Online Engineering And Architecture Courses & Certifications

An Introduction To Materials: Nature And Properties certification course is an eight weeks programme which is a presentation of NPTEL and IIT Kanpur. These institutions have established a partnership to deliver this course with Swayam. The topics focused on the programme shall be crystallography, its symmetry, the structure of alloys, defects of these materials, and more.

An Introduction To Materials: Nature And Properties (Part 1: Structure Of Materials) training is taught online and gives a broader introduction on the nature of materials that can be suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who have studied science or engineering. This course comes free for learning, but earning certificates needs around rupees one thousand for the final examination. The certification after completion shall be supported and assisted by the companies that are dealing with materials.

The course on ‘Thermo-Mechanical And Thermo-Chemical Processes’ is a National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) online course developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. This online course on thermo-mechanical and chemical processes is provided on the Swayam online education portal.

The course study of this online training is about microstructural aspects and the processes involved in thermo-mechanical or thermo-chemical treatments for the students and graduates of engineering, specifically in the domain of metallurgy, materials engineering or and the professionals in the aluminum and steel industry. This is an elective course that will be conducted for eight weeks by the course educators, Dr. Vivek Pancholi and Dr. Sai Ramudu, professors from the department of metallurgical and materials engineering at IIT Roorkee. 

The ‘Thermo-Mechanical And Thermo-Chemical Processes’ training program is an undergraduate or postgraduate level course belonging to the Metallurgy and Material science & Mining Engineering division and it provides the students with two credits and a certificate after completion of the course.

The Corrosion - Part II course is a continuation of the course Corrosion Part-1 by Swayam. The course delves deeper into the phenomenon of corrosion, from different corrosion events to corrosion-based experiments. Another crucial aspect that this course focuses on is the mixed potential theory used in electrochemistry. 

In addition, the Corrosion - Part II programme talks about the different methods of conversion, as well as methods of protection from corrosion. Students will get to learn about the oxidation of alloys and metals in detail. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in Metallurgy and electrochemistry to learn about the subject of corrosion, free of cost. 

Furthermore, the 8-week online Corrosion - Part II course allows the students to earn an E-certificate upon successful completion of the course. IIT-Kanpur and NPTEL will also accredit the certificate, so it will help improve your professional prospects in the future. 

The Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme by Swayam is a course that aims to give its candidates a broad understanding of the defects in materials and their function in determining the properties of the materials. The students will gain a thorough understanding of crystals and their structures, along with plastic deformation mechanisms. 

Taught by Professor Shashank Shekhar from IIT Kanpur, the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) course is an undergraduate-level course under the Metallurgy and Material Science and Mining Engineering category. It is intended for first-year graduate students who have a prior idea about thermodynamics and undergraduate-level mathematics. 

It will take approximately eight weeks to complete the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme. It is a 100% online course and the course material can be accessed for free upon enrolment. The course is replete with video lectures, specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded and printed by the candidate, and in-course tests and assignments.

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.

An 8-week online course is provided for the Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity Certification. Even if Swayam is contracted to teach the course, IIT Guwahati creates and approves the course syllabus. The organisations that issue this course certificate are NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

The Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity Certification course is an 8-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and authorized by the IIT Guwahati, even if Swayam is hired to deliver the course. The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and NPTEL are the organisations that grant this course certificate.

Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity training is a part of the Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering elective curriculum. Swarup Bag is the instructor of this certification course. 

The objective of this course is to fill the knowledge gap between material science and continuum mechanics, where phenomena are defined at diverse length scales. The course focuses on essential concepts of the relevant topics by studying the mechanical properties of typical metals and alloys via mathematical and physical challenges.

The Corrosion Part-1 Certification course is an 8-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and verified by IIT Kanpur even if Swayam is appointed to provide the course. This course certificate is presented by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and NPTEL.

Corrosion Part-1 training is a part of the Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering core curriculum. This certification course is taught by Kallol Mondal.

The principles of corrosion are emphasized in this course from the perspectives of thermodynamics, like its process at the interface, free energy, and electrochemical potential, and the kinetics of electrochemical processes, like activation, concentration, and resistance polarization; various types of corrosion associated with materials; mixed potential theory; and electrochemical methods of safeguarding metals and alloys.

