List of Online Courses and Certifications

The coronavirus lockdown caused a sudden shift of education to the online mode, due to the closing up of educational institutions. This also affected learning and teaching methods, student assessments and exams. However, the online mode of teaching is here to stay as it has opened up greater opportunities. The Online Teaching: Creating Courses for Adult Learners microcredential gives training in how to create engaging online courses for adults.

This Microcredential in Online Teaching: Creating Courses for Adult Learners is offered by Future Learn and created by The Open University, UK. The expert instructors in this course will offer their knowledge to teach you the various new technologies and methodologies that you can use to teach online. You will learn to incorporate these skills to make your classes accessible and inclusive.

The Online Teaching: Creating Courses for Adult Learners online course will help you to develop online learning activities and assessments. This is a 12-week-long course of the postgraduate-level. It also offers projects and assessments, and is worth 15 university credits. Using this professional certification, you can advance your career and ensure personal growth.

Although the use of technology in education isn’t new, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated our reliance on it at an unprecedented rate. Using Online Teaching: Evaluating and Improving Courses programme, instructors can upgrade their teaching techniques through Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL). This course will be useful for trainers in any sector, working individually or with an organisation.

This course in Online Teaching: Evaluating and Improving Courses by Future Learn will help you to design course evaluation frameworks, analyse the cause-effect relationships, and make learning and assessments better for your students. It will enhance your online teaching skills and help you and your students make a smoother transition to education in the online mode.

The Online Teaching: Evaluating and Improving Courses Microcredential is developed by distance teaching experts at the Open University, UK. As such, the course has a lot of real-life value and provides immeasurable skills. The course also awards 15 credits to the learners, a certificate and is a postgraduate-level course.

While learning is an essential part of life, teaching must also incorporate aspects that help a student’s mental wellbeing. In the past few years, mental health has become a huge concern, creating a dialogue in the world of academics. With students experiencing more pressure and competition than ever before, educators must protect their mental and emotional health.

The Teacher Development: Embedding Mental Health in the Curriculum Course by Future Learn offers teachers and educators an opportunity to understand the impact of mental health issues. Teachers will get to learn about designing their curriculum to make it inclusive of mental health issues and reach out to students in need. The pandemic has led to a rise in anxiety and stress in learners. Hence, this discussion is more important than ever before. 

Furthermore, the 12-week online Teacher Development: Embedding Mental Health in the Curriculum programme includes guidance from mental health and teaching experts. Candidates will earn a digital certification badge and 15 UK credits from the prestigious Deakin University upon programme completion. 

The Introduction to Robotics program is developed by IIT Kanpur. It explores the concepts and mathematical calculations that go behind building robotic manipulators. This introductory course lays a foundation in advanced topics such as AI, automation, self-driving vehicles, and much more. Concepts studied include kinematics, VAL programming, automation, trajectory planning, and vectors.

The Introduction to Robotics certification syllabus uses video lectures, book references, a final assessment to facilitate learning. Learners must be familiar with mathematics, differential equations, and matrices- all on a fundamental level. This AICTE approved course is best suited for undergraduate and postgraduate-level electrical, mechanical, and computer students. 

Engineering teachers and working professionals may also apply as this elective course is an FDP (Faculty Development Program). Candidates can opt for the Introduction to Robotics certification by securing the minimum marks as mentioned. For this, they need to complete the course, submit assignments, and write the final-term proctored test.

The ‘Fabrication Techniques for MEMs-based sensors: clinical perspective’ online course is provided on the online education portal, Swayam by the ministry of education in India. This course is a faculty development program accredited by the AICTE and is developed and offered by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science(IISC), Bangalore.

The fabrication techniques program is an elective course that is scheduled for a period of twelve weeks and is part of the electrical, electronics, and communications engineering domain. The students of this course will get an opportunity to explore the aspects of fabrication and microengineering. The course instructor for this undergraduate-level training program is Prof. Hardik Jeetendra Pandya from the department of electronics systems engineering in the division of electrical sciences. 

