List of Online Courses and Certifications

Students who receive TS-5: Ecology Environment and Tourism Course will learn how difficult it is to safeguard the environment while promoting tourism. It is important that we consider the ecological strain that growing tourism places on the ecosystem and proceed cautiously to prevent environmental degradation due to uncontrolled tourism growth. 

TS-5: Ecology Environment and Tourism Classes will explore and learn about ways to improve overall tourism quality and experience while also ensuring that adverse effects on ecology and environment, including those caused by tourism, may be checked and avoided as a part of TS-5: Ecology Environment and Tourism Course Syllabus. 

Introduction to Climate Change Certification is specifically designed to take into account new advancements in the field of climate change relating to human influences on climate, climate change repercussions, and climate change agreements and protocols. 

The history of the climate change discussions, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Climate Agreement are highlighted in Introduction to Climate Change Classes.

Fundamentals of climate change, past and present climate, indicators of climate change, international agreements on climate change, and the National Action Plan on Climate Change are all covered in the Introduction to Climate Change Certification Syllabus. 

All students get an Introduction to Climate Change Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

The course stands as basic in the understanding of petrology as a subject. The course provides a platform for the postgraduate student to dive deep and explore the unknown world of geology. It stands out in providing a better understanding of “earth's origin and evolution”. The Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics programme by Swayam provides the students with a rudimentary understanding of metamorphic reactions, Laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, entropy, and others.

The Geology: Paper-Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics course give a detailed description- of the concept of classification of metamorphic facies, facies- series and grade. Candidates are introduced to the theory of plate tectonics, nature of metamorphic reactions, and mineralogical phase. Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics syllabus gives emphasis on petrology which covers the course study of Geology and its perspective. 

On completion of Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics course one’s career perspective in geology will increase. The course will help in skill-building of the candidates in the domain of geology with special mention on petrology and thermodynamics.

Metamorphic Petrology & Thermodynamics Certification will examine the mechanisms of metamorphism, the description, and categorization of metamorphic rocks, as well as how to gather data from metamorphic rocks and minerals to ascertain the circumstances of their genesis. 

Metamorphic Petrology & Thermodynamics Classes emphasizes petrology include those on Geology & Its Perspective, Geology Careers,  Structure and categorization of silicate minerals are included, as well as information on the definition of metamorphism, factors that influence it, and the several types of metamorphism, including contact, regional, fault zone, and impact metamorphism.

Students' comprehension of the principles and processes involved in the formation and evolution of metamorphic rocks is undoubtedly improved by the Metamorphic Petrology & Thermodynamics Certification Syllabus. 

All eligible students will receive a Metamorphic Petrology & Thermodynamics Certification by  Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (A Central University) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Petrology Certification process takes into account both field-found naturally occurring rocks and laboratory analytical data that adequately explains how they arise in nature.

In Petrology Classes you'll learn about the texture, structure, and shapes of igneous rocks as well as a general overview of the rock cycle and petrology. You will also comprehend how igneous rocks are classified chemically and mineralogically. 

Students' comprehension of the principles and processes involved in the formation and development of rocks is undoubtedly improved by the Petrology Certification Syllabus.

All students get a Petrology Certification by Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar Madhya Pradesh under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Stars and Stellar Systems Certification course is an ARPIT course offered by AICTE and one of the FDP courses on astronomy and astrophysics. An understanding of the lessons delivered in this course that draws upon the candidate's knowledge of different branches of physics is extremely fundamental to his understanding of what is happening in the universe. The course comprises 10 modules addressing different aspects of the current field and delivered by different eminent faculty. 

The Stars and Stellar Systems Certification by Swayam holistically covers different intriguing concepts like stellar variability, stars and stellar evolution, stars and cosmology, compact stars, star clusters and star formation, astrophysics of neutron stars, binary stellar systems, helio- and asteroseismology, the sun, and extrasolar planets. Besides being a good refresher course dealing with the basics and recent developments in the field, the course material will also be helpful for physics teachers wishing to learn the subject they are teaching.

