Free Courses & Certifications

Food and Nutrition Certification is a course at the undergraduate level. It is an elective course. The course is offered online, and it pertains to the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Asna Urooj is the instructor for the Food and Nutrition Certification course on the NPTEL website. Dr. Asna Urooj is presently the Chairperson of the University of Mysore PG Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition. 

The Food and Nutrition course not only deals with the processing and preservation of food but also the importance of consumption of a balanced diet by an individual. Nutrition plays a vital role in improving the quality of life by an increase in physical growth and immune – competence.  The productivity of an individual is enhanced with good health. 

Economic, social, and cultural factors also influence the food consumption pattern, hence the nutrition level of a person. Thus, Nutritional Science includes biological and social sciences. Further, changes in the nutrient composition while food is processed and stored also need to be studied. Thus, this course offering is framed in such a way, so that it supplies perspectives from both biological and social science angles, in conjunction with each other.

SWAYAM is a platform offering interactive courses, prepared by the finest teachers in India. It is a Government initiative which aims to avail the best teaching resources to all, including the disadvantaged.

The course of IRRIGATION and DRAINAGE created under the NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering by SWAYAM focuses on enriching the learning experience of students by using interactive teaching methods.  This is one of the prime courses of the Agricultural Engineering program recommended for graduate and undergraduate students.

This course designed by remarkable teaching faculty focuses on various topics of soil- water-plant-atmosphere relationship, management of salt affected soils, crop water requirement, management of salt affected soils, irrigation water conveyance, measurement of irrigation water, drainage of agricultural lands, irrigation systems design and their performance evaluation, performance evaluation of drainage systems. It involves class tests, problem solving questions, quizzes and assignments.

An e-certificate having the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur will be made available after successful completion of this course, which will be valid in all irrigation based companies.

The Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam is intended for the students of chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical technology and biochemical engineering. The course in detail deals with (a) basic economic analysis of chemical plants and (b) the technologies used in the design of chemical processes.

Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam will cover the basic concepts in plant design and chemical engineering. Upon completion of the Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam candidates will learn to appreciate the significance of safety and design operation.

After completing the course in Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam he/she will develop a deep understanding of the chemical process and will be able to perform a complete economic analysis of the plant. The main target of the course is to make students aware of the safety features and importance to chemical engineering.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming Online course is coordinated by Dr. P. Vijayakumar of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses various poultry farming techniques and systems practiced in India and provides insights into the advantages of the poultry industry.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming Training course offered by Swayam  is a major course in the field of Agricultural and Food Engineering providing learners valuable information about the working of the poultry industry. The course studies the status of the Indian poultry industry and analyses it from different perspectives.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming course taught over 12 weeks through self-learning materials and video lessons. The course provides learners both professional and technical information about the poultry business. The course carrying 2 credits is assessed through online quizzes and an end-term examination.

The Leadership for India Inc: Practical Concepts and Constructs program is a 12-week core curriculum that helps candidates gain a comprehensive understanding of management and leadership varying domains, blending real-world practice and theory distinctively. Through an extensive learning structure, the course explains leadership’s significance in business and industrial growth, its real-life case studies, theory’s practical applications, etc., all through a multi-disciplinary approach.

The Leadership for India Inc: Practical Concepts and Constructs certification syllabus encompasses 12 modules, each covering vital topics like leadership theories, how it’s used for sustainable growth, processes, functional models, structures, philosophies, competency leadership, and more. Through all this, the course paves the way for aspirants to build necessary skills for achieving leadership positions in organizations. 

What’s more, the Leadership for India Inc: Practical Concepts and Constructs training features IIT Madras’s Professor, C Bhaktavatsala Rao, whose multi-decade business and industrial expertise spans various industries. Thus, course-takers get the opportunity to learn from this field’s veteran and opt for a program certificate to showcase their verified knowledge in leadership concepts and skills.

The Principles of Management online training aims to offer its students an overview of the management process, related concepts, and how management has evolved over the years. The course covers strategic management, decision-making, forecasting, and premising, including a few other critical concepts related to management. The instructor will talk about the different skills and functions required to be an efficient manager in the contemporary business environment. 

IIT Roorkee has curated the Principles of Management certification syllabus, taught by Professor Usha Lenka, a subject-matter expert in this domain. It is a core curriculum designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Spanning 12 weeks, the program falls under the categories ‘Minor in management’ and ‘Management studies’. 

The Principles of Management course by Swayam is an FDP training, approved by AICTE. Promising an immersive educational experience, it provides video tutorials and internal assessments that are to be taken online. The candidates can also acquire an e-certificate if they take the end-term examination and fulfill all the required eligibility criteria.

