List of Online Courses and Certifications

Calculus is one of the demanding courses that are often the core requirement for many global universities. The intermediate course on Precalculus is aimed at aspirants who wish to upgrade their calculus skills for a brighter future opening more academic opportunities. The course is offered by the online education provider: edX, in association with Arizona State University under the guidance of experienced faculty of the same university. The flexible learning system of ALEKS along with a chance of getting credit-eligibility, the Precalculus online certification program bags academic as well as professional gains. 

The course focuses mainly on preparing in calculus with the understanding of its functions like exponential, linear, polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic, and rational; and with quantitative reasoning. From building a strong base on algebraic skills to developing advanced skills like the usage of functions in real-world setup, this intermediate course on calculus ensures an in-depth study on the central topic of learning. This programme has two options to enrol; paid and free modes. The paid mode provides a certificate of completion and unlimited access to the course while the free audit mode gives access only for a limited duration.

The Linear Algebra - Foundations to Frontiers course offered by the University of Texas at Austin available on the edx platform is a package of expertly crafted course material and follows a different approach of teaching to benefit their learners with deep knowledge. 

The course provides the participants with subjective knowledge of partitioned matrices, linear transformations, matrices, vector spaces and systems of linear equations, characteristics of special matrices, subspaces, and algorithms for matrix computations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, linear least-squares, and characterizations of linear independence. 

The course follows a visual, applicable, and illustrative method of teaching linear algebra that makes this course a golden opportunity for candidates residing worldwide. This self-paced course offers flexible learning and makes it suitable for working professionals. The course is recommended for engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and people dealing with large datasets. 

The course also comes in handy to graduates and undergraduates studying in this field. At the end of the course, a verified certificate is awarded to the candidates which acts as a bonus and serves the candidate's purpose of taking this course. There is a time frame for the candidates to finish the course in case they have selected the audit track progressing at their speed. Whereas if they have selected the verified track, they will have unlimited time access to finish the course.

Trigonometry and algebra are the two domains of mathematics that find applications in various subjects and professions. This course on Algebra and Trigonometry is designed to help students gather a fundamental understanding of these concepts and be prepared to take them on in the future.

The Algebra and Trigonometry certification syllabus is designed in a way to act as a stepping stone for candidates who want to pursue these topics at the advanced level. This certification course is a core-level programme of the undergraduate level and runs for 15 weeks. The syllabus is comprehensive and relevant to the current education system.

Candidates who enrol for the Algebra and Trigonometry Training by Swayam will acquire a deep understanding of the concepts. They will undertake tests, exercises, and assignments to test their learning and improve. The course by Swayam also provides for interaction between the students and faculty through discussion forums, which is the main attraction of this online programme.

BCOC-134 Business Mathematics and Statistics Certification helps students to learn how to make decisions when presented with incomplete information through comprehensive coverage of statistical methods, management mathematics and probability and extensive examples and questions for students on business and accounting courses. Commercial organizations and companies use mathematics and statistics in many applications such as accounting, inventory management, marketing, sales forecasting, and financial analysis.

BCOC-134 Business Mathematics and Statistics Classes help candidates undertaking this course to develop the abilities to deal with numerical and quantitative issues in business and thus enable the use of statistical, graphical and algebraic techniques and methods wherever relevant to solve the issues. 

This course is taught by Dr. Balaji who works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University. The whole course is for 15 weeks and contains 40 modules; it’s a course carrying 4 credits for students doing M.Sc. in Chemistry. The students will work on their procedural, factual, metacognitive, and conceptual knowledge, and use images, presentations, 3D-animations, white board demonstration, chemical structures, paper 3D-models, figures, tables, mirrors, use of molecular models, etc for scientific explanation.

The course also talks about various theories such as Malcom  Knowels Andragogy, Dick and Carey model,  the Feynman Technique, modified Bloom’s taxonomy, neuro slide design principles, ADDIE model,  etc. Doing this course will benefit PG students, young scientists, research scholars, and faculty members looking to enhance their knowledge in this field, it is also helpful for students taking competitive exams like CSIR-NET, SSC-CGL, IIT-JAM, GATE, various CET, UPSC, and SLET.

After completing this course the candidates job prospects will widen in various industries such as petrochemical, agro chemicals industries, perfume, pharmacy, and dye.

The programme of General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding offered by the edx platform provides an amazing learning opportunity to all the candidates who are interested to learn about the area of chemistry subject in detail. Students can avail this course free of cost. 

Participants who are interested in acquiring verified certification for General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding course have to pay fees as guided by the platform. Programme duration is of 15 weeks. The candidates who are interested in pursuing the framework should invest 10-12 hours weekly. The platform of edx has collaborated with MITx [Massachusetts Institute of Technology] for developing this programme. 

The curriculum offered here is an intermediate level course which gives detailed information to the candidates about the subject. The course provided here by the edx platform is an instructor-led training programme. Learners will learn about all the necessary details required for being successful in the field. Scholarship options are available for the eligible candidates.