In the Stars And Stellar Systems online course, participants will learn in an interesting way through the use of discussion of case studies, rich multi-media technology and regular quizzes to monitor their progress and online discussion forums to address doubts and hold discussions on topics that interest them.

The Online Meditation Classes is a professional course entirely conducted online. It offers candidates the opportunity to realize their potential and become the person they have always wanted to be. Certified by the Austin Peay state university, this course is classified under the ‘Continuing Education’ category on Upskillist. 

The Online Meditation Classes certification syllabus is broadly classified into four modules. These modules further contain a total of 32 lessons and in-course assignments. The high-quality lessons and assessments together provide a smooth and consistent learning experience. 

Moreover, the course contents are curated by subject matter experts. Candidates can be sure that they are being trained by industry-fit professionals. The Online Meditation Classes course can be used as a tool to smartly control your mind’s reactions to the various challenges one encounters in life. 

With the techniques a candidate learns in this course, they can effectively let go of thoughts and emotions that do not serve them well. Moreover, this course is spread over 16 weeks. Candidates can learn the best way to use meditation to enhance their physical and mental health and become their better selves. 

The biology course, Introduction to Biology- The Secret of Life, is an introductory course that explores different biological technologies and applications in a self-paced learning experience. 

The course is validated by the Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx) under the guidance of Professor Eric Lander and other experienced professors of the institute. The course free audit session to all enrolled learners is open only for a limited time which can then be upgraded to avail complete course access and certification upon assessment of the competency exam hosted by MITx. The course is packed with interactive problem sets, activities, and assessments. Though the course is self-paced, students get limited access to the course materials in the Audit Track whereas in the Verified Track, the candidates have unlimited access.

The content of the course reflects many important biological concepts that are fundamental. The course opens with a focus on the structure and functions of macromolecules, the changes they undergo with slight variations and their implications on human health, understanding hereditary and information flow in human cells, and imparting this knowledge by incorporating molecular biological techniques and understanding its potential to impact the world. The course gives the learner a foundation in modern Biology and a better understanding of the medical revolutions happening in the technological age. 

Chemistry of d-Block Elements, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy course is a four-credit course, part of the UGC curriculum, as an elective and has been given space in the fifth semester of the B.Sc. programme. This course is being offered by Swayam to bridge the digital gap for the students who have not been able to become a part of the digital revolution. It is an initiative by the Government of India.

This course has been divided into two sections. In the first section participants will learn about the characteristics of d-block and f-block elements and in the second section about molecular characterization and its mechanical background. 

They will understand the properties of d- and f- block elements, the formation of coordination compounds, and IUPAC system of nomenclature, isomerism, wave-particle duality principle, and normalization of wave functions. 

They will also be given an introduction to rotational and vibrational spectra and their part in molecular characterization. Photochemistry and electronic spectroscopy is also a part of the course.

Teachers from all streams and academic levels need to update and refresh their skills from time to time. The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry offered by Swayam aims to help Chemistry teachers at the university level. The course includes a range of exciting chemistry topics in different modules to help chemistry teachers gain helpful knowledge.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a re-run of the ARPIT Chemistry 2019 course and includes the same modules along with some newly added quizzes. The curriculum consists of different themes such as the history of chemistry as a field, the latest news in the area, related industries, and much more. You can learn through video-based lessons and other multimedia tools such as online quizzes, reading material, etc.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a part of the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) series of courses. The training syllabus is divided into 16 modules. It is a PG-level programme offered by the prestigious SGTB Khalsa College of the University of Delhi.

The Introductory Microeconomics certification course is entirely based on elementary education about learning the functions and roles of minor role players of the economy. The main focus of the entire course is emphasized on learning about the main segments of different markets of the particular economy. After enrolling in Introductory Microeconomics certification, the candidate will learn about a field of economics that explores the conduct of individuals and firms in making decisions about the distribution of scarce capital and the relations between these firms and individuals. The entire aim of microeconomic theory is to examine market processes that set relative prices between goods and services and devote scarce capital to possible alternatives. 

