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Colloids and Surfaces

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Colloids and Surfaces

The Colloids and Surfaces online course is an 8-week elective program offered by Swayam, the education ministry, Government of India. The course lecture is delivered by the IIT Madras faculty and it’s totally free. If the candidate wants to receive certification, they will have to pass an in-person examination at designated centres. The exam cost will be Rs. 1,000. This course covers the foundations of nanoparticle science and colloids, with applications of these topics presented whenever possible. The Colloids and Surfaces syllabus includes the introduction and characterization of colloids, electrical double layer interactions, polymer interactions, electrokinetics and particles at interfaces, etc. 

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8 Weeks
Free
Chemistry - II

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Chemistry - II

IIT Madras has structured the Chemistry - II certification course offered by Swayam. The institute’s Prof K Mangala Sunder teaches this elective program which consists of eight assignments. The curriculum is built at postgraduate and undergraduate study levels, which students can comfortably finish in eight weeks. 

The Chemistry - II certification syllabus introduces molecular spectroscopy, a vital part of physical chemistry. Understanding this branch is essential for all biologists, material scientists, and chemists. The course also teaches about the experiments used to verify various quantum mechanics concepts. Researchers will learn detailed information about molecules, including their bond angles, length, strength, accompanied by their magnetic and optical properties. 

The Chemistry - II training is well-suited for B.Sc. or undergraduate students and postgraduate students in their first year. After acquiring profound knowledge about molecular spectroscopy, they can also opt for the final exam and receive a verified certificate with IIT Madras and NPTEL’s logos.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry

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Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry

The Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry program aims to make the participants comfortable in two important advanced organic chemistry topics: organic photochemistry and organic reactions. It will cover all the major topics in both the sections using video lectures, assignments, and tutorial sections.

The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has crafted the syllabus for the Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry certification. NPTEL is an initiative of seven IITs in the country, whereas Swayam is an online learning platform, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Professor Sankararaman from IIT Madras will be the educator for the course. 

Moreover, Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry is an online course that provides free course material and an e-certificate for interested participants. It is eight weeks long and a core postgraduate course in chemistry. It is an AICTE-approved FDP course.

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession

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Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession

The course on the Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession by Swayam will be introducing all the civil engineering professions as well as the degree program students who are there in their first year or are going to join the degree course in civil engineering. The Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession certification syllabus includes the following topics - Structural engineering, construction materials, methods analysis, design and modeling, novel areas career prospects, infrastructure engineering, sustainability, highway engineering, traffic engineering, and planning. In the Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession training, the students will be provided with detailed knowledge in different disciplines that pertains to civil engineering. The career prospects that are involved in civil engineering will also be coerced in the Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession online course. After completing the program, the candidates will get knowledge of the process of different disciples that are involved in the domain of civil engineering and its applied discipline.

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Civil Engineering skills
Fundamentals of Electronic Materials and Devices

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Fundamentals of Electronic Materials And Devices

The Fundamentals of Electronic Materials and Devices certification course is designed for graduates as well as postgraduates. The course is completely an online course that is available throughout the year without having to pay any amount by the students. Candidates who want to enrol in this course get to know about semiconductors, its applications, variations, and other topics related to the subject. The course requires no admission fees to be given at the time of admission. The duration in which the Fundamentals of Electronic Materials and Devices certification syllabus can be completed in 8 weeks but students are allowed to take more time to have an in-depth understanding of the subject.

The Fundamentals of Electronic Materials and Devices programme provides certification at the end of the course to those students who choose to pay for the exam fees and then appear for an offline exam. The programme does not demand any payment for the study material as it comes included in the whole programme. The sessions of the programme are conducted in an interactive manner through case studies and discussion etc. The Fundamentals of Electronic Materials and Devices certification allows the students to learn from the course on flexible timings depending upon their schedules as it provides self-paced training. 

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Knowledge of electronics Knowledge of physics
Project Planning and Control

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Project Planning & Control

The Project Planning & Control program is a National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) online course that offers free training for students by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. This online course on construction projects is provided on the Swayam online education portal, an initiative by the ministry of education India, and is for those associated with construction and planning.

The online training program on construction management is conducted for eight weeks and is an elective course for the students in their senior-level undergraduate and postgraduate level. This faculty development program is guided by Dr. Koshy Varghese from the department of civil engineering at the IIT Madras and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The students of the ‘Project Planning & Control’ online course can earn two credit points after completing this course along with receiving the course completion certificate that holds the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras. 

