17913 Courses and Certifications

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Academic Writing

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Academic Writing

The stream of academic writing is pretty much in demand across the globe. As it comes up with a promising career, the candidates are looking forward to pursuing a formal programme in academic writing. Hence, this course of Academic writing from Swayam became the most registered course among all SWAYAM MOOCs and even made it to the top 30 MOOCs list globally.

However, there has never before been an understandable setup, institutionally or otherwise, for the candidates and the aspirants to learn academic writing and research from. This course makes that happen by providing the applicants with the setup and teaching them all the basics of academic writing and research to help them along with their careers. 

It has impressively closed this gap by not only offering fundamentals of academic writing but also providing insights into the industry.

The course is one of the multidisciplinary ones and is a foundational programme delivered via an online platform. Furthermore, it focuses on bringing the results through the writing process and as such, is quite effective. The course allows the candidates to be able to make new opportunities for their careers. It also helps them gain more potential in their research and hit the top of their abilities.

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15 Weeks
13 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Writing skills
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Imperial Sustainability Leadership Programme

The Imperial Sustainability Leadership certification programme is a 15-week online course. The course is designed to help learners develop a responsible business model for lasting economic value which is purpose-driven and deliver positive environmental and social impact for all stakeholders. The Imperial Sustainability Leadership certification by Imperial College Business School will help students develop new methods and a new mindset. The Imperial Sustainability Leadership certification syllabus comprises 11 modules providing insights into maximizing the positive environmental and social impact of your business decisions. 

With the Imperial Sustainability Leadership online course, participants will evolve as business leaders. They will be able to refine sustainability innovation strategies for their organisations that rise to the challenge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This online certification programme has a balanced curriculum between strategy and finance, developed with the goal of helping you reinvent your business as a sustainable organisation.

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15 Weeks
£ 2,550
Skills Covered:
Leadership
Communication Technologies in Education

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Communication Technologies in Education

The Communication Technologies in Education course by Swayam provides knowledge to all participants on various communication technologies that are involved in educating an individual. Communication technologies are very important mainly in digital India as the new technologies help to lead our life in a comfortable manner. Therefore, it is necessary for all individuals to learn this course. This course begins with a description of basic models and media that are involved in communication. 

This course also speaks about different barriers to communication and provides solutions to communicate effectively. This course falls under the teacher education category. It provides a better understanding of data communication, network systems, internet tools, social networking sites, and recent trends in technologies in the communication field to the participants.  

It also provides details on concepts like e-learning, offline learning, and blended learning methodologies. Modern technologies like artificial intelligence and computer-aided learning are also taught by tutorials. This course concludes by revealing the role of CIET and NCERT in the development of technology. 

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15 Weeks
31 December 2025 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of IT industry
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E-assessment

Students today are more comfortable with e-learning platforms than the traditional ones. Recently, there has been tremendous growth in online learning among students. This provides the facility of anytime-anywhere learning for the students. In this trend of massive open online courses and integration of ICT in teaching and learning, there has been a demand for improvisation in the assessment. 

Nowadays, students are in need of an assessment model that suits not only traditional learning but also emerging learning settings such as online learning, blended learning, virtual learning, flipped classrooms, and technology-enabled learning. The teachers of this generation need to know how to plan, construct, and execute the assessments suitable to test a particular subject. They need to have a grip over the infrastructure facilities required for the assessment. 

Therefore, there is a need for such a course that would make the teacher skilled in these aspects, eligible to take e-assessments. This course offers subject expert videos, interviews with technical experts, reading materials, and question-answer forums to clarify doubts each week. It consists of 2 to 3 modules, 1 quiz, and an assignment along with one final assessment and assignment. 

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15 Weeks
07 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of IT industry
Certificate

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

The brains of children grow at the most extraordinary speed when they are still in the first six years of their life. It draws experience from the environment, and the synaptic connections of their brain are made based on those experiences. Hence, it is important to provide such experiences to children that would help them lay a strong foundation as well as nurture the right qualities in them. 