Microeconomics reveals the circumstances under which free economies give rise to attractive allocations. It also showed problems when markets struggle to deliver productive outcomes. While analyzing microeconomics, it focuses on the following topics: economic issues, businesses, individuals, productivity, inflation, rates, taxes, production, supply, business, consumption, unemployment, etc. The Introductory Microeconomics training will help the candidate to learn more in-depth about every particular segment of the markets and economy. 

The BES 123: Learning and Teaching online training course explores different dimensions of teaching and learning. It makes the point that teaching and learning should be viewed as one holistic process and not as two separate entities. And the objective of the teaching-learning process should be to instil knowledge.

The BES 123: Learning and Teaching course by Swayam will help you develop an understanding of the socio-cultural and psychological aspects of learning. It covers all the different learning theories and factors that facilitate learning. It will enable you to select and apply the appropriate learning strategy for a particular context.

Furthermore, the BES 123: Learning and Teaching programme will encourage candidates to reflect on their role not just as a teacher, but as an innovator, a facilitator, and an action-researcher. The course duration is 16 weeks.

Candidates will learn through e-texts and videos, and they can also participate in discussion forums. There will be a live interactive session each week, followed by the weekly quiz, and for their final assessment, students will be given an assignment, and there will be a term-end examination.

The course Advanced Linear Algebra: Foundations to Frontiers by edX offers a comprehensive course format that enables candidates to understand the fundamental concepts of linear algebra. The course equips the candidates with the opportunity to increase and build their knowledge of the primary key concepts for data and computational scientists.

Through the course, candidates will develop and enhance their knowledge, skills, and understanding of practical algorithms, matrix, and linear algebra for computational uses. The candidates will learn about the various tasks performed by the computer based on the fundamentals of algebra like analysing the effects of floating-point arithmetic.

The candidates with the help of this course will be able to master the learning of advanced linear algebra in a span of just 16 weeks. The course gives the ease to the candidates to learn at their own pace while learning from the reputed instructors from The University Of Texas at Austin. There are two modes of enrolment for this course; paid with the certificate and free without the certificate. Students who choose the free enrolment mode will get access to the course only for a limited duration. 

Statistical analysis plays a pivotal role in social science research. In the present era, top-tier journal editors expect researchers to use a statistical and scientific approach to analyse the data gathered through primary or secondary sources. This Data Analysis for Social Science Teachers certification course will help social science teachers and researchers understand data analysis and use different software platforms to report the research results.

This 16-week Data Analysis for Social Science Teachers training by Swayam, and HRDC, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad will introduce you to many statistical analytics methods. Techniques like regression analysis, inferential statistics, and conjoint analysis will also be touched upon. Moreover, the course will also help you master technologies like AMOS, IBM SPSS, and MS Excel, enabling you to conduct in-depth statistical research.

Data Analysis for Social Science Teachers programme also features weekly assignments for you to test your knowledge. A certificate of completion is offered at the end after you have cleared the in-person proctored exam. The programme is 100% online and is delivered through weekly online videos.

The Government of India initiated a programme Swayam and build it to accomplish the three cardinals of Indian Education Policy, i.e. Quality, Equity and Access. Swayam is devised so that the underprivileged students are reconciled with technology, as they formerly had no access to digital resources and remained unaware of its advantages. The intention behind the project is to make the finest education available to all, even the most distressed ones and enable them to join the mainstream of knowledge.

The programme runs effectively as it has a platform that hosts all the courses taught in classrooms from Class 9 to Post- Graduation on online servers which are procurable anytime, from anywhere, by anyone. Thousands of faculties and teachers were chosen specially for the creation of the courses which are interactive and inclusive of the described syllabus and are available for free.

The courses which are put up on Swayam are available in four kinds, each holding specific purpose and intention, following the art of pedagogy to enrich the teaching-learning process. The four mediums of instruction are- reading material meant to be downloaded and printed, video Lectures, Self- Practice Tests, quizzes and assessments and an online discussion forum.

The Annual Refresher Programme in Pedagogical Innovations And Research Methodology (Interdisciplinary) online course, has been designed to make the students aware of the importance of modern technology that is used in the online classroom. The course is prepared by the experts and is further based on the digital tools and methods that will help the educator to solidify their strength in the genre of SWOC for teaching technologies. 

