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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
Free
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
Free
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
Free
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
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
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Introduction to Western Political Thought

The ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ online course is an elective course provided on the Swayam online educational platform. This training program is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning. 

The western political thought course is instructed by Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Jha, from the department of humanities and social sciences in IIT Guwahati teaching political science. The course deals with the significant philosophers and their ideologies that influenced and shaped western political thought. The training is conducted for twelve weeks and is a part of the humanities and social sciences categorization. The ‘Introduction to Western Political Thought’ is a faculty development program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The students of this course will build a strong theoretical foundation of western political ideas and will gain three credit points after the course completion.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of political science Knowledge of Sociology Knowledge of history
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Home Science – Extension and Communication Management Level – 2

The Home Science – Extension and Communication Management Level – 2 by Swayam is an interdisciplinary course whose aim is to develop human and non-human resources for the development of society and its components. The two aspects of this course are- Communication and Extension. This course exposes the candidates to main national human development programs and it especially helps women and children. The course works towards enhancing individual qualities towards professional goals.

The course is verified by The English and Foreign Languages University (Host University). The course will have two parts- theoretical and practical. The course will be guided by Ms. S.L. Kameswari. The course provides references and books for better knowledge of communication management.

The Home Science – Extension and Communication Management Level – 2 certification is government-approved. It is verified by The English and Foreign Languages University (Host University). The certification is designed to help candidates reach their destined careers. Professional and personal enhancement is ensured in this course. The certification is easily shareable on all platforms.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills
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HRM for Non-HR Managers

HRM for non-HR Managers Programme is a noble offering under SWAYAM, an offering by the Government of India which focuses on achieving the three cardinal principles of education policy-equity, quality and access through various online education programs for the underprivileged students across the country. In furtherance of bringing the best teaching-learning resources to every student, this course compensates for the digital deprivation students were exposed to till now and trains them on using online education modes for the education.

As far as this course is concerned, learners will learn a lot in terms of acquiring the basic theoretical and practical skills of Human Resource Management. The field is rightly called People Management nowadays because of the strong communication skills it demands and the interactive job that it is. After successful completion of this course, candidates will gain insights on the processes and functions of HRM. 

Irrespective of their previous brush with the domain of HRM, candidates can derive a lot of the course due to its uniform pattern. Learners will learn how to conduct employee orientations, help their firm comply with legal compliance for managing discipline and addressing grievances, conduct employee surveys for securing employee trust and organise the training of fresh employees.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management
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HRD: Systems & Strategies

The HRD: Systems & Strategies program is a self-paced course as it is provided online for all the candidates who join it in Swayam. It aims to give education to all the students so that is why the course is given at zero cost. This also helps economically low candidates to learn the course. This is an elective course with transferable credits.

The HRD: Systems & Strategies certification is achieved by the participants who score the required passing marks by submitting the assignments/assessments within the given time period and attending the exam conducted at the exam centers. This exam is proctored.  This sharpens their skills and enhances their knowledge.

The HRD: Systems & Strategies certification benefits the candidates with a hope to start or restart their career. They will learn the methods and techniques to improve the workforce and organization. The leadership and management quality of the participants is improved to a very high level.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management
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Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management online course offers candidates better learning of the different domains in HR. The different nuances in any of the organizations will be covered during the learning phase.

A comprehensive study of the need for human resource management and its relevance will be discussed with the candidates. The aspirants enrolling in the course will be able to enhance their management skills.

The Human Resource Management program includes all the requirements for the course and the needs of the market in this domain. The candidates will have a strategic approach to the training and the learning process.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management
Talent Acquisition and Management

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Talent Acquisition and Management

The Talent Acquisition and Management certification course is a program that is designed in such a manner that it can be studied by graduates as well as postgraduates. The course comes under the category of management studies. Candidates who get admitted to this course learn the different processes and practices involved in the talent management industry. The course is provided to the students by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. The course is available on the platform of Swayam for free for every student. The Talent Acquisition and Management certification syllabus can be completed in the given time of 12 weeks as well as more than the estimated time. 

The program is an online course and offers flexible timings for attending the video sessions. The program provides self-paced training so that students can take any amount of time to understand the concepts. The program offers certification to the students towards the end of the course which is optional as it comes with the payment of exam fees followed by an in-person exam. The Talent Acquisition and Management certification grants full-time access to the course to all its students and students can join or leave the session from anywhere at any time according to their willingness. 

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management
Industrial Safety Engineering

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Industrial Safety Engineering

The ‘Industrial Safety Engineering’ online course is a study about the different aspects and operations of safety involved in engineering systems in the industry. This training program is a National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning online course and is provided on the Swayam online education platform. The elective course for postgraduate level students is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

This faculty development program is conducted for twelve weeks for the students belonging to domains of engineering, science, and management. The course on engineering safety systems is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The course educator for the ‘Industrial Safety Engineering’ online training is Dr. Jhareswar Maity, faculty from the department of industrial and systems engineering at IIT Kharagpur. The students in this online course can earn three credits after completion of the program and will receive the course completion certificate fulfilling the required mandates.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill Knowledge of engineering Knowledge of science Civil Engineering skills
Industrial Pharmacy-I

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Industrial Pharmacy-I

This course teaches the basics of Industrial Pharmacy in a practical approach. It is done with easy and to-the-point explanation along with graphical, pictorial, and animated presentations. The objective of this course is to ensure the candidates who complete it can practice and identify dosage form, the manufacturing techniques, know the development of dosage form, formulate liquid, solid, and semisolid dosage forms, to inculcate the theoretical knowledge in the practical and professional need of the industry.

Under this course, the topics covered are the introduction, formulation, evaluation, and packaging materials science of tablets, performulation, liquid orals, capsules, parenteral, and ophthalmic products, the syllabus is approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and also adopted by the pharmacy universities and institutions throughout India. The pharmacy faculties looking to upskill themselves and Pharma professionals to perform better at their jobs can take up this course, even students from non pharmacy background can do this course.

To be certified in this course the candidates must take up the end of the term proctored exam.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals
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
Free
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
Free
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
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IT Fundamentals

The IT Fundamentals certification syllabus is framed as per the module that is provided by the CBCS by UG for B.A programme on the domain of computer application. Thus, the IT Fundamentals by Swayam provides a detailed analysis of computer technology right from its basics and covers the high-level programming languages. The programme starts with the basic concepts of data representation, computers, interfaces, memory, devices and covers the emerging new technologies and their application. The main objective of the IT Fundamentals certification benefits is to provide the applicants with a comprehensive analysis and professional training in the same medium.

The online course will be helping the students to get familiarized with the main working principles of a computer and also analyse the problems that are related to the algorithms and flowcharts. The programme will thus help the applicants to get familiar with the new trends that are emerging in the modern computer field.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of IT industry
Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things

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Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things

Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things program is the result of an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is an AICTE approved FDP course that focuses on how industrial processes have changed through the integration of modern technology. These modern technologies include sensors, computational processing, communication, machine learning, the internet of things data analytics, the industrial internet of things, and much more. the Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things certification is designed by IIT Kharagpur, an esteemed institute of education. The educator of the course will be professor Sudhip Mishra, a highly reputed professor with numerous awards. 

Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things is an online course. Participants will be taught the syllabus for a duration of twelve weeks. Along with video lectures, the participants will also have case studies, periodic assignments, and a final exam to help them imbibe maximum information from the course.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Machine learning Data science knowledge Knowledge of cloud computing
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
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
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Fundamental of Insurance

The Swayam website hosts the Fundamental of Insurance course. Swayam is a program initiated by the government of India to make education accessible to every Indian, irrespective of their economic standing. The course imparts basic knowledge to a student who requires knowledge to get into the insurance industry.

Swayam gives all its courses free of cost, although the course materials are created by leading experts in different fields. But candidates who want to have a certificate from the course have to write an end-term exam for which they need to pay a small exam fee. The highly acclaimed course instructor, Dr. K. Uma, is a faculty member of Madurai Kamraj University.

In a risky environment, insurance is an absolute necessity because it protects individuals and businesses from unexpected losses. But due to a lack of awareness among people, the insurance penetration and density in India is very low. The Fundamental of Insurance course by Swayam hopes to spread awareness about the basic concepts of insurance and make it more widespread throughout the country.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of insurance field
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International Business

International Business programme by SWAYAM teaches participants about the fundamental characteristics and present-day progression in the field of international business. This programme will help participants see future opportunities available in different businesses. This course prepares individuals to be job ready and rigged with an understanding of the business of international standards. Hence, participants will be able to recognize the power of international business.

International Business course is here to teach participants how the world has evolved globally and so has business between two or more nations. It also imparts skills to the participants to recognize how the good and services transactions have changed and how it now involves cross border transactions and use of resources.

