Free Courses & Certifications

The Corrosion Failures and Analysis online course is offered by Swayam, a govt. Of India’s Ministry of Education initiative. The 8-week elective course lectures will be delivered by the renowned faculty of IIT Kanpur. The Corrosion Failures and Analysis training will concentrate on mentioning component failures due to corrosion and analyzing the corrosion events that caused the failures. 

It will utilize examples from many sectors and businesses, including construction, household, petrochemical, medical, and naval buildings. The course will also cover potential protective philosophies based on environmental change, materials, coatings, design, inhibitors, etc. 

The Corrosion Failures and Analysis syllabus includes various topics such as uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion, petrochemical industries, dealloying, intergranular corrosion, pitting, crevice corrosion, corrosion cracking, erosion-corrosion, and general factors affecting corrosion.

An Introduction To Materials: Nature And Properties certification course is an eight weeks programme which is a presentation of NPTEL and IIT Kanpur. These institutions have established a partnership to deliver this course with Swayam. The topics focused on the programme shall be crystallography, its symmetry, the structure of alloys, defects of these materials, and more.

An Introduction To Materials: Nature And Properties (Part 1: Structure Of Materials) training is taught online and gives a broader introduction on the nature of materials that can be suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who have studied science or engineering. This course comes free for learning, but earning certificates needs around rupees one thousand for the final examination. The certification after completion shall be supported and assisted by the companies that are dealing with materials.

The course on ‘Thermo-Mechanical And Thermo-Chemical Processes’ is a National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) online course developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. This online course on thermo-mechanical and chemical processes is provided on the Swayam online education portal.

The course study of this online training is about microstructural aspects and the processes involved in thermo-mechanical or thermo-chemical treatments for the students and graduates of engineering, specifically in the domain of metallurgy, materials engineering or and the professionals in the aluminum and steel industry. This is an elective course that will be conducted for eight weeks by the course educators, Dr. Vivek Pancholi and Dr. Sai Ramudu, professors from the department of metallurgical and materials engineering at IIT Roorkee. 

The ‘Thermo-Mechanical And Thermo-Chemical Processes’ training program is an undergraduate or postgraduate level course belonging to the Metallurgy and Material science & Mining Engineering division and it provides the students with two credits and a certificate after completion of the course.

The Corrosion - Part II course is a continuation of the course Corrosion Part-1 by Swayam. The course delves deeper into the phenomenon of corrosion, from different corrosion events to corrosion-based experiments. Another crucial aspect that this course focuses on is the mixed potential theory used in electrochemistry. 

In addition, the Corrosion - Part II programme talks about the different methods of conversion, as well as methods of protection from corrosion. Students will get to learn about the oxidation of alloys and metals in detail. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in Metallurgy and electrochemistry to learn about the subject of corrosion, free of cost. 

Furthermore, the 8-week online Corrosion - Part II course allows the students to earn an E-certificate upon successful completion of the course. IIT-Kanpur and NPTEL will also accredit the certificate, so it will help improve your professional prospects in the future. 

The Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme by Swayam is a course that aims to give its candidates a broad understanding of the defects in materials and their function in determining the properties of the materials. The students will gain a thorough understanding of crystals and their structures, along with plastic deformation mechanisms. 

Taught by Professor Shashank Shekhar from IIT Kanpur, the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) course is an undergraduate-level course under the Metallurgy and Material Science and Mining Engineering category. It is intended for first-year graduate students who have a prior idea about thermodynamics and undergraduate-level mathematics. 

It will take approximately eight weeks to complete the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme. It is a 100% online course and the course material can be accessed for free upon enrolment. The course is replete with video lectures, specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded and printed by the candidate, and in-course tests and assignments.

Non-destructive testing is an integral part of quality control, structural health monitoring, and flaw detection. It has many applications in industries related to manufacturing and production. Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing program is an undergraduate/postgraduate course that will teach you about various NDT methods in depth. 

Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing certification is an online MOOC. It provides a comprehensive overview of NDT methods, starting with the basics and the underlying principles and concluding with specific NDT methods process details. There will be periodic assignments and an optional offline exam to help you evaluate your progress. 

Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing online course is curated and designed by IIT Madras. It is eight weeks long and comes under Materials joining, Metallurgy and material science, Mining engineering, Manufacturing processes, and technology. The course also offers certification. It is an elective course approved by AICTE as an FDP course.

An 8-week online course is provided for the Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity Certification. Even if Swayam is contracted to teach the course, IIT Guwahati creates and approves the course syllabus. The organisations that issue this course certificate are NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

The Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity Certification course is an 8-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and authorized by the IIT Guwahati, even if Swayam is hired to deliver the course. The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and NPTEL are the organisations that grant this course certificate.

Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity training is a part of the Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering elective curriculum. Swarup Bag is the instructor of this certification course. 

The objective of this course is to fill the knowledge gap between material science and continuum mechanics, where phenomena are defined at diverse length scales. The course focuses on essential concepts of the relevant topics by studying the mechanical properties of typical metals and alloys via mathematical and physical challenges.

The Corrosion Part-1 Certification course is an 8-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and verified by IIT Kanpur even if Swayam is appointed to provide the course. This course certificate is presented by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and NPTEL.

Corrosion Part-1 training is a part of the Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering core curriculum. This certification course is taught by Kallol Mondal.

The principles of corrosion are emphasized in this course from the perspectives of thermodynamics, like its process at the interface, free energy, and electrochemical potential, and the kinetics of electrochemical processes, like activation, concentration, and resistance polarization; various types of corrosion associated with materials; mixed potential theory; and electrochemical methods of safeguarding metals and alloys.

The ‘Appreciating Carnatic Music’ online course is a study about the various aesthetic and technical aspects involved in Carnatic music. The students of this course will get exposure to the features and fine characteristics that make Carnatic music remarkable. This free online training is provided by the Swayam portal with the ‘National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)’. The classes are held online in a virtual environment for eight weeks.

The course instructor for this elective program is academically and professionally trained Carnatic music singer, Prof. Lakshmi Sreeram who teaches Carnatic and Hindustani music at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The candidates of this online program are delivered with a conceptual understanding of the musical elements and the essence of Carnatic music.

The ‘Appreciating Carnatic Music’ certification course enables students to receive the course certificate after completing the course of study with credit points, and several resources such as books and references.

Appreciating Hindustani Music Certification mainly explores Khayal of all the major vocal forms and this course is primarily concerned with contemporary practice to place the music in perspective. 

Appreciating Hindustani Music Classes introduces the candidates to the raga system like the Raga melodic scale, composed of notes from the basic seven- Sa, Re, Ga, Ma Pa, Dha and Ni. On the basis of these notes included in it, each raga attains a different character and forms of the raga is also determined by the particular pattern of ascent and descent of the notes. 

Students after carrying out the final exam (getting the required marks) get an Appreciating Hindustani Music Certificate from the IITM (Indian Institute of Technology Madras). 

Technology is applied in almost all fields bringing innovative breakthroughs. Technology also fetched advancements in agriculture. IIT Kanpur presents you with a detailed understanding of nanotechnology used in the agricultural industry through the Nanotechnology In Agriculture online course. Nanotechnology In Agriculture is an online certification course designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of agriculture, fertilizer industry,  seed industry and food technology industry. 

The Nanotechnology In Agriculture Certification Course is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It will cover the application of nanotechnology in agriculture and the chemical processes used in agriculture, including using fertilisers and pesticides. Swayam offered the Nanotechnology In Agriculture Certification in collaboration with IIT Kanpur.

The main objective of the online certification program on Introduction to brain and Behaviour by Swayam is constructed to make the students aