Free Courses & Certifications

The study of robotics lies at the intersection of signal processing, computing, mechanics, mathematics, electronics, and control engineering. Modelling and control play an immense role in the success of a robotic machine and its applications. The Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control course by edX deals with robotics foundations, particularly planning and control.

The programme is the second of a two-part series on robotics by the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. The Robotics Foundation II online programme explores the scope of robotics through modules like interpolation techniques, motion control strategies, inverse dynamics, etc. The course concludes by presenting kinematic models of simple vehicles. 

This edX course has a duration of 12 weeks and follows a self-paced learning module. Candidates can complete the Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control online course by studying a minimum of eight hours per week. Moreover, an optional certification is also available, and candidates can purchase this after course completion. However, while auditing in the free mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

Over the past few years, Deep Learning has received a lot of attention due to its wide-ranging applications in data analytics, natural language processing, and computer vision. Many professionals who are well versed in deep learning technologies have been employed by leading companies like Google, IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter. In this Deep learning – IIT Ropar online training, you will get familiar with the building blocks of deep learning algorithms and solutions.

The Deep Learning – IIT Ropar course syllabus places a particular emphasis on neural network topics like attention mechanisms, convolutional neural networks, feed-forward neural networks, and recurrent neural networks. Various deep learning optimisation algorithms such as Nesterov Accelerated Gradient Descent, Gradient descent, Adam, AdaGrad, and RMSProp are also covered. Learning these algorithms and methods will help effectively train deep neural networks.

After completing all the lectures and assignments of the Deep Learning – IIT Ropar programme, you’ll have a robust grasp of deep learning architectures, which you can employ to carry out various computer vision and Natural Language Processing tasks. You can also test your understanding by applying for the final proctored exam. Passing this test will also grant you a certificate by Swayam, which can be used to display your skills and get lucrative jobs.

Deep Learning for Visual Computing course’s aim is to educate the student about the stratified recognition task. This is a free course that covers topics including visual computing, ResNet, PyTorch, Python, GoogleNet, and more.

Swayam Deep Learning for Visual Computing is an appropriate option for people who want to become deep learning scientists, get into research, computer vision engineer, AI research scientist, etc. Join this course to make a career as a software engineer, deep learning engineer, IT artificial intelligence intern, research scientist, computer scientist, etc. 

The course type is ongoing and the length for this course is 12 weeks. There are no strict fee charges to enrol or study the Deep Learning for Visual Computing course, but for the certificate, the student needs to register and appear in an examination conducted in person at a chosen center. Regular assessments and one-on-one doubt clearing sessions are held by IIT-affiliated teachers.

The availability of massive amounts of image and video data on the internet has made data interpretation and analysis a challenging affair. However, deep learning has proved to be an excellent solution to such a mammoth task. Moreover, deep learning is not only applicable to data analysis but also computer vision and natural language processing tasks. This Deep Learning - IITKGP course will help you get familiar with the concept and its applications.

The Deep Learning - IITKGP course syllabus starts with traditional machine learning methods like multilayer perceptron and Bayesian classification. Towards the end, the course will discuss modern deep learning approaches like autoencoders and convolutional neural networks. After completion, you will have the knowledge and confidence to take on challenging, real-world problems related to data analysis and automation.

By opting for the Deep Learning - IITKGP certification course, you also get industry support from Adobe, TCS, Google, and DRDO. Moreover, the course’s scheduled nature also provides you with enough motivation to study the modules and complete the course. After every module, you can find challenging assignments, which help you gauge your understanding.

The programme of Digital Technology and Innovation presented by edX is a great learning opportunity for all who want to learn about the technology and processes related to it. The course offered here is a 100 per cent online programme. 

The candidate should invest 8-10 each week to pursue this course. The course provided by the platform of edX is in association with Indiana University. The course on Digital Technology and Innovation is included in the micro master's programme of the edX platform. The students learning from this course curriculum can gain verified certificates after paying a fee as per the rules of the platform. This instructor-paced course can be pursued either in paid or in free mode. In the paid mode, the candidates will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion whereas in the free mode, they will have access only for a limited duration. 

This course helps and prepares the learners to develop the skills which are required for both business and technology. The students can learn about the techniques of how to adopt, manage and implement as well as diffuse the area of technology and business. This course will create an environment for learners where they can think about business and technology homogeneously.

The Six Sigma online course focuses on the operational and strategic issues observed in process development. Students will understand Six-sigma as a measure of quality that enables them to achieve perfection through disciplined and data-driven approaches in eliminating defects. The process proves beneficial in almost all the procedures involved in transactional, manufacturing, and services. 