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Civil Engineering skills Knowledge of engineering Project management Budget management Supply Management Risk Management
Language and Mind

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Language and mind

In the Language and mind certification course, the students will be learning about language under three broad perspectives. They will be studying about the ways of pairing the syntax and lexicon to formulate the languages. The candidates in the Language and mind certification syllabus will be dealing with the set of rules and the word formation structures and will also learn the ways to define them and formulate them to generate words in language. The eight week online certification course will be covering details pertaining to- Sounds, Features of sounds, Vowels/consonants, Places and manners of articulation, D structure, Binding theory, Constraints, Passive morphology and NP movement and other topics that are related directly or indirectly to language and mind. In the programme, the students will be familiarized with the relationship that exists between the human mind and language. The session will further be helping the students to understand the concept of langue as a special purpose with respect to cognitive ability.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Biostatistics and Design of Experiments

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Biostatistics and Design of Experiments

The Biostatistics and Design of Experiments programme is an 8-week elective programme. The course is curated by IIT Madras and is offered at the UG and PG level. The programme falls under the category of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering. It is AITCE approved FDP course with plenty of industry support from particular Biotechnology, biopharma and agriculture companies. 

Professor Mukesh Doble teaches the Biostatistics and Design of Experiments course by Swayam. It is focussed on the various applications of statistics in pharmacy, medicine and a number of other topics in Biology. The course syllabus covers some essential topics in Statistics such as sampling and distribution of data, regression analysis, tests of significance, design of experiments, etc. 

The Biostatistics and Design of Experiments training is relevant for all students pursuing either a UG/PG degree in Biotechnology or its allied fields. The course lectures are provided online via video tutorials, and internal assignments are also offered for self-assessment. If the candidate wants to get certified, they can also sit for the certification examination at the end of the course.

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Statistical skills
Artificial Intelligence Constraint Satisfaction

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Artificial Intelligence Constraint Satisfaction

Problem-solving for humans can be a tough nut to crack, and that is why certain approaches to problems can be tweaked for efficient resolution. Problem-solving in the field of artificial intelligence is not confined to a single approach but many. Problem solvers may be based on memory, search, reasoning, and knowledge representation. In AI: Constraint Satisfaction certification course, the approach to problem-solving by posing them as constraint satisfaction problems has been discussed lucidly along with the general methods to solve them. 

AI: Constraint Satisfaction certification by IIT Madras. The course is taught by renowned IIT Madras faculty Prof. Deepak Khemani. Throughout this course, candidates will learn how a user poses a problem as a CSP, and then calls an off-the-shelf solver. This course carries two credits and will teach candidates about the general approaches to solving finite domain CSPs while exploring how search can be clubbed with constraint propagation to determine solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

The AI: Constraint Satisfaction online course is a companion to Artificial Intelligence: Search Methods for Problem Solving course and Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge Representation & Reasoning. It has been approved by AICTE as an FDP course to upskill the faculty in the current domain.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
Computer Aided Drug Design

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Computer Aided Drug Design

The Computer-Aided Drug Design online course is an 8-week program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the Indian Government’s ministry of education. The course lecture is given by academics from IIT Madras and is completely free. The candidate must pass an in-person test at one of the approved centres in order to earn certification. The examination would cost Rs. 1,000.

Drug research and development is a lengthy and costly process that can take up to ten years and cost up to billion dollars. Clinical trials fail for a variety of reasons. Computer-assisted drug design can shorten the process, eliminate surprises, and anticipate characteristics, lowering R&D costs. The Computer-Aided Drug Design training teaches students to use various free software to address molecular modeling, structure, and target-based design, quantum physics, drug similarity characteristics, QSAR pharmacokinetics, and dynamics.

The Computer-Aided Drug Design syllabus includes Introduction to drug discovery, ADME-rules, Structure and property, Force field/MM/QM, QSAR/Pharmacophore, Boundary conditions/Conformation, PK/PD, Enzymes/proteins structures/docking, etc.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Designing skills Knowledge of engineering
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Wheeled Mobile Robots

The Wheeled Mobile Robots programme is a collaborative online course by IIT Madras and IIT Palakkad. Students will learn algorithms and measurements to design basic electrical and mechanical robots. The curriculum adopts an elective approach to product design, mechanical engineering, technology, and manufacturing processes subjects. Those interested in mobile robotics and are at their graduate/undergraduate level will gain the most from this course.

