Free Courses & Certifications

The Mathematical Economics course by Swayam has been structured to make the study of Economics easier and simpler for the learners to understand using Mathematics. It covers the historical background and the application of the various economic concepts. This course will help the participants in solving Engineering and Architecture, Finance, Management, Policy-making, Analytics, and Medicine problems.

Various real-life examples, recent researches and news about the world economy have been included to enrich the learning process of the participants. This course will enhance the logical, scientific and critical thinking skills of the participants required in their daily economic activities. They will develop a new perspective towards logical, scientific and critical thinking, which will assist them in solving personal, social and professional problems and guide them towards wise decision making.

They will be capable enough to take quick and wise decisions saving their time, energy and money. Various web links and links of YouTube videos have also been shared to keep the participants motivated throughout.

The Pedagogy of Teaching English online course helps candidates to acquire a broader view of language teaching. It essentially covers the various developments that have come about in the field of language teaching and how they can be included in the teaching methods that people follow. The course is also excellent in improving critical thinking skills. 

Besides the Pedagogy of Teaching English certification syllabus covers various critical concepts like the pedagogy of interaction, paradigm shift in ELT, and the implication of multiple intelligences in a classroom. Participants learn about the pedagogy of reading, pronunciation, producing speech sounds, academic sounds, and the like. The course is also equipped with rich reading and study materials to enhance the knowledge of the candidate. 

The Pedagogy of Teaching English certification by Swayam is taught by Prof. V Sudhakar Venukapalli, who has 32 years of teaching experience. The course has numerous assignments and a final assessment to help candidates assess their learning and improve their critical thinking abilities. 

Super-Earths and Life Certification is a course in introductory physics conducted through the platform of EdX by the online teaching forum of Harvard. The candidates enrolled in the course will learn about life on Earth and the various aspects that have constituted its evolution. It teaches about the life of aliens and the search surrounding them along with the process of searching for life outside the domains of the planet.

The students need to develop an understanding of the roles humans play in the subject of life on Earth and the place of each living being in the universe. Three decades ago, the idea about the existence of other planets in the universe was a blind spot to astronomers, but in recent times, huge advances have been made in the field of cosmology and contributed towards the discovery of thousands of new planets outside of our solar system that circles other stars. 

The programme enlightens the students on the subject of life with the help of different fields of biology, geology, and astronomy together, for the sole purpose of finding out whether life exists elsewhere too. 2 tracks of study can be chosen by the candidates, one is the Audit track and the other is Verified Track. During the Verified track, the course access is limited but in the case of the self-paced Audit track, the candidates will get limited period access.

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.

This course on synthetic biology covers all aspects of computer science, design, biochemistry, genetic engineering, engineering, and biology. This course brings all these subjects on the same platform and teaches you creative methods to solve your daily life issues in an innovative way. It covers the past, present, and upcoming scope of synthetic biology. 

This course begins with a short introduction about itself and slowly changes its direction towards interesting and challenging concepts that occur in our routine. This fifteen-week advanced level course will help a candidate to design a personal biological regulatory circuit and its application in real life. 

This course also covers the current construction being done by the biologists so that one can solve complex situations faced by him/her in real life. Few examples of such construction that this course intends to cover are toggle switches, basic oscillators, bandpass filters, and more circuits designed by them. The students can pursue this course in two tracks, namely, paid and free. In the paid mode which is the verified track, students will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion whereas in the free version which is called the audit track, they will be provided access to the course only for a limited period.

This course is taught by Dr. Balaji who works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University. The whole course is for 15 weeks and contains 40 modules; it’s a course carrying 4 credits for students doing M.Sc. in Chemistry. The students will work on their procedural, factual, metacognitive, and conceptual knowledge, and use images, presentations, 3D-animations, white board demonstration, chemical structures, paper 3D-models, figures, tables, mirrors, use of molecular models, etc for scientific explanation.

The course also talks about various theories such as Malcom  Knowels Andragogy, Dick and Carey model,  the Feynman Technique, modified Bloom’s taxonomy, neuro slide design principles, ADDIE model,  etc. Doing this course will benefit PG students, young scientists, research scholars, and faculty members looking to enhance their knowledge in this field, it is also helpful for students taking competitive exams like CSIR-NET, SSC-CGL, IIT-JAM, GATE, various CET, UPSC, and SLET.