Spread over twelve weeks, the Six Sigma training throws light on the systematic approach of Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) for improving processes. This online course will provide students with a detailed understanding of different issues concerning each phase of DMAIC. This training also includes real-time industry examples, cases, and MINITAB software applications to offer learners practical knowledge. 

IIT Kharagpur has specifically designed the Six Sigma certification syllabus to align with the current industry standards. Thus, the course can equally satisfy both university students' and industry-experienced professionals’ needs. Students can also obtain accreditation for this AICTE approved FDP curriculum, built for postgraduate/undergraduate learners.

Financial accounting - IIT Mandi Certification is about that branch of accounting involving a process of recording, summarizing, and reporting the transactions resulting from business operations over a period of time.

Financial accounting - IIT Mandi Classes will enable a student to read and analyze financial statements of a business, companies, and corporations. 

All students get a Financial accounting - IIT Mandi Certification by Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The broad content of the Financial Accounting Certification course includes introductory aspects (which consist of key concepts and terms, the definitions of those key terms, the need and the necessity of financial accounting), a brief introduction to the theoretical part of double-entry accounting cycle/accounting process, and a thorough understanding about every stand of the double-entry accounting process that includes Ledger posting, Journalizing, preparation of final accounts, Summarizing. 

The online course also deals with the treatment of adjustments during the preparation of final accounts. Giving lectures and using demonstrations are the basic methods of teaching adopted for this online course. The primary objective of this online course is to provide a thorough conceptual understanding of the double-entry system accounting process to target learners, who are undergraduate management students.

Financial Accounting Certification is an undergraduate-level course offered online. It comes under the category of Management studies. It is an elective course. C.S. Dr. Manish Sitlani, Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore is the instructor for the Financial Accounting Certification course on the NPTEL website.  He holds a PhD in commerce and he is a qualified company secretary. He also has two post graduates in Commerce and in Management (Finance).

Leadership and Team Effectiveness Certification will discuss understanding by leadership, who is the leader? What type of leadership can a person do or perform? And what a leader has to perform as a leader of the group. 

Also the difference between a manager and a leader: who is a manager? His job in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and how a leader performs the job of a leadership activity will be taught in the course.

Leadership and Team Effectiveness Classes aim to explain the patterns of leadership roles for team effectiveness in noneconomic organizations compared to economic organizations.

All enrolled candidates get a Leadership and Team Effectiveness Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The ‘Educational leadership’ online certification course is offered as a massive open online course to enhance the significance of leadership in educational organizations that leads them towards development. The students are given an opportunity to discuss the tools and techniques to gain leadership skills within the context of an educational institution. This free online course is provided by the Swayam online portal and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). This elective course is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and is conducted for eight weeks through an online virtual environment.

The course instructor for this program is Prof. Atasi Mohanty from the center for education technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. The candidates of this training will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of the concepts of educational management and administration. The students of the ‘Educational leadership’ online training program are given the certificate and credit points for this humanities and social sciences program.

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

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

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

The Electromagnetism programme by Swayam is an undergraduate course of twelve weeks. In this, students will learn, apply, and analyse how Maxwell’s equations govern electric and magnetic fields’ dynamics. This comprehensive curriculum falls under the ‘Physics’ domain and covers critical topics such as electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, a magnetic field’s energies, dielectrics forces, spherical coordinate systems, and Faraday's law.

The Electromagnetism training also helps course-takers familiarise with vector calculus, Stoke’s theorem, Divergence theorem, and Dirac Delta function. Students will study the motion of charged particles in magnetic and electric fields, and gain fluency about the equation of continuity. With merely a prior knowledge in Calculus, aspirants can gain admission into this programme and start learning these concepts.

Moreover, the Electromagnetism certification course is an undergraduate-level one, and it is targeted at first-year B.Sc. students. This core programme offers a holistic syllabus and is free to learn from. However, candidates can achieve a digitally-verifiable certificate for this course by appearing for the proctored exam and completing the course.

The NBA Accreditation And Teaching - Learning In Engineering (NATE) training provide a postgraduate level of programme. The programme covers topics related to the NBA's guidelines regarding accreditation and teaching in the field of engineering. The course includes topics like OBE and accreditation, course designs and outcomes, surveys, etc. The course is designed for aspiring engineering faculty.  It includes 12 different chapters that will be dealt with over a time period of 3 months. The NBA Accreditation And Teaching - Learning In Engineering (NATE) certification syllabus will be taught by two different professors who are faculty members of IISc and MSRIT, Bangalore.

