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Study from Still Life

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OVAL – 005: Study from Still Life

The study of the still-life or still-life painting is the depiction of inanimate objects, focusing on their qualities of form, texture, composition, and colour. If you want to learn and understand the art of still life painting, Swayam’s OVAL-005: Study from Still Life course will help you gain in-depth knowledge about the elements and principles of the subject. 

The OVAL-005: Study of Still Life programme is a diploma course which is designed to teach the basic principles of still-life painting and the elements of the art-form to learners. The course can be completed in approximately 12 weeks and is taught by a top instructor from IGNOU. You will learn the subject using various audio-video multimedia and state-of-the-art technology to give you an enriching learning experience.

The OVAL-005: Study from Still Life course by Swayam is an online course. The programme offers video lectures and specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded or printed by the candidate. The course is currently ongoing, and you can enrol in the course to begin learning with the other students.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Artistic ability Sketching ability
Basic French-Talking About Oneself

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(Basic French : Course 1) BFLI 001:Parler de soi / Talking About Oneself

The Talking About Oneself Online Course deals with the basics of the French language which is considered one of the most attractive languages in the world. Through this course, learners will get an opportunity to learn the basics of French, a prominent language that is popular in schools and universities worldwide. 

The Talking About Oneself Training course offered by Swayam introduces the various distinctive features of the French language along with the life and culture of people living in France. The course will help learners get an overview of the French experience and the much-acclaimed Francophonie world.

The Talking About Oneself course is coordinated by Dr. Deepanwita Srivastava, faculty of School of Foreign Languages, Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is a diploma-level course carrying 3 credits and allowing learners to grasp the essence of the French language and utilize it to seek good job opportunities in the global sphere. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Language skills
BFLI 001 Parler De Soi Talking About Oneself French

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BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French)

The goal of the BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Certification is to educate the learner the fundamentals of French communication. It includes parts with exercises and activities on how to introduce oneself, talk about oneself, and have basic introduction dialogues.

BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Classes covers socio-cultural characteristics of France and francophone countries. The BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Certification Syllabus covers topics such as French reading habits, France's place in Europe, the francophone community, French festivals, and French pastimes. 

All students get a BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

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12 Weeks
BFLI 002 French Exchange Interactions French

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BFLI-002: FRENCH Exchange / Interactions (French)

The student is given the tools necessary for communicating in particular oral and written settings of communication by receiving the BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Certification.

BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Classes will develop the  ability to ask a few polite inquiries in formal communication settings. They will be able to complete a postcard and inform someone of their previous deeds.

The BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Certification Syllabus will discuss the important festivals celebrated in France and India. This will promote an intercultural dialogue.

All students get a BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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12 Weeks
Introduction to Non-Governmental Organizations Management

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BMS001: Introduction to NGO Management

The BMS001: Introduction to NGO Management online training is a diploma-level course, part of the management studies category. It consists of a thorough 12 weeks programme instructed by highly qualified professionals in the field of NGO management, Dr Neeti Agrawal and Dr Nayantara Padhi. The course involves detailed information about NGO management as well as other aspects related to it.

NGOs play a vital role in socio-developmental problems, especially in India. The Introduction to NGO Management Course emphasizes on the awareness and participation in public sector undertakings as a volunteer to propagate a positive social cause. Hence, the course offers an elevated platform to enhance the understanding of management and its importance at different stages.

Provided by the Government of India initiative, Swayam, the BMS001: Introduction to NGO Management core course is also valuable for community workers and volunteers in the field of social activism and community service. It will give them dynamic knowledge that is required to efficiently run, manage, develop, and strategize in the NGO environment.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill
BCOS 183 Computer Application in Business

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BCOS-183: Computer Application in Business

In today’s competitive business scenario, computers are being used in every department to ensure efficiency. The Computer Application in Business online program by Swayam is designed to teach you how computers are used to streamline business operations. It is a 12-week-long online course crafted by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.