In this course, the students will gain an experiential understanding of the techniques and principles while also receiving the three credit points and the Swayam course certificate that consists of the logos of NPTEL and IISC.

With the breakthrough of this huge pandemic, countries have suffered a major economic setback. Taking away the jobs of millions of people. In order to counter this present scenario, entrepreneurs are the need of the hour. Starting a new business might seem difficult and sometimes an impossible task but with the correct guidance, it’s everyone’s cup of tea! 

Yes, You heard that right. Gone are the days when Entrepreneurs were born. Today, we create them. 

Swayam’s Entrepreneurship Development Course aims to develop entrepreneurial abilities in you by providing you with the right and up to date data regarding entrepreneurship. Whether it is starting your own start-up or managing a family-owned business, you can do it all with our solid introduction of Entrepreneurial processes. This course will help you hone your skills in creativity and innovation, as well as managing the stress and pressure Entrepreneurs go through.

This course is the first step towards a bright and self-owned life for those who plan to start their own business or carry forward a family-owned company.

The ‘Conservation Geography’ online certification course is developed for the students to discuss the theories of geography in detail to understand the various aspects of conservation and biodiversity that enable development. This biological sciences and bioengineering program of the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) is provided by Swayam online education portal. The course classes are offered free of charge and are scheduled for a period of twelve weeks.

The instructor for this elective course at the undergraduate or postgraduate level is an academic and industrial expert, Dr. Ankur Awadhiya from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. The training consists of a virtual mode of learning enabled by videos, online lectures, and other resources that include working on case studies to understand the conservation intended development.

The ‘Conservation Geography’ online training program ensures the participants of the program with a course certificate and credit points after completing the course successfully according to the qualifying criteria.

Geography, in general, is the study of lands, people, and all the phenomena which take place on Earth. In this course, the focus is the country of India. The Geography of India course by Swayam provides a more detailed perspective about the formation of the physiography and the physiographic features situated throughout India. The course also details various details about the natural features of India including its changing topography, the composition of different types of soil, study about various landforms, water bodies such as rivers and their tributaries, basins, and so on. Geography does not only deal with physical features but it also deals with ecological features. 

In this course, the candidate will also gain knowledge about the climate, developments across many regions, irrigation systems, agriculture throughout the country, settlements in rural and urban areas, how the demography is formed, and the presence of migrants, trades, commodities, and industrialization at different scales. The main goal of this course is to gain a very in-depth understanding of Geography as a whole, specifying India.

The ‘Appreciating Linguistics: A typological approach’ online course is developed for the students to study the language forms and functions, the process of language acquisition, and the description of natural language. This course will focus on the different languages and their linguistic attributes along with the grammatical implications. This free online certification course is provided by the Swayam online portal in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).

The course instructor for this online program is Prof. Anindita Sahoo teaching linguistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The elective program for the undergraduate level students is categorized under the humanities and social sciences domain and enables the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts through the online classes aided by videos, lectures, and other online resources.

The ‘Appreciating Linguistics: A typological approach’ online certification course offers the students the course certification with credit points after successfully completing the program according to the qualifying standards.

The ‘American Literature & Culture’ online course is developed for the students to discuss and study American literature and the important social and cultural movements in American studies. The students of this course will get introduced to the eminent poets and writers of American literature. The online National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) training program is provided by Swayam, a free online education portal initiated by the Government of India. 

This online training is scheduled for a period of twelve weeks in this elective program for the postgraduate level students of the fields of humanities and social sciences, and English Studies.

The course instructor for this online program is Prof. Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan faculty of film studies, drama, and popular culture at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The learners during the course of study in this program will develop a comprehensive understanding of the literary significance of American literature. 

The ‘American Literature & Culture’ certification course helps students get an E-certificate that can be downloaded and credit points at the end of this All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) approved course.