SWAYAM’s International Business educates the participants to have a global outlook on business and how international business affects the environment, other firms, individuals and governments. The main aim of the course is to provide exposure to the students on concepts of international business and its dynamics.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Business Management
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AP® Italian Language and Culture

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.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Certificate

Indian Judicial System: Legal Aid and Environmental Protection

This course on the Indian judicial system: legal aid and environment protection certification course by Swayam is introduced to impart knowledge on the Indian judicial system and its development. How to meet the ends of justice by the use of legal aid and the protection of our environment under Indian law is what this course covers. The course also tells the drawbacks of the judicial system in India and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in today's world. It highlights the importance of biodiversity and throws light on the role of judicial activism in India. 

It is expected from every citizen of our country that he/she is well aware of all laws and that ignorance of the law is no excuse (ignorantia Juris nonexcusat). This Indian Judicial System: Legal Aid and Environmental Protection online course are beneficial to all students, citizens, and environmentalists as it explains in detail the role of the court in our lives. It explains in detail how to use the right of legal aid which is available to every citizen. It discusses the role of the environment and how we should protect it by implementing the laws provided to us by the legal system. 

The Indian Judicial System: Legal Aid and Environmental Protection training course focus on the supreme court, high courts, special courts and tribunals, constitutional law, the criminal justice system, and much more. This 12 weeks course has many mentors in it. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
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Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Every aspirant, law student and activist must know the laws that describe human rights. This course covers all the areas that are a must for everyone to know and learn. It goes over to great depths on these topics and teaches them not only what one has to know in this domain but also provides them with useful insights.

Human rights and humanitarian laws is a course that deals with laws that take effect when armed conflicts appear and the functions of agencies that play a great helping hand role for others like the Red Cross Society.

 It teaches the candidates about how humanitarian laws are now amalgamating with human rights and is being backed by world communities. It gives in detail contents about the evolution of these laws and their role and functions. The course has been made by expert faculties of India and is taught in the best law universities all over the world.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Introduction to Automata, Languages and Computation

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Introduction to Automata, Languages and Computation

The Introduction to Automata, Languages and Computation programme is a 12-week course, curated by IIT Kharagpur for engineering students. This is a core course offered at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. The training is placed under the computer science and engineering category. The course also has support from the software industry. 

The Introduction to Automata, Languages and Computation training elaborately discusses the automata theory. This theory is used to model the finite state system and solve computational issues using finite automata. Apart from the detailed introduction to computer science theories, the course also covers mathematical aspects which are crucial in computation.

The Introduction to Automata, Languages, and Computation certification course by Swayam does not expect the candidates to have an expert background in the content. The course uses logical methods during explanations to facilitate ease of understanding. The course begins with a basic introduction and builds up to the complex aspects of computation.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Software Engineering Online Immersive

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Hack Reactor Software Engineering Online Immersive

The Hack Reactor Software Engineering Online Immersive by Galvanize has the same curriculum as their in-person coding Bootcamp. This top-tier course offers face-to-face learning with skilled instructors, pairs programming projects for learning with classmates and is also available as a part-time course.

The Hack Reactor Software Engineering training also offers a prep programme to familiarise you with JavaScript fundamentals. This will help you grasp the required topics to succeed in this coding Bootcamp. You’ll learn the Computer Science essentials that form the software engineering industry’s best practices. You will also become fluent in Full Stack JavaScript and be able to develop or design applications. 

Furthermore, Galvanize also offers career assistance in the Hack Reactor Software Engineering course’s concluding week. You’ll work on practice interviews, upgrade your online presence/resume, and learn crucial negotiation tactics. 

Regular social nights, after-hours discussions with alumni, pop-up talks, and other online traditions are also offered through this Hack Reactor Software Engineering Online course. Thus, you will indeed undergo an immersive learning experience.

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12 Weeks
$ 17,980
Skills Covered:
Web application development skills
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C-Based VLSI Design

The C-Based VLSI Design online course is a 12 weeks program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The online elective course includes 3 credit points. This course covers how to use high-level formulation to automatically transform a C code into a register transfer level (RTL) design using HLS. In recent years, HLS has been an important research topic in the realm of VLSI Electronic Design Automation (EDA). 

This C-Based VLSI Design training will teach students how to comprehend the overall HLS flow, how to transform C-code to its corresponding hardware, how to design C-code for effective system generation, and how software application compiler optimization may assist to enhance circuit efficiency.

The C-Based VLSI Design syllabus includes advanced topics like HLS for Security, HLS for FPGA targets, HLS verification, and RTL optimizations difficulties will be discussed. This course will prepare the candidate to do research in the field of HLS. This program will also assist the student in becoming adept at the EDA industry.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Designing skills Knowledge of engineering
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Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance course’s main aim is to assist the student in improving his analytical skills, develop learning capabilities, build concept understanding, and impart knowledge as required by the field. It helps the candidate to get a piece of comprehensive knowledge about the history and previous cases of finance in the corporate world. After learning about the course on a global level, the course becomes easy to understand and grasp. All these points, give the student a firm awareness of the subject and build a strong foundation.

