Free Courses & Certifications

The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Course is a massive open online course that relates to the Certificate Programme in Gandhi and Peace Studies. The course deals with topics such as the notion of peace, different levels of conflicts, and the most effective ways to approach conflict resolution.

The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Certification Course offered by Swayam attempts to introduce Mahatma Gandhi's approach towards peace and social justice. The course will help students pursuing their studies in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences to grasp Gandhian ideology surrounding non-violence and dispute resolution.

The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Online Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Dr. Anita Priyadarshini of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught through self-learning material along with audio and video lectures by experts. Students are assessed through online assignments and a term-end examination.

The Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution course is a 4 credit course taught through massive open online mode. The course can be of great academic value to students pursuing their studies in Humanities and Social Sciences and are particularly interested in the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his unique ideas.

The Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution course is part of the Programme in Gandhi and Peace Studies provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is coordinated by Dr. Monika Misra, belonging to the School of Social Sciences. The course aims at imparting knowledge on Gandhian perspectives of peace.

The Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution course offered by Swayam is a course taught at the postgraduate level and open to graduates of any discipline. The course will be conducted with the help of self-instructional study material and audio and video material. The mode of assessment is through assignments and a term-end examination.

The main objective of the course of Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology is to improve the conditions and techniques used by our farmers in agricultural practices. The study can be quite complicated since the candidates have to be well-versed with the culture, value system, and social structure of the rural areas before beginning to work. The course provided by Swayam is here to cater to these needs. 

The course consists of 40 modules, having 4 credits. The course in total has 4 units, which is almost 13 to 15 hours of extensive study. The course is further divided into 4 quadrants, having their own study materials. Taking up this course and being under the guidance of our skilled and experienced faculty will equip you with the skills required to uplift the current rural agricultural systems as well as increase the scope of the better well-being of the farmers in the rural areas. 

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ online training program is offered for the students to build their expertise in the field of sociology. This course helps the students develop sociological views and enables them to learn about the socio-cultural and intellectual factors that frame the foundation of sociology. This is an AICTE approved free course provided by Swayam along with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) initiative. 

The duration of this online core course is scheduled for a period of twelve weeks and the students of this program will benefit from the sociological insights. The instructor for this course is Dr. R. Santhosh, professor of sociology from the humanities and social sciences department at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. 

The ‘Classical Sociological Theory’ online course helps the participants receive a course certification with credit points at the end of the course. The learners of this course are provided with online resources and materials for better engagement with the concepts and subject matter.

Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification gives the candidates a brief introduction to the nomenclature of this course's sociological perspectives on modernity. The way we try to engage with modernity, we also try to interrogate modernity.

Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Classes enable students to understand modernity as a socio-cultural product in specific socio-historical contexts.

All students get a Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Swayam's Business Statistics course is hugely relevant in this era as statistics play a vital role in the business world, and helps in the quick and accurate decision-making process. To that end, this online course covers descriptive statistics, statistical study, probability, linear regression, and correlation in depth. 

Business Statistics online course is a 12-week online course available at the undergraduate level. By the end of the course, you can become familiar with the concepts of statistics, data collection, and data analysis tools. Additionally, the online course will make you adept at data analysis and interpretation, as well as the concepts of statistics. 

Furthermore, the Business Statistics certification course provides numerous employment opportunities in lucrative roles like data analysts and consultants. This comprehensive programme allows you to hone your decision-making skills in the corporate sector and gives you essential tools essential for data analysis. Take this course to earn a certificate and further your career with a strong professional portfolio.

Data analytics has changed the way organizations and businesses run today. Extracting meaningful information from massive data has become possible, which further helps in decision-making and solving practical problems. Applied Multivariate Statistical Modeling Training offered by Swayam in association with IIT Kharagpur provides a fundamental understanding of data analytics and multivariate data. 

The Applied Multivariate Statistical Modeling certification course by Swayam aims to help students build their confidence in multivariate data interpretation. The online learning program will help students identify real-life problems and describe them to collect relevant data. It is a postgraduate-level course covering the core concepts of statistical modeling of multivariate data. 