The Trauma and Literature certification course is a 12-week duration programme. The prerequisite for this certification course is a BA in English Literature or Cultural Studies. This certification covers a comprehensive curriculum that includes emergent critical theories in the field of trauma studies and memory studies, Toba Tek Singh, Cold Meat, and The Other Side of Silence.

The Trauma and Literature certification by NPTEL provides in-depth knowledge of the possibilities that generate alternate histories through the retelling of events. The students will also explore the cultural and psychological impact of trauma in literature and society. The course will select texts from different literary periods, genres and traditions for a detailed study. 

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The Twentieth Century American Drama certification course is a 12-week duration programme. The certification course is designed for any individual who is interested in learning American Drama. There are no prerequisites for this course. The certification covers a comprehensive curriculum that includes The Emperor Jones by Eugene O’Neill. 

The Twentieth Century American Drama certification by NPTEL provides the students with in-depth knowledge of the genre's foundation and the period. They will also learn about the dominant trends, themes, and critical concerns in twentieth-century American drama with the help of industry experts in the field.     

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The Indian Fiction in English certification course duration is 12 weeks. This course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the introduction, background, and literary history, the genealogy of Indian novels, and Gandhi's Novels. The intended audience for this course is M.E/M.Tech, M.S, M.Sc, and PhD.       

This certification course aims to expose the students to various topics such as questions of nation, secularism, caste, gender, region, and identity inherent in the writings. The Indian Fiction in English certification by NPTEL provides the students with in-depth knowledge of literary histories and anthologies from the 1960s onwards and to read and analyse the selected novels.

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The AP® Italian Language and Culture certificate course has been designed by edX and the experienced faculty of Wellesley College. It is being imparted to enable the learners to strengthen their language skills and knowledge about contemporary Italian culture.

This course aims to provide the intermediate/advanced level learners of Italian, an interactive learning experience combining the high academic standards with language proficiency.

Through this course, the participants will improve their language skills and learn more about contemporary Italian society. They will learn the various aspects of contemporary Italian culture. They will learn Italian grammar from basic to advanced level. It will help the high school students prepare for the AP Italian exam independently at their own pace. Along with this, Wellesley College also offers an online live class to enable the participants to practice the language regularly. They will be given a certificate from Wellesley College with a letter grade for the same.

The ‘Constitution of India and Environmental Governance: Administrative and Adjudicatory Process’ online certification course is an interdisciplinary course developed for the students to discuss and learn about the different legal aspects associated with environmental management and the governance of natural resources. This National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) free program is provided by the Swayam online education portal by the government of India. The participants of this course can complete the course of study in twelve weeks. 

The instructor for this core course is Dr. Sairam Bhat, a professor teaching law at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. The students of this course will gain insights from a wide range of disciplines environmental economics, ecological sciences, biochemistry, human rights, sociology, anthropology, and political aspects. 

The ‘Constitution of India and Environmental Governance: Administrative and Adjudicatory Process’ online training enables students to get a certificate and credit points after completing the course.

The ‘Combinatorics’ online certification course is created for the students to engage and discuss the various aspects of counting and the study of patterns in this course. The students of this course will engage in enhancing their knowledge of mathematics and algebra. The free online learning course is provided by Swayam in collaboration with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The classes for this program are conducted online aided by lectures, videos, books, and reference materials for about twelve weeks.

The instructor for this program is Prof. Narayanan N from the department of physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The students of this undergraduate level mathematics and algebra course will gain insights into the concepts of combinatorics.

The ‘Combinatorics’ online training program equips students with the E-Certificate and credits points after successfully completing this core course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The students are evaluated based on their weekly assignments and final examination for the certification.

SageMath is a python based, free and open-source computer algebra system (CAS). The software is being used widely to explore applied linear algebra, calculus, and numerical methods. The Computational Mathematics with SageMath course by Swayam aims to deep dive give practical learning to the applications of SageMath in the concepts mentioned earlier.