Technology is applied in almost all fields bringing innovative breakthroughs. Technology also fetched advancements in agriculture. IIT Kanpur presents you with a detailed understanding of nanotechnology used in the agricultural industry through the Nanotechnology In Agriculture online course. Nanotechnology In Agriculture is an online certification course designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of agriculture, fertilizer industry,  seed industry and food technology industry. 

The Nanotechnology In Agriculture Certification Course is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It will cover the application of nanotechnology in agriculture and the chemical processes used in agriculture, including using fertilisers and pesticides. Swayam offered the Nanotechnology In Agriculture Certification in collaboration with IIT Kanpur.

The online course of Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations certification, which is spread over at a stretch of 7 weeks is an intermediate level course and covers the subject exhaustively. Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course is planned for understudies of atomic strengths as well as for the staff of associations working in the field of serene utilization of atomic energy. Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course is likewise intended to meet the suggestions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course was created based on IAEA distributions on atomic information of the executives. To take the course you needn't bother with a bit of profound information on atomic innovation. EdX brings this course in company with National Research Nuclear University which is the only leading nuclear research university in Russia. 

It’s faculty and alumni have made significant commitments to different fields of cybernetics, experimental and theoretical physics, computer sciences, and mathematics. Students who want to kick start their journey in Nuclear Knowledge Management must apply to Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Online Course.

The Introduction to Petroleum Engineering certification course, delivered and created by Tomsk Polytechnic University, is a beginner-level, self-paced study in petroleum engineering. The programme helps you develop an understanding of the field life cycle. Moreover, this 100% online course will also teach you how to undertake an interdisciplinary approach to petroleum field operations.

In the Introduction to Petroleum Engineering online course, you will learn concepts like oil and gas production, petroleum deposit drainage, reservoir energy and forces, well operation techniques, development systems, and much more. Basics of drilling engineering will also be discussed, along with major exploration techniques.

At the end of the Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, you will be adept in reservoir engineering, production technology, drilling, etc. The programme takes approximately 27 hours to complete. Moreover, Coursera allows you to adjust deadlines as per your convenience. Konstantin Maksyutin and Liubov Vorobyeva will be your instructors.

Introduction to Computational Materials Design by edX is a comprehensive 8-week course, provided extensively through instructor-led sessions on a schedule. The course curriculum focuses on teaching you fundamental computational methods and designing materials with quantum simulation program codes. So that you can learn to implement material science's new paradigm effectively. 

Moreover, the Introduction to Computational Materials Design certification syllabus will stress quantum simulations' fundamentals and their applications to semiconductor spintronics, chemical reactions, dynamics at surfaces, carbon functional nanomaterials, and material informatics, and more. 

You will also learn to use different computational techniques and stimulate materials using the basic quantum theory. Equipped with core subject knowledge, you'll be able to apply quantum simulations fundamentals efficiently. 

Skilled professors teach introduction to Computational Materials Design certification at Osaka University to provide you with the best online learning experience. While interested candidates can audit the course for you, a verified certificate is also available on successful completion, if they pay the necessary certificate fee.

CRISPR is among the most disruptive inventions in recent times, alongside IoT payments and blockchain. This gene-editing technology has already had an influence on industries including agriculture, biofuel, and healthcare, and its worldwide commercial potential is expanding at a rapid pace. The CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications online course gives a thorough grasp of the CRISPR Cas9 gene-editing technique, its numerous applications, and the business prospects presented by genetic engineering.

With a specific industrial emphasis and legitimate case studies, the CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications training investigates the use of CRISPR in biotechnology and explores how it can aid in enhancing food yields, creation of disease-resistant cultivars, and allow bioenergy to become a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

Study the prospects for healing inherited genetic problems, curing viral infections, and improving cancer research. The CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications syllabus provides candidates with a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR environment and its future possibilities, as well as industry perception into the ethical concerns of gene editing.

The ‘Remote Sensing and GIS’ online course is supported by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) and is provided on the Swayam online education platform. This course on remote sensing and Geographic Information systems (GIS) is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Guwahati for undergraduate, postgraduate students, and Ph.D. scholars.