After completing this course the candidates job prospects will widen in various industries such as petrochemical, agro chemicals industries, perfume, pharmacy, and dye.

The Corporate Law Programme course is taught by Professor Dr. Harpreet Kaur from National Law University Delhi and is for five weeks holding 4 credits. The topics covered under this course are Business organisation its features and types, Raising Capital for businesses, Corporate Management and Governance, Business Reuse Proceedings, Investigation and Adjudicatory Mechanisms, Shareholder’s Remedies, Winding up of Company and the Insolvency Proceedings if the business is bankrupt,  Foreign Direct Investments in Companies, and the corporate restructuring policies.

There has been immense growth in the corporate sector which makes it important for the people in this sector to know about the legal aspects of corporate law. This course is for postgraduate level individuals, people from business and law backgrounds and will help learners meet their lifelong needs. Professionals who wish to gain knowledge in the field of Corporate Governance can also take up this course. 

The candidates who want to get certified in this course should successfully complete the proctored examination at the end of the course which provides credits to the students. 

Over the past few decades, the world saw some unfortunate and unprecedented situations. With urbanization and globalization peaking throughout the years, we witnessed a drastic decline in environmental quality and an increase in natural emergencies. It is essential to be aware of the consequences of our actions in our communities and surroundings. With Swayam’s Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation & Climate Resilient Development Course, learn about urban development and its relationship with disaster risks, emergency management, and climate change.

With a Certificate in Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation & Climate Resilient Development Course, you will be able to analyze the factors behind climate emergencies, disaster management, and urban development. The course will also take you through resilient methods of community development in urban sectors.

Moreover, you will also understand the strategies to make surroundings anti-fragile and contribute to a risk-free environment. With each passing day, people are becoming more conscious and aware of their actions and their consequences. Get your certificate today to attain knowledge and spread insight about the situation to others as well.

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 Print and Broadcast Journalism certification course will provide students with an overview of journalism. The postgraduate level training is backed with meaning, concepts, and significance of print and broadcast journalism. The first section of the curriculum also outlines the role and responsibilities of being a journalist in modern-day society.

The second unit of Print and Broadcast Journalism certification syllabus comprises deep insights into print journalism. The course emphasises news writing, journalistic writing, and reporting fundamentals. Gujarat-based ASPEE College of Home Science and Nutrition offers this 15-week-long MOOC training specially curated for postgraduate students interested in carving a career in journalism.

After finishing the Print and Broadcast Journalism training programme by Swayam, students will develop critical thinking skills necessary to gather, assess, write, and organise a good news story. Besides, the third and fourth section of the curriculum encompasses the nuances of broadcast journalism, editing, and proofreading. Candidates receive an MoE certificate, four credits, and a credit transfer credential after fulfilling necessary conditions. 

There is always going to be the need for good lawyers, especially in a democratic setup like India's. However, people too should have at least the basic knowledge of their rights and the laws that protect and govern them. The Access to Justice certification course by Swayam is the course that fills this need by providing candidates with all they need to know about the Indian judicial system and the Access to Justice for all course too is always in demand by people wishing to know what they are relying on.

The National Law University of Delhi, arguably the best Indian Law university provides this course free of cost due to the educational programme initiated by the government known as Swayam. The Access to Justice training course provides the candidates with not only the fundamentals of equal access to justice but also all about the developments that have been made recently.

The basic rights of the Indian citizen are taught in the course in great detail while promoting equal access to justice to and for everyone. This law course also covers the remedies to the infringements made to these rights and the mode of realization of such rights with other essential topics as well.

Swayam has been started by the government of India to provide the necessary resources to students who do not have access to educational resources. Its aim is to achieve the three principles of education policy that is access, quality, and equity.

Advanced Constitutional Law course by Swayam has been built to provide the learners with an understanding of the various aspects of constitutional law. It is a full credit course for universities and 4 credit courses for law universities. Participants will learn the complexities of Indian constitutional law and how it has been shaped by the courts and the government. They will be given a comprehensive introduction to the different schools of thought on constitutional interpretation, principles such as federalism, rule of law, separation of powers, sovereignty, and the role of common law. 