Using Python for Research certification course by edX is being offered to teach the learners how to use Python 3 for their research. This course aims to fill the gap between introductory and advanced courses in Python. Also, it has been designed in collaboration with the experienced faculty of Harvard University.

Participants of this course will be able to use their Python skills for their research work. Participants will first go through the basic concepts of Python 3 and then they shall learn about the tools and techniques such as NumPy and Scipy, which are used in research settings. The course also includes a new module about statistical learning using the sci-kit-learn library. This Using Python for Research training course is a blend of guided introduction and independent in-depth exploration. Participants will be trained in various Python skills using various case studies selected for their scientific breadth and their inclusion of different features of Python.

There are 2 modes of study - Audit and Verified Track that can be selected by the candidates to complete their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, the candidates will get a particular time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, the candidates will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing certification course is developed to provide you with basic qualitative research knowledge. It is a 12-week-long programme brought to you by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. The course explains how qualitative research plays a key role in understanding our society’s ever-changing character.

The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing online course by SWAYAM teaches various concepts, methods, design techniques, research writing, referencing, etc. related to the field of qualitative research. You will learn how qualitative research methods can be utilised to investigate the ambiguous areas outside the scope of quantitative predictive research.

The Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing programme also discuss techniques through which qualitative research complements quantitative research in social sciences and human behaviour. This online elective course also offers an e-certificate on the fulfilment of specific eligibility criteria. Moreover, it is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP).

The online course for the Research Methodology Certification lasts for 12 weeks. Although Swayam is chosen to serve as the course's instructor, IISER Kolkata creates and approves the course syllabus. The organization authorized to provide this course certificate are NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata.

Research Methodology training is a part of the multidisciplinary elective curriculum. This certification course is taught by Soumitro Banerjee.

The entire conceptual and methodological spectrum that is involved in doing successful research is covered in the course. This encompasses the philosophy of science, measurement of methodological challenges, developing and testing hypotheses, scientific communication, and ethical concerns in scientific practice. It offers a thorough plan that aids in keeping researchers on course and makes the procedure simple, efficient, and manageable. 

The Business Statistics certification course introduces the students to business statistics and its application. The course is a free online program. It is offered by the platform of Swayam in association with the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Students will also be able to get a verified e-certificate for the course if they follow the given procedure. Although the proctored exam of the course demands an amount to be paid, students can still access the Business Statistics training for free without any payment. 

Students who decide to learn through this course will get to know detailed information from topics such as data collection, probability, sample distributions, etc. Students can complete the course as per their wish, however, the estimated time taken for this course is 12 weeks. The Business Statistics online course contains quizzes, assignments, and tasks to get a better understanding of the course. The students will be given one assignment every week to understand every topic properly. 

The Ethical Hacking certification course is a 12 weeks program that is completely online and is taught by IIT Kharagpur professor Indranil Sengupta. The online platform of Swayam is used for offering the teachings of this ethical hacking course. Ethical hacking is a subject that is very important in these recent years. Thus learning this course has become very essential for both individuals, and organizations who want to work toward the information technology infrastructure. 

The Ethical Hacking training is ideal for students who belong to a background in IT, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering in more. This ethical hacking course is ideal to help the organization prevent vulnerabilities in a system, application, or infrastructure that an attacker can use for exploitation. The online ethical course will help in preventing security breaches.

An Introduction to Programming through C++ certification course is an undergraduate-level study. The training is based on computers and program engineering that teaches its learners problem solving using C++. It covers the basics of programming notions and arithmetic applications. Students will know the design and standard libraries of the C++ programming language. 

Spread across 12-weeks of learning, An Introduction to Programming through C++ certification syllabus exposes learners to concepts such as dynamic memory allocation, recursive algorithms, and drawings. It also involves a discussion on a rudimentary graphics system. Using this safer version of computer language, candidates can design programs fast with low-level features. 

Developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, learners can pursue the course for free. However, for An Introduction to Programming through C++ certification, students need to sit for a scheduled examination by paying the necessary fee. Candidates need to secure an average combined score in course assignments and final examination for the e-certificate. 

The Introduction to Probability (with examples using R) online course is a 12-week study on probability and statistics. It targets engineering and science students who have finished their first year in undergraduate studies. Learners will also use the R package’s illustrated examples, web-references, and video lectures for an immersive educational experience. 