The course study is based on the modern concepts and remote sensing principles and GIS that help the students understand their applications. The online training is conducted for eight weeks by the course instructor, Prof. Rishikesh Bharti, a faculty member of the department of civil engineering at IIT Guwahati. 

This faculty development program by Swayam is a part of the civil engineering domain and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The students of this core course of undergraduate or postgraduate level will receive two credit points and a course completion certificate after completing the program.

The introductory course of Phase equilibrium thermodynamics by Swayam is designed in such a way that helps candidates get the knowledge one the fundamental subjects for understanding processes of separation and interfacial mass transfer, such as, solvent extraction, distillation etc. 

The course explains the principles governing equilibrium for single and multicomponent systems. This addresses both ideal and non-ideal solutions and addresses the full spectrum of step miscibility that is from completely miscible to totally immiscible. 

The course is a well-balanced coverage of practical value of mathematical operations and physical principles, along with various examples and exercise problems. The students will be able to apply the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, the rules, and the related equations to the engineering design of mass transfer equipment after completion of the course. 

The course also discusses the concepts of chemical potential and fugacity. The course gives high end knowledge of introductory thermodynamics along with covering its multiple aspects and multidisciplinary concepts.

The Multiphase Flows certification course is an eight weeks certification course and falls under the domain of Chemical engineering. The course throws light on the interactions of the different phases involved in the functioning of multiphase flow reactors. These devices are crucial in several chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, petroleum industries, etc. 

The Multiphase Flows online training is offered by Professor Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay, who is currently working in the department of Chemical engineering in IIT Guwahati. With several years of academic teaching experience under his hat, students can be confident about achieving a crisp understanding of the concepts involved. Moreover, this course is also approved by AICTE. 

The Multiphase Flows certification curriculum has been designed to suit the academic requirements of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students comprehensively. This elective course also throws light on the different types of flow reactors along with the modelling methods, flow regime maps, and volume fraction calculations.

With a rapidly growing population and economic development, both energy demand and waste generation are increasing around the planet. Therefore, the conversion of waste to energy has become vital to sustaining human society today. The Waste to Energy Conversion online course is designed to teach you how various types of wastes can be used to produce energy.

The Waste to Energy Conversion certification course provides in-depth knowledge that can be implemented to use different kinds of solid wastes for energy production, such as agricultural residues, industrial waste, waste plastics, municipal solid waste, industrial waste, etc. This eight-week-long online programme will also discuss energy production from wastewater.

The Waste to Energy Conversion course by Swayam aims to enhance your understanding related to advanced theories and the latest technology of energy-from-waste (EfW). You will get acquainted with many chemical, biological, and thermal techniques used for energy production from waste generated from multiple sources.

The Soft Nano Technology programme aims to introduce candidates to the patterning of thin films and the applications of Nano-patterned films and surfaces. Some basic concepts of surface tension and wetting will be discussed, besides Photo-lithography and nano-imprint lithography. Candidates will also learn about the Atomic force microscope, a crucial instrument used in nanotechnology research.

The Soft Nano Technology course is curated by IIT Kharagpur and is taught by Professor Rabibrata Mukerjee, an institute's eminent faculty. It is an elective programme, which can be completed in eight weeks. It is designed for UG and PG level students and can also be pursued by Ph.D. level students. It is an AICTE approved FDP course which falls under the category of Chemical Engineering.

The Soft Nano Technology certification is an online programme offering the option for self-paced learning. There is plenty of reference material and video tutorials which the candidates can access at their convenience. Swayam will also issue a digital certificate to candidates who take the proctored exam and meet the required minimum marks criteria.

The Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control certification course explores the fundamental concepts of electrochemical technology that help in pollution control. It focuses on the atomic and molecular structures of batteries and fuel cells that reduce hazardous discharges. It is recommended that students understand the basics of integration and differential calculus.

The Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control certification syllabus lends an elective overview of chemical, environmental, and energy engineering concepts. It contains a total of eight learning modules scheduled per week. It is supported with video lectures. Learners will explore electrochemical methods, electroplating, ZLD, waste handling processes, and solution properties.