This course of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) offered by Swayam helps the interested candidates to explore these aspects with the help of different pedagogical methodologies such as designing portfolios, gaining experiences through thorough practice as an intern as well as assignments and discussions, that would help the candidates to become the best early childhood care, providers. 

Along with that, the candidates also make use of several study materials provided by Swayam such as the online Q&A forum, which not only solves their doubts but also inculcates higher-order thinking skills.

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15 Weeks
07 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Pedagogy skills
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Perspectives on Education

Swayam’s Perspectives on Education programme caters to education in independent India and when our country was under colonial rule. It will take you through the conceptual aspects of the foundations of education. The 15 weeks of training include the concept of education and what are its functions and aims on the basis of western and Indian philosophical thoughts.

The Perspectives on Education course by Swayam is an offering of Farook Training College. It is an undergraduate level of training that falls under the Core courses domain. You will learn about definitions and meanings of education, agencies of education, functions of education, and India’s Constitutional Provisions for Education. The curriculum of the training also covers pragmatism, naturalism, and idealism.

Moreover, the Perspectives on Education online programme trains you to become expert in the various dimensions of education. You will have to work on assignments and a final examination to gain a wider outlook for building a strong philosophical base of education and its functions. The programme is part of the approved B.Ed programme of the University Level curriculum (Indian Universities).

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Certificate

School Organization: Administration & Management

The School Organization: Administration & Management online program aims to highlight the significant areas of school organization along with physical education and health studies. The course also focuses on defining school organization, administration, and management, which are often seen as synonymous but are completely different concepts. 

You can finish the core program in 15 weeks and learn at your own time as it is a self-directed and self-paced course. Furthermore, the School Organization: Administration & Management certification syllabus covers topics like school development plans, quality management, supervision, food and nutrition, health, and physical education, and more. 

The curriculum consists of 39 modules and an interactive session at the end of every week for better understanding. The modules also provide you with summaries, FAQs, glossaries, assignments, and short quizzes.

School Organization: Administration & Management course by Swayam also includes four credits and a certificate depending on your performance. Hence, you can integrate your knowledge of school organization and management through this course.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill Knowledge of Yoga
Online Refresher Course in Education

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Online Refresher Course in Education

The Online Refresher Course in Education certification course is associated with the National Resource Centre for Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. The course aims to bring a change to the existing practices in the education sector. Students who enrol into this course gain an understanding of descriptive research, fundamentals of samplings, central limit theorem, hypothesis, etc. 

The entire Online Refresher Course in Education certification syllabus takes forty hours and can be completed in fifteen weeks. The course can be availed at zero cost in the online mode. The programme is an AICTE approved FDP course available at the platform of Swayam. The provider allows the candidate to be a certified user of the Online Refresher Course in Education programme if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the exam. 

The experts use different teaching methods in order to make the sessions more interactive and interesting for the students. The study material of the programme includes modern audio as well as video lectures, quizzes, assessments, discussions, etc. The Online Refresher Course in Education certification can be pursued through the self-paced method according to the students' preferences.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning

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Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning

The purpose of Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification is to assist teachers and teacher candidates in understanding both the theoretical and practical ramifications of current developments in teaching and learning. 

Innovative Strategies for Teaching and Learning Classes will undoubtedly assist aspiring educators in gaining a complete understanding of cutting-edge methods for instructing and learning, as well as advice on how to use particular methods in the classroom. 

The instructional/learning strategy is introduced in the Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification Syllabus, which is then followed by its proponents, fundamental components, assumptions, characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks, as well as the methods for creating lesson transcripts for that specific strategy.

All students get an Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification from the University of Calicut under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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15 Weeks
Certificate

School Counselling

School Counselling Course starts with giving an introduction to school counseling and the variable factors that would influence school counseling.

School Counselling Classes cover counselling in many sectors of the school, including at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels as well as in a school that has experienced trauma due to some violent acts.

The importance of counselling in elementary schools and the distinctions between the positions of junior high school and secondary school counsellors will be covered in the School Counselling Course Syllabus.

All students get a School Counselling Course from Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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15 Weeks
International Marketing

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International Marketing

The ‘International Marketing’ certification training is a management studies course developed for the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of international markets and the promotions of brands in the global context. This online certification course is provided by Swayam free portal in collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).

The participants of this course are guided by Dr. Meeta Nihalani, the head and associate professor of commerce in the department of management studies at the Jai Narian Vyas University Jodhpur. The course modules and classes of this elective program can be completed in fifteen weeks. The undergraduate level training program is designed for the students to learn about the factors and strategies that create an impact in the markets worldwide.

The ‘International Marketing’ online certification program enables students to get a certificate and credit points after finishing the course of study with the assessments according to the qualifying criteria.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Brand Management
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Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet Protocols

Cyberworld enthusiasts, as well as people seeking employment opportunities in the digital industry, must know the networks in use today and protocols that define and allow them to function. This course will pull you through everything that you need to know about TCP/IP protocols and networking which are a must in the current times and more.

Introduction to Computer Network and Internet Protocol has been made a tailored fit for emerging IT students and engineers by providing them insights into the industry that will be very valuable. The course goes into great details for the candidates about all the essential topics like the Internet of Things(IoT), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software Defined Networks and other significant points as well.

The course goes on to training candidates about all the theoretical skills including data traffic engineering and layer designing. The contents of the course are lined one after the other with industry-relevant skills and have been designed in such a way that each of the doubts that the candidates may get could easily be solved and every requirement attended to.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Networking
Society and Media

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Society and Media

The Society and Media expert programme by Swayam will introduce you to the consequences of media on the societal structure. You will be able to identify the possibilities for developing the community through media, and the future challenges affecting it. Additionally, this course will help you understand the conflict arising between the dominant and alternative paradigms. 

The Society and Media certification course will foster an interdisciplinary understanding which will widen your perspective. Thus, you will develop an understanding of the contemporary trends emerging within the society and in the media. 

You will become a certified expert after you complete the Society and Media curriculum. The external and internal assessments will help make you certificate-worthy. Moreover, your training will be for 40 hours, spread over 15 weeks, so that you have enough time to grasp the concepts succinctly. 

The Society and Media certification course does not charge a registration fee, and any UG certificate holder can register. Candidates interested in social science research and social entrepreneurship can sign up for the course.

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15 Weeks
13 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology
Media Content Production on Multiple Platforms

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Media Content Production on Multiple Platforms

The media Content Production on Multiple Platforms course has been designed by Swayam to provide the learners with an insight into the media production techniques and standards. The rise of digital media platforms has raised the demand for new aesthetics, newer production techniques, circulation, distribution, and sharing of the media content.

This course will provide the learners with a broad introduction to the various aspects of the changing media trends in terms of production and development of media content. They will understand the working of several digital media platforms, the uniqueness of different media platforms, and their content specifications, different stages of video production programmes for digital media platforms. 

They will be trained to produce short video content for different digital media platforms. This course will be beneficial for Mass Media, Journalism, and other students who have media studies as a part of their learning. Individuals who wish to learn and broaden their knowledge about digital media content can also pursue this course.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Animation skills
Advertising

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Advertising

The goal of advertising is to target various customers from varied backgrounds and help them connect with the product or service provider. A good advertisement will influence customers' buying behaviour and reflect the ethos of the service provider. Learn to design ads in a high-quality way and become a professional in the industry with the Advertising online course.

The Advertising certification syllabus will introduce candidates to communication processes and ad designing techniques. It will also cover topics like the internet in advertising and build the candidates’ skills and equip them to enter the advertising industry fully.

Candidates will learn about the ethical, social and legal aspects of the society and economy in the Advertising training by Swayam. This Massive Online Open Courses or MOOC aims to develop the skills of the candidates and help them connect with the advertising industry in an empowered way. Swayam will also provide a certificate of completion to the candidates.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Advertising skills
Animations

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Animations

Animations Certification by Swayam is a free and unique offering by Swayam with a view to providing accessible and quality education to everyone irrespective of their financial disabilities. This course has been designed specially and exclusively for students majoring in Design Engineering, Animation, and Game Technology. The curriculum furnishes learners with an opportunity to learn about design theories and histories through experts themselves.