The Computational Mathematics with SageMath certification syllabus covers a range of topics like python, classes in python, use of NumPy, SciPy, and SymPy, exploring SageMath, local maximum and minimum, and the like. The AICTE verified course is perfectly suited to students wishing to pursue their careers in the data science or numerical computations industry.

Besides, the Computational Mathematics with SageMath online course is taught by an experienced professor from chemical technology, Mumbai, called Prof. Ajit Kumar. The 12-week course will contain weekly assignments for evaluation through which the students will be able to track their progress.

An invitation to Topology certification by IMSC via Swayam is a 12-week online course. Through this online certification course, students will be exposed to the investigation and formalization of the abstract notion of a “space” under a minimum set-theoretic structure, known as a topology. An invitation to Topology certification syllabus provides foundational theory in topology which plays a crucial role in modern mathematics, and by extension, other mathematical sciences. This is a free course and anyone interested in learning topology can enrol in this online course offered by the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai (IMSC) via Swayam. 

Spread across 12 weeks, An invitation to Topology online course equips learners with the concepts of Topological spaces, Subspace Topology, Box and Product topology, and Metric topology. The course also provides a certificate on the completion of the exam which is conducted at the designated exam centres.

The Advanced Thermodynamics online program is developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. The course aims to impart high-quality knowledge on advanced concepts in Thermodynamics such as fugacity of solids and liquids, intermolecular forces between nonpolar and polar molecules, virial coefficients, Raoult’s law, Gibbs energy, thermodynamic consistency, NRTL equation, phase behavior of solid solutions, etc.

There are many cases of liquid-liquid, solid-liquid, vapor-liquid, and vapor-liquid-liquid equilibria in chemical engineering procedures. Assumptions of binary systems and ideal behavior are used to approach these cases; however, multi-component mixtures and non-ideality prevail in actuality. So, the Advanced Thermodynamics online course provides a step-wise understanding of the thermodynamics characteristics to deal with such equilibrium cases.

This 12-weeks-long online program is designed to help you learn the methods of solving problems connected to non-ideality in LLE, SLE, VLE, and VLLE for multi-component mixtures.

CIT-001: Fundamentals of Computer Systems course covers the basic working of a personal computer and introduces a wide range of software tools. You will gain fluency in the implementation of numerous devices such as I/O and storage devices. These technologies and ICT tools are quite helpful as they can be used in everyday life, and mastering them will allow you to become an enhanced professional.

You will study the concepts of problem-solving with SWAYAM’S CIT-001: Fundamentals of Computer Systems programme and use the element of logic to solve various problems. Moreover, the curriculum will also introduce you to elementary programming concepts using the C language. In this manner, the course takers learn several problem-solving techniques.

Take this course to familiarize yourself with networking devices and the working of Computer Systems to use these tools confidently and establish a firm career path by achieving expertise.

Macroeconomics is a branch of economics which deals with the analysis of performance, structure, decision-making and behavior of an economy as a whole, including regional, national and global economies.

This Macro Economics course by Swayam aims to teach the student the basic concepts of macroeconomics, raise awareness about aspects of money and banking, gain ample information on various concepts of macroeconomics and operations of monetary and fiscal policy.

The course also hopes that the student develops awareness about the causes and effects of certain macroeconomics concepts while working under an economy such as inflation, supply/demand of money and so on.

In this sector, the studies are conducted to determine and explain relationships between factors such as income, output, inflation, unemployment, government spending, consumption and international trade. The field also deals with the study of aggregated indicators such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product), price indices and unemployment rates in order to understand the country’s condition and the scope to how much it can be improved.

The Macro Economics course by Swayam will teach students how to apply these concepts in both their professional and personal lives and help them gain success in such a highly competitive environment.