During the Computer Application in Business training, you will be introduced to the importance of computers in making effective business decisions. You will deeply explore key business areas where computers have become an inseparable component. These include information systems, enterprise management, database management, human resources, accounting, productions, operations, IT, and more.

The Computer Application in Business online course by Swayam is a skill enhancement elective course for B.Com (3rd year) students under the CBCS scheme. It offers you 4 credits. Throughout the course duration, you will learn via exclusive video lectures, self-assessments, quizzes, discussion sessions, and detailed self-learning material.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of computer application
BMS 002 Management Functions

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BMS-002: Management Functions

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) significantly contribute to social development. The number of registered NGOs in India is about 3.2 million. The Management Functions online course by Swayam explores the different ways these NGOs help to tackle developmental issues all across the nation. With the help of this course, you will look at how these organizations seek to overcome the limitations of the government sectors.

You will also gain knowledge of the NGOs’ works in the education, disaster management, and health and education sectors. The Management Functions online training is designed to teach you about the various management functions that are needed for the smooth functioning of NGOs. 

You will study aspects such as finances, project management, marketing, etc. Therefore, you will develop an understanding of social marketing, fund-raising, funds-utilization, and income generation. The Management Functions program will also highlight the different procedures – office and legal, involved in the formation of NGOs.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Accounting proficiency Financial Management
Philosophy of Gandhi

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MGP-002 Philosophy of Gandhi

The Philosophy of Gandhi Certification Course is a massive open online course focusing on the great philosophical ideas of the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The course attempts to provide a detailed glimpse into Gandhi's philosophies and unique ways of living.

The Philosophy of Gandhi course offered by Swayam is a 4 credit course coordinated by Prof. Anurag Joshi of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught at the postgraduate level through interesting and informative videos by experts in the field.

The Philosophy of Gandhi Online Course covers vital aspects regarding the faith and ideology of Gandhi in various spheres of life. It discusses Gandhi's view of religion, human life, and modern civilization. The course will help students who are basing their career in  Humanities and Social Sciences and Political Science.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science
Gandhis Social Thought

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MGP-003 Gandhi’s Social Thought

Gandhi's Social Thought Course is a massive open online course that discusses Mahatma Gandhi's critical viewpoints on tradition, modernity, and the development of humans in general. The course showcases Gandhi's views on social change and social empowerment that have great potential to transform the world.

Gandhi's Social Thought Certification Course is a 4 credit course taught over 12 weeks and coordinated by By Dr. Rukshana Zaman of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught at the postgraduate level by experts who deliver content through informative video lectures.

Gandhi's Social Thought Online Course is a course offered by Swayam that discusses various dimensions of Gandhi's thoughts on language, education, nature, and environment. It attempts to gain valuable insights to students pursuing their studies in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science
Gandhis Political Thought

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MGP-004 Gandhi’s Political Thought

Gandhi's Political Thought course is a 4 credit course providing learners with relevant information about Gandhi's thoughts on citizenship, democracy, and nationalism. The course will allow students to widen their thoughts on the political atmosphere of the country and critically analyze its related areas.

Gandhi's Political Thought Certification course is taught for a duration of 12 weeks and coordinated by distinguished Prof. Anurag Joshi of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course will provide a detailed overview of Gandhi's political ideologies and their significance in today's world.

Gandhi's Political Thought Online Course is a 4 credit course offered by Swayam for students at the post-graduate level. The course is taught through expert video lectures that throw light on Gandhi's political views on liberty, equality, and socialism that can be of utmost importance to students interested in the field of humanities and sociology.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science
Non-Violence Movements after Gandhi

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MGPE-007: Non-Violence Movements after Gandhi

The Non-Violence Movements after Gandhi Online Course is a massive open online course that falls under the Postgraduate in Gandhian Peace Studies. The course provides students with a glimpse of Gandhi's intellectual journey and its significance in today's world.

