List of Online Courses and Certifications

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 Design Thinking for Healthcare Managers and Leaders Training is a combination of theory and practice sessions. It offers an opportunity to take on real-world problems and design solutions for them. Participants will learn what design thinking is and how it can be applied to approach healthcare challenges and drive innovation.

Some of the topics covered under the Design Thinking for Healthcare Managers and Leaders Certification Syllabus include creativity, innovation strategy, engagement practices, design-thinking approach, storytelling, scaling, reframing, diagramming, and testing assumptions through prototyping. Candidates will learn how to examine problems critically and generate innovative solutions through a process of divergent and creative thinking, that benefits all stakeholders involved.

By the end of the Design Thinking for Healthcare Managers and Leaders Programme, participants will appreciate the changing nature of healthcare and why it is no longer sustainable to rely only on logical, linear, sequential, and analytical thinking. They will understand the need to adopt design thinking and non-linear approaches to business innovation and growth.

In this course, the students will learn many concepts of branding, marketing, and advertising which will help them to measure, build, and run their brand. 

The course duration is 12 weeks which means that students will be able to gain complete knowledge about brand management in a short span. It also provides flexible learning such that students will study at their own comfortable pace without any rush. This course also offers a verified certificate by edx. 

This course is also associated with the CurtinX MicroMasters Credential in Marketing in a Digital World which is specially designed by professionals. It teaches many critical and management skills that will help students to survive and become successful in this field. 

It is an instructor-led course which means that students will have a great learning experience. The lectures are also provided with English video transcripts which makes it much simpler for students to follow and understand the concepts. This course is highly beneficial for those people who are into brand management.

The Advertising and Public Relations Online Course provided by Swayam is a 4 credit course focusing on the aspects of advertising and public relations. The course is taught by Padmini Jain of Indira Gandhi National Open University and it discusses the techniques and tools related to public relations and media planning.

The Advertising and Public Relations Certification Course helps students get a thorough idea of the theories and models of advertising, its structure, functioning and applications. It helps students understand how persuasive information functions and reaches a wider audience in multiple ways. It is an apt course for students trying to explore the world of sales and marketing.

The Advertising and Public Relations Training Course is taught with the help of self-instructional learning material and e-books wherein the assessments will be based on assignments and quizzes. The course covers important aspects of marketing and advertising that will help students to build a successful career in the future.

The Management of Power Distribution Course is a massive open online course that deals with the nuances of the power sector and its management of resources. The course discusses in detail the various steps involved in the management of the power distribution process.

The Management of Power Distribution Online Course is available on the Swayam portal through expert video lectures taught over 12 weeks. The course will help learners in exploring their managerial capabilities by providing valuable insights into the role of a manager.

The Management of Power Distribution Certification Syllabus is prepared in a way to include major components of management like customer relationship management, communication skills, and financial accounting principles. The course is coordinated by Prof. Subhasis Maji of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

The Learn French for Global Communication: Level 1 Online Course is a postgraduate level course that teaches the basics of the French language. The course will help learners to use the French language for everyday speech to work and travel in the French-speaking world. At the end of the course, you get 15UK at the Postgraduate level from King's College London.

The Learn French for Global Communication: Level 1 Live Course provides learners with a detailed introduction to workplace French. The course is delivered under the guidance of top language advisors at King’s College London’s Modern Language Centre. At the end of the course, you will have a clear idea of the essentials of written and spoken foreign language, French.

Through the Learn French for Global Communication: Level 1 Certification Course offered on the FutureLearn platform, learners will get an opportunity to meet the King’s multilingual learning personnel through a weekly 50-minute webinar in groups. The learners will receive practical support and interactive sessions with tutors and peer discussions.

Skilled office administration and management specialists are more than simply backup. They are critical to an organization's success since they assist to ensure effective operations across all business functions. The Professional Communication and Office Management online course is developed to provide the skills and information needed to succeed in this critical operational and administrative job.

The Professional Communication and Office Management Training guides how to handle meetings, documents, petty cash, and diaries as well as teaches how to interact effectively in an advanced professional setting. The course teaches to write a business letter, organize corporate trips, supervise the daily operation of a workplace, and take on a variety of new roles to help the organisation perform effectively.

The Professional Communication and Office Management syllabus provides a grasp of what is needed to manage an office effectively, as well as teaches to undertake a wide range of administrative, secretarial, and correspondence-related responsibilities. The program develops key Communication qualities for navigating ethnic environments, team settings, and workplace problems.