The course is provided by IISc, Bangalore and an e-certificate will be provided to the students if they choose to qualify for the proctored exam which will be conducted at the end of the programme. The course will be provided with study material. The NBA Accreditation And Teaching - Learning In Engineering (NATE) certification course is completely a free online learning experience which can be pursued according to the schedule of the student. Candidates are free to take time to decide about joining the course since there is no last date to apply for the course. Students can join the NBA Accreditation And Teaching - Learning In Engineering (NATE) programme as per their requirements. 

The aim of this certificate course in BES-121: Childhood and Growing Up is to develop an understanding of children of different age groups with the main focus to enable the students undertaking this course to grasp the different socio-political realities that construct different childhoods, such as the children’s lived-in contexts of family, school, neighbourhood, and community. By having an interdisciplinary framework, this 12 week course includes contributions from cross-cultural psychology, sociology, and anthropology related to child development and childhood. 

Hence, put in a nutshell child development, childhood, and adolescence are viewed in different socioeconomic and cultural settings. Even Though science has opened up and solved some of these mysteries yet there are some that are left untouched. BES-121: Childhood and Growing Up Classes go through this growing up pattern as,  if you take the universal pattern of development in man, you will be surprised by its systematic and methodical way of occurring. 

All students after carrying out the required projects and assignments get a BES-121: Childhood and Growing Up Certificate from the IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) New Delhi.

The Fish and Fisheries certification syllabus is structured to cover the essential and fundamental aspects of fish biology and provide comprehensive knowledge in both the marine ecosystem and freshwater ecosystem. The course also dives deep into providing the applications knowledge about the behavior of the fish and helps the students to formulate the taxonomic positions and understand the physiology of - marine fisheries and inland fisheries. 

The online program on Fish and Fisheries by Swayam also covers the modern-day concerns that are related to this industry such as- the reasons behind the deletion of fishes and the reasons behind fish diseases. The twelve-week course also lays the foundation and provides all the basic knowledge that will help the students proceed further with research in the same field. The certification course will thus be making all the necessary provisions for the applicant to study the mechanism of induced breeding management and formulate strategies that will help in the preservation and protection of fish culture.

Applied and Economic Zoology is a specialised branch of zoology which is associated with the economy, healthcare, and the welfare of human beings.  It deals with the culturing of animals for human use and mass production. It also covers control or eradication of animals that are directly or indirectly injurious to man. In the Applied and Economic Zoology online course, all these topics are dealt with in a scientific way.

Other topics covered under the Applied and Economic Zoology online programme include poultry, animal husbandry, aquaculture, parasitology, the relationship between insects and man (productive insects and vectors of human diseases). Also, students will learn about fish culture, lac culture, apiculture, sericulture, and dairy science.

The Applied and Economic Zoology training course is approved by the University Grant Commission (UGC), as part of the curriculum for undergraduate students in Zoology. But undergraduate students from other biological science courses can also opt for this course. It is a 12-week course with a comprehensive curriculum.

The Computer Networks online course details the basic concepts of computer networks. It deals with concepts line- the role of seven OSI layer, uses of computer network, advanced networking, protocols, network standards, mobile phone networks, and other topics pertaining to mobile networking.

At the end of the programme on Computer Networks by Swayam the students will thus have their fundamental concepts in computer networks cleared and also enhanced. Since the course type is modeled as elective it will be helping the students learn skills at the undergraduate level. The online certification course will thus be emphasizing more on the subject of computer science and engineering.

The course will be recognised by the government of India and will be conducted under the aegis of the HRD Ministry.  After completing the programme the students will learn about audio input and output. They will also become efficient more in the provision of network hardware systems.

For a long-lasting performance in the market, companies must work on what they offer so that more customers are attracted towards them which improves their sales in the market. The clients are the main target for improving the reputation of any company. Companies try to experiment with the customers to get their reviews which will help them in understanding their needs. The marketing team of big companies and business firms finds consumer buyer behavior very appealing and effective.

Getting enrolled in the Consumer Buying Behavior Course by Swayam, candidates can learn the techniques to understand the mindset of the customer while they are out shopping. It explains every aspect needed to understand consumer behavior. Candidates who receive the certification after completing the course are demanded by companies that deal with different products and brands.