The Applied Multivariate Statistical Modeling Certification Syllabus includes various assignments that will help you understand and apply the skills you learn simultaneously. Moreover, the average assignment score, along with the final assessment marks, will help determine whether you will get a digital course certificate or not.

In recent years, the use of data has increased significantly in the fields of finance, economics, science, and humanities. The Applied Statistics and Econometrics online course offered by Swayam has been carefully curated by the faculty at IIT Kanpur. The program runs for 12 weeks and explores the field of statistics and moves on to the concept of linear regression and causal inference. 

Furthermore, the Applied Statistics and Econometrics certification course will teach you how to perform quantitative analysis of social sciences data. The program is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and the curriculum uses examples from various fields of social science that will benefit students from different streams.

The Applied Statistics and Econometrics certification syllabus includes tutorials, regular assignments, and software sessions to help you thoroughly understand the course material. What’s more, you can earn an e-certificate on completion by qualifying in a proctored exam after finishing the program.

A time series refers to an ordered collection of data usually in time, an essential concept in multiple disciplines including engineering, medical, business, economics etc. As a subject, time-series has fascinated data analysts in the field of humanities, medicine, engineering, and climatology, among others. The Applied Time-Series Analysis online course by Swayam is a comprehensive programme offered by IIT Madras. 

The Applied Time-Series Analysis Certification Syllabus will explore topics such as linear random processes, stationarity and ergodicity, parameter estimation methods and more. This is 12 weeks course and is targeted at students and working professionals from related fields. 

The time series concept is foundational for researchers interested in the development of models from simple and multivariate data. The Applied Time-Series Analysis Certification Course is a postgraduate programme and is free to enrol students interested in the subject. After finishing the course, you can earn a certificate by qualifying for the proctored exam.

Developed by IIT Bombay, the Introduction to Stochastic Processes by Swayam is an AICTE-approved Faculty Development Programme. Students will gain the necessary skills to design models and assess the effects of any event. Based on Management studies, this elective course is open for students from all disciplines. 

The Introduction to Stochastic Processes certification syllabus is spread across 12 weeks. During this, students will learn Poisson processes, Continuous and Discrete Markov Chains, variance, random variables, probability, and Bayes rule. Moreover, it is provided at a postgraduate level. Book references and video lectures are also provided to help students learn effectively.

Candidates can earn the Introduction to Stochastic Processes certification by paying a nominal certification fee and appearing for the end-term certification exam conducted by Swayam. Additionally, they must complete all the 12 assignments given throughout the course duration. 

Moreover, several companies across sectors use Stochastic Processes in their operations. As such, they readily employ individuals certified through the Introduction to Stochastic Processes program. 

Swayam’s MSD-011 Sustainability Science course is focused on the principles and genesis of Sustainability Science and its structure, central elements, goals, and growth. This course has been developed by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), and it is carefully designed to emphasize the importance of sustainable development.

MSD-011 Sustainability Science course also discusses the concepts of Natural Resource Management at the landscape level and Evergreen Revolution as effective routes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. With the help of Indian examples, you will understand the concept and evolution of sustainable development and sustainability indicators.

Besides, the MSD-011 Sustainability Science course by Swayam has an extensive curriculum spread over 12 weeks. Learn about the powerful relationship between humans and the environment and how their interactions affect sustainability with the help of this post-graduate level course and display your knowledge.

The Strategies and Models for Sustainability Certification course is a subset of the discipline of sustainability science that helps students acquire a deep understanding of the topic. The course will equip students in achieving socially acceptable economic development with the help of both scientific and technological tools.

The Strategies and Models for Sustainability Online Course is a 4 credit course offered by Swayam. The course is taught for a period of 12 weeks by expert professors from Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course will provide a comprehensive and theoretical understanding of the social, economical and ecological aspects of sustainability along with its basic principles and features.

The Strategies and Models for Sustainability Training course provides valuable insights into the working of sustainable development in the rural sphere. The course discusses the existing sustainable development models in India in the form of case studies, allowing them to critically view the functioning of different models and their contribution to nature. The final assessment is made through assignments and an end-term examination.