The ‘Introductory Neuroscience & Neuro-Instrumentation’ online course is a design-based program offered in the Swayam portal which is an initiative by the ministry of education in India. This faculty development program approved by the AICTE is developed and provided by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science(IISC) in Bangalore. The course study is focused on the design aspects and implementations of neuroscience in our day-to-day lives.

The program is conducted for a period of twelve weeks by the course instructor from the center for Bio-systems science and engineering in IISC, Dr. Mahesh Jayachandra is the facility technology manager in neurophysiology. This is an elective course and developed as a part of the electrical, electronics, and communication engineering domain.

The students of the ‘Introductory Neuroscience & Neuro-Instrumentation’ training program will gain three credit points and receive a course certificate that contains the NPTEL and IISC logo making it E-Verifiable.

The online program in Antennas by Swayam primarily focuses on helping learners gain an in-depth understanding of Antennas and their varying types. These include the Monopole, Slot, Loop, Dipole, Reflector, Horn, Helical, Log-Periodic, Yagi-Uda, Microstrip, Linear, Planar, MSA Antennas. The course curriculum also comprises robust support from the space organization, telecom industry, and defense industry.

This 12-week elective training in the ‘Communications Engineering, Electronics, and Electrical’ category focus on undergraduates and postgraduates. The Antennas certification syllabus imparts impeccable knowledge about core areas such as the various Antenna types, IE3D Session TA, MSA Arrays, Circular MSAs, and MSA Parametric Analysis. The curriculum also offers a term-end lab session for students to experience hands-on skills.

While the AICTE-approved Antennas program is free-to-learn, candidates can opt to register for Swayam’s proctored assessment to earn the e-verified certificate. To do so, they must clear the specific criteria to pass the examination. Once they do, aspirants will receive the valuable certification, carrying IIT Bombay and NPTEL’s logos to verify their learned skills. 

Thermodynamics today has emerged practically as one of the most important branches of physics as it deals with the conversion of energy into heat and is the solution to various engineering problems. It was originally introduced during the 19th century when the  Industrial Revolution was at its peak, and today we can detect thermodynamics in engines, generating electricity, riding a bike, and even moving an aeroplane. 

Not just these, Thermodynamics today is part of major industries like iron and steel, power generation, food processing, air conditioning, refrigerators. Swayam Concepts of Thermodynamics Certification Course is designed to make learners understand the concept of how heat and work interact for various systems. 

It contains audio-visual themed material through which students can thoroughly understand the concepts of thermodynamics. This also comes with practice tests so students can keep track of their progress. 

The best part of this course is the online forum created where students can clear their doubts from the top-notch faculty members. The course is intended for b.tech undergraduates and teachers of undergraduate thermodynamics. 

This is an undergraduate level mechanical engineering course. This course is made to make sure students learn and also get the best possible practical knowledge to understand the concepts and application of thermodynamics.

Swayam’s BSW-41: Understanding Tribals online programme is a core diploma-level course and falls under the humanities and social sciences category. It is a four-credit, 12 weeks long curriculum, designed and organised by experts in the field, and will be instructed by Dr N. Ramya.

The BSW-41: Understanding Tribals course structure comprises 12 units which are divided into three blocks. It involves in-depth information about the evolution of tribal studies concerning India, including the study of Indian as well as international tribal communities. 

The programme will help you attain fluency in the numerous areas related to tribals such as evolution, perception, tribal territories, constitutional provisions for tribals, international conventions, tribal education, healthcare, nutrition, and much more.

Swayam uses renowned national coordinators such as AICTE, NCERT, UGC, IIMB, IGNOU, etc. to cross check their course material and revise it to the standards of any university course across India. As a result of this, the BSW-41: Understanding Tribals diploma programme’s credits are transferable and have the advantage of being verified by a Government-initiated body.

The Mental Health: Working with Children and Young People Certification Course is a 12-week online program. The Open University, UK, is in charge of awarding the certification for this course and designing the syllabus, even if Future Learn is appointed to teach the course. 

