Free Courses & Certifications

The ‘Applied Linguistics’ online certification program is a massive open online course for students in their undergraduate and postgraduate level to understand the theoretical tools and practical aspects involved in the comprehension of language and its applications in various domains. This course discusses the process of language acquisition to analyze and implement the same with real-world situations. This free online course is provided by the Swayam education portal in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL).

The classes of this course are conducted online for a period of twelve weeks through videos, lectures, books, references, and other online resources. The instructor for this program is Prof. Rajesh Kumar from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. 

The ‘Applied Linguistics’ certification course enables students to receive a course certificate and credit points after successfully completing this course which is an elective program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

The ‘Appreciating Linguistics: A typological approach’ online course is developed for the students to study the language forms and functions, the process of language acquisition, and the description of natural language. This course will focus on the different languages and their linguistic attributes along with the grammatical implications. This free online certification course is provided by the Swayam online portal in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).

The course instructor for this online program is Prof. Anindita Sahoo teaching linguistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The elective program for the undergraduate level students is categorized under the humanities and social sciences domain and enables the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts through the online classes aided by videos, lectures, and other online resources.

The ‘Appreciating Linguistics: A typological approach’ online certification course offers the students the course certification with credit points after successfully completing the program according to the qualifying standards.

Swayam’s Introduction to World Literature online course introduces its candidates to the vast world of writings, produced in various languages, cultural contexts, and nations. While the program doesn’t claim to cover all time periods and every single one of their literary traditions, it does aim to familiarise learners with the English Language’s representative texts, available today. This short, 12-week training belongs to the English Studies’ and ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ categories, set at the postgraduate level. 

An elective program, the Introduction to World Literature certification syllabus covers numerous vital learnings. These include classics such as Don Quixote, Beowulf, Indian literature from the likes of Tagore, Kamala Das, short stories, American literature like Toni Morrison, Alice Walker’s Everyday Use, critical theory, women writers, contemporary authors, and more. What’s more, IIT Madras’s renowned educator, Professor Merin Simi Raj, teaches this in-depth curriculum. 

Furthermore, the Introduction to World Literature program also furnishes course-end certificates to interested learners who sit for Swayam’s proctored exams. Upon clearing all the certification criteria and clearing the assessment, students can earn themselves an e-verifiable certificate to display their acquired knowledge in this subject.

Literary criticism is the analysis, study and interpretation of a literary text or school of thought. It is a medium for the critic to explain and defend her judgement and evaluation of a text and provide the readers with some relevant biographical and historical information. This enriches the reader’s understanding of a literary work and helps them appreciate it more. Literary Criticism (From Plato to Leavis) by Swayam is an attempt to provide students with an understanding of the subject by analysing some significant texts.

The Literary Criticism online course is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP). The training is designed by the accomplished faculty of IIT Madras. The course curriculum will take you on a journey through different literary works that have been studied and analysed for decades for their brilliance and relevance.

In addition, the Literary Criticism certification by Swayam includes a digital certificate verified by NPTEL at the end of the course for those who qualify for the certification exam. Candidates can verify their certification online.  The programme belongs to the English literature studies domain.

The Literature, Culture, and Media certification by Swayam is a part of the NPTEL scheme that provides free learning programmes for interested individuals. This course's curriculum aims to introduce participants to the intersections of literature, culture, and media through an interdisciplinary framework. Literature, culture, and media are responsible for generating new ideas and perspectives in the consumers and play a massive role in determining identities.

The Literature, Culture, and Media certification syllabus will touch upon and highlight some of the new forms of media that have reinvented and transformed the literary forms. Theoretical approaches and literary criticisms such as Marxism, Feminism, and Deconstruction will further explain some of the literary phenomenon and cultural aspects of popular culture.

Additionally, the Literature, Culture, and Media certification course by Swayam is suitable for all individuals interested in learning about the subject. No prior knowledge is required for enrollment. Further, the 12-week learning course falls under the Humanities and Social Science category.

Literature and Life Certification are designed and structured in such a way that it helps learners make sense of their own lives through the prism of literature and get a better understanding of the relation of literature to life.

A selection of essays, poems, plays, and short stories from British, American, and Indian literature will be examined in Literature and Life Classes in order to understand and appreciate the complex but fragile human relationships at various levels, including the individual, family, society, business, politics, etc.

All students get a Literature and Life Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Elements of Literature and Creative Communication Certification is ideal for those who are interested in tasting the nectar of literature. Because literature is directly related to life and keeping that broad vision in mind makes students aware of the finer sensibilities of human existence.

Elements of Literature and Creative Communication Classes intend to teach the students by introducing them to literature, which represents profound and beautiful expressions of mankind, we hope to help them better comprehend and enjoy life. It includes carefully chosen readings of drama, fiction, and poetry. 

All students get an Elements of Literature and Creative Communication Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The National Education Policy 2020's goal is reflected in the design of the Indian Poetics Certification. The experience that is sparked in the aesthete is the subject of Indian literary works, and various Indian schools of philosophy have examined this experience from various angles.

Sanskrit, Tamil, and modern Indian poetry's individual components, as well as their historical significance, are covered in Indian Poetics Classes consisting of its concept and definition. 

The Indian Poetics Certification Syllabus covers the three arts, poetry, music and architecture which were believed to present the absolute, ultimate truth conceived by the Indian philosophical thoughts.

All students get an Indian Poetics Certification by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad under the Swayam Initiative

The goal of Indian Writing in English-1 Certification, which has assembled a variety of genres including the novel, short stories, and poetry, is to introduce students to a broad range of Indian Writing in English. Reading for pleasure and understanding the human condition go hand in hand while studying literature. 