Candidates who find marketing and advertising appealing as well as employees working in a marketing or advertising company can get enrolled in this course. As this is one of the most effective and popular marketing strategies, many companies are ready to hire candidates who have excelled in different marketing strategies to give the best outcome for meeting the needs of the consumers.

Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics programme is an online course by Swayam, which is taught by Prof Arijit Kumar De from IISER Mohali for a period of twelve weeks. The course will involve online lectures, assignments, and a final exam.  

Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics certification course will cover a wide range of topics in macroscopic and statistical thermodynamics and kinetics. It will explain a number of physicochemical phenomena. As it is not a beginner level course, candidates who want to enrol in the programme are encouraged to gain a basic level understanding of thermodynamics. 

Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics provides a list of books and references which can be used to follow the course material better. While every other part of the course is online, the final exam will be held at various pre-designated centres in different cities for the participants’ convenience.

Thermodynamics for Biological Systems: Classical and Statistical Aspect certification course offers the aspirants firm learning on the different relevant principles of thermodynamics. The different principles, properties, and differences in this thermodynamics have been illustrated with relevant examples.

The topics have been jotted down keeping in view of all the latest demands and topics under this field. The candidates can enjoy the learning any time during the course, as they will be able to access the materials throughout the time when they have taken the course and understood it well.

The Thermodynamics for Biological Systems: Classical and Statistical Aspect certification syllabus will help candidates learn all the terminologies in a simpler way. The industry exposure for the students has been given the utmost importance by the experts. Modules have been designed with proper time break so that the candidates have enough time to have their hands on the different learning attributes.

Thermodynamics today has emerged practically as one of the most important branches of physics as it deals with the conversion of energy into heat and is the solution to various engineering problems. It was originally introduced during the 19th century when the  Industrial Revolution was at its peak, and today we can detect thermodynamics in engines, generating electricity, riding a bike, and even moving an aeroplane. 

Not just these, Thermodynamics today is part of major industries like iron and steel, power generation, food processing, air conditioning, refrigerators. Swayam Concepts of Thermodynamics Certification Course is designed to make learners understand the concept of how heat and work interact for various systems. 

It contains audio-visual themed material through which students can thoroughly understand the concepts of thermodynamics. This also comes with practice tests so students can keep track of their progress. 

The best part of this course is the online forum created where students can clear their doubts from the top-notch faculty members. The course is intended for b.tech undergraduates and teachers of undergraduate thermodynamics. 

This is an undergraduate level mechanical engineering course. This course is made to make sure students learn and also get the best possible practical knowledge to understand the concepts and application of thermodynamics.

The Basic thermodynamics: Classical and Statistical Approaches certification course will be helping the candidates to learn everything about quantum mechanics. This topic mostly covers everything about entropy, and when we talk about thermodynamics it is all about entropy. The main objective of this thermodynamics course is to demystification the enigma of entropy. 

The course will help candidates have strong learning which can be implemented in the labs as well. Thermochemistry is one such area where candidates find it difficult to learn, the experts have given this topic special empathetic and will be helping out the candidates.

The Basic thermodynamics: Classical and Statistical Approaches training also has an add-on benefit of the certificate. The certificate will be given to the candidates who clear the end term exam with a 75% of score. The experts taking the sessions have good knowledge and are experienced in this particular domain. Discussion forums are present in every module so that the candidates can clear out their doubts.

Swayam’s Thermodynamics and its Application course defines thermodynamics and stresses the importance of this science in the lives of engineers and engineering aspirants. It is essential for engineers to be skilled in the concepts and applications of thermodynamics to practice this profession effectively. This is where this course can be helpful.

The Thermodynamics and its Application programme takes you through the first two laws of Thermodynamics and explains their significance. The course covers important applications of Thermodynamics such as Entropy, Reciprocating Compressors, and Refrigeration cycle. Besides, it is an online course with an extensive curriculum that comprises video lectures and weekly assignments to self-assess and improve your skills. 

The Thermodynamics and its Application course by Swayam is an undergraduate-level course intended to teach you about the relationship between work, heat, and the properties of substances. This 12-week course is a cost-free programme which can be used to exhibit your skills and further your career. It holds four-course credits. 

The Media, Information and Empowerment programme discusses the interplay between media and information and key areas of the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] of the United Nations such as health, gender equality, education, human rights and climate change. In addition, the next decade is planned as a ‘decade of action’, exploring the institutional and individual perspective of their contribution and engagement in the growth process. 

This Media, Information and Empowerment programme will aim to illustrate three dimensions over a span of 12 weeks, which are; the development processes social role of media and information and interconnections between media and core SDGs. 