The Annual Refresher Programme in Pedagogical Innovations And Research Methodology (Interdisciplinary) certification syllabus, contains the chapters namely-  Brainstorming as a pedagogical tool for creativity, UNESCO ICT teachers competency framework, Digital literacy and its related concepts, Webinar as a pedagogical tool for virtual learning environments,   MOOCs in higher education, Techno-skills in teachers of higher education, Digital storytelling as a powerful tool for 21st-century pedagogy and others. 

The Annual Refresher Programme in Pedagogical Innovations And Research Methodology (Interdisciplinary) programme will thus be helping the students to learn about the modern technologies pertaining to online education.

Analytical Techniques course by Swayam gives the learners an understanding of the analytical techniques used in Biochemistry. Swayam is a programme by the government to bridge the educational gap amongst the underprivileged. 

These courses are provided for easy accessibility and learning. In order to understand the subject effectively, it is necessary for the learners to have a strong foundation of the techniques and experiments on which the theories are built. This is where these analytical techniques become not only important but also essential.  

This course covers the diverse techniques, their principles and includes Electrophoretic techniques, general Laboratory techniques, separation techniques based on hydrodynamic properties, centrifugation and  Chromatographic, HPLC, Microscopic techniques, Purification methods, and ELISA. They will be trained in biomedical research applications and certain clinical diagnostic methods like RIA, PET, ELISA, Molecular diagnostics and clinical biochemistry.

The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course. 

This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self-paced course. The course has 2 tracks that can be opted for by the students, one is Verified, and the other is audit track. The Audit Track is self-paced but has limited access whereas the Verified Track has unlimited access to the course materials.

The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.

The Online Refresher Course In Philosophy certification course provides an online learning experience to all the enrolled candidates. Students can access the course without making any payment. The programme revolves around the topics of philosophy from different parts of the world, its history, theories, and principles, etc. The course is expected to be completed by the students in the time span of 15 weeks. 

The Online Refresher Course In Philosophy certification syllabus of the programme is divided into three sections that contain a total of eight units and thirty modules. The learnings can be achieved in this training through the self-paced mode and the timings can be decided by the candidates depending upon their schedules. The Online Refresher Course In Philosophy online course is an AICTE approved training and can be accessed at all times. 

Students just have to log in to their accounts and have a stable internet connection to access the study materials that are already present in the programme. The course can be found on the platform of Swayam that also offers the option of certification at the end of the Online Refresher Course In Philosophy certification and the achievement of the same depends upon the preferences of the candidates. Students have to follow the procedure in order to acquire the certificate for the programme. 

School life can take a toll on young students and their mental health. The School Counselling course by Swayam aims to provide understanding of the same and how school counsellors can help. 

The School counselling online programme, designed by Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, is a core programme. It highlights the active role school counsellors can play to create a safe and positive environment for students in schools. 

The School counselling certification syllabus covers the objectives and tasks of school counselling and the historical perspective and function of a school counsellor. The curriculum further explains the different roles and skills required from a school counsellor and how they can prevent mental illnesses in school kids. 

School counselling certification by Swayam, and Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore will run for 15 weeks and consists of five units divided into 40 modules. Each of these modules will be taught through various teaching aids. You will also have to submit assignments regularly.

The online certification course has been structured and formulated to provide the students with the knowledge of evolution, the current status of a discipline, and the conceptual development that is related to the study of “public administration”. After completion of the course on Introduction to Public Administration by Swayam the applicants will have their knowledge increased in the basic principles of organization. al setup and will also learn to gauge the adversities of globalization and the effect of privatization of the working of public administration. The Introduction to Public Administration certification syllabus includes- a span of control, public administration evolution, staff, line, and auxiliary alliance, communication, public authority, ethics, and many more topics that are directly or indirectly related to the subject of public administration. During the course, the applicants will be provided with a list of books that they have to read and will also be provided with web-resources that they can avail of from the dashed box of the course.