The growth of brand journalism and online content marketing has increased the need for practitioners who can create authentic, insightful, and reader-friendly content. The Feature Journalism online course provides the knowledge and expertise necessary to learn, publish, and market feature journalism to a number of publications.

The Feature Journalism Training refines and improves writing skills, which aids in becoming a successful writer and preparing for a career in journalism. The online course provides insight into the creation of feature articles, reporting methodology, and interview techniques, as well as other critical content elements like grammar, structure, and editing techniques.

The Feature Journalism syllabus explores the legal and ethical complexities of journalism, as well as covers best practices for collaborating with editors. In the course, candidates will write a 2000-word feature story, which will be directed and scrutinized by André Wiesner, an award-winning journalist. This course enhances in-depth research and interviewing skills that are required for professional writing.

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Soft skills are an important and indispensable part of the life of any professional. They are career deciding steps that can land the learner to desirable opportunities. These are the foundational requirements for any job process and they are tested at the time of the interview, and hence the Career Enhancement Programme certification course is designed by TCS iON. This course will impart the learner with soft skills and personality development skills. The course is a consolidated course having nine individual courses. The duration of the course is 9 weeks and the learner must commit to at least 18 hours to complete the course on time. 

Career Enhancement Programme training course is for the learners that lack the soft skills and communication skills to present themselves. The world is globalising itself day by day and besides academic knowledge, one must have the ability to present ideas confidently. The companies require smart skilled workers who not only just have the technical knowledge of the work but also have the ability to present the company. The course is available on the portal and shall provide the Career Enhancement Programme certification by TCS iON for each consolidated course. 

The General Duty Assistant certification programme aims to equip you with the skills of an effective General Duty Assistant (GDA). During this two-month-long course, you will learn professionalism, communication, and basic personal care skills.

The General Duty programme by VIVO Healthcare includes a combination of theory and simulation for 240 hours. The course teaches you about safety and emergency procedures. You will become competent to provide high-quality healthcare to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.

Throughout VIVO Healthcare’s General Duty Assistant training, you will learn how to perform basic nursing tasks. You will also develop the ability to work under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.

After completing the General Duty Assistant course, you can get a certification from National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). You will undergo a 180-hour-long internship too. It will help you qualify to take the Healthcare Sector Skills Council (HSSC) competency exam and become a certified GDA.

The Soft Skills online course is an online program offered by the Campus of open learning, University of Delhi. The course is aimed to improve the employability abilities of undergraduates looking for jobs in the corporate sector. Soft Skills training improves communication skills and the ability to properly emerge as a winner and show oneself in front of an interview board.

The NCLEX Exam Preparation Crash Course is designed to equip global nursing professionals with the essential resources and knowledge to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN exam. The NCLEX Exam Preparation Crash Course is being offered by Academically, a reputable provider of healthcare education. This NCLEX Exam Preparation Crash Course provides a well structured curriculum that includes comprehensive study materials, recorded lectures, mock tests and live-online counseling. 

The duration of this NCLEX Exam Preparation Crash Course is two months that provides flexibility in allowing aspirants to study at their own pace and convenience. The participants will gain access to an affordable preparation pathway for the NCLEX-RN examination.The NCLEX Exam Preparation Crash Course includes complete recorded lectures, comprehensive study materials, mock tests, and grand tests, all aimed at enhancing the aspirant's readiness for the exam.

The AIMS Exam Preparation Crash Course is meticulously designed for the laboratory technicians and scientists aiming to achieve professional recognition and advance their careers within the Australian medical laboratory sector. This AIMS Exam Preparation Crash Course is being offered by Academically, a leader in medical education. This AIMS Exam Preparation Crash Course provides comprehensive preparation for the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) examination.

The duration of this course is two months. The AIMS Exam Preparation Crash Course encompasses 100 hours of recorded videos, ensuring an in-depth understanding of essential topics. The participants will get one on one feedback sessions with skilled experts. This blend of theoretical and practical insights equips participants with the confidence and competence required to excel in the AIMS examination. 

Prof Anjali Gera Roy conducts the Speaking Effectively programme, a core course under the discipline of humanities and social sciences. IIT Kharagpur has organised this eight-week course which is taught at an undergraduate level of understanding. To comprehend the course content efficiently, candidates must have intermediate-level experience with the English language.