Introduction to the Solid State of Chemistry is a relishing first-year university program, authorized by the edX Institute of Digital Education and it is a collaboration with MIT. The course explores the properties and characteristics of chemical bonding with the inspection of solids. These properties include thermal expansion, electrical conductivity, stiffness, optical properties, and strength, and hence this course many concepts about practical chemistry. 

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course describes how masters uncover the bond, the chemical bonding, electronic structure, atomic order, and further categories of atomic elements in amorphous solids and crystallines which comprise ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and metals. Introduction to Solid State Chemistry also covers parts of organic chemistry acid-base equilibrium studies, solution chemistry, biochemistry, diffusion, and chemical kinetics.

Introduction to the Solid State Chemistry program includes various examples of industrial practice and its grave impact on the environment, storage, and generation of energy like battery cells, and lastly, newer technologies like photonic appliances. This course is instructor-paced and can be taken in the paid or free audit mode. In the paid certificate mode, the candidates will be provided with unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period. 

In the Communication Research certification program learn about the importance and fundamentals of communication research in both theoretical and application value. The effects of media research in the formulation of communication theories will also be covered during the online session.  The Communication Research certification benefits the applicants by making provision for them to learn about the theories that include- “magic bullet theory, agenda-setting theory, selective exposure theory and the uses of gratification theory.
In the Communication Research certification syllabus, the students will be studying the- tenacity, priority, authority, research definitions, science, and other topics related to communication research. The program has been divided into a twenty-module curriculum that will cover all the essential areas of research such as- type of research, characteristics of research, review of literature, data collections, formulation of sample questions sampling, presentation of findings, and analysis. Thus the course will make the students pro in the genre of “communication research”.

This Basics of Macro Economics Course by Swayam provides aggregate knowledge of the economy and its various aspects. With self-paced classes and weekly assignments, this course is an easy and great way to understand different topics such as cash flow in international trade, the role of banks in the company, demand-supply & equilibrium in markets for goods & services, theories of foreign exchange determination, etc. 

This course is a great way to get to know the economic conditions in every aspect including marketing situations. The course also deals with IS-LM Analysis, concept, and determination of GDP and gives the proper training required with it. 

This course is completely for learning purposes; however, the certification exam has a fee amount to be duly paid. This course tries to help candidates to help in every way it could and is also a great way to learn and be educated about the terms and nature of the economy. 

The Intention behind the campaign of Swayam is to bridge the gap between the digital revolution and the underprivileged section of students, considering the unavailability of resources, economical shortcomings and lack of an adequate platform. The Indian Education Policy has three main goals highlighted in its objective, i.e. Access, Quality, and Equity, and to achieve the same, the Education Policy of the Government of India has included the creation of an Online Platform to provide free learning to the students of Class 9 level or those up to Post-Graduation.

All the courses on the website are designed by more than thousands of learned faculties. They have been specially appointed for the job. The courses are reviewed and implemented by Nine National Coordinators, namely the IGNOU, IIMB, UGC, NCERT, NIOS, CEC, AICTE, NITTTR, and NPTEL. The programme is named ‘Swayam’ meaning ‘Self-Efficient’ or ‘Self-Learning’ and aims to bridge the educational gap among the digitally unhinged masses of students, even those deprived of formal education.

The programmes offered by Swayam including Principles of Macroeconomics – I, have four different medium of imparting education that helps in developing the grasping strength of the learner and ensuring a complete understanding of the Subject including- Video Lectures, Quizzes and Practice Tests, Discussion Platform, and softcopy of Reference Material.

The Mathematical Economics course by Swayam has been structured to make the study of Economics easier and simpler for the learners to understand using Mathematics. It covers the historical background and the application of the various economic concepts. This course will help the participants in solving Engineering and Architecture, Finance, Management, Policy-making, Analytics, and Medicine problems.

Various real-life examples, recent researches and news about the world economy have been included to enrich the learning process of the participants. This course will enhance the logical, scientific and critical thinking skills of the participants required in their daily economic activities. They will develop a new perspective towards logical, scientific and critical thinking, which will assist them in solving personal, social and professional problems and guide them towards wise decision making.

They will be capable enough to take quick and wise decisions saving their time, energy and money. Various web links and links of YouTube videos have also been shared to keep the participants motivated throughout.

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.

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.

Swayam is a programme launched by the Government of India whose aim is to provide education to bridge the digital gap among the youth of India. They have courses in various nine categories, covering all sectors for students across India. Their courses are free of cost. Candidates only need to pay for the certification. 

One such course they offer is biomass characterization. Biomass feedstock has huge anticipation. It recognizes the demands of growing energy and minimizes the use of fossil fuels which increases global warming.

This course sheds light on various resources of biomass available to us and how sustainable they are for future generations. They cover various topics under this course such as biomass as a resource, forms of biomass, it properties and much more. They mainly teach you techniques using which you can biomass food stock into different forms of energy using their lectures and videos. 

The instructor for this course is Prof. (Dr.) K. Arunkumar, who is head and professor in the department of plant science, University of Kerala. Has many books, research papers, and other achievements under his name. It is a 15 weeks course at the level of a postgraduate, belonging to the category of biological sciences and bioengineering.