Developed by IISc Bangalore, Professor J. R. Mudakavi mentors the eight-week Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control training. A certificate carrying IISc and NPTEL’s logos can be availed by the learners. Candidates must complete all the in-course assignments and learning modules scheduled in the study. Post-completion, they may register for an end-term proctored examination via the course’s website.

The Chemical Process Control online course is an 8 weekly program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The simulation model of chemical engineering projects will be the first topic covered in this course, and it will inform candidates how these systems act. After figuring out their behavior, the Chemical Process Control training teaches candidates to use a control system to steer it in the desired direction. Finally, candidates will demonstrate how this may be accomplished in the most intelligent manner utilizing a sophisticated controller.

The Chemical Process Control syllabus includes Introduction to process dynamics and control, Stability analysis, Introduction to feedback control, Advanced control topics, Design of feedback control systems and Multivariable and batch process control, etc.

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. 

‘The Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry’ is a free online course of the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) and is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Science(IISC) Bangalore. This  AICTE approved course is provided on the Swayam online education portal for the students and professionals involved in the domain of chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and civil engineering.

This faculty development program is conducted for eight weeks by the course educator Dr. J R Mudakavi, a former faculty member of the department of chemical engineering in IISC Bangalore.

The Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry training program is an elective course that comes under the chemical engineering division. This undergraduate and postgraduate level online program provides the students with two credit points and a course completion certificate that consists of the logos of NPTEL and IISC Bangalore. The course study focuses on atomic structure, spectroscopy, instrumentation, method development, and industrial applications.

Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering is an online programme offered jointly by Swayam and IIT Guwahati. The online certification course is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)-approved FDP course. Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering online course is an eight-week long online course that can be enrolled free of cost. Yet, the learners must score the required mark in the exam and pay the exam fee to get the certificate of completion. 

Offered by Swayam, the Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering Certification Course will discuss physical and chemical characterizations in chemical engineering broadly. The course will talk about mechanical stability, spectroscopy, electrochemical characterizations, and whatnot. The course is taught by Prof. Tamal Banerjee who is a professor of chemical engineering at IIT Guwahati. 

The Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis is 8-week online certification. The course is ideally prepared for undergraduate and postgraduate students from chemical, mechanical, aerospace, ocean, naval and geological engineering. Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis Certification Course is offered by Swayam and IIT Kharagpur. It is approved by the AICTE. 

The Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis online course will guide you on energy balance and mass momentum in engineering analysis. The course is developed by  Prof. Pavitra Sandilya who is the faculty at the cryogenic engineering center of IIT Kharagpur. 

The Advanced Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench course covers all the essential lessons and skills of the ANSYS Workbench software. You will become fluent in using it for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), performing thermal, structural, and vibrational analysis, simulations, and analysing the results. The Advanced Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench training is designed in partnership with industry-expert mentors, who teach you through pre-recorded lectures and weekly assignments.

The project-based learning in Advanced Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench course curriculum gives you a step-by-step understanding of mechanical APDL solver simulations, ANSYS GUI, ANSYS tools, engineering data, ANSYS SpaceClaim, static structural analysis, ANSYS mechanical modeller, explicit dynamics analysis, and transient structural analysis. 

Moreover, the Advanced Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench curriculum provides you with in-depth knowledge of explicit and implicit solver operations. Candidates will gain expertise in the critical ANSYS and FEA tools to strengthen your resume for scholarships and grants. Upon satisfactory completion, you will also receive a certification.

Swayam's Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering course is a civil engineering course that gives the learners a better understanding of the Earth's interiors, earth system, and its process. The latter part of the course deals with the geological hazards and environmental impact, as well as active faults, and their related risk in our country.

Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering online course takes only eight weeks to complete, and it is intended for postgraduate students of Science and Engineering (especially Earth Sciences), as well as advanced undergraduate students. In this course, the students get introduced to concepts such as seismology and focus on the internal structure of the Earth. 

Moreover, the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering course has a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics such as fluvial geomorphology and groundwater, landslide and flood hazard, tsunami, and management of risks. This core course has been extensively designed to teach the candidates fundamentals of geosciences, various geological hazards, and civil engineering applications of the same. 