The Speaking Effectively online course introduces the working and formation of effective spoken communication. Candidates will learn that speech is an autonomous mode with a characteristic style, structure, syntax, vocabulary and how it is registered. The course focuses on mastering the principles of speech such as body language, pronunciation, vocabulary and the essential skills required to carry a conversation.

The Speaking Effectively certification course will also train students in advanced areas such as interview conversations, formal public presentations, participation in meetings, and so on. candidates will learn from practical experience because the course encourages one-on-one interactions, small group interactions, and speaking before an audience.

Organizational communication has been impacted as a result of digital disruption. While technology has complicated communication, it has also emphasized the importance of good communicators. The Strategic Communications online course teaches applicants how to use persuasive communications to influence consumer behaviour.

According to the Gartner survey report, 92% of communication executives feel their employees lack the necessary abilities to fulfill company goals. Strategic Communications training looks at how data may be utilized to inform media plans and meet the demands of different stakeholders and anticipate any possible hazards that come with multichannel messaging.

A Gartner report states that content planning, overcoming digital communication problems and message management was among the top objectives for communication leaders. The Strategic Communications syllabus covers how to choose the right media for delivering a message to the audience and how to approach interaction from a problem-solving perspective to guarantee the business stands out in a competitive digital world.

Effective communication skills can help create an impact for the betterment of society and accelerate change. When systems become more unstable, unpredictable, complex, and unclear, fine-tuning communication skills can help increase collaboration, increase problem-solving, and influence Decision-making. The Communicating for Influence and Influence online course from the University of Cambridge includes comprehensive insights as well as a variety of tools for developing effective communication.

Leaders in all sections of the community and industry, whether in cultural circles or corporate organizations, must use communication to effectively influence stakeholders, fulfill objectives and promote good change. The Communicating for Influence and Impact Training prepares candidates to communicate with a purpose to overcome obstacles to success and gives participants the chance to evaluate their style of leadership.

A USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations report states 37% of PR specialists think that mobilising people is the most successful technique for influencing long-term change. The Communicating for Influence and Impact syllabus covers numerous communication approaches to help in creating a future in the communication field while also receiving a certificate of completion from the University of Cambridge, confirming gained talents.

The Introduction to Human Communication certification by Arizona State University deals with the study of communication topics related to identity, culture, organisations, and relationships. This is an 8-week online certification course that requires learners to spend 18-20 hours per week. With the Introduction to Human Communication online course, students will be able to explain the complex nature and the features of communication common to all contexts, including verbal and nonverbal. As an introductory online course in communication, the Introduction to Human Communication certification by Arizona State University via edX is open to all types of learners.

Once the students complete the Introduction to Human Communication certification syllabus, they will have a deeper understanding of adequate and effective communication. They can use their knowledge of theoretical concepts in communication to everyday experiences. Introduction to Human Communication is an instructor-led course taught by subject matter experts from Arizona State University. Participants will be able to enrol in the free audit track with limited access or upgrade to the paid verified track.

The Academic Research & Report Writing certification course is spread over eight weeks and throws lights on the beneficial tools and techniques that can be used in report writing. The course has also been approved by the AICTE. It falls under the domain of Teacher education.

The Academic Research & Report Writing course curriculum extensively covers all the topics ranging from different reports and presentations to various word processors and plagiarism detection tools. The course proves worthwhile to all the researchers and teachers who need to hone their report writing skills for effective dissemination (both academic and research-oriented).

The Academic Research & Report Writing online training is offered by Dr Samir Roy. He is currently working as the professor and the head of the department of computer science and engineering at the NITTTR, Kolkata. He has over twenty-five years of academic teaching experience. Thus, the learners can be completely assured of being trained by one of the best minds that the field has witnessed.

The Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress certification course is provided online by Coursera and is developed and offered by the University of Yale. The online course duration is approximately nine hours which is distributed into eight weeks in the course syllabus. The students can gain valuable insights from the course educator Marc Brackett who is the director at the Yale centre of emotional intelligence. 

The online training is about developing skills in perceiving emotions to handle uncertain times specifically for the teachers, students, and professionals in school systems. The course emphasizes the significance of emotions and suggests strategies to manage your own while analysing and remaining sensitive to the emotions of people around you.

The videos, readings, and quizzes make the learning process comfortable and make an impact on knowledge acquisition. The candidates will be able to receive a shareable certificate after Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress training completion which adds to the knowledge asset to enhance your skillset. 

