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Fundamentals of Sports Training Load Management and Recovery

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Fundamentals of Sports Training, Load Management and Recovery

The Fundamentals of Sports Training, Load Management, and Recovery certification course offers an extensive curriculum to the students that covers all the aspects of sports and fitness training, load monitoring, and recovery. The certification course duration is 8 weeks. The prerequisite for this course is qualifying 12th pass or equivalent.  

With hands-on training by industry experts, students gain the required skills and knowledge to improve their sports training. The Fundamentals of Sports Training, Load Management and Recovery certification by NPTEL also helps students explore methods, workload management, and implementation of effective recovery strategies.

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8 Weeks
Literary Theory and Literary Criticism

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Literary Theory and Literary Criticism

The Literary Theory and Literary Criticism certification course duration is 8 weeks. The course provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers the major trends in literary criticism and literary theory. With the industry experts support students gain in-depth knowledge in various domains from classical times to recent trends. 

The course covers all the aspects of literary criticism and literary theory from the classical trends times of Aristotle, Plato, and Longinus until today's theoretical trends such as film studies, gender studies and Eco criticism. The Literary Theory and Literary Criticism certification by NPTEL provides a deep understanding of Classical/Neo-Classical Theory, Marxism, and others.

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8 Weeks
Disability Studies An introduction

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Disability Studies: An Introduction

The Disability Studies: An Introduction certification course is an 8-week duration programme. This certification course can be taken by students pursuing any degree in Sciences and Humanities, rehabilitation professionals, and students of special education. The course covers an extensive curriculum that includes a disability, dependency, interdependency, blindness, and various interviews discussing autism and the Indian family. 

The Disability Studies: An Introduction certification by NPTEL provides students with a broad outline of the emerging field of disability studies. The certification course provides leading industry experts support through which students can gain the required skills and knowledge and excel in this field.   

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8 Weeks
Introduction to Data analytics

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Introduction to Data Analytics

The Introduction to Data Analytics certification course is an 8-week duration programme. The prerequisite for this course is students must be familiar with high-school-level linear algebra, and calculus. They must also know probability theory, statistics, and programming. The certification course offers an extensive curriculum that covers descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, regression, ANOVA, and machine learning.

The Introduction to Data Analytics certification by NPTEL provides an in-depth understanding of elements that will help in making the physical well-being and athletic prowess of individuals. The certification course helps students to get equipped with the required knowledge and skills to function effectively in the field. 

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8 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Machine learning Data Analysis
Decision Making using Financial Accounting

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Decision Making using Financial Accounting

The Decision-Making Using Financial Accounting certification course is an 8-week duration programme. The prerequisite for this course is the students must be graduates. The certification course offers an extensive curriculum that covers the conceptual basis of financial accounting, and financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow. 

The students will develop an understanding of the important tools and techniques for analysing financial information while pursuing the Decision-Making Using Financial Accounting certification by NPTEL. The certification course equips the participants with the required skills and knowledge in the finance and accounting field.    

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8 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Decision making skills Financial knowledge
Chemistry I Introduction to Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy

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Chemistry I Introduction To Quantum Chemistry And Molecular Spectroscopy

The Chemistry I: Introduction To Quantum Chemistry And Molecular Spectroscopy certification course explores the mathematical framework essential to understanding quantum chemistry and spectroscopy in the physical sciences. Students delve into foundational concepts like the Schrödinger equation, electromagnetic radiation, and molecular spectroscopy, with a focus on atomistic explanations crucial for various areas of chemistry.

The Chemistry I: Introduction To Quantum Chemistry And Molecular Spectroscopy certification by NPTEL delves into advanced topics including quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom, harmonic oscillators, and chemical applications. Students gain a robust understanding of quantum principles and their applications, equipping them with essential tools for analysing molecular behaviour and phenomena.

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8 Weeks
Free
Fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction and Transmission Electron Microscopy

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Fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction and Transmission Electron Microscopy

The Fundamentals of X-Ray Diffraction and Transmission Electron Microscopy certification course is an 8-week duration programme. The certification course is an undergraduate-level course on the microstructural characterisation of materials. The course focuses on the basic principles and techniques of X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy.   