The Non-Violence Movements after Gandhi Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Prof. Debal K SinghaRoy of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course helps students pursuing their studies in Humanities and Social Sciences to widen their knowledge about crucial movements that have transformed humankind.

The Non-Violence Movements after Gandhi course offered by Swayam is taught at the postgraduate level The course is taught in English medium through self-explanatory, self-motivating, and self-evaluative study material available as both audio and video by experts. The assessment is done through assignments and a term-end exam.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science Knowledge of Sociology
Gandhi The Man and His Times

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MGP-001 Gandhi: The Man and His Times

The Gandhi: The Man and His Times Online Course is a massive open online course that is part of the Post Graduate course in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS). The course will help learners pursuing their studies in Political Science to expand their knowledge about Gandhi, his ideologies, and the thinkers who inspired the mastermind.

The Gandhi: The Man and His Times Certification course offered on the Swayam portal discusses the life of the celebrated man right from his early days to the major contributions he made in changing the face of the nation. The course will be delivered using self-contained and self-evaluative material that can help learners grasp every detail properly.

The Gandhi: The Man and His Times Course is coordinated by Prof. Anurag Joshi of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The audio and video material provided by experts in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences. The mode of assessment for the online course would be through assignments and a term-end exam.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science
Gandhi in the 21st Century

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MGPE-009: Gandhi in the 21st Century

The Gandhi in the 21st Century course offered by Swayam is a 4 credit course and an integral part of the Master's programme in Gandhian studies, focusing on the visionary impact of our father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The course attempts to critically analyze the viewpoints and approaches of Gandhi hoping to use them effectively in the present circumstances of the world.

The Gandhi in the 21st Century Online course discusses the all-inclusive socio-economical and political theory put forward by Gandhi in the 20th Century and puts light on its significance in the modern world. It explains in detail the Gandhian ideology connected with topics like globalisation, democracy, diversities, multiculturalism and other contemporary concerns.

The Gandhi in the 21st Century Course is a postgraduate level course that is taught over 12 weeks. It is an important course for Humanities and Social Sciences students who wish to know the pragmatic ways in which Gandhian concepts can be implemented to solve the problems of the present world.  It is taught by Dr. Shubhangi Vaidya of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science
Gandhi Ecology and Sustainable Development

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MGPE-014: Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development

The Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development course is a postgraduate level course taught by Dr. Shubhangi Vaidya of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. The course attempts to analyse the practical capabilities of Gandhian philosophy relating to an eco-friendly living atmosphere.

The Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development course offered by Swayam provides students with a detailed understanding of the Gandhian ideas surrounding the topic of ecology and sustainable development. It constitutes 16 units taught over 12 weeks by giving in-depth knowledge on various aspects of mother earth and its sustainable outlook.

The Gandhi: Ecology and Sustainable Development Online Course allows students of humanities and social sciences to gain knowledge about the conservation of natural resources and dimensions of ecological development. It introduces students to various environmental movements, green initiatives and case studies that root for a sustainable way of living.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science Knowledge of Environmental Science Knowledge of ecosystem
India and the World

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MPSE-001: India and the World

India and the World Course provided by Swayam is a 4 credit course that discusses the interests, strategies and vision of Indian in the global sphere. The course puts forward a detailed overview of India’s foreign policy, its bilateral relations and the overall effects it has on its citizens. The course is apt for humanities and social sciences students who wish to study the Indian presence worldwide.

India and the World Course is a postgraduate level course that provides valuable insights on India's actions on a global level. It helps students understand the process behind different foreign policies and foreign trade. It imparts knowledge on the contemporary issues affecting the world and discusses its multiple consequences.

India and the World Online course is taught over a duration of 12 weeks through videos of expert lectures from Delhi University, JNU, Jamia and other parts of the countries, media personalities. The course is guided and instructed by Prof. Satish Kumar of Indira Gandhi National Open University.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Introduction to Information Technology

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CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology

The CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology course is being provided by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and spread out over 12 weeks or three months. This course will give you the basics of information technology and touch upon various aspects of Information Systems.  

The CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology programme covers the meaning of ICT and the emergence of the digital divide and cyberspace issues. This comprehensive course also explains the application of Information Technology. These applications include e-commerce, e-governance and education, which are thoroughly explained in this programme. 

Besides, the CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology online course also has an extensive curriculum spread over 12 weeks, and the candidates will also receive a certification upon successful completion of the programme. Through this programme, you can learn about the uses and process of development of information systems. You will also understand the need for Management Information Systems (MIS) in the duration of this course.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of IT industry
Web Based Technologies and Multimedia Applications

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CIT-003: Web Based Technologies and Multimedia Applications

The World Wide Web or WWW is a significant development, and it facilitates several technologies and services available through the internet. The aim of the CIT-003: Web-Based Technologies and Multimedia Applications programme by Swayam is to discuss the various technologies that form the basis of the internet on which services like WWW, Messenger, or Email are developed.

Computers are becoming smarter every day. After the internet was introduced, one of the major uses of computers has been, to aid the communication of secure information over the internet. The CIT-003: Web-Based Technologies and Multimedia Applications course discuss the methods of developing web pages and websites. It also focuses on the applications of multimedia. 

Furthermore, the CIT-003: Web-Based Technologies and Multimedia Application training programme is an online course. The course is rife with video lectures, self-assessment tests, and quizzes which are taken on a weekly basis. It will take you 12 weeks to complete this course. And this is a core course intended for undergraduate-level students.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Organising and Managing Information

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BLI-223: Organising and Managing Information

The Organising and Managing Information Course is the third course among the 9 courses required for the Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science. The course provides candidates information about organising and managing information at both digital and virtual libraries along with other information centres.

The Organising and Managing Information Online Course offered by Swayam aims at making the candidates capable of managing both printed and digital information in the most effective ways. The course explains different types of library classification and cataloguing techniques along with features of the online cataloguing process.

The Organising and Managing Information Training course is a 12-weeks long course spread over 14 units provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses the impact of information technology in the present world and aids candidates in gathering knowledge and preparing for a career in library information science.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
Information Sources and Services

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BLI-222: Information Sources and Services

The Information Sources and Services Course introduces learners to different types of information sources and the ways of categorising them. The course will help students understand vital concepts like user education, information literacy, and user studies from a detailed perspective.

The Information Sources and Services Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Dr. Archana Shukla of the Faculty of Library and Information Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course explores different kinds of information sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and yearbooks, and provides a detailed glimpse of the process.

The Information Sources and Services online course offered by Swayam will allow learners to understand the diverse demands for information from various parts of life. The course will help learners the need to categorize information and the ways to search information according to the specific requirements of users. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
Communication Skills Library Information Science

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BLI-225: Communication Skills (Library Information Science)

The Communication Skills Course is a massive open online course that discusses the need for excellent skills in communication like speaking and writing skills to be successful professionals in the field of Library Science. The course helps learners to polish their interpersonal skills and manage relationships at best.

The Communication Skills Training Course is a 4 credit course taught at the postgraduate level. The comprehensive course is coordinated by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan from the faculty of Library and Information Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught over 12 weeks with the help of video lectures by experts.

The Communication Skills Course offered on the Swayam portal helps learners to understand the essence of effective speaking skills, reading skills and presentation skills in order to work effectively with people. The course will help learners to develop good writing skills, create personal profiles and excel at job interviews.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Writing skills Reading Skills Presentation skills Language skills
Management of Library and Information Centre

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BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre

Information sources and their types, which are categorised based on their type, information contents, and physical form, are covered in the BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Certification.

BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Classes  covers types of periodicals, bibliographies, reference materials and sources like dictionaries, encyclopaedias, handbooks, yearbooks, almanacs, directories, geographical sources, biographical sources. 

Total Quality Management and Change Management are also taught in the BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Certification Syllabus along with a description of how they are implemented in libraries and information centres.