The ‘The Psychology Of Language’ online course is provided on the Swayam free online education portal initiated by the ministry of education in India. This program is a National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning online certification course offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati for students who are interested in knowing about the nuances of the cognitive idea of language.

This is an elective course conducted by Dr. Naveen Kashyap who is an Associate Professor who teaches psychology in IIT Guwahati. The students of this undergraduate or postgraduate level course will gain two credit points after course completion. 

The ‘The Psychology Of Language’ training program is part of the humanities and social sciences and psychology category. The eligible candidates of this faculty development program approved by the AICTE will be provided with the course completion certificate with consists of the NPTEL and IIT Guwahati’s logo on it. 

The ‘Introduction to Advanced Cognitive Processes’ online course is provided on the Swayam online education platform, an initiative of the ministry of education in India. This is an elective course offered as the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning online free course by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur for the students interested in learning in detail about cognitive processes.

This course is a twenty-hour program conducted across eight weeks by the course instructor Prof Ark Verma, an assistant professor of psychology in IIT Kanpur. This online training course is an undergraduate and postgraduate level program that enables the students to gain two credit points after completing the course. The students can also take the certification exam to receive the course completion certificate after the required eligibility criteria have been fulfilled. The ‘Introduction to Advanced Cognitive Processes’ program is categorized under the humanities and social sciences and psychology courses that help the candidates to know about the modern cognitive psychological techniques.

The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online course is a faculty development program approved by the AICTE, provided on the Swayam online educational platform initiated by the ministry of education in India. This course is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in collaboration with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning. This online program is scheduled for eight weeks for students interested in learning about the basics and primary concepts in the domain of cognitive psychology.

The course educator for this online training course is Prof Ark Verma, assistant professor of Psychology at IIT Kanpur. The students of this course will gain two credit points after completing the course which is a part of the humanities and social sciences division. At the end of this undergraduate or postgraduate level training program, the students will receive a certificate that contains the NPTEL and IIT Kanpur logo which represents their acknowledgment.

The Making Government Work in hard places course by edX helps people from different corners build a better future for fellow citizens. The candidates face challenges when it comes to practising new ways, implementing their ideas or creating a transformation.

The Making Government Work in hard places course empathises on “how” one can generate changes in hard places. For every week, a different course, challenge, or quiz has been covered in the Making Government Work in hard places certification. The candidates will learn how to look at a problem from different angles and come up with the best solution to it. The participants will be a pro when it comes to developing strategies. Real case studies have also been covered for the contenders to get practical examples.

Topics such as error, diversion of funds, and citizen monitoring have been well covered by the tutors. With the help of quizzes, forums, interactions, and assignments designed, one will be able to share knowledge with other people. One will be given 2 tracks to complete the course, out of which they need to choose. One track is the verified track which allows the candidates to learn the course for an unlimited period by paying some amount of fee. On the other hand, the candidates who choose the audit mode will be getting only a limited period to finish off the course.

The ‘Chinese Language in Culture: Level 2’ online certification course is a study of the basics of the Mandarin language to gain knowledge of the culture and mandarin society. This language course helps one to acquire communication skills to relate better to the socio-cultural thought process and linguistic components of the community. The online course is provided by the Edx education platform in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The classes in this program are conducted online for a period of eight weeks with students having to spend five to seven hours every week to complete the program.

The students of this course are led by the instructor, Haohsiang Liao who is the director of the Chinese language program at MIT. The participants of this introductory course are engaged with performance-based tasks to exhibit effective basic level writing, reading, and listening skills at the end of the program.

The ‘Chinese Language in Culture: Level 2’ online training program ensures the participants receive a course completion certificate after successful completion of the program.

The Employment Communication A Lab-Based Course training aims to provide aspiring workplace professionals with a finishing school to prepare themselves aptly. This core curriculum focuses on undergraduate students who are about to become employees. The training strives to equip them with all the necessary skills and techniques to ace the three-stage Employment Communication process. 

These three include CV writing, where candidates will learn about drafting compelling CVs to capture the recruiter’s attention. Secondly is group discussion (GD), where students will learn about the fundamental strategies to ace GD and showcase excellent team-working. The third is the interview questions. Learners will undertake a lucid lecture on tackling interview-round problems and participate in personal interview (PI) sessions for real-time practice, eliminating the fear factor. 