The Animations certification course will explore animation production pipeline (CG modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, Animation, and rendering) techniques as well as gaming, Designing Engineering, Visual effects, etc. You will learn about the design histories and theories to develop creative, technical, and analytical skills in animation film production.

Further, the Animations certification by Swayam will provide the opportunity for self-assessment to students so that they can analyze their weak points and work on them. Video modules can be revisited to strengthen the weak areas. Project-based assessment relevant to the media and entertainment industry will polish the practical skills of course takers. Besides this, they can refer to a lot of books dealing with topics like character animation, 3D animation, and animated films for a better understanding.

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15 Weeks
14 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Animation skills
Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry

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Analytical Techniques In Biochemistry

Analytical Techniques course by Swayam gives the learners an understanding of the analytical techniques used in Biochemistry. Swayam is a programme by the government to bridge the educational gap amongst the underprivileged. 

These courses are provided for easy accessibility and learning. In order to understand the subject effectively, it is necessary for the learners to have a strong foundation of the techniques and experiments on which the theories are built. This is where these analytical techniques become not only important but also essential.  

This course covers the diverse techniques, their principles and includes Electrophoretic techniques, general Laboratory techniques, separation techniques based on hydrodynamic properties, centrifugation and  Chromatographic, HPLC, Microscopic techniques, Purification methods, and ELISA. They will be trained in biomedical research applications and certain clinical diagnostic methods like RIA, PET, ELISA, Molecular diagnostics and clinical biochemistry.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
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Principles of Biochemistry

The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course. 

This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self-paced course. The course has 2 tracks that can be opted for by the students, one is Verified, and the other is audit track. The Audit Track is self-paced but has limited access whereas the Verified Track has unlimited access to the course materials.

The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.

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15 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Certificate

Biomass Characterization

Swayam is a programme launched by the Government of India whose aim is to provide education to bridge the digital gap among the youth of India. They have courses in various nine categories, covering all sectors for students across India. Their courses are free of cost. Candidates only need to pay for the certification. 

One such course they offer is biomass characterization. Biomass feedstock has huge anticipation. It recognizes the demands of growing energy and minimizes the use of fossil fuels which increases global warming.

This course sheds light on various resources of biomass available to us and how sustainable they are for future generations. They cover various topics under this course such as biomass as a resource, forms of biomass, it properties and much more. They mainly teach you techniques using which you can biomass food stock into different forms of energy using their lectures and videos. 

The instructor for this course is Prof. (Dr.) K. Arunkumar, who is head and professor in the department of plant science, University of Kerala. Has many books, research papers, and other achievements under his name. It is a 15 weeks course at the level of a postgraduate, belonging to the category of biological sciences and bioengineering.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Principles of Synthetic Biology

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Principles of Synthetic Biology

This course on synthetic biology covers all aspects of computer science, design, biochemistry, genetic engineering, engineering, and biology. This course brings all these subjects on the same platform and teaches you creative methods to solve your daily life issues in an innovative way. It covers the past, present, and upcoming scope of synthetic biology. 

This course begins with a short introduction about itself and slowly changes its direction towards interesting and challenging concepts that occur in our routine. This fifteen-week advanced level course will help a candidate to design a personal biological regulatory circuit and its application in real life. 

This course also covers the current construction being done by the biologists so that one can solve complex situations faced by him/her in real life. Few examples of such construction that this course intends to cover are toggle switches, basic oscillators, bandpass filters, and more circuits designed by them. The students can pursue this course in two tracks, namely, paid and free. In the paid mode which is the verified track, students will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion whereas in the free version which is called the audit track, they will be provided access to the course only for a limited period.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease

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Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease

Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease online course is designed for postgraduate students of biological sciences. The 15-week programme provides an overview of the importance of biomolecules. It starts with simple topics such as water molecules and ramps up the complexity in a gradual fashion. Also, completing this course will provide you with four credits.