The certification course covers a comprehensive curriculum that covers fundamentals of X-ray scattering, and crystallite size, the effect of strain on the intensity. The Fundamentals of X-Ray Diffraction and Transmission Electron Microscopy certification by NPTEL provides students with the required skills and knowledge in the industry. 

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8 Weeks
Analysis and Modeling of Welding

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Analysis and Modeling of Welding

The Analysis and Modeling of Welding certification course is a 7-week duration programme. The certification course is beneficial for practising engineers, graduate students and prospective researchers to understand welding and its latest trends. This course provides a detailed analysis and modelling techniques that can be applied to different physical phenomena during welding.

The certification course covers a comprehensive curriculum that covers heat sources, fusion welding processes, phase change, zones in weldment, thermal modeling, heat removal, and fluid flow in the weld pool. The Analysis and Modeling of Welding certification by NPTEL helps students understand the developments in welding taking place.  

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7 Weeks
Chemistry - I

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Chemistry - I

The Chemistry- I certification course explores Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy. The curriculum delves into foundational principles such as the Schrödinger equation, particle confinement, and quantum mechanics postulates. Students gain a deep understanding of atomic orbitals, electron behavior in the hydrogen atom, and uncertainty principles.

The Chemistry- I certification by NPTEL focuses on the interaction of radiation with matter, Beer-Lambert law, and molecular vibrations. Students are equipped with analytical skills to calculate energy levels, transition frequencies, and concentrations of absorbing species, laying a solid groundwork for further study in quantum phenomena and molecular analysis.

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6 Weeks
Introduction to Non Linear Dynamics

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Introduction to Non Linear Dynamics

The Introduction to Non Linear Dynamics certification course introduces students to the complexities of dynamic systems through analytical methods and real-world examples. It offers a practical understanding of phenomena in physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering, covering topics like bifurcations, phase plane analysis, and limit cycles.

Students will explore the behavior of one-dimensional and two-dimensional flows, learning about stability analysis, classification of linear systems, and the dynamics of oscillators. The Introduction to Non Linear Dynamics certification by NPTEL equips students with analytical skills and problem-solving abilities crucial for navigating nonlinear phenomena in diverse scientific contexts.

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6 Weeks
Introduction to Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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Introduction to Statistical Hypothesis Testing

The Introduction to Statistical Hypothesis Testing certification course provides a comprehensive understanding of hypothesis testing, a critical aspect of data analysis. Through practical applications and theoretical foundations, students learn to evaluate postulates empirically, covering topics like null hypotheses, significance levels, and hypothesis tests for averages, variability, proportions, and regression analysis.

With the Introduction to Statistical Hypothesis Testing certification by NPTEL, learners delve into advanced concepts like constructing confidence regions and intervals. By mastering hypothesis testing techniques, students acquire the skills to make informed decisions and draw meaningful conclusions from empirical data, enhancing their analytical capabilities across diverse domains.

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1 Months
Bioreactors

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Bioreactors

The Bioreactors online course begins by introducing some of the fundamental quantities that need to be used while working with bioreactors. For example, specific growth rate, yield coefficient, etc. Then, after studying some introductory kinetics, candidates will look at the different kinds of bioreactor operations, and analyze them.

Later on in the Bioreactors online programme, candidates will move beyond the black-box approach and start looking at what exactly happens inside a bioreactor. They will study the cells inside the bioreactor, which are the actual factories that produce a product. They will learn how to optimize these to give us the products we need, in the way that we need them. 

The four-week Bioreactors certification programme benefits not only undergraduate students from Biotechnology, Biological, Chemical, and Biochemical Engineering programmes, but even experienced scholars in their MS, ME, or PhD. Teachers can also take this course, to better understand the fundamental concepts, and reach higher levels of instruction.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Demystifying the Brain

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Demystifying the Brain

Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary science that helps us understand and study the nervous system. Demystifying the Brain online program attempts to provide a computational perspective on how the brain functions. The elective course comes under Biological Sciences and Bioengineering subjects and is accessible for students from both engineering sciences and biological sciences. 