The Swayam Building Materials and Composites course will go on for eight weeks. It is designed for students studying architecture. Moreover, this is a core course offered at the undergraduate level and comes under the architecture and planning construction materials technology. Also, this programme is for beginners.

Candidates will get to study the different kinds of materials used in the construction of a building, such as clay, stone, and steel, as well as walling systems, and flooring systems. The Building Materials and Composites programme by Swayam will also cover the use of nanotechnology in this field and its applications.

You can start your architectural journey by obtaining a certificate in Building Materials and Composites online course and become well-acquainted with the foundational subjects of the field. The course will be led by Dr. Sumana Gupta, who is employed as an associate professor in the Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

The Building cost estimation simplified course by Swayam is an eight-week program, available at the undergraduate level. The course instructor Prof. Shruti Samuel is at the Indira Gandhi National Open University is a bachelor in architecture, Assistant Professor in Design Architecture and Planning at the School of Engineering and Technology, for more than seven years. 

The Building cost estimation simplified programme mainly targets learners who want to take up personal projects and those who wish to become a Project Manager or Project Surveyor. Additionally, the course curriculum is based on a different programme known as “Quantity surveying and Valuation”. This was a part of the B.Tech in Construction Management course, which IGNOU used to offer in the past. 

Furthermore, the online training for Building cost estimation simplified course curriculum covers the essential topics such as an estimation of cost, the construction cost of a building, analysis of rates, and bills of building work. Through these, the programme aims to simplify the building cost estimation basics. Additionally, it also explains the entire process of an architect preparing the initial drawings and the surveyor calculating the construction costs using the quantities and rates.

Matrix method of Structural Analysis program provided by SWAYAM is a continuation of the structural analysis 1 course. During the time span of the course, candidates shall learn about the concepts and methods of structural analysis and also learn about its application procedure regarding its different components of the structure, with the progress of the course.

Matrix method of Structural Analysis program provided by SWAYAM will act as a supporting tool between the structural analysis 1 i.e. the first part of structural analysis and gradually move on to the topics of finite element method.

Matrix method of Structural Analysis also deals with the concepts of determinate and indeterminate structures, flexibility and stiffness alongside analysis of beams, preliminaries, force and displacement methods.

During the time span of the course, candidates will also be tested regularly to keep a close check on their understanding and knowledge gained from the Matrix method of structural analysis course. These learnings will also include concepts of advanced elements of structural analysis. The sessions will cover the matrix method of analysis too using the finite element method.

Bridges have always played a significant role in infrastructure. However, structural engineering and bridge design are yet to be fully considered from an artistic perspective. Therefore, The Art of Structural Engineering by Edx will help you understand engineering from a creative discipline and art’s point of view. 

Furthermore, The Art of Structural Engineering certification syllabus will focus on learning through some of the significant bridges and their examples, built during the industrial revolution. It also deep dives into the social and economic context of bridge design, especially touching upon the interplay between its form and forces. This introductory course includes basic mathematics which is easy to grasp and understand. 

Offered by the prestigious Princeton University through Edx, The Art of Structural Engineering online course’s educator will be Maria Garlock, the Civil and Environmental Engineering department’s Professor. The program is engaging, containing a sophisticated methodology that combines engineering and artistic elements in a subtle and well-organized manner. 

The Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation certification course is all in one program to understand the historical emergence of architectural conservation in an effective and implicative manner. The goal of this course is to discuss historic preservation and restoration as an approach that links the past, the current, and the future. The idea is to familiarize the participants of the course with the difficulties and obstacles of heritage environments, the possibilities of heritage buildings, places, districts, and areas, and the need to combine progress with heritage protection. 

The Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation training examine the history of the environmental movement, the shifting principles and responsibilities, and strategies of different conservation organizations. Participants are exposed to the international conservation system and world heritage scenario, along with meanings and principles of conservation and heritage, and clarification of different forms of heritage. 

The Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation certification will lead by the examples to illustrate the importance of assessing the significance of heritage buildings. Via numerous case studies, recommendations for restoration, protection of historic buildings, precincts, and places and the method of impact assessment are clarified. Using examples, the method of evolving architectural guidelines for new buildings in historic settings is elaborated.