Through the Introduction to Probability (with examples using R) certification syllabus, candidates will pick up Poisson approximations, Chebyshev inequalities, conditional expectation, and variance. Students must know basic calculus before commencing the course, and start the next module once they complete the previous week’s topics. 

Developed by the Indian Statistical Institute, this elective course is an AICTE-approved FDP program. Students can enroll in the Introduction to Probability (with examples using R) by SWAYAM for free. If they wish to avail of the certificate, they must pay a nominal fee, complete the curriculum, and appear for the final exam. It’s advisable for candidates to regularly visit the website to know when the registrations begin.

This course by edX basically teaches accounting data to help a candidate solve complex problems easily in professional life. A student in this course will learn to prepare financial statements, the significance of budgeting, how financial information is used in decision making and pricing, how accounting information can be used and misused in the process of making decisions. 

The course taker will also be able to understand the influence direct and overhead costs have upon inventory, the calculation and accounting of goods sold under financial reporting, evaluating managerial performance through standard costing and variance analysis and much more. 

It helps a candidate to analyze accounting information in such a way that it gives the best internal decisions because ultimately a firm decision leads to the success of the organization. They teach various methods of managerial accounting like costing products, services, customers, planning and controlling, etc. 

This course gives a basic understanding of cash flows in making budgeting decisions. It is a twelve-week, advanced-level course free of cost but a certain amount is to be paid for obtaining the certificate for it. 

India has not yet developed its own civil transport aircraft. The Aircraft Design certification course is an effort by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur to provide practical training to the young and emerging engineers & students so that they achieve this milestone in the coming decades. Candidates will be comprehensively taught how to design an aircraft.

The Aircraft Design online program will also teach skills on adding structural elements into the aircraft design concept. Learners will not only learn about simple conceptual design but also a little bit of complex aircraft design concepts.

The Aircraft Design certification course by SWAYAM will impart knowledge on the complete aircraft design process, including configuration layout, sizing, trade studies, requirement definition, analysis, and optimization. It is a 12-week-long online course that will mainly focus on the usage of necessary aerodynamic concepts that are utilized in aircraft design.

The Aircraft Stability and Control programme by Swayam is designed to help the candidates understand what features to include in the aircraft so that it remains statically stable. The online course will cover aircraft manoeuvres extensively and go into the finer details about aircraft flying. 

The programme aims to create a solid background for designing an aeroplane from the aspects of stability and control. Swayam’s Aircraft Stability and Control course is a core course intended for undergraduate students, under the category of Aerospace Engineering and Flight Mechanics. Furthermore, this programme will teach them how to introduce specific features in the aircraft so that the pilot can fly the plane at free will. 

The Aircraft Stability and Control course by Swayam is an online undergraduate-level course and takes around 12 weeks for completion. This course also provides video lectures and course material, along with weekly assignments and quizzes for self-assessment. Candidates will be able to download or print the reading material for convenient learning.

The Introduction to Aerospace Engineering programme contains four methods which are included in its teaching-learning Dynamic, to strengthen the understanding of the candidate and to ensure a complete understanding. The four methods are- Provision for PowerPoint Presentations and Video Lectures, Online Discussion Forum for doubt solving, Online Reading Material for reference, Tests and Quizzes for practice.

The programmes under Swayam are reviewed and implemented by Nine National Coordinators like UGC, NCERT, IGNOU, IIMB, NIOS, CEC, NITTTR, AICTE and NPTEL. The intention behind the campaign is to provide Higher Education its due importance. Keeping in mind the unavailability of Physical Resources, economical shortcomings and lack of an adequate platform, the Government has employed more than thousands of learned faculties, specially appointed for the job and is constantly making efforts to make the candidates digitally educated.

There are three main pillars of the Indian Education Policy; Access, Quality, and Equity, and Swayam has the objective of achieving it all through its Online Platform to provide free learning of the entire curriculum from Class 9 level up to Post-Graduation. The programme is named ‘Swayam’ to hint at the self-efficient and self-learning nature of the initiative. It promises to bridge the digital gap among the digitally unhinged masses of students, even those who’re underprivileged and deprived of digital exposure and knowledge.

The Gasdynamics: Fundamentals and Applications certification course is completely designed with an overview of student's understanding of the particular field. This is an entitlement program that is acceptable at the graduate or postgraduate stage. Respondents must have taken a foundation class in fluid mechanics and general relativity and should be acquainted with the solution of common differential equations and solving differential equations.