The Demystifying the Brain certification syllabus dives into the history and evolution of neuroscience and further explains neurons and the nervous system in detail. IIT Madras and Swayam learning have collaborated to deliver this FDP course free of cost to promote quality education for all. The best part is that you can easily finish the whole course in four weeks and even gain a verified digital certificate at the end. 

After finishing the short-term course, you just have to give a final exam to be eligible for the certificate to upgrade your CV.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of biomedical sciences
Technology Forecasting for Strategic Decision Making-an Introduction

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IIT Madras (IITM) , EM Strasbourg Business School, Strasbourg via Swayam
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Technology Forecasting for strategic decision making - An Introduction

Technology Forecasting for strategic decision making - An Introduction programme is an introductory-level study. The course helps you make sound strategic decisions using technological forecasting. Using practical problems and case studies, you will learn about various technological forecasting methodologies and extrapolation techniques with S-curves.

Technology Forecasting for strategic decision making - An Introduction certification has been designed by professor Bala Ramadurai of IIT Madras and professor Dmitry Kucharavy of EM  Strasbourg Business School. The course uses a combination of video lectures, live sessions, case studies, assignments, and an exam to help motivate you and evaluate your progress. You need to have data management skills to extract maximum knowledge from this course.

Technology Forecasting for strategic decision making - An Introduction is a four-week course postgraduate course in Management Studies with the option of certification. The course material will be available on Swayam, the online learning platform. Technology Forecasting for strategic decision making is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Program course.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Technology skills
Patent Drafting for Beginners

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Patent Drafting for Beginners

Patents are necessary documentation, but an integral part of them is the patent specifications. These are the paperwork that encompasses a technological invention’s patent rights. These techno-legal documents are established at the interface of law and science and follow stringent guidelines. The Patent Drafting for Beginners online course introduces learners to these fundamentals and paves the way for them to draft such patent specifications by themselves.

The Patent Drafting for Beginners certification syllabus explains patent drafting’s core principles and patent law’s concepts regarding drafting various patents. Through these, the curriculum teaches candidates how patent law relies on preparing patent specifications for satisfying specific requirements, unlike technical writing. This course is primarily for beginners without prior patent drafting experience and imparts valuable insights to get started with this domain.

An FDP programme, the Patent Drafting for Beginners certification course, is a joint effort between IIT Madras and Swayam. This NPTEL online course is AICTE-approved, belonging to these diverse categories - ‘Law’, ‘Faculty Domain for Experienced’, ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’, and ‘Patents and Intellectual Property Rights’. Aspirants can also opt for the completion certificate, e-verifiable and attainable, by clearing Swayam’s examination and assignments.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
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Elementary Stereology for Quantitative Metallography

Elementary Stereology for Quantitative Metallography certification is a 4 weeks programme that is conducted by NPTEL and IIT Madras on Swayam’s provider platform. This elective course’s category is Materials Characterization, Metallurgy, and Material science & Mining Engineering which is ideal for students of both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study.

Quantitative metallography or stereology is nothing but the measurements of certain features like grain size, and second phase spatial distribution catering to observations conducted on 2-D sections. So basically stereology is connected with geometric probability where a small sample size of the material is kept under observation for deriving the microstructural characteristic related to the bulk of that particular material. Elementary Stereology for Quantitative Metallography training gives information on all the above topics. Getting study materials for this course is free, but obtaining certificates are chargeable, and based on students attending proctored exams.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Fundamentals of Electronic Device Fabrication

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Fundamentals of electronic device fabrication

Fundamentals of electronic device fabrication certification is a 4 weeks course that is 100% online, conducted on the platform of Swayam. The design, and thought behind this course are by NPTEL and IIT Madras. The semiconductor industry uses different practices of fabrication that are used there, and this course exactly helps in understanding those practices along with their future opportunities, and challenges.

