Free Courses & Certifications

The Data Analysis and Visualization course is a free learning programme of sixteen weeks, where recorded lectures will be provided to the students via an online classroom platform. This course will help students gain exposure in the area through the use of cutting-edge modelling, analysis, and visualization approaches. The Data Analysis and Visualization syllabus includes three core modules. It will focus on practical issues with complicated real-world data and involve numerous case studies as well as hands-on work using the R programming language. The Data Analysis and Visualization training are of intermediate level. The course emphasizes the learning-by-doing exercises assessments. 

The biology course, Introduction to Biology- The Secret of Life, is an introductory course that explores different biological technologies and applications in a self-paced learning experience. 

The course is validated by the Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx) under the guidance of Professor Eric Lander and other experienced professors of the institute. The course free audit session to all enrolled learners is open only for a limited time which can then be upgraded to avail complete course access and certification upon assessment of the competency exam hosted by MITx. The course is packed with interactive problem sets, activities, and assessments. Though the course is self-paced, students get limited access to the course materials in the Audit Track whereas in the Verified Track, the candidates have unlimited access.

The content of the course reflects many important biological concepts that are fundamental. The course opens with a focus on the structure and functions of macromolecules, the changes they undergo with slight variations and their implications on human health, understanding hereditary and information flow in human cells, and imparting this knowledge by incorporating molecular biological techniques and understanding its potential to impact the world. The course gives the learner a foundation in modern Biology and a better understanding of the medical revolutions happening in the technological age. 

The course in vivid detail provides students with an understanding of-disease, science, and technology with respect to biotechnology-oriented companies. It provides the knowledge a candidate requires to build business models and financing structures to ensure growth in the genre of clinical development and drug discovery.

The Science and Business of Biotechnology certification course by edX will provide students with ground knowledge to felicitate patients with access to enhanced and improved therapy techniques. The biotechnology course will teach and guide candidates to apply financial knowledge and techniques like-securitization, derivatives, and portfolio theory in the context of biomedical advancement to lower the risk of financial loss and ensure more effective business progress.

The Science and Business of Biotechnology training programme will cover the basic financial structure and analysis in the field of pharmaceutical organizations and biotech firms. The course will also teach students to evaluate business possibilities, potential startups, and capital budgeting concerning biopharmaceutical firms. The students will find two study tracks namely audit and verified when trying to enroll and learn this course. Choosing any of the tracks will allow learning at the speed of the candidates but the time for course material access and completion certificate shall be different. The audit track will not provide any certificate and offer a small window for learning the certification course. On the other hand, candidates who want unlimited access and certification of completion will have to choose the verified track.

Chemistry of d-Block Elements, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy course is a four-credit course, part of the UGC curriculum, as an elective and has been given space in the fifth semester of the B.Sc. programme. This course is being offered by Swayam to bridge the digital gap for the students who have not been able to become a part of the digital revolution. It is an initiative by the Government of India.

This course has been divided into two sections. In the first section participants will learn about the characteristics of d-block and f-block elements and in the second section about molecular characterization and its mechanical background. 

They will understand the properties of d- and f- block elements, the formation of coordination compounds, and IUPAC system of nomenclature, isomerism, wave-particle duality principle, and normalization of wave functions. 

They will also be given an introduction to rotational and vibrational spectra and their part in molecular characterization. Photochemistry and electronic spectroscopy is also a part of the course.

Teachers from all streams and academic levels need to update and refresh their skills from time to time. The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry offered by Swayam aims to help Chemistry teachers at the university level. The course includes a range of exciting chemistry topics in different modules to help chemistry teachers gain helpful knowledge.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a re-run of the ARPIT Chemistry 2019 course and includes the same modules along with some newly added quizzes. The curriculum consists of different themes such as the history of chemistry as a field, the latest news in the area, related industries, and much more. You can learn through video-based lessons and other multimedia tools such as online quizzes, reading material, etc.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a part of the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) series of courses. The training syllabus is divided into 16 modules. It is a PG-level programme offered by the prestigious SGTB Khalsa College of the University of Delhi.