Aiming at undergraduate/postgraduate students, the Wheeled Mobile Robots certification syllabus is spread across eight weeks. It explains sensors, robot types, mapping, motion controlling, navigation, and error propagation. Students will also learn the Newton-Euler and Lagrange-Euler methods of mobile dynamics. Assignments and study references come along as course materials.

Learners can opt for the Wheeled Mobile Robots certification to verify their newly acquired knowledge. They must register via the course website for the proctored examination conducted by Swayam at select examination centres. Additionally, they must complete the study and submit all the in-course assignments.

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Robotic skills
Certificate

Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion

The Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion programme is provided by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The course belongs to the department of propulsion in the field of mechanical engineering. The users can avail of the course for free, and the programme is conducted in online mode throughout the whole duration. Participants will gain valuable insights into the working and optimization of propulsion and combustion by pursuing the Fundamentals of Combustion For Propulsion certification. The course is made for postgraduate students and the course can be joined at any given time since it is available the whole time on the website.

The programme will take up to 8 weeks to successfully finish the Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion certification syllabus. Students have the liberty to access the course according to their willingness. The course is available for the students full time. There is no admission procedure for the course and students can directly take admission in the programme. There is an option of certification in the Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion training for which students have to pay the exam fees and give an offline exam. The sessions provided in the course are made interactive for the students through case studies and discussions.

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics
Fluid Dynamics and Turbomachines

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Fluid dynamics and turbomachines

The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines online course is offered by Swayam, a government of India’s initiative by the ministry of education. The first section of this 8 weeks course presents fundamental fluid dynamics principles, which serve as the theoretical framework for the second section of the program on turbomachines. The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines training is designed for advanced B.E/Technology students, as well as refresher training for working professionals in the turbine and pump sectors. The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines syllabus covers various topics such as fluid flows, turbomachines, and their principles, hydraulic and pump-turbine, gas and steam turbine, etc.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics Knowledge of engineering
Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics

The Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics online course is an 8 weeks program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The introductory AICTE approved CFD course teaches about the fundamentals of CFD in this course. The Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics training also teaches about the FD/FV method, issue formulation, and problem-solving strategies. Students will gain confidence by experiencing a basic and example-functioning CFD code at the conclusion of the course. 

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics Knowledge of engineering
Theory and Practice of Non Destructive Testing

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Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing is an integral part of quality control, structural health monitoring, and flaw detection. It has many applications in industries related to manufacturing and production. Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing program is an undergraduate/postgraduate course that will teach you about various NDT methods in depth. 

Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing certification is an online MOOC. It provides a comprehensive overview of NDT methods, starting with the basics and the underlying principles and concluding with specific NDT methods process details. There will be periodic assignments and an optional offline exam to help you evaluate your progress. 

Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing online course is curated and designed by IIT Madras. It is eight weeks long and comes under Materials joining, Metallurgy and material science, Mining engineering, Manufacturing processes, and technology. The course also offers certification. It is an elective course approved by AICTE as an FDP course.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Certificate

Appreciating Carnatic Music

The ‘Appreciating Carnatic Music’ online course is a study about the various aesthetic and technical aspects involved in Carnatic music. The students of this course will get exposure to the features and fine characteristics that make Carnatic music remarkable. This free online training is provided by the Swayam portal with the ‘National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)’. The classes are held online in a virtual environment for eight weeks.

The course instructor for this elective program is academically and professionally trained Carnatic music singer, Prof. Lakshmi Sreeram who teaches Carnatic and Hindustani music at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The candidates of this online program are delivered with a conceptual understanding of the musical elements and the essence of Carnatic music.

The ‘Appreciating Carnatic Music’ certification course enables students to receive the course certificate after completing the course of study with credit points, and several resources such as books and references.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history Knowledge of Music Technical skills
Appreciating Hindustani Music

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Appreciating Hindustani Music

Appreciating Hindustani Music Certification mainly explores Khayal of all the major vocal forms and this course is primarily concerned with contemporary practice to place the music in perspective. 

Appreciating Hindustani Music Classes introduces the candidates to the raga system like the Raga melodic scale, composed of notes from the basic seven- Sa, Re, Ga, Ma Pa, Dha and Ni. On the basis of these notes included in it, each raga attains a different character and forms of the raga is also determined by the particular pattern of ascent and descent of the notes. 