This programme expects candidates to become acquainted with the communication aspects of SDG objectives and in turn, to integrate learning from this programme into their professional practises in mass media or extension and outstretch activities or needs for training and study.

This Media, Information and Empowerment programme gives the requisite theoretical perspectives on media, information and empowerment and encourages candidates to apply the information mechanisms available to bring improvements to people's lives for progress.

Training and Development Certification is very important to understand who the employees are, what an organization is, and the importance of training and development in the employee’s lifecycle in the organization.

Training and Development Classes lay a lot of emphasis on learning through training, development, and knowledge management is a must-do if companies want to gain a competitive advantage and employee expectations.

All students get a Training and Development Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The goal of Skill Development of the youths and their Livelihood Certification is to increase youngsters' ability by upgrading their knowledge and giving them some locally applicable, need-based skills. 

Skill Development of the youths and their Livelihood Classes introduce students to the three ways in which the concept of youth can be interpreted. also examines some fundamental elements that influence how teenagers and young people behave.

Skill Development of the youths and their Livelihood Certification Syllabus addresses issues including how youth and various societal groups are oppressed and exploited, sometimes by the administrative system and sometimes by members of the privileged class.

All students get a Skill Development of the youths and their Livelihood Certification by Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Assam under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

Swayam’s BSW-41: Understanding Tribals online programme is a core diploma-level course and falls under the humanities and social sciences category. It is a four-credit, 12 weeks long curriculum, designed and organised by experts in the field, and will be instructed by Dr N. Ramya.

The BSW-41: Understanding Tribals course structure comprises 12 units which are divided into three blocks. It involves in-depth information about the evolution of tribal studies concerning India, including the study of Indian as well as international tribal communities. 

The programme will help you attain fluency in the numerous areas related to tribals such as evolution, perception, tribal territories, constitutional provisions for tribals, international conventions, tribal education, healthcare, nutrition, and much more.

Swayam uses renowned national coordinators such as AICTE, NCERT, UGC, IIMB, IGNOU, etc. to cross check their course material and revise it to the standards of any university course across India. As a result of this, the BSW-41: Understanding Tribals diploma programme’s credits are transferable and have the advantage of being verified by a Government-initiated body.

The BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India online programme is a four-credit diploma-level course in the humanities and social sciences category. It is instructed by a public health professional and social worker, Dr G. Mahesh. The course is designed by experts and divided into three blocks, comprising a total of 14 units which will take 12 weeks to complete.

Moreover, the BSW-43: Tribals of South and Central India diploma course is structured to teach every aspect of the tribal population native to the south and central parts of India. Candidates will have robust knowledge about the distinctive characteristics and features involved in the practices, culture, beliefs, livelihood, social organisation, etc. of these tribals.

Swayam has ensured extraordinary study material by appointing national coordinators to verify the syllabus. With this assurance, the credits obtained in BSW-43:Tribals of South and Central India online training are entirely transferrable. They also have the same significance as any other four-credit university or college courses.

Swayam offers the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India online course to expand the current knowledge of candidates about tribes native to the north and north-eastern section of India. This is a diploma-level theory course in the humanities and social sciences category and carries four credits. There are a total of 12 units devised by experts in the field.

The units of the BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India diploma training are segmented into three blocks which provide an in-depth understanding of the culture, existence, historical roots, and the impact of globalisation on these tribal communities.

Candidates will be educated on an array of topics related to the north and north-eastern tribes, such as religious beliefs, language, displacement, migration, among others.

The BSW-44: Tribals in North and Northeast Region of India programme is instructed by Prof Rose Nembiakkim, while IGNOU has approved the syllabus. Besides, since Swayam is a government-led initiative, the course is available for free.

The Quality Design and Control online program aim to teach the fundamental concepts, ideas, and statistical techniques used in quality assurance. These methods are utilized for quality control and design for systems, processes, and products in an industrial environment. You will study statistical process control, acceptance sampling, design for reliability, quality improvement through the Taguchi Method, and more.

Throughout the Quality Design and Control course duration, you will explore methods including process capability analysis, robust designing, quality management, and control, etc. employed in service and manufacturing organizations. This 12-week-long online training is an AICTE-approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP).

The Quality Design and Control certification course is a joint effort for undergraduate/postgraduate studying by Swayam and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. It also features vast industry support from IT companies, Tata Steel, L&T, Tata Motors, and similar entities. Furthermore, you can get a course completion e-certificate after fulfilling the eligibility criteria.