The students in the online course of Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering by Swayam will be introduced to the core concerts of “numerical methods” that are included in civil engineering. The Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering certification syllabus will include the topics of- Collocation methods, Method of Galerkin, Various finite difference schemes, Method of weighted residuals, Implicit and explicit methods, Interpolation and Extrapolation, Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, Numerical approximation, Curve fitting, Error analysis, Numerical differentiation and integration, and others. The 16 weeks program will help the students to learn the fundamental principles and basics of numerical methods. Upon completing the course the student's ability to analyze and evaluate the accuracy of various numerical methods and their applicability in real-world solutions.

In the past decades, the process of unprecedented global transformation has posed threats to inclusive growth, prosperity, and sustainable development. That’s why this ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics programme has been designed to shed light on how new programmes and policies can be launched to solve these issues. 

ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics certification training is free of cost. It is an online refresher course developed for economics faculty engaged in higher education institutions. As per the Ministry of Education and UGC, this programme will be treated equivalent to a face-to-face economics refresher course under UGC’s Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of UGC.

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics training programme involves an extensive curriculum, with various assignments and quizzes to test your knowledge. A certificate is also issued on proper completion of all modules and passing the final exam. This 16-week course contains a total of 20 hours of online video lectures and 20-hours of e-content, readings, discussions, and evaluations.

The course on  Fundamental Concepts of Electricity by Swayam is organized over the online platform and is scheduled for a period of sixteen weeks. In the Fundamental Concepts of Electricity certification syllabus, the students will be covering the concept clearing topics namely- Basic physical laws, Three-phase transformers, Mutually coupled circuits and transformers. 

Students will also learn about the Frequency response of circuits, Single phase transformers, Circuit elements, Sinusoidal steady-state response - single-phase systems, Natural transients and steady-state Response, Power supply systems, Sinusoidal steady-state response - three-phase systems, and others. The program on Fundamental Concepts of Electricity certification helps the students to clear out their fundamental concepts in the domain of electricity supply system by the means of - experimental demonstrations, real-life examples, analysis, and illustrations. The course will be providing students with practice sets and a live discussion series. The Fundamental Concepts of Electricity training is an AICTE approved FDP course.

The food laws and standards certification course by Swayam, and Ignou is very informative and educates the aspirants regarding food laws nationally and internationally. With a total of 40 video lessons, participants can learn a lot from this course. This course is very useful for candidates working in the food processing industry and trying to learn about food safety and quality management. It leads to the self-development of the learners. Also, it is useful for understanding the food safety and standards act 2006, fssai act.

They will also learn about the features of Codex and how to utilize it. This Food laws and standards training course covers various important topics such as export and import laws and regulations, other laws and standards related to foods, the global scenario, and the Indian food regulatory regime.

Swayam is created by the Government of India to help students learn through it free of cost. It provides a lot of perks to the students too. It also has a fantastic set of industry mentors who train the candidates and teach them for their careers ahead. This course is a great choice for candidates who wish to learn about food laws and everything related to it. 

The Introduction to Bioethics course is a platform for learners to gain knowledge about the moral challenges faced in the fields of health, medicine and biotechnology. edX together with Georgetown University has come up with this opportunity for keen learners. The framework of the Introduction to Bioethics certification course has been built to introduce the participants to the various concepts that define bioethics along with its core concepts and skills. Participants will understand the fundamental moral issues that arise in health, medicine, and biotechnology. Some of the issues such as the vulnerability of illness and the fact of death are as old as life itself while some are new. 

We are facing many challenges due to the growth of modern technology which seems to have unsettled our basic ideology about human nature and our place in the world. The majority of the issues intersect with the issues of gender and racial equality and policies influencing the world's most vulnerable populations. Undergraduates, policymakers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in learning about philosophy or ethics should pursue this Introduction to Bioethics training course. The candidates can pursue this programme in two tracks, namely, paid and free. In the paid track also known as verified track, candidates will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion but in the free version, they will be provided access to the course materials only for a limited period.

The course Advanced Linear Algebra: Foundations to Frontiers by edX offers a comprehensive course format that enables candidates to understand the fundamental concepts of linear algebra. The course equips the candidates with the opportunity to increase and build their knowledge of the primary key concepts for data and computational scientists.

Through the course, candidates will develop and enhance their knowledge, skills, and understanding of practical algorithms, matrix, and linear algebra for computational uses. The candidates will learn about the various tasks performed by the computer based on the fundamentals of algebra like analysing the effects of floating-point arithmetic.