Students after carrying out the final exam (getting the required marks) get an Appreciating Hindustani Music Certificate from the IITM (Indian Institute of Technology Madras)

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8 Weeks
Free
Introduction to Operations Research

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Introduction to Operations Research

The Introduction To Operations Research certification course is provided through the department of management of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The course can be pursued for free without paying for any process. The course can be accessed in online mode. Candidates who study from this course will get detailed information about research operations, its applications, theories and other relevant aspects. The Introduction To Operations Research training will be available for the students throughout its existence on the platform. Students are allowed to access the programme from anywhere at any given time.

The certification can be completed in 8 weeks and students can take extra time to complete the Introduction To Operations Research certification syllabus if needed. The programme comprises the study materials such as assignments, case studies, tests, etc. Every video lecture on the topic is to the point and the duration is 15 to 20 minutes. The course does not have any last dates so students can apply for the programme according to their requirements. The course also provides discussion groups within the programme so that the sessions are interactive. Students do not have any time restrictions in the Introduction To Operations Research programme. Students can learn from the available materials as well as external materials in the course.

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8 Weeks
Free
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Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Gender and Literature

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Gender and Literature

The Gender and Literature certification course explores gender theory within literary contexts. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of English and Cultural Studies, this course delves into the construction and transformation of gendered classifications such as masculinity and femininity through selected literary texts and cultural analysis.

The Gender and Literature certification by Swayam covers key topics in Humanities and Social Sciences and English Studies. It provides students with a critical framework to analyze the intricate connections between gender dynamics and literary representation, enriching their academic journey and fostering deeper insights into gender issues within literature and society.

Also Read: Online Literature Certification Courses

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8 Weeks
Free
Introduction to Biomimicry

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Introduction to Biomimicry

The Introduction to Biomimicry certification course delves into the innovative practice of drawing inspiration from nature to tackle human challenges. It welcomes learners from all backgrounds and is supported by industries invested in research and innovation. Participants explore case studies and practical applications to gain a holistic understanding of biomimicry's potential across industries.

The Introduction to Biomimicry certification by Swayam emphasizes adaptation of nature's proven strategies rather than reinvention. Through interdisciplinary learning, participants engage with theoretical frameworks and practical examples, equipping them with skills to integrate biomimicry into their respective fields. Students emerge with a comprehensive understanding of biomimicry's role in driving sustainable innovation and problem-solving.

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8 Weeks
Free
Application of Spectroscopic Methods in Molecular Structure Determination

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Application of Spectroscopic Methods in Molecular Structure Determination

The Application Of Spectroscopic Methods In Molecular Structure Determination certification course focuses on practical spectroscopic methods for determining organic molecule structures. Over 8 weeks, students explore techniques like NMR, IR, MS, and UV-Vis spectroscopy, gaining skills vital for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Through hands-on application, students learn to interpret spectra and troubleshoot challenges. The Application Of Spectroscopic Methods In Molecular Structure Determination certification by Swayam caters to undergraduates and postgraduates. Professionals in R&D labs and national labs benefit from these practical skills, preparing students for future roles in molecule analysis and research.

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8 Weeks
Postmodernism in Literature

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Postmodernism in Literature

8 Weeks
Tissue Engineering

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Tissue Engineering

8 Weeks
Sustainable River Basin Management

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Sustainable River Basin Management

The Sustainable River Basin Management certification course links engineering, social, and economic sciences. It covers sustainability concepts, climate change impacts, and water governance challenges. Emphasizing holistic approaches, it explores strategies for water resource protection and equity promotion. Practical tools and evaluation techniques equip students to tackle real-world water management challenges effectively.

With the Sustainable River Basin Management certification by NPTEL, students gain insight into sustainability indicators, planetary boundaries, and the Anthropocene era's impacts on water resources. They explore pollution, economic instruments, and climate-induced hydrological changes, learning to evaluate sustainability criteria. The course provides the skills to address complex river basin management issues.

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8 Weeks
Computer Architecture

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Computer Architecture

8 Weeks
Algorithms for Big Data

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Algorithms for Big Data

8 Weeks
Information Security-3

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Information Security-3

The certification course offers a wide range of learning opportunities in areas of information security such as UNIX, process synchronisation, shell variables, Linux, shell case statements, UNIX, network administration programming, networking, and fundamentals of operating systems. Information Security-3 certification by NPTEL is the third in the series of Information Security series. 

This certification course duration is three-month which is eight weeks of learning. Information Security-3 training involves getting hands-on experience in server and network administration-related concepts, expanding and developing their skills and knowledge. The certification course provides three types of certificates to the students such as Gold, Elite, and Completed based on their performance. 

Also Read: Online Cyber Security Courses & Certifications

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills Networking Knowledge of Linux

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