Under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India, all students get an BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

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12 Weeks
Document Processing Practice

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BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice

The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), 19th edition, is covered in detail in the BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Certification, including its fundamental structure, notational properties, and organisation of the three volumes, namely 1. Tables, 2. Schedules, and 3. Relative Index.

The most crucial topic covered in BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Classes is how books and other reading materials are organised by subject in modern libraries for both finding them and browsing. You can create your own method for organising books, but it will take a lot of time and effort. The alternative is to use a system that already exists which is discussed in BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Certification Syllabus. 

All students get a BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Keyword research skill
Information Products and Services

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Information Products and Services

The primary goal of this course is to educate students on the information consolidation and repackaging process in preparation for the BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Certification.

BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Classes covering web products and services are also discussed which elaborates on collaborative content development.

The BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Certification Syllabus like literature search service, abstracting services, referral service, CAS, translation service and document delivery service are discussed in detail.

All students get a BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

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12 Weeks
ICT in Libraries 1

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BLIE-229 ICT in Libraries

12 Weeks
Economics of Food

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CFN-3 Economics of Food

12 Weeks
Language Across the Curriculum

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Research Ethics and Plagiarism

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Understanding Disciplines and Subjects

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BES-125: Understanding Disciplines and Subjects

Understanding Disciplines and Subjects Course is one of the core courses provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University in the teacher education programme. The 8-weeks long course, included in the B.Ed programme as per the NCTE Regulations, 2014, allows candidates to understand the factors affecting the formation of an academic discipline.

Understanding Disciplines and Subjects Certification by Swayam aims at helping candidates understand the concept of knowledge and the ways of identifying specific categories of knowledge. It will further deal with the categorization of academic disciplines with the use of a knowledge base. The course will help candidates excel in the sphere of teaching and academics.

The Understanding Disciplines and Subjects Training course would assist aspiring teachers to frame school subjects and curriculum using their detailed insight about different aspects of academic disciplinary knowledge. The course will ultimately help candidates to make their teaching-learning process multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary.

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8 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Building Cost Estimation Simplified

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Building Cost Estimation Simplified

The Building cost estimation simplified course by Swayam is an eight-week program, available at the undergraduate level. The course instructor Prof. Shruti Samuel is at the Indira Gandhi National Open University is a bachelor in architecture, Assistant Professor in Design Architecture and Planning at the School of Engineering and Technology, for more than seven years. 

The Building cost estimation simplified programme mainly targets learners who want to take up personal projects and those who wish to become a Project Manager or Project Surveyor. Additionally, the course curriculum is based on a different programme known as “Quantity surveying and Valuation”. This was a part of the B.Tech in Construction Management course, which IGNOU used to offer in the past. 

Furthermore, the online training for Building cost estimation simplified course curriculum covers the essential topics such as an estimation of cost, the construction cost of a building, analysis of rates, and bills of building work. Through these, the programme aims to simplify the building cost estimation basics. Additionally, it also explains the entire process of an architect preparing the initial drawings and the surveyor calculating the construction costs using the quantities and rates.

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8 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Civil Engineering skills
ICT in Libraries

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BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries

Swayam’s BLII- 014: ICT in the Libraries training course is a part of the IGNOU Programme Certificate in Library and Information Science. It is targeted at specialists working in a school, college, public, and university libraries. Through this course, you will learn how to efficiently employ Ubuntu, LibreOffice Writer, Impress, and Calc for day to day services.

The BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries online programme covers significant themes such as Library Automation, Digital Literacy, and Internet-based tools and services. This programme is carefully designed for library professionals and individuals aspiring to get basic computer training and learn various ICT tools.

Furthermore, the BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries certification training has a comprehensive curriculum to provide you with multimedia content including e-tutorials, video lectures, reading material and weekly quizzes. The course is spread over 8 weeks, and it is a diploma level programme. Explore various ICT instruments and increase employment opportunities with a course completion certificate.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science

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