The candidates with the help of this course will be able to master the learning of advanced linear algebra in a span of just 16 weeks. The course gives the ease to the candidates to learn at their own pace while learning from the reputed instructors from The University Of Texas at Austin. There are two modes of enrolment for this course; paid with the certificate and free without the certificate. Students who choose the free enrolment mode will get access to the course only for a limited duration. 

The Material Science Online Course is a massive open online course taught over a duration of 16 weeks. The course will help students learn about different types of materials and their properties and the process of choosing the right material that suits a specific function.

The Material Science Course available at the Swayam portal explains the role of Material Science as a multidisciplinary area having its impact on various branches of science and engineering. It is a major area of study that constitutes mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical engineering, applied physics, and chemistry.

The Material Science Course is a 2 credit course coordinated by Dr. Shashank Srivastava, School of Engineering and Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught through informative video lectures by experts and would help students who wish to take forward their career in Mechanical Engineering.

Udacity’s Database Systems Concepts and Designs online course is a free of cost course wherein learners are taught via interactive quizzes, learning-by-doing exercises, and instructor videos. The course offers a self-paced learning environment and has an approximate duration of 16 weeks. 

It is an intermediate-level course; hence, you will be expected to have some basic knowledge of at least one programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or PHP. The Database Systems Concepts and Designs course syllabus is divided into three lessons, which are further divided into sub-lessons. 

The curriculum content is rich and covers all the core application concepts. From database application development methodologies to metadata management and archiving, the Database Systems Concepts and Designs training program covers them all.

After completing the Database Systems Concepts and Designs training course, you will have all the necessary skills for a successful IT career.

The Cyber-Physical Systems Security programme is aimed at providing you with an introduction to various cyber-physical systems and the security issues linked to them. Through this course, you will be familiarised with industrial control systems and critical infrastructure systems.  

The Cyber-Physical Systems Security online course will help you master job-ready skills that will enable you to take on any professional challenge. You will be taught by industry experts through rich learning content. Another advantage is that the course is self-paced, so you can study at your own pace.

The Cyber-Physical Systems Security certification by Udacity is a 16-week course offered by Georgia Teach. If you want to learn the state of the art of designing protection for your cyber-physical systems, you will benefit highly from this course. Most importantly, the course is completely free, so you can hone your skills no matter what your financial circumstances may be.

The Network Security course offers an introduction to network and computer security. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to evaluate works in commercial and academic security and will have the fundamental skills in security research. 

The Network Security online course begins with a tutorial on the basics of cryptography, cryptanalysis, and systems security.  The later chapters cover a number of monographs and seminal papers in a wide range of security contexts.

The Network Security syllabus covers basic topics like authentication, security protocol design and analysis, security modelling, and trusted computing. Some advanced topics like key general management, programme safety, intrusion detection, DDOS detection, and mitigation are also covered later on.

The Network Security certification by Udacity includes a variety of readings, most of which will come from seminal papers in the security field. The provider will provide the link to these papers on the course website itself. In addition, you will also receive critical reference materials.

Marketing is a part of our everyday lives, irrespective of our passion, education or profession. Good social marketing skills are crucial for providing information and making better decisions as a consumer and as a producer. The Principles of Marketing online course explores the fundamental marketing concepts that can help you demonstrate self-expression via marketing.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University is offering the Principles of Marketing training on the Swayam platform. Candidates can enrol in this undergraduate-level course and complete it in 16 weeks. The course structure includes video lectures, assignments, self-assessments, examples, and discussion forums to enrich the candidates’ knowledge.

Further, the Principles of Marketing syllabus consists of 19 e-texts that the course instructor discusses over 16 weeks. Candidates will gain access to the study material and other reference books after they register. The curriculum covers topics like consumer behaviour, pricing, distribution, the scope of marketing in urban and rural areas, and more.

The Government of India initiated a programme Swayam and build it to accomplish the three cardinals of Indian Education Policy, i.e. Quality, Equity and Access. Swayam is devised so that the underprivileged students are reconciled with technology, as they formerly had no access to digital resources and remained unaware of its advantages. The intention behind the project is to make the finest education available to all, even the most distressed ones and enable them to join the mainstream of knowledge.