The Challenge to Sustainable Development Certification Course is a massive open online course that discusses the vital threats to attaining sustainable development. The course will make learners aware of the crucial environmental changes taking place around the world and their potential causes and consequences.

The Challenges to Sustainable Development Online Course is a 4 credit course offered by the Swayam portal. The course is coordinated by Dr. Deeksha Dave; Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman, Assistant Professors at the School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

The Challenges to Sustainable Development Course is particularly apt for people working in the field of sustainable development. The course will help them understand the scope for alternative methods to reduce the socio-cultural and ecological impacts of the conventional models of development.

Education for Sustainable Development Certification will discuss the details of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) which is primarily based on UNESCO’s 17 sustainable development goals. 

Education for Sustainable Development Classes will cover key concepts like what is sustainability, sustainable development, UNESCO sustainable development goals, and education for sustainable development.

In order to address educational challenges and create systems that are inclusive, equitable, and relevant to all, sustainable development requires political will, global and regional collaboration, and active engagement of educational institutions, civil society, youth, the corporate/private sector, and other multilateral agencies.

All students get an Education for Sustainable Development Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

An online 12-week course is needed to obtain the Textile Product Design and Development Certification. The course syllabus is written and confirmed by IIT Delhi, even if Swayam is elected to instruct the course. The institutions eligible to provide this course certificate are the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and NPTEL.

Textile Product Design and Development training is offered as a textile engineering elective.  R. Chattopadhyay is the instructor for this certification program.

The practical and ergonomic design facets of textile items will be the emphasis of the course on textile product design and development. Basic design principles, need/requirement analysis, a need-metric matrix, the formulation of specifications and concept generation, product architecture, the use of natural analogies, and material selection will be covered. 

Principles of combing, Roving preparation & Ring spinning by Swayam will focus on three methods, such as combing, roving preparation and ring spinning, as the subject. It will look into the construction, design features and working principles of the machines. The focus would be on "know why" instead of "know how". It will clarify the role of the machine and process parameters in process efficiency. It will address the relationship between technology and the design of machines. 

Through the finely formulated course format, the candidates will not only be able to attain a clear understanding of the functioning of machines and its relation with technology and design of machines but also grasp the knowledge of machine working parameters.

The course offered by Swayam provides candidates with an extraordinary opportunity to escalate their basic knowledge of machines into a professional understanding of various aspects that are responsible for the performance of a machine.

The fashion industry has grown very rapidly giving new changes to the employees working in it and benefits to enjoy for the customers. Different kinds of materials are available in the market due to the growing demand for creativity in the fashion industry. Many companies are hiring employees coming from a certain background to handle the projects focused on a particular material. 

The procedure of getting the clothes made has to be handled by someone who knows the material and what kind of work is done to get the best out of that material. Yarn is the most delicate material which requires advanced attention from the workers to avoid any chaotic situation. 

Getting enrolled in the Yarn manufacture I: Principle of Carding and Drawing Course by Swayam is the first step in entering the fashion industry & creating your base for future career opportunities. This course is part 1 of a series that comes under yarn manufacturing so that the candidates learn every component of that part. The process of carding and drawing plays an important role in yarn manufacturing which is covered in this course. 

The Evaluation of Textiles Materials certification course throws light on the essential steps of textile product, process and product development, research, distribution, and consumption. Evaluation of textile materials proves highly necessary during the selection of raw materials, intermediate materials, and finished products.  The undergraduate level training, with an exhaustive syllabus, is free.

The Evaluation of Textiles Materials certification enables students to realize how vital the role of testing is in catering to customer requirements. On the other hand, testing plays a crucial role in the research and development processes as well. Evaluation helps in the determination of the next route. 

The Evaluation of Textiles Materials training lets students understand the detection of faults in the machinery and materials. Consistent testing of textiles is a recommended procedure as it results in enhanced and efficient production output.  This course is taught by Professor Apurba Das, from IIT Delhi, and has worked in the textile domain for about 11 years.