The four-credit Water Resources and Watershed Management MOOC is Osmania University, Hyderabad’s offering. This postgraduate programme mainly focuses on candidates of sciences and related disciplines while also being open to concerned citizens and water professionals. The course helps learners understand freshwater’s occurrence and availability, its uses, and water resources management related issues through an extensive curriculum.

The Water Resources and Watershed Management certification syllabus comprises 40 modules, introducing various techniques and tools for integrated water resource management. It also promotes life-long learning and familiarises aspirants professional practice’s codes and ethics in managing water resources. Students will also learn about Hydrology’s essentials, management tools for water resources and watersheds, water quality issues, and water resources’ environmental and societal aspects.

The 15-week Water Resources and Watershed Management programme also has MCQ quizzes every week, five internal assignments, and proctored exams. Clearing all these, students can obtain Osmania University’s credit transfer certificate and MoE’s curriculum certification. This course also features the university’s renowned professor, with ample experience to teach this subject fluidly.

The stream of academic writing is pretty much in demand across the globe. As it comes up with a promising career, the candidates are looking forward to pursuing a formal programme in academic writing. Hence, this course of Academic writing from Swayam became the most registered course among all SWAYAM MOOCs and even made it to the top 30 MOOCs list globally.

However, there has never before been an understandable setup, institutionally or otherwise, for the candidates and the aspirants to learn academic writing and research from. This course makes that happen by providing the applicants with the setup and teaching them all the basics of academic writing and research to help them along with their careers. 

It has impressively closed this gap by not only offering fundamentals of academic writing but also providing insights into the industry.

The course is one of the multidisciplinary ones and is a foundational programme delivered via an online platform. Furthermore, it focuses on bringing the results through the writing process and as such, is quite effective. The course allows the candidates to be able to make new opportunities for their careers. It also helps them gain more potential in their research and hit the top of their abilities.

The Communication Technologies in Education course by Swayam provides knowledge to all participants on various communication technologies that are involved in educating an individual. Communication technologies are very important mainly in digital India as the new technologies help to lead our life in a comfortable manner. Therefore, it is necessary for all individuals to learn this course. This course begins with a description of basic models and media that are involved in communication. 

This course also speaks about different barriers to communication and provides solutions to communicate effectively. This course falls under the teacher education category. It provides a better understanding of data communication, network systems, internet tools, social networking sites, and recent trends in technologies in the communication field to the participants.  

It also provides details on concepts like e-learning, offline learning, and blended learning methodologies. Modern technologies like artificial intelligence and computer-aided learning are also taught by tutorials. This course concludes by revealing the role of CIET and NCERT in the development of technology. 

Students today are more comfortable with e-learning platforms than the traditional ones. Recently, there has been tremendous growth in online learning among students. This provides the facility of anytime-anywhere learning for the students. In this trend of massive open online courses and integration of ICT in teaching and learning, there has been a demand for improvisation in the assessment. 

Nowadays, students are in need of an assessment model that suits not only traditional learning but also emerging learning settings such as online learning, blended learning, virtual learning, flipped classrooms, and technology-enabled learning. The teachers of this generation need to know how to plan, construct, and execute the assessments suitable to test a particular subject. They need to have a grip over the infrastructure facilities required for the assessment. 

Therefore, there is a need for such a course that would make the teacher skilled in these aspects, eligible to take e-assessments. This course offers subject expert videos, interviews with technical experts, reading materials, and question-answer forums to clarify doubts each week. It consists of 2 to 3 modules, 1 quiz, and an assignment along with one final assessment and assignment. 

The brains of children grow at the most extraordinary speed when they are still in the first six years of their life. It draws experience from the environment, and the synaptic connections of their brain are made based on those experiences. Hence, it is important to provide such experiences to children that would help them lay a strong foundation as well as nurture the right qualities in them. 

This course of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) offered by Swayam helps the interested candidates to explore these aspects with the help of different pedagogical methodologies such as designing portfolios, gaining experiences through thorough practice as an intern as well as assignments and discussions, that would help the candidates to become the best early childhood care, providers. 

Along with that, the candidates also make use of several study materials provided by Swayam such as the online Q&A forum, which not only solves their doubts but also inculcates higher-order thinking skills.