This course on synthetic biology covers all aspects of computer science, design, biochemistry, genetic engineering, engineering, and biology. This course brings all these subjects on the same platform and teaches you creative methods to solve your daily life issues in an innovative way. It covers the past, present, and upcoming scope of synthetic biology. 

This course begins with a short introduction about itself and slowly changes its direction towards interesting and challenging concepts that occur in our routine. This fifteen-week advanced level course will help a candidate to design a personal biological regulatory circuit and its application in real life. 

This course also covers the current construction being done by the biologists so that one can solve complex situations faced by him/her in real life. Few examples of such construction that this course intends to cover are toggle switches, basic oscillators, bandpass filters, and more circuits designed by them. The students can pursue this course in two tracks, namely, paid and free. In the paid mode which is the verified track, students will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion whereas in the free version which is called the audit track, they will be provided access to the course only for a limited period.

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.

Swayam’s Perspectives on Education programme caters to education in independent India and when our country was under colonial rule. It will take you through the conceptual aspects of the foundations of education. The 15 weeks of training include the concept of education and what are its functions and aims on the basis of western and Indian philosophical thoughts.

The Perspectives on Education course by Swayam is an offering of Farook Training College. It is an undergraduate level of training that falls under the Core courses domain. You will learn about definitions and meanings of education, agencies of education, functions of education, and India’s Constitutional Provisions for Education. The curriculum of the training also covers pragmatism, naturalism, and idealism.

Moreover, the Perspectives on Education online programme trains you to become expert in the various dimensions of education. You will have to work on assignments and a final examination to gain a wider outlook for building a strong philosophical base of education and its functions. The programme is part of the approved B.Ed programme of the University Level curriculum (Indian Universities).

The School Organization: Administration & Management online program aims to highlight the significant areas of school organization along with physical education and health studies. The course also focuses on defining school organization, administration, and management, which are often seen as synonymous but are completely different concepts. 

You can finish the core program in 15 weeks and learn at your own time as it is a self-directed and self-paced course. Furthermore, the School Organization: Administration & Management certification syllabus covers topics like school development plans, quality management, supervision, food and nutrition, health, and physical education, and more. 

The curriculum consists of 39 modules and an interactive session at the end of every week for better understanding. The modules also provide you with summaries, FAQs, glossaries, assignments, and short quizzes.

School Organization: Administration & Management course by Swayam also includes four credits and a certificate depending on your performance. Hence, you can integrate your knowledge of school organization and management through this course.

The Online Refresher Course in Education certification course is associated with the National Resource Centre for Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. The course aims to bring a change to the existing practices in the education sector. Students who enrol into this course gain an understanding of descriptive research, fundamentals of samplings, central limit theorem, hypothesis, etc. 

The entire Online Refresher Course in Education certification syllabus takes forty hours and can be completed in fifteen weeks. The course can be availed at zero cost in the online mode. The programme is an AICTE approved FDP course available at the platform of Swayam. The provider allows the candidate to be a certified user of the Online Refresher Course in Education programme if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the exam. 

The experts use different teaching methods in order to make the sessions more interactive and interesting for the students. The study material of the programme includes modern audio as well as video lectures, quizzes, assessments, discussions, etc. The Online Refresher Course in Education certification can be pursued through the self-paced method according to the students' preferences.

The purpose of Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification is to assist teachers and teacher candidates in understanding both the theoretical and practical ramifications of current developments in teaching and learning. 

Innovative Strategies for Teaching and Learning Classes will undoubtedly assist aspiring educators in gaining a complete understanding of cutting-edge methods for instructing and learning, as well as advice on how to use particular methods in the classroom. 

The instructional/learning strategy is introduced in the Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification Syllabus, which is then followed by its proponents, fundamental components, assumptions, characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks, as well as the methods for creating lesson transcripts for that specific strategy.

All students get an Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification from the University of Calicut under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

School Counselling Course starts with giving an introduction to school counseling and the variable factors that would influence school counseling.

School Counselling Classes cover counselling in many sectors of the school, including at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels as well as in a school that has experienced trauma due to some violent acts.

The importance of counselling in elementary schools and the distinctions between the positions of junior high school and secondary school counsellors will be covered in the School Counselling Course Syllabus.

All students get a School Counselling Course from Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Society and Media expert programme by Swayam will introduce you to the consequences of media on the societal structure. You will be able to identify the possibilities for developing the community through media, and the future challenges affecting it. Additionally, this course will help you understand the conflict arising between the dominant and alternative paradigms. 

The Society and Media certification course will foster an interdisciplinary understanding which will widen your perspective. Thus, you will develop an understanding of the contemporary trends emerging within the society and in the media. 

You will become a certified expert after you complete the Society and Media curriculum. The external and internal assessments will help make you certificate-worthy. Moreover, your training will be for 40 hours, spread over 15 weeks, so that you have enough time to grasp the concepts succinctly. 

The Society and Media certification course does not charge a registration fee, and any UG certificate holder can register. Candidates interested in social science research and social entrepreneurship can sign up for the course.