Swayam provides the Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease training for free. Along with the expert-driven video lectures, you also get a list of reference books to supplement your learning. This course provides an in-depth understanding of pathology and how to employ clinical proteomics to identify biomarkers. Topics like DNA, RNA, and their structure are also briefly covered.

After completing all the modules of the Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease certification syllabus, you will have to appear for the final assessment, which will be held in the form of a proctored exam. Once you clear the test, you will be awarded a course completion certificate by Swayam. However, you must pass the assessment with the minimum specified criteria.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of biomedical sciences
Organic Chemistry 1

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Organic Chemistry 1

This course is taught by Dr. Balaji who works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University. The whole course is for 15 weeks and contains 40 modules; it’s a course carrying 4 credits for students doing M.Sc. in Chemistry. The students will work on their procedural, factual, metacognitive, and conceptual knowledge, and use images, presentations, 3D-animations, white board demonstration, chemical structures, paper 3D-models, figures, tables, mirrors, use of molecular models, etc for scientific explanation.

The course also talks about various theories such as Malcom  Knowels Andragogy, Dick and Carey model,  the Feynman Technique, modified Bloom’s taxonomy, neuro slide design principles, ADDIE model,  etc. Doing this course will benefit PG students, young scientists, research scholars, and faculty members looking to enhance their knowledge in this field, it is also helpful for students taking competitive exams like CSIR-NET, SSC-CGL, IIT-JAM, GATE, various CET, UPSC, and SLET.

After completing this course the candidates job prospects will widen in various industries such as petrochemical, agro chemicals industries, perfume, pharmacy, and dye.

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15 Weeks
18 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
General Chemistry I Atoms Molecules and Bonding

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General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding

The programme of General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding offered by the edx platform provides an amazing learning opportunity to all the candidates who are interested to learn about the area of chemistry subject in detail. Students can avail this course free of cost. 

Participants who are interested in acquiring verified certification for General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding course have to pay fees as guided by the platform. Programme duration is of 15 weeks. The candidates who are interested in pursuing the framework should invest 10-12 hours weekly. The platform of edx has collaborated with MITx [Massachusetts Institute of Technology] for developing this programme. 

The curriculum offered here is an intermediate level course which gives detailed information to the candidates about the subject. The course provided here by the edx platform is an instructor-led training programme. Learners will learn about all the necessary details required for being successful in the field. Scholarship options are available for the eligible candidates.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

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Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

Introduction to the Solid State of Chemistry is a relishing first-year university program, authorized by the edX Institute of Digital Education and it is a collaboration with MIT. The course explores the properties and characteristics of chemical bonding with the inspection of solids. These properties include thermal expansion, electrical conductivity, stiffness, optical properties, and strength, and hence this course many concepts about practical chemistry. 

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course describes how masters uncover the bond, the chemical bonding, electronic structure, atomic order, and further categories of atomic elements in amorphous solids and crystallines which comprise ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and metals. Introduction to Solid State Chemistry also covers parts of organic chemistry acid-base equilibrium studies, solution chemistry, biochemistry, diffusion, and chemical kinetics.

Introduction to the Solid State Chemistry program includes various examples of industrial practice and its grave impact on the environment, storage, and generation of energy like battery cells, and lastly, newer technologies like photonic appliances. This course is instructor-paced and can be taken in the paid or free audit mode. In the paid certificate mode, the candidates will be provided with unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period. 

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

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Agricultural Policy Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis

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MNR-002 : Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis

SWAYAM, as a free online training initiative, aims at providing freely accessible and quality education to all. In furtherance of this aim, Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis MNR-002 have been designed for imparting the best training from expert faculty. This course provides postgraduate level education on the importance, concept, goals, components and instruments of agricultural policy. 

During the course, candidates will find themselves gaining vivid insights on the major steps and process in policy formulation and policy implementation. Active discussions on monitoring and evaluation will also be conducted. Learners will understand the need for inter-linkage between non-farm and farm sector for agricultural and rural development; growth of farm output and input, and the role of the farming sector in the national economy and food security-all through active discussions. 