They will be able to explore the current constitutional practices and historically important constitutional disputes. They will be trained to conduct advanced legal research and assess intricate legal information. This Advanced Constitutional Law training course by Swayam is apt for students/professionals who wish to gain knowledge about constitutional law or develop their careers in it. 

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SWAYAM, as a free online training initiative, aims at providing freely accessible and quality education to all. In furtherance of this aim, Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis MNR-002 have been designed for imparting the best training from expert faculty. This course provides postgraduate level education on the importance, concept, goals, components and instruments of agricultural policy. 

During the course, candidates will find themselves gaining vivid insights on the major steps and process in policy formulation and policy implementation. Active discussions on monitoring and evaluation will also be conducted. Learners will understand the need for inter-linkage between non-farm and farm sector for agricultural and rural development; growth of farm output and input, and the role of the farming sector in the national economy and food security-all through active discussions. 

Faculty will shed light on special agricultural development programmes and rural poverty alleviation programmes that have been implemented in India. By highlighting the role of resources like labour, land and capital in agricultural development and then proceeding on to critically examining the agriculture policy of the developed and developing countries, the course concludes with a comprehensive depiction of the concept of agriculture trade issues and globalisation.

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme explains the different stages of the development of Indian agriculture, from prehistoric agriculture to modern agriculture. The programme identifies the customs, values, and farming practices that Indian farmers follow. The programme clarifies the scope and importance of Indian agriculture to the Indian economy. 

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme discusses the role of the procurement, storage, marketing, study, and technological transfer of food grains in the growth of Indian agriculture. Candidates will consider emerging agricultural issues and developments, such as diversification, the interface of the agricultural sector, trade, efficiency, gender and sustainability, globalisation, and the use of information and communication technologies. 

The content of the Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme is delivered in 16 weeks through 40 video lessons. Candidates will have to go through video lessons every week. The video lessons are assisted by resources used for self-learning. Along with that, to support the study materials and to get the updated data, a number of web links will be provided. After each class, self-assessment questions will be given. After going through broad parts of study content, candidates have to complete the tasks. 

The Food Microbiology programme explores the world of microorganisms and the science behind contamination caused by their growth. Considering the possibility of microorganisms being both beneficial and harmful, it becomes important to study the key aspect of Microbiology side by side-Food Safety. The programme is beneficial for individuals who wish to delve deep into the domain.

The course focuses on varied learning objectives including the important genera of microorganisms associated with food and their characteristics, the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, techniques for enumeration and control of microorganisms in food, food fermentation, and ultimately foodborne diseases. The motive of the programme turns out to provoke the thoughts of learners on microbiological quality control to improve food quality in households and outdoors by devising ways for the same.

The course also maintains a close connection with legal obligations and provisions which are an inseparable part of public policy and food safety. Candidates will acquire insights on the present national and international food safety regulations and rules. Not only this, but they would also gain practical experience of deploying microbiological risk assessment tools for assessment of microbiological risks in the food sector.

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Certification by SWAYAM aims at enlightening passionate and dedicated learners irrespective of their financial disabilities to gain quality and freely accessible education by experienced faculty. This online course deals with everything budding nutritionists and dieticians need to know about promoting bioactive constituents and nutritional factors along with the potential health implications of the same.

By holding vigilant discussions on the mechanism of functional foods, the course serves as the right fit for both conceptual and real-world insights on the field. The certification is a part of the approved curriculum in quite a few Indian universities. After going through the course, individuals will not only learn about the background of Nutraceuticals but will also discover relevant information on future trends and applications.

Comprising five units namely Probiotics, Introduction to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Prebiotics, Non-Nutrient Effect of Specific Nutrients and Other Food Components with Potential Health Benefits, candidates will have to visit 40 modules with two to three modules taught every week. The credit award and final evaluation of the student shall depend on formative and summative assessments.

This course of Theories of Media and Technology that will be taught to the participants through edX will equip the course takers with fundamental concepts regarding technology and media. 

The participants will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to real-life challenges, issues, current trends, and even their own ideas about art and design. This course will prove to be beneficial for developing a connection between your works and a deep as well as changing question and idea structure. It will help them gain a deeper understanding of people as consumers, media users, and creators. 