Basically, the Fundamentals of electronic device fabrication training caters to the undergraduate, and postgraduate students who may belong to separate backgrounds of  Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, and Chemistry. The certification course even provides an overview of the entire integrated circuit fabrication that uses the different practices and challenges for continuing to satisfy the law of Moore.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of electronics
Welding of Advanced High Strength Steels for Automotive Applications

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Welding of Advanced High Strength Steels for Automotive Applications

Welding of Advanced High Strength Steels for Automotive Applications certification is a 4 weeks small course that is developed under the joint association of NPTEL and IIT Madras, and they have chosen Swayam as their partner for providing the course. With this certification course, candidates will understand where the advanced high strength steel or AHSS is used, and why its use is increasingly rising in the automotive industry. The reasons identified will be enhanced strength-ductility, and crash energy management that will cause the building of safer, and greener vehicles.

Welding of Advanced High Strength Steels for Automotive Applications training will be ultimately responsible for teaching the weldability of AHSS. The certificate in this course is unique as it has the entire break up of marks that will be secured in the examination, and the assignments by the applicants. It will also be useful for seeking support from automotive manufacturers. Another important aspect is that learning up the content is free but the certificate is not.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Managing Intellectual Property in Universities

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Managing Intellectual Property in Universities

The ‘Managing Intellectual Property in Universities’ online certification course is focused on delivering insights on the features involved and the importance of establishing an intellectual property center in universities and colleges to increase the ranking and enhance the innovation ecosystem in educational institutions. This free training program is provided by Swayam online portal in collaboration with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).

The participants of this course are guided by the program instructor, Dr. Feroz Ali who teaches Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The classes are conducted online through videos, lectures, online resources, and other evaluation techniques. The students of this course will gain both theoretical and practical experience with the hands-on training during the program which enables students to get practical experience with forming and managing an IP center.

The ‘Managing Intellectual Property in Universities’ certification course helps students to receive the course certificate and credit points after completing the course which is done within four weeks in this elective program.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law Entrepreneurial skills Legal Knowledge Financial knowledge
Introduction to Probability and Statistics

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Introduction to Probability and Statistics

The Introduction to Probability and Statistics online course is essentially an introductory or prerequisite course in probability and statistics. It is also an NPTEL online course comprising around 8-10 hours of content for learning, covered over four weeks of video lectures.

As such, the Introduction to Probability and Statistics certification course will prepare you to take on a more advanced study of probability and statistics. The course will begin by defining data and then slowly presenting the various ways of classifying data. Aspects of numerical and categorical data will be of primary focus.

Thus, around 10-12 core topics of both probability and statistics will be broadly covered in the Introduction to Probability and Statistics certification syllabus by the course instructor, Prof. G. Srinivasan of IIT Madras. He will instruct the course modules through live lectures.

Lastly, you will learn in detail about data and measuring associations. If you are a student or manager/executive, the Introduction to Probability and Statistics course by Swayam is an ideal fit for you.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Statistical skills
Design Thinking A Primer

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Design Thinking - A Primer

Design thinking is a systematic method and a unique approach to problem-solving. It is an innovative process that offers a solution-based and hands-on approach to human-centric problems. Design Thinking- A Primer online program is an elective faculty development program that will introduce you to the concept of design thinking and its use to make our lives better and easier. 

You can learn this course for four weeks and there are no prerequisites attached to it. Hence, you only need to be interested in the subject to enrol in the free program. Moreover, the IIT Madras faculty has designed this comprehensive course, and it will be delivered in the form of video lectures.

The program also includes multiple live sessions that you can attend to learn more about the course curriculum. After completing the Design Thinking- A Primer training, you can earn the course completion certificate by qualifying for the written proctored exam with a valid score.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Design thinking
Python for Data Science

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Python for Data Science

Data Science has enabled many industries and organisations to make better business decisions by providing useful insights and information. Hence, this exciting branch of science can be used to test new techniques, theories and models. Python for Data Science online programme is an undergraduate-level course that falls under Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science categories.

The Python for Data Science course curriculum has been curated by the prestigious IIT Madras faculty and delivered by Prof. Ragunathan Rengasamy. Also, the certification has been designed as a four-week-long course that will be divided into several modules. It will teach you the basics of the Python programming language and how it can be used to solve data science problems.