Faculty will shed light on special agricultural development programmes and rural poverty alleviation programmes that have been implemented in India. By highlighting the role of resources like labour, land and capital in agricultural development and then proceeding on to critically examining the agriculture policy of the developed and developing countries, the course concludes with a comprehensive depiction of the concept of agriculture trade issues and globalisation.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Indian Agricultural Development

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MNR-1: Indian Agricultural Development

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme explains the different stages of the development of Indian agriculture, from prehistoric agriculture to modern agriculture. The programme identifies the customs, values, and farming practices that Indian farmers follow. The programme clarifies the scope and importance of Indian agriculture to the Indian economy. 

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme discusses the role of the procurement, storage, marketing, study, and technological transfer of food grains in the growth of Indian agriculture. Candidates will consider emerging agricultural issues and developments, such as diversification, the interface of the agricultural sector, trade, efficiency, gender and sustainability, globalisation, and the use of information and communication technologies. 

The content of the Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme is delivered in 16 weeks through 40 video lessons. Candidates will have to go through video lessons every week. The video lessons are assisted by resources used for self-learning. Along with that, to support the study materials and to get the updated data, a number of web links will be provided. After each class, self-assessment questions will be given. After going through broad parts of study content, candidates have to complete the tasks. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Certificate

Plant Groups

SWAYAM’s CC-Botany 1 or  Plant Groups is a programme on basic plant diversity and it consists of forty modules. The programme provides a comprehensive account of various classes of plants including; bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and mycorrhizae, archegoniate in the form of gymnosperms, including pteridophytes, bryophytes and even spermatophytes.

Each community discusses in-depth their ecological significance, classification, phylogeny, some significant forms of genera, and also their economic significance. The participants should be in a situation to take a detailed understanding of the major plant classes ranging from microbes to gymnosperms. These both form the basis of plant science which can be mastered by completing the forty modules. 

This Plant Groups programme is designed for those who are students of biology. This programme will be refreshing as well as giving new knowledge to them. The certification will be useful and it will have a good position in the CV. For the higher studies, candidates from any branch of biological sciences would find the curriculum of the Plant Groups programme important and useful. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Food Microbiology and Food Safety

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Food Microbiology and Food Safety

The Food Microbiology programme explores the world of microorganisms and the science behind contamination caused by their growth. Considering the possibility of microorganisms being both beneficial and harmful, it becomes important to study the key aspect of Microbiology side by side-Food Safety. The programme is beneficial for individuals who wish to delve deep into the domain.

The course focuses on varied learning objectives including the important genera of microorganisms associated with food and their characteristics, the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, techniques for enumeration and control of microorganisms in food, food fermentation, and ultimately foodborne diseases. The motive of the programme turns out to provoke the thoughts of learners on microbiological quality control to improve food quality in households and outdoors by devising ways for the same.

The course also maintains a close connection with legal obligations and provisions which are an inseparable part of public policy and food safety. Candidates will acquire insights on the present national and international food safety regulations and rules. Not only this, but they would also gain practical experience of deploying microbiological risk assessment tools for assessment of microbiological risks in the food sector.

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15 Weeks
14 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

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Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Certification by SWAYAM aims at enlightening passionate and dedicated learners irrespective of their financial disabilities to gain quality and freely accessible education by experienced faculty. This online course deals with everything budding nutritionists and dieticians need to know about promoting bioactive constituents and nutritional factors along with the potential health implications of the same.

By holding vigilant discussions on the mechanism of functional foods, the course serves as the right fit for both conceptual and real-world insights on the field. The certification is a part of the approved curriculum in quite a few Indian universities. After going through the course, individuals will not only learn about the background of Nutraceuticals but will also discover relevant information on future trends and applications.

Comprising five units namely Probiotics, Introduction to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Prebiotics, Non-Nutrient Effect of Specific Nutrients and Other Food Components with Potential Health Benefits, candidates will have to visit 40 modules with two to three modules taught every week. The credit award and final evaluation of the student shall depend on formative and summative assessments.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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