The programme runs effectively as it has a platform that hosts all the courses taught in classrooms from Class 9 to Post- Graduation on online servers which are procurable anytime, from anywhere, by anyone. Thousands of faculties and teachers were chosen specially for the creation of the courses which are interactive and inclusive of the described syllabus and are available for free.

The courses which are put up on Swayam are available in four kinds, each holding specific purpose and intention, following the art of pedagogy to enrich the teaching-learning process. The four mediums of instruction are- reading material meant to be downloaded and printed, video Lectures, Self- Practice Tests, quizzes and assessments and an online discussion forum.

Animations Certification by Swayam is a free and unique offering by Swayam with a view to providing accessible and quality education to everyone irrespective of their financial disabilities. This course has been designed specially and exclusively for students majoring in Design Engineering, Animation, and Game Technology. The curriculum furnishes learners with an opportunity to learn about design theories and histories through experts themselves.

The Animations certification course will explore animation production pipeline (CG modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, Animation, and rendering) techniques as well as gaming, Designing Engineering, Visual effects, etc. You will learn about the design histories and theories to develop creative, technical, and analytical skills in animation film production.

Further, the Animations certification by Swayam will provide the opportunity for self-assessment to students so that they can analyze their weak points and work on them. Video modules can be revisited to strengthen the weak areas. Project-based assessment relevant to the media and entertainment industry will polish the practical skills of course takers. Besides this, they can refer to a lot of books dealing with topics like character animation, 3D animation, and animated films for a better understanding.

The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course. 

This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self-paced course. The course has 2 tracks that can be opted for by the students, one is Verified, and the other is audit track. The Audit Track is self-paced but has limited access whereas the Verified Track has unlimited access to the course materials.

The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.

The Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences program by Swayam introduces Teaching and Learning Social Sciences, focusing on skills and methods for teaching social science, and instructional strategies. This program is based on student-teachers and working teachers in Social Science. The University of Calicut delivers the 15-week course.

The Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences training will help learners to study the theoretical framework of Instructional plan in social science and how to implement it in classrooms. Learners will successfully understand all the fundamental ideas of Teaching Social Sciences. They will also learn relevant psychological theories and learn how to apply them in Social Science. 

Moreover, the Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences certification course can be studied by any individual at any level of teacher education, including working educators to magnify their teaching skills. The syllabus combines practical and theoretical teaching to give a holistic learning experience.

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online programme is a postgraduate-level core course in the category of humanities and social sciences. It is a 15 weeks academic programme, equivalent to one semester of a regular university course. The mode of instruction will be through video lectures and e-texts, along with reading material. Candidates may participate in group discussions and frequent interactions with the teaching team to clear up any uncertainties.

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes training will explore topics related to democratic, decentralized institutions and government-based agencies established at sub-district, district, and state levels and their procedures. It also includes the domains of the state legislature, administration, and essential institutions. Candidates will be familiarised with the evolution of local governance and its present system of municipal bodies, panchayat institutions along with their constitutional models.

The Government of India initiated the Swayam programme to provide a free education platform. They strive to achieve the three major principles of education policy, i.e. equity, quality, and access. To assure superior study material in the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online course, UGC has been appointed by Swayam for non-technical postgraduate education.

A full overview of textile fibre manufacturing, varieties, properties, spinning into yarns, designing, and formation of many types of fabrics through weaving and other ways of fabric construction, fabric maintenance, etc. is intended to be provided by Textiles & Quality Analysis Certification. 

Students benefit from Textiles & Quality Analysis Classes by learning how customers judge fabric quality, developing the capacity to make wise purchasing decisions, and grasping the concepts of what to buy and how to buy. 

Textiles & Quality Analysis Certification Syllabus contains 55 modules that include engaging and thought-provoking exercises, practical videos, text, and drawings, as well as additional learning materials.

Under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India, all eligible students receive a Textiles & Quality Analysis Certification at English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. 

The four-credit Water Resources and Watershed Management MOOC is Osmania University, Hyderabad’s offering. This postgraduate programme mainly focuses on candidates of sciences and related disciplines while also being open to concerned citizens and water professionals. The course helps learners understand freshwater’s occurrence and availability, its uses, and water resources management related issues through an extensive curriculum.