Swayam Corporate Finance course is a suitable option for people who want to become business owners, individuals who have an eye for the finance field, or people who are involved in the growth and progress of business activities. This course is also suitable for students seeking a career as private equity analysts, financial analysts, investment bankers, financial consultants, financial advisors, and entrepreneurs. By taking up this course the student will be able to have a broadened scope for job prospects.

To acquire certification, registration in the examination conducted in person at a designated examination center is required. The certification will be completely centered on the students' hard work and commitment. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Financial Management
Foundations of Modern Finance I

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Foundations of Modern Finance I

The Foundations of Modern Finance I online course is the first of a two-part series. Also, it is a part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. It introduces the fundamentals of modern finance and how they apply to business decisions such as investment, valuation, and other corporate financial decisions. 

Completing the Foundations of Modern Finance I training programme by edX will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the role of a financial advisor, financial analyst, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or Vice President for Finance, among others.

In any productive economy, be it a developing country, or an industrialised country, finance plays a central role, by providing a mechanism for saving, investing, and liquidity. The mathematically rigorous framework of the online Foundations of Modern Finance I course will teach learners all they need to know about financial markets. Moreover, the instructors are MIT professors who will deliver data-driven insights throughout the programme. This course also provides a suitable primer if you are preparing for any CFA exams.

You can also get a certificate after completing the programme by paying additional fees. This is an instructor-led programme and can be taken in the paid mode with a certificate of completion and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
Derivatives Markets Advanced Modeling and Strategies

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Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies

In the global capital market, financial derivatives are ubiquitous. The Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies online training will familiarise learners with derivative instruments and markets. They will get to learn about valuation methods, quantification tools, speculation, hedging, and other aspects of the derivatives market.

This course is part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. The curriculum of the Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies course covers: futures, forwards, options, real options, exotic options, fixed income and commodity markets, credit risk, the yield curve, securitization, duration, and convexity.

By taking the Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies course, learners can acquire all the skills and knowledge that every well-trained financial practitioner must possess, and that too, completely free of cost. All they need to do is dedicate 10-14 hours to the programme, every week for 12 weeks. Students planning to take the CFA exam will find this course especially useful. There are two modes to pursue this online programme; paid with a certificate and free without the certificate. In the paid mode, the learners will be given unlimited access while in the free audit mode, they will be provided with access for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
Foundations of Modern Finance II

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Foundations of Modern Finance II

The Foundations of Modern Finance II online programme is the second course of the MicroMasters Programme for finance in the foundations of modern finance series. As we know, uncertainty is part of several crucial financial decisions, and this course provides you with all-inclusive information about the science that follows decision-making under uncertainty.

In the beginning, the Foundations of Modern Finance II training focuses on the primary set of fundamental principles. And later, educates on how to develop a strong framework for financial judgements related to personal and business financial planning. 

Candidates will know how analytics and models are developed to measure the risk and value of financial assets. Application of valuation models to financial safekeeping inclusive of bonds and stocks, and capital budgeting, as well as projection valuation, will be introduced. 

Candidates who are planning on taking the CFA exams will benefit from the Foundations of Modern Finance II certification course. The course is 12 weeks long and requires an effort of 10-14 hours per week. Students can start taking the online course either in the paid track with unlimited access and the certificate or in the free audit track. In the latter track, the students will be provided access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Skills Covered:
Financial Management
Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance

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Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance

EdX’s Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance employs mathematical operations in a 12-week course. It aims at financial calculations and risk prediction. The topics included are linear algebra, probability, optimization, statistics, stochastic processes, and applied computational techniques in R. Learners can choose to pay the certificate fee and add a verified certificate to their belt.

Based on Economics and finance, the course curriculum is taught by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s faculty. Professors Paul F Mende and Egor Matveyev are the instructors of EdX’s Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance course. They are senior lecturers at MIT and additionally teach at the Sloan School of Management. Professor Egor Matveyev is also a research scientist in finance.

Set on an advanced level, the video transcripts for the Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance by EdX online course are in English and are led on a schedule. Candidates can opt for a free programme and pay for the certificate, or purchase a corporate training package for enterprises. As a MicroMasters programme, it is ideal for those who plan on taking up the CFA exams. This is an instructor-paced programme and can be taken by the learners either in paid mode with the certificate or free mode without the certificate. In the free audit mode, the candidates will have access to the course only for a limited period. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill

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