This is an introductory level course, which means all the educational requirements to become an efficient media and technology professional is provided through this course. The students can opt for this course that lasts for 14 weeks and requires 8-10 hours of weekly study. 

The Einstein Revolution Certification Course is an open online course offered on the Harvard X platform by edX and Harvard University. The course is centered around the life and ideas of the icon of modern science, Albert Einstein. The course requires students to have no previous background in mathematics or physics.

The Einstein Revolution Online Course is an introductory level course that is suitable for students pursuing their studies in Humanities. The online interactive course is instructed by Peter Galison and Ion Mihailescu of Harvard University and delivered through engaging graphic novels and animated content.

The Einstein Revolution Course is a self-paced course that discusses the life of Albert Einstein from the 20th century to the present times. The course is taught over 14 weeks and makes use of interesting and informative film clips and laboratory demonstrations. The students will be assessed through multiple-choice questions, group discussions, debates, assignments, and exams. The students can enrol in the self-paced course for free; but, they will get only a limited duration of access. If the candidates need to get the certificate and unlimited access, they can pay the course fee and choose the verified mode. 

The Israel State and Society course by Coursera sheds light on different aspects and sides of the country of Israel. The course explores the history, politics, culture, and the economy of Israel. The certification course presents the culture and history of Israel in many different lights. 

The Coursera Israel State and Society course is an attempt to showcase multiple perspectives on the country and to delve deep into the heart of the country. It is an attempt to expose the learners to cutting-edge academic research on the country to help them understand the land and its various elements.

Furthermore, the Coursera Israel State and Society course is a self-paced learning online course that allows the learners to train at their convenience. You will be learning through different sessions hosted by experts who will share their research and studies on the topics. Students will receive quizzes to solve, as well as an online portal, to put forward their questions after every session.

Coursera International Women’s Health and Human Rights course is developed to address the growing need for the acknowledgement of issues related to women’s health and women’s rights. It takes into account the positive and actionable interventions for the same.

The International Women’s Health and Human Rights programme by Coursera strives to stir awareness about women rights issues among its learners. You will learn through the medium of interactive discussions amongst participants. Also, given the need to spread the word as far and wide as possible, all the course elements are free of cost, if you wish to participate but don't need a certificate.

Upon satisfactory completion of the International Women’s Health and Human Rights online programme, you will be awarded a course completion certificate. It is awarded by Coursera and the partner university, which you will be able to view on your Coursera Accomplishment page. You can also share the certificate directly on your LinkedIn profile, or attach it to your resume.

Algorithms are an essential part of the computer to process data effectively. Algorithms are used as specifications for performing tasks like automated reasoning, calculation and even for data processing. Algorithms are becoming an important part of our lives even if we don’t notice it. To make a computer do whatever we desire it is important to write a programme for which algorithm plays an important role. With the help of which one can command the computer whatever they want to.

Whatever one thinks of making from a website to an app they need to create a programme in which programming plays a very important part. This course of Algorithms part II is specially designed for the candidate to upgrade their knowledge about algorithms after they have completed the part one course. It will help them to master their skills in programming and make them stand out from the competition that is prevailing in this era.

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods programme is about data processing and data storage techniques with examples from PostgreSQL. It is targeted for operating system developers, database core developers, database core developers and system architects and students interested in understanding databases in more detail. 

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods course by EdX is offered by Ural Federal University and is taught by Andrey Borodin, an associate professor of the university. Candidates will learn the basic concepts of data access and data access technologies using PostgreSQL. Also, the special algorithms essential to tackle specific problems. 

Besides, the Hacking PostgreSQL programme is a 100% online course and will take around 14 weeks to complete. It is an advanced level programme intended for students of Computer science and is taught via video lectures in English. 

After completing the course if the candidates pay a fee for certification, they will be eligible for an instructor-signed certificate acknowledging their achievement. 

The CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming Certification Course is an introductory level computer course that covers the fundamental concepts in computer science along with a special focus on Python Programming. The course will take the learners through the basic and advanced concepts in Python programming through an interesting mode of study.

The CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming Training will be provided by Zachary Dodds, Professor of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College. The learners will be educated through video lectures, course materials, and other options in the edX support system. Once all the lessons and assessments are completed, learners will receive the CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming Certification by edX and Harvey Mudd College.