The Water Resources and Watershed Management certification syllabus comprises 40 modules, introducing various techniques and tools for integrated water resource management. It also promotes life-long learning and familiarises aspirants professional practice’s codes and ethics in managing water resources. Students will also learn about Hydrology’s essentials, management tools for water resources and watersheds, water quality issues, and water resources’ environmental and societal aspects.

The 15-week Water Resources and Watershed Management programme also has MCQ quizzes every week, five internal assignments, and proctored exams. Clearing all these, students can obtain Osmania University’s credit transfer certificate and MoE’s curriculum certification. This course also features the university’s renowned professor, with ample experience to teach this subject fluidly.

City and Metropolitan Planning online course is imparted with an objective to provide the students with the knowledge that is related to planning in urban settlement. The programme will provide the students with a fair understanding of the typology, scale, complexity and hierarchy involved in the framing of policies in an Indian city. The fifteen week course will be focusing on architecture and planning simultaneously.

The City and Metropolitan Planning certification syllabus includes the vast area of - definition and characteristics of urban areas, city in context of the region, urbanization, hierarchy of plans, plans and policies among many other topics that will ultimately help the students in implementing their plans. The course will also allow the students with the projection of the frame plans through the means of assignments. They will be provided with case studies to work upon. Thus, upon completing the course the applicants will understand the dichotomy between the natural environment and urban resources.

The course of Digital marketing has been strategically designed to establish a clear conceptual knowledge of digital marketing in various fields. The thorough structure of this course will help the candidate to establish a number of skills by the end of course completion, such as monitoring, planning and implementing digital marketing training campaigns all around the globe. 

The online course of Swayam provides a great opportunity for those who wish to embark their career as a professional with flexible working hours. Keeping in mind the increasing demand for digital marketing professionals; this is a go-to grab the opportunity for you.

Through the completion of this course, you will find numerous avenues for marketing and advertising in both domestic as well as international platforms. The course of Digital marketing provides you the opportunity to stand out as an independent professional. It gives the candidates the liberty of availing the course from anywhere as per their convenience 

Technology has rapidly evolved to the point that robots are commonly used in factories as workhorses that perform complex tasks and assist humans in dealing with challenges. However, such robots remain tethered to their workstations and cannot move around. The Autonomous Mobile Robots programme deals with mobile robots that can freely move around in their environment. 

To facilitate this movement, robots must possess competencies like perception, localisation, map-building and collision avoidance. This course on Autonomous Mobile Robots by edX delves into these methods that go into the making of a mobile robot. It also covers the basic concepts and algorithms required to develop a mobile robot. 

ETH Zurich, one of the leading institutions for technology, has created the Autonomous Mobile Robots course for learners on edX. The main objectives of this programme are to equip candidates with the knowledge and technical know-how necessary to develop a mobile robot. Moreover, the 15-week online programme is available for free to audit. However, the candidates will have access only for a limited duration. For full access and the certificate of completion, the students must enrol by paying the fee. 

The Language, Proof and Logic Certification Course is an open online course that provides valuable insights into the notion of logic and reasoning. The course will discuss the importance and relevance of different theories of propositional and first-order logic along with their popular and accepted techniques.

The Language, Proof and Logic Online Course is taught in a self-paced manner over the duration of 15 weeks. The course will make use of formal language called FOL (the language of First-Order Logic) for giving out theories of truth and logic. This is an introductory level course taught in the English medium.

The Language, Proof and Logic Training Course is an introductory-level course that does not require any specific prerequisites. Students with an interest in using the language to construct logical arguments will be benefited from the course. Upon successful assessment through assignments and exams, students will receive a certificate in the paid verified mode. In the free mode, the learners can audit the course for a limited period. 

The Instructional Design programme will assist a candidate to understand the concept of instructional design and utilise multimedia and technology as instruments to strengthen teaching. This Instructional Design programme allows candidates to gain an understanding of the history and evolution of instructional design, models and modes of instructionals design, the design and development of e-learning materials the concepts and characteristics of teaching material design and production, the different competencies and skills in instructional design and the role of teachers as instructional designers.

This Instructional Design programme is part of the authorised university level Master in Education (M.Ed.) curriculum. Candidates at any stage of teacher education and professional teachers from various departments can enrol for the programme. This will cause all the ideas of instructional design to be mastered. Candidates will learn and understand the production of instructional experiences through the programme, which makes the gaining of knowledge and skills more successful, productive and attractive.