IIT Kharagpur and Swayam have jointly created the Employment Communication A Lab-Based Course certification syllabus, that falls under the ‘Humanities and Social Sciences purview. This eight-week curriculum also features industry-recognition amongst several companies, assisting learners seeking employment in such sectors. Interested students can also acquire the Employment Communication A Lab-Based Course certificate by fulfilling its criteria and clearing Swayam’s term-end examination.

The Management - Becoming an Effective Leader program is an introductory-level training from the business and management field. The eight-week-long course focuses on what makes a successful and efficient leader. If candidates devote at least five to ten hours of their time to the program every week, they should complete it comfortably. 

The edX online Management program provides an all-encompassing framework, including the critical roles and responsibilities of a manager. These include planning, leading, organizing, and controlling operations. Students will also get familiar with the significance of managerial decision-making, and its influence in an organization. The curriculum aims at exploring the science and art of management.

Nebraska’s first liberal arts private institution, Doane University, provides the Management - Becoming an Effective Leader certification training through edX. Stephanie LaPuma, with over 12 years of professional experience, teaches the students. The edX certification, available at a fee, boosts your career advancement opportunities and acts as an excellent incentive to complete the training. 

The learners can take the programme in a self-paced mode via two different tracks; verified and audit track. The audit track is for the leaners who want to take the course free of cost till a specified date. 

In today's corporate world, which is characterized by disruptive technologies and fast change, business leaders play an extremely significant role in building an environment that promotes long-term success. The High Impact Leadership online course by the University of Cambridge teaches students how to lead with impact in any corporate situation and how to study different styles, industry standards, and frameworks of leadership.

According to the DDI world 2021 report, 28 % of human resource managers believe their firms have elevated leadership. The High Impact Leadership Training introduces candidates to fresh ideas and tactics by teaching the importance of higher intensity management in personal, team, and organizational settings. 

Training Industry report states that, In 2019, $3.5 billion was spent worldwide on Leadership training projects, demonstrating its relevance in business. The High Impact Leadership syllabus assists candidates in developing critical abilities, equipping them with the skills to connect teams around a shared goal, and discovering their mission as a leader.

The Professional Certificate in English for Business Networking is a four-part series for the interested candidates. Conducting an Informational Interview certification course happens to be the capstone course of the series. It is an eight-week-long course with an online mode of learning. The faculty from the University of Washington will instruct this course.

Conducting an Informational Interview online course houses practical approaches to putting your communication and networking skills into place. You will get the opportunity to practice and conduct a mock informational interview. Through the interview, you will learn to clarify your goals, telephonic arrangements, and how you can research a person. The parts of an interview are also covered in the curriculum.

Conducting an Informational Interview course by edX will allow you to write important questions for getting to know a person better. You will be able to make out the details of their career and personality by conducting these mock interviews. This language course requires you to devote roughly three to five hours every week to get the maximum out of the programme.

There are 2 modes of study which are called the Audit and Verified Track. The students have the provision to select any track and continue their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, candidates will get a time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, one will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

The Soft Skill Development course by Swayam primarily aims to help candidates polish their communication skills by raising relevant issues and practical scenarios. The extensive curriculum provides various critical pointers and tips for the candidates to utilise their soft skills in their workplace and social environments. Several vital topics are the key focus of this programme, such as persuasion skills, group skills, emotional and positive thinking skills, conversational and vocational skills.

The Soft Skill Development certification syllabus is IIT Kharagpur’s curation, taught by the institute’s top faculty, Professors V.N. Giri, D. Suar, and Priyadarshi Patnaik. It is an elective programme under the “Humanities and Social Sciences” category that takes around eight weeks to complete. The curriculum supports PG and UG-level learning and is therefore open to any learner.

The Soft Skill Development online course is rife with video tutorials and study material for candidates to access at their own pace. They will also be eligible for an e-certificate after completing the programme, for which they must appear for a certification exam when the term concludes.

The ‘Developing Soft Skills and Personality’ online certification program is designed for the students to improve their soft skills and communication competencies to achieve supremacy in their profession and personality. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam and National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The classes of this elective course are offered online through video lectures, assessments, and other online resources for eight weeks.

The instructor for this program is an English professor from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Prof. T. Ravichandran who will guide the students into gaining insights on the concepts and strategies to develop one’s personality and soft skills. 

The ‘Developing Soft Skills and Personality’ certification course ensures that the students receive a course certificate at the end of the program which is valued at two credit points. This training is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.