The duties and the final test shall be carried out online throughout the Gasdynamics: Fundamentals and Applications training. The candidate will be given industrial support to complete the particular course completely with efficiency and fluency at every particular stage. In the classes of Gasdynamics: Fundamentals and Applications certification, standard numerical explanations will be addressed, and throughout the curriculum, practical concerns will be given. The assignments would be of an applied nature, where certain questions have to be overcome by basic numerical methods on the machine only.

Tests will include both logical and numerical questions of type. This is the course where the candidate will get every kind of support, he or she will need to complete the programme. The candidate would grab a lot of information about the respective field throughout the course.

Lighter-than-Air (LTA) systems were once a significant part of Aerospace Engineering, which used to be technological developments’ forefront until the late 1930s when it got shoved into oblivion. However, this subject was finally revived during the mid-1980s when people regained interest in such long endurance applications that consume low fuel. Therefore, the Lighter than Air Systems program enlightens students about this field, its fundamentals, and presents a holistic overview of LTAs. 

The Lighter than Air Systems certification syllabus lasts 12 weeks, covering one topic every week. These include LTA systems’ background, developed airships, historical perspectives, static lift estimations, airship design methodologies, aerostat design methodology, and more. Swayam delivers this curriculum through CDEEP’s in-class video lectures, which IIT Bombay’s Professor Rajkumar S. Pant had delivered in 2015. 

Swayam also offers monthly interactive sessions online, where the Lighter than Air Systems training candidates clear their doubts with instructors. This course also has industry support from Lockheed Martin, Airbus, ISRO, ADRDE, Boeing, and NAL. What’s more, learners can also opt for certificates after completing this elective program, by registering for the proctored test and scoring the specified marks.

Swayam and IIT Madras present the Rocket Propulsion certification course, an ongoing 12-week elective program specializing in rockets, rocket propulsion, and its modern trends. An undergraduate/postgraduate-level curriculum familiarises candidates with rockets’ fundamental aspects. The training describes motion in space, what rockets require to place space-crafts in various orbits, and escaping a planet’s gravitational field. 

The Rocket Propulsion certification syllabus then proceeds with teaching about a solid propellant’s design aspects, operating principles, liquid propellants, various other rocket types, etc. core topics. An AICTE-approved FDP curriculum, this course is targeted towards Ph.D./ME/BE/MSc aspirants. It requires no prior experience in this program’s domains, which are Propulsion and Aerospace Engineering. 

The Rocket Propulsion training also features recognition amongst HAL, DRDO, ISRO, Defense and Space-related industries, enabling course-takers to pursue employment in these sectors. To aid that, Swayam also offers a payable certification through their proctored tests and assignments. Clearing these, learners can obtain e-verifiable accreditation to boost their recruitment chances.

The Aircraft Propulsion online course is a 12 weeks online program provided by Swayam, an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This Aircraft Propulsion training covers the gas power cycles used in aviation propulsion. As a result, many types of aircraft engines, their performance, parts, and characteristics are discussed. The course is focused on cycle analysis and its various attachments for improvisation. Furthermore, the Aircraft Propulsion syllabus covers several aircraft engine components such as the turbines, compressor, nozzle, combustor, and more.

Fundamentals of Theoretical and Experimental Aerodynamics is an undergraduate and postgraduate level online course offered by  IIT Kharagpur. The programme is a 12-week long core certification programme with the approval and recognition of AICTE. Basically, the course is offered as a free programme and the learners can join the programme free of cost. However, Swayam, the online course provider by the Indian Government,  demands a fee from the learners to get a hold of certification after the Fundamentals of Theoretical and Experimental Aerodynamics Certification. 

Fundamentals of Theoretical and Experimental Aerodynamics Certification Course, offered by Swayam, discusses the conceptual and practical understanding of aerodynamics, principles of aerodynamics and fundamentals of aerodynamics. The course on aerodynamics will prepare the learners to get started with the advanced aerodynamics programmes. Fundamentals of Theoretical and Experimental Aerodynamics Certification by Swayam is prepared under the guidance and supervision of Prof. Arnab Roy of  IIT Kharagpur. 

Satellite Attitude Dynamics and Control is an AICTE-approved FDP online programme offered by Swayam. The online programme is a 12-week elective course in association with IIT Kharagpur. The system is free of cost for anyone who wants to explore aerospace engineering and the learners will have to pay the fee and appear for the proctored exam to get hold of the certificate. 

Provided by Swayam, Satellite Attitude Dynamics and Control Certification Course will shed light on rotational kinematics, satellite attitude dynamics, attitude control in satellite communication,  attitude control system, and the like. The course is meant for learners who are at the level of undergraduate or postgraduate. Satellite Attitude Dynamics and Control Certification by Swayam is developed and instructed by  Prof. Manoranjan Sinha, a professor at IIT Kharagpur. 