Mental Health: Working with Children and Young People training is offered as a micro-credential in Psychology & Mental Health curriculum. Chris Kubiak and  Rick Murphy are the instructors for this certification program.

Mental Health: Working with Children and Young People Certification by Future Learn focuses on unlocking the ability to support children's and young people's mental health by exploring children's development and the factors that influence mental health, discovering common mental health issues and effective mental health interventions, and broadening capabilities through highly relatable examples and psychological theories.

Experimental Physics I Certification is a core course at the undergraduate level, which is offered online. It belongs to the category of Physics. The course will help students understand the working principle of common devices, their applications in different types of experiments. The course is also ideal for students who are preparing for GATE, NET, JAM, and JEST exams conducted by reputed institutes. There are three modules in the course and each module is 30 hours. 

Prof. Amal Kumar Das is the instructor for Experimental Physics I Certification course on the NPTEL website. Prof. Amal Kumar Das has a PhD in material science and experimental physics from the Institute of Physics, at Bhubaneswar. Each module is a 30 hours course. Currently, only module – I is discussed in this online course. Modules - II and III may be discussed in upcoming semesters. 

The Waves and Oscillations course is designed to help candidates understand one of the most important concepts in physics, waves, and oscillations. The course gives insights into how this theory can be applied to understand how specific applications like communication gadgets, musical instruments, and other electronic devices work. 

The Waves and Oscillations certification course emphasises the current trends and practices of why and how devices rely on this concept. The course also deep dives into different aspects of wave phenomenon. Furthermore, the method of teaching is not only theoretical. Candidates will gain in-depth insights into the practical application of the theory as well. 

Moreover, Professor M S Santhanam from the prestigious IISER, who has conducted various researches on the same, teaches the Waves and Oscillations online programme. The course is perfect for students who want to specialise in Physics as it will help you to evolve your thinking about the concept of waves and oscillations and their future uses. 

Access, Equity, and Quality are the three building blocks of the Indian Education Policy. The foundation of ‘Swayam’ has been solely laid for the purpose of attainment of all the three principles through its Platform for free, to aid in the learning of school-dropouts or professionals or those with financial and economical disadvantages, from Class 9 level up to even Post-Graduation.

Keeping in mind the unavailability of Physical Resources, economical shortcomings and lack of an adequate platform, the Government has employed more than thousands of learned faculties, specially appointed for the job and is constantly making efforts to make the candidates digitally educated.

The programme is named ‘Swayam’ symbolising the process of self-learning and self-efficient nature of the initiative. The programme aims to bridge the digital gap among the digitally unhinged masses of students and technology itself. Even those who’re underprivileged and deprived of digital exposure and knowledge can pursue the Political Ideologies Certification programme from their home and fulfil their educational requirements.

The course has four different methods included in its teaching- learning dynamic to strengthen the understanding of the candidate and to ensure a complete understanding. The four methods are- Video Lectures, Doubt-solving Forum, Digital Reading Material, and Tests and Quizzes for practice.

National Coordinators like NCERT, IGNOU, NIOS, AICTE, NPTEL CEC, UGC, IIMB, and NITTTR are responsible for evaluating the standards and process of education being provided by Swayam. The main goal is to give Higher Education its due importance.

The Indian Government and Politics course being offered by Swayam is a core course in B.A. Political Science under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). This course has been designed to provide the learner's knowledge and understanding about the functional, philosophical and theoretical aspects of the Indian Politics. 

The course will give an in-sight into the diverse perspectives regarding the Indian Political System along with the Social movements and constitutional provisions. Participants of the course will be given a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of Indian Political System from varied perspectives, the philosophical basis of our Indian Constitution, implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights as given in the Constitution, Institutional composition and functions of Indian Polity, Social concerns in India and Political approaches towards them, Political Economy of our State and the nature and impetus of the various social movements in India.