The several stages of the creation of the Indian English novel will be covered in Indian Writing in English-1 Classes, along with an outline of the novel's evolution. The Indian Writing in English-1 Certification Syllabus will also include a brief overview of the lives and contributions of the key developers.

All students get an Indian Writing in English-1 Certification by The English and Foreign Languages University (TEFLU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Networking. The dynamically changing concept of this word in today's times has brought in so many related parallels that it is almost impossible to learn about them at once. But this interesting course taught by professors of Princeton University is one place where you can get all your networking questions answered.

The Course is a self-paced online course called Networks: Friends, Money, And Bytes by Coursera. It answers all the internet related questions one might have. Right from the CDMA doubts to how the internet works and how one can take advantage by knowing the inside functioning of these tools of the day. 

The course will be extremely beneficial to those willing to open an online venture as online digital marketing is closely related to networking these days. The course offers insights on 

Influencer marketing a candidate can apply in the working of his venture. It throws light on how the internet is functioning and relying on amazon reviews and ratings of NetFlix. 

The MATLAB Programming for Numerical Computation certification is an eight-week elective course. This multidisciplinary program falls under the disciplines of chemical engineering and computational biology. IIT Madras has thoroughly curated this curriculum, which their renowned professor, Niket Kaisare will teach.

The MATLAB Programming for Numerical Computation certification syllabus discusses one of the most popular languages used for numerical computation and teaches about its scientific computation usage. Candidates will learn about the practical use of computational techniques through several coding problems and examples. Enrolled candidates will have access to MATLAB online, which is a browser-based version of MATLAB and consists of all its features. 

The MATLAB Programming for Numerical Computation training will offer weekly assignments, course lectures, and practical problems using this MATLAB software. The curriculum focuses on teaching undergraduate students to solve computational problems and familiarising them with the engineering problem’s numerical methods. Besides, candidates can also opt for the final exam and gain the course-end digital certificate.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Continuous Quality Improvement: Tools and Techniques course’s objective is to empower its students and improve their knowledge regarding the study of quality improvement so that the student becomes self-sufficient and can take powerful actions in his organization to enhance the quality of care for his customers. 

This course will motivate people to think innovatively and why quality should be given the top priority. The healthcare department calls for top-quality settings and this course will help you get knowledge about it. 

Swayam Continuous Quality Improvement: Tools And Techniques course is an appropriate choice for individuals who aim to become business owners, individuals who have an interest in management studies, or people who are involved in the development and improvement of business processes. 

The status of this course is ongoing and the length for this course will be 12 weeks. This course is suitable for postgraduate students. There will be no fee charges to enrol or learn the Continuous Quality Improvement: Tools And Techniques course, but to obtain the certificate, the student will have to attend the exam at an allotted examination center. The certification will be completely based on the students' hard work and dedication. 

The Quality Engineering and Management programme by Swayam is a 12-week intensive core course designed for students who want to familiarise themselves with the subject and get an in-depth understanding of it. This is an undergraduate-level course that falls under the computer science and engineering field. 

Moreover, the course is divided into four modules, and there are four credits, one for each module. Every segment pertains to a different aspect of Quality Engineering and Management studies. The candidates will learn about various quality management systems, along with the statistical aspects of them, problems that are encountered, their solutions, and applications.

Studying this course will help you attain organisation and management skills in quality control. Besides, Dr. N. Venkateshwarlu, who is an associate professor at the School of Engineering and Technology, IGNOU will be the course instructor. 

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.

The course is about food process engineering and its process of preservation, saltation, and other processes to save food from bacteria. The course also makes the students learn how the food is processed and manufactured. It involves a particular means of technology to make the process complete in a proper manner. Therefore, students will also gain industrial applications that can be helpful in the workplace

Food process engineering is helpful to the candidate for using technology in terms of manufacturing foodies and their preservatives. As everyone needs food to survive there is a need to know the processing of food and the manufacturing process. The processing of food technology is laterally known to the candidate in the academy itself. Therefore, the candidate is gaining practical skills with learning the course

The course is introduced by Swayam academy, an online certified learning course initiated by the government to make a favour for the poor candidates who cannot afford to study in the institutes. The course certificate is equivalent to the institute certificate. The course is offered to learn for free of cost without the certificate. The certificate helps the candidate to increase their value during the hiring process

Candidates can find the Farm Machinery course on the Swayam website. Swayam was envisioned by the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development of the government of India to make access to education possible for all economic strata of society. 

Swayam does not charge any course fee and the courses are created by researchers and scholars from India’s topmost institutes. But candidates who would like to get a certificate from Swayam need to pay an exam fee to be eligible for the end-term proctored exam, which is a compulsory requirement for getting Swayam certified.

The Farm Machinery course by Swayam is designed for people involved with agricultural engineering. They learn about the components and structure of basic modern horticultural equipment along with the basic principles of modern technology like sensors, embedded systems, image processing, and microcontrollers. 

The course contents consist of basic principles and the correct utilization of modern techniques. Custom hiring, use of machines, and small farm mechanization techniques are also discussed in detail with real-life examples.

Food Microbiology Certification is meant for the undergraduate level. It is an elective course and it is offered online. It is suitable for the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Niranjan Raj. S (Department of Studies in Microbiology, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri) is the instructor for the Food Microbiology Certification course on the NPTEL website. 

Dr. Niranjan Raj. S has 18 years of teaching at the postgraduate level and research experience. Food microbiology deals with the study of the micro-organisms that occupy and contaminate food. Microbes are used for the production of food ingredients, foods, food supplements, etc. 

Micro-organisms are also extensively used in the fermentative production, processing, and preservation of different types of beverages and foods. Studying microbes in food and the effects of microbial contamination is important to ensure safety in food processing, food production, food storage, and food preservation. This course gives an insight into the science behind such microbes and their effect on food.