The course deals with the aspects of the man-made or artificial fiber industry and the textile industry at large. The Textured Yarn Technology certification course imparts information regarding fundamentals of the topic, issues faced by the industry and its solutions, advantages and its limitations, etc. The program gives the option of self-paced learning to all the candidates if they are not able to complete the Textured Yarn Technology certification syllabus in 12 weeks. Candidates can take the sessions according to their own times. 

The course is absolutely online and can be availed at zero cost. Candidates also get the opportunity of getting a certificate towards the end of the course which can be availed after paying the exam fees followed by an in-person exam. Candidates get to obtain study material of Textured Yarn Technology online course which is provided by the platform to all the applicants at zero cost. Candidates need not maintain any minimum attendance percentage for this course.

This online session on Theory of Yarn Structure by Swayam will be dealing with a structured system of theoretically derived inherent laws that pertains to the properties and structures of yarns. The course of the Theory of Yarn Structure training has been divided into a number of modules and each of these modules will be covering details of the - terminologies, definitions, and fundamental relations that will help them to secure the fundamental knowledge and clear their basic concepts. The  Theory of Yarn Structure certification syllabus over the period of twelve weeks will be covering the key principles and topics of - Relation among yarn count, twist, and diameter, Yarn shrinkage due to washing, Radial fiber migration in yarns, Mass irregularity of yarns, Helical model of fibers in yarns. The knowledge that the students will learn in the course will be helping them to secure a job in the textile industry and its applied industry.

The Technical Textiles is provided on the Swayam online educational platform for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of textile engineering and technology, and material sciences. This National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning free online course is developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. The course is a study about the details of technicalities associated with the textile industry and to understand the characteristics and functional properties of textile materials and their implementation.

This faculty development program belonging to the field of textile engineering is a core course organized by the IIT Delhi for twelve weeks. The course educator to guide the students through the course is Prof Apurba Das, from the department of textile technology in IIT Delhi. The course is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and helps the students acquire three-course credits and a course completion certificate that consists of the logos of NPTEL and IIT Delhi representing their recognition of the ‘Technical Textiles’ online training.

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India which seeks to remove the bridge of the digital divide for students who remained untouched by the digital revolution.

Geography is fundamental to the study of tourism because tourism is geographical in nature. 

The course in Geography of tourism follows a systematic approach that enables candidates towards their desired goal in Tourism. This course caters candidates with timely progress and makes them stand out in the field of tourism and services. This course helps people earn and socialize through tourism activities. The lessons are designed by remarkable instructors having great knowledge. Effective video lectures and timely self assessment programmes are provided ensuring proper knowledge.

The programme in Certification in International Tourism Destinations by Swayam covers a wide spectrum of subjects and topics related to environmental impact of tourism, sociology of tourism, locations of tourism, answering tourism industry and leisure economics.

The Certification in International Tourism Destination by Swayam deals with travel and tourism. The importance of travel and tourism as a cultural and social activity and as an industry is discussed in detail in the Certification course in International Tourism Destinations by Swayam.

Upon completion of the Certification Course in International Tourism by Swayam students will learn skills in- place, space, location, movement of people and human and cultural activities. The Course in Certification in International Tourism Destinations by Swayam is multidisciplinary and elective in type. The course will ensure a strong foundation building in the tourism industry.

The tourism and travel industry contributes significantly to the country's economic development since it can be perceived from both the business and the leisure perspective. India is one of the oldest civilisations and has a rich cultural heritage with very diverse features. The Tourism Resources of India programme offered by Swayam focuses on how the nature and history of India make it an appealing tourist destination. 

The Tourism Resources of India course talks about the diverse landscapes of India, varieties of mountains, hills, and valleys, and more. The curriculum features an overview of the famous monuments, sea-sides, traditional art and dances, and diverse festivals in India. Belonging to the category of multidisciplinary training it is an elective course intended for undergraduate students.

Professor H. Rajshekhar, a professor of Tourism and Commerce at the University of Mysore, teaches the course. Swayam's Tourism Resources of India programme takes around 12 weeks to complete.  The training is entirely online, rife with video lectures, assignments, and quizzes for self-assessment. You will also receive a certificate once you take the certification examination and secure the marks that meet the eligibility criteria. 

The Basic Course in Ornithology Certification is a 12-week online program. 