This course on Food Chemistry will assist you in developing an understanding of the chemical structure that forms a part of food processes. Food Chemistry deals with the interaction of biological and non-biological food components. This discipline of study is analogous to biochemistry in terms of the components that it deals with such as lipids, protein, and carbohydrates. But it is also involved in the areas of food additives, colors, flavors, vitamins, and others. 

In addition to these, Food Chemistry explores the ways that foods change their functional properties during the stages of food processing. It also intends to contribute to the changes in a manner that is beneficial for the product. Modern biochemistry and chemistry have helped the field of Food Chemistry to witness huge developments in recent years. 

The knowledge of Food Chemistry is largely in demand for the maintenance of food safety and quality. The areas of nutraceuticals and functional foods are also expected to ally with this discipline. The course content is designed by experts in this domain, which will enable you to effectively deal with the industry requirements. Through this course, you will have various opportunities open to you. 

The Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations online program by Swayam discusses many facets of the cooperative movement of India and other developing nations. You will study the movement’s history, the difference between private/public sectors and cooperatives, and the concept underlying this movement. The course also discusses policy-making bodies associated with farmer’s organizations and cooperatives.

You will learn about distinctive cooperatives in rural and agricultural sectors. Also, you will study the rules, laws, and regulations governing the cooperatives along with their basic principles. The role of self-help groups for the socio-economic upliftment of rural people will be described in detail.

The Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations online course will acquaint you with multiple kinds of non-government organizations (NGOs) and farmers’ organizations which are dedicated to empowering the poor and farming communities for their nations. You will also explore the processes, philosophies, and principles that these groups utilize.

Thermal Operations in Food Process Engineering: Theory and Applications certification is a 12 weeks course that is provided on the Swayam platform by NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur. This course caters to engineering students from all backgrounds. This covers the fundamentals of processing and preservation technologies that are needed for food processing in different industries.

Thermal Operations in Food Process Engineering: Theory and Applications training provides knowledge about thermal processing that is associated with the unit operations of the different stages in processing. Usually, the concepts in thermal operations are not taught elaborately when the candidates are students of engineering. But through this course, the students will get accustomed to the comprehensive knowledge of thermal processing. The certificate is guaranteed once the candidates successfully attend, and gain 75% during the invigilator marked exam.

The Thermal Processing of Foods certification is a 12 weeks course. This certification course is available online on the provider platform of Swayam by NPTEL and IIT Guwahati. Thermal processing usually means controlling the temperature combination and the precise time for removing the microorganisms from food using the process of heating, and this course teaches the concepts involved in thermal processing to fulfill the projected of feeding 9.1 billion world population in the year 2050.

Thermal Processing of Foods training teaches the participants how safely, and keeping the food nutritious the ready-to-eat foods are thermally processed so that they have a long shelf-life, and cater to the goal of The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The final exam is conducted in the presence of a coordinator and the candidate’s performance in assignments guarantees the certificate for the engineering background students.

The Dairy and Food process and products technology Training Course is an open online course that covers the basics of dairy food processing and production steps. The course will discuss the techniques and steps involved in dairy production and preservation as followed by dairy and food processing industries.

The Dairy and Food process and products technology Certification Course is offered on the Swayam portal. The course ensures to impart learners with the basic knowledge of dairy food processing along with the different levels of operations involved at various stages of processing. The course will be coordinated by By Prof. Tridib Kumar Goswami of IIT Kharagpur.

The Dairy and Food process and products technology Online Course is an introductory course that is taught over 12 weeks. The course is delivered through expert lectures that will enhance the knowledge of learners. The postgraduate level course will be assessed on the basis of a series of 12 assignments and a final proctored examination.

Developed by the IIT, Kharagpur faculty, the Machine Learning For Soil And Programme Offerings Tags: Management certification is a 12 weeks online course. The course is an AICTE approved one that can be found for studying on the Swayam website. This undergraduate-level course is taught by a professor of IIT, Kharagpur named Somsubhra Chakraborty. The course has been developed to learn new eco-friendly ways to replace the traditional ways of enhancing crop productivity.

The Machine Learning For Soil And Programme Offerings Tags: Management is designed to cover the separate applications of deep learning, and machine learning for better management of soil, and crops. Ideal for even undergraduate students, this course can allow the learning to be applied by these students for the development of portable sensors that can be developed based on an integrated management system of soil, and crops. Though an electronic mode of certification is offered, the exam conducted is proctored.