Furthermore, the course will equip you with skills to use Python and data science which are extremely important and valuable today. You will learn through video lectures and will be given regular weekly assignments during the tenure. When you finish all the modules in the Python for Data Science certification course, you further obtain a certificate by qualifying the eligibility criteria.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python Data science knowledge Knowledge of Numpy Visualisation skills
C Programming and Assembly Language

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C Programming and Assembly Language

The C Programming and Assembly Language certification is a 4 weeks programme designed for the students of engineering in the fields of electrical, and computer science by NPTEL and IIT Madras on the Swayam platform. The students of these fields work a lot on Microprocessors, and also in C programming but often their curriculum lacks these two topics. Hence this course was made to build a link between these two concepts.

C Programming and Assembly Language training are for establishing an understanding of how assembly language is translated for benefitting a microprocessor. The course uses different animations that show how C programming is executed based on the data, stack, and code segment of a microprocessor. Established as an FDP course sanctioned by the Government of India, under the computer science engineering category, candidates obtain course completion certificates as and when they attend final exams and secure passing marks.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice

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Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice

Teaching is one of the faculties that has been around since the dawn of time, but we have still not perfected this skill. In modern-day Indian institutions, the assumption is that if a person knows enough about the subject, they will be able to impart it to other students. However, more often than not, this leads to an unpleasant classroom experience. Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice online course aims to bridge this gap between knowledge possession and impart it. 

In the Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice training, candidates will understand the learning process's essentials and how to put the learner at the center. Concerning this, they will train in various methodologies and strategies to improve their teaching process. Thus, newly joined and experienced teachers can benefit from this course. 

Three distinguished faculty members from IIT Madras are the program instructors for this course and have designed the Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice syllabus to fit an engineering teacher’s context. This MOOC is available for free enrolment on Swayam, and it has no prerequisites. 

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Introduction to Quantum Computing Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit

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Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit

Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit certification is a course that has been developed by leaders like IBM Research, IBM Systems, IIT Madras, and  NPTEL directly on Swayam’s website. Quantum computing is emerging rapidly as one of the most disruptive technologies of recent times, and this new concept has been brought to our knowledge through this certification course. The course will be introducing how quantum error correction can be useful for lessening the noise effects in quantum devices.

Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit training will be of potential help in solving some challenging problems that cannot be solved easily by using classical solutions. The institution IBM is a recognized leader of such technology, and hence this course is going to be extremely useful. This course does hold full-length sessions on the concepts, and usage of Qiskit. The most exciting part is that the end certification is usually accepted by the prestigious company IBM for jobs.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics
Advanced Topics in Science and Technology of Concrete

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Advanced Topics in Science and Technology of Concrete

The Advanced Topics in Science and Technology of Concrete certification course explores using recycled concrete as aggregate in new construction, covering collection, processing, properties, and performance. It caters to senior undergraduates, postgraduates, industry professionals, and structural engineers, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable practices in concrete construction.

With the Advanced Topics in Science and Technology of Concrete certification by NPTEL, students delve into concrete design considerations, environmental impact assessment, and policy implications in India and South Africa. Expert panel discussions enrich the learning experience, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to embrace sustainable approaches in the construction industry.

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4 Weeks
An Introduction to Probability in Computing

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An Introduction to Probability in Computing

The An Introduction to Probability in Computing certification course provides students with a basic introduction to probability theory to Computer Science (CS) which will help them to grasp the latest CS trends in the industry. The course duration is 4 weeks and is offered by the IIT Madras, NPTEL. 

The prerequisite for this course is students must have pursued a course on the design and analysis of algorithms to get advanced subject knowledge. The An Introduction to Probability in Computing certification by NPTEL offers a comprehensive curriculum such as an Axiomatic Approach to Probability Theory, Verifying Matrix Multiplication, Discrete Random Variables, and others. 

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4 Weeks
Multimodal Interaction

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Multimodal Interaction

This course offers four weeks of rigorous training and covers a wide range of topics such as a basic understanding of multimodal communication between humans and multimodal interaction between humans and machines. The students explore and practise basic principles provided by industry experts through the Multimodal Interaction certification by NPTEL.   

The students gain in-depth knowledge of the processes of perceptions and how it is integrated to create multimodal perception. The Multimodal Interaction certification course covers various aspects of multimodal communication. This course is designed for students interested in the fields of Computer Science, Human Factors, and human-computer interaction.

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4 Weeks

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