The Basic Course in Ornithology Certification is a 12-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and verified by IISER Mohali, SACON, IISER Bhopal, IISER Tirupati, and IISc Bangalore even if Swayam is appointed to provide the course. This course certificate is presented by the IISER Mohali, SACON, IISER Bhopal, IISER Tirupati, IISc Bangalore, and NPTEL.

Basic Course in Ornithology training is a multidisciplinary elective course. Dr. Mousumi Ghosh, Dr. Manjari Jain, Dr. R. Jayapal, Dr. Anand Krishnan, Dr. Suhel Quader, Dr. V.V. Robin, and Dr. Umesh Srinivasan are the professors for this certification course.

The goal of the course is to expose students to the field of bird science (ornithology). It covers the fundamentals of a variety of subjects, including taxonomy, behavior, anatomy, and the conservation of birds.

Biochemical reaction engineering mostly deals with complicated life systems, when compared to chemical reaction engineering. The fundamental essence of biochemical engineering is to describe any life system’s behavior in mathematical form. The Aspects of Biochemical Engineering online course, in a real sense, is an interdisciplinary program since it involves topics from biology, physics, chemistry, technology, and mathematics.

The Aspects of Biochemical Engineering certification syllabus comprises topics like sophisticated advanced control systems and transport processes, along with physics, conventional biology, and mathematics. It also involves the production of biomolecules in two different ways: microbial cells or enzymes.

The Aspects of Biochemical Engineering certification course caters to all the aspects of the subject mentioned above. By undergoing this course, you will be able to differentiate between biochemical reaction engineering and conventional chemical reaction engineering. It also helps you develop the expertise needed to design biochemical processes that is an in-demand skill.

The Blockchain and its Applications certification course is offered using an online model by Swayam. The course is given complete support by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and NPTEL. The 2 professors Sandip Chakraborty, and Shamik Sural are in charge of teaching the programme.

The Blockchain and its Applications training course have been of recent interest amongst organisations that include enterprises, governments, and different academics as this provides a tamper-proof solution to establish an interconnection between the different stakeholders. This online training programme in blockchain provides different kinds of tutorials in the application of these techniques including Ethereum, and one permission.

In the Analog Communication course by Swayam, candidates will learn about the two building blocks of communication - Signals and Systems. They will understand how information is generated, how it can be transmitted to a distant user, and how the user interprets it. The information that needs to be transmitted and delivered to the user is known as a Signal.

Candidates will learn about different channels or media for transmission of signals. They will learn about the inherent imperfections of these media and how to combat and overcome them to facilitate effective communication. Also, they will learn about Noise, which is an unwanted, random signal that hinders communication.

Candidates participating in the Analog Communication programme will learn how to design systems that can filter out the noise and deliver effective communication. This is an undergraduate level programme created by IIT Kharagpur, and focuses on the engineering aspects of analog communication.

The ‘Management Accounting’ online course is developed by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) for the students to engage in discussions and gain valuable insights on the tools and techniques that ensure an improved decision-making process at the management level. This management studies certification course is provided by Swayam online education portal and the course modules and classes are designed to be completed in twelve weeks.

The course is conducted by sixty lectures, videos, and several other online exercises along with assessments done on a weekly basis. The program instructor is Dr. Anil K. Sharma, a finance and accounting professor from the department of management studies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. The ‘Management Accounting’ online certification program enables students to gain a course certificate and credit points after successful completion of this core course. This program helps students gain a comprehensive understanding to gain an advantage over the competitive edge in the business market.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification by Edx and Columbia university gives the learners a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification course will teach various concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in real-world problems, building smart computer systems and application of AI to practical problems, etc. This course covers the history of AI, intelligent agents, uninformed and heuristic search, logical agents, state-space problem representations, game playing, and constraint satisfaction problems. 

Participants will be given the requisite practical experience by building a basic search agent. They will understand the various aspects of adversarial search by creating a game, constraint satisfaction problems, Markov decision processes, and the basics of machine learning including working on linear regression. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification by Edx enables the participants to plunge into Python while resolving AI problems and learning its applications.