they will have access to the course only for a limited period. 

The detailed course of A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism by Coursera provides a unique understanding of the economy of metals for a more sustainable world. The course has a well- prepared course material that helps the candidates to get in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of the circular economy of metals and why this concept needs to be implemented in order to achieve sustainable development.

The course will concentrate on the methods of implementing the concept of the circular economy of metals, which means increasing the use of metals in order to prevent draw new metals. This course will discuss the idea of exploring more strategies to attain a sustainably developed world and its implications.

Through this course, the candidates will have extensive knowledge of the pioneering aims to quantify the progress of a sustainable economy and the solutions to the challenges that hinder the progress of the same.

The coursework of the Introduction to numerical analysis course by Coursera has been structured to give the learners an insight into the various concepts of Numerical analysis and to help them develop their career in that direction. This course aims at enabling the candidates to have a detailed understanding of the process of numerical computing which requires assembling building blocks into computational pipelines and a basic understanding of its numerical methods, their strengths, limitations, failure modes and weaknesses. 

Through this coursework, the participants will be trained to analyze and develop the primary characteristics of numerical algorithms. They will be able to represent them with diverse classic problems in numerical mathematics. The process of implementing constructions into working prototypes of numerical code will also be taught. This course is being instructed by Evgeni Burovski who is an assistant professor at the School of Applied Mathematics at HSE.  The instructor ensures to deliver the programme in an interactive manner by including discussion forums, projects, e-learning videos and practice exercises as a part of conducting classes. This course is being offered by the National Research University Higher School of Economics on Coursera.

Harvard University is offering the Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up course in partnership with edX. It is a seven-week programme that will cover probability and statistics up to the college level. Thorough video lectures support the programme curriculum. It will enable you to have a deep understanding of what lies at the core of quantitative reasoning.

By taking the Fat Chance online training programme, you will rise over learning through rote formulae and term memorisation. You will hone your basic counting skills, along with their application to probability problems. The curriculum of the programme will also take you through the concepts of expected value, normal distribution, and variance. 

The probability from the Ground Up course by edX will train you to solve even the most complex problems based on stats and probability. Being a self-directed trainer, you can take your time to practice and learn the concepts as per your schedule. Also, as Harvard University is offering the course, the instructors will belong to the premier institution. The programme has two enrolment options; paid certificate mode and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the students can get access to the programme only for a limited duration. 

The Automata Theory online course is an advanced computer science course developed by Stanford University. It covers finite automata, regular languages, regular expressions, non-deterministic and deterministic automata. Your instructors will also discuss closure properties, decision properties, and pumping lemma for regular and context-free languages.

The Automata Theory certification syllabus covers the Tuning machine. It is a kind of automaton that defines recursively enumerable languages (languages defined reasonably by a computing device of any sort). The curriculum then moves on to the theory of intractability. You will gain expertise in NP-complete problems, a class of intractable problems, as well.

The video lectures are delivered in English, and to help learners follow along, English transcripts are also available. Though it is a self-paced learning programme, you should ideally be dedicating five-to-ten hours to the Automata Theory training. After completing the seven-week training, you can purchase a shareable completion certificate from edX. It will help you highlight all your achievements and increase your employability. Edx has 2 tracks namely the verified track and the audit track which allows the students to finish off the course. During the verified track, the candidates will get unlimited but paid access to the course materials. In the audit track, the candidates will be getting limited but free access to the course materials. 

Learn about the fundamental mathematical concepts of kinematics, calculus, projectile motion, trigonometric functions, vector calculations, and much more, in the A-level Mathematics for Year 13 Course 2 certification course. The Imperial College of London has designed this course to help you succeed in an A-level maths exam with an A* grade. 

The A-level Mathematics for Year 13 Course 2 syllabus delves deeply into topics like general motion, projectile motion, integration and differentiation methods, graphs, diagrams, mathematical symbols, equilibrium, and more, to polish your skills and make you fully prepared to pursue STEM degrees. This is a comprehensive training program that lasts for seven weeks. 

During the A-level Mathematics for Year 13 Course 2 online course, candidates will acquire 360-degree theoretical knowledge and develop skills like problem-solving, fluency, and confidence. Created by the Imperial College, this course is available on edX for free. Candidates can also opt for certification at the end of the programme. The course is self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode. But in the case of the verified track, the candidates will have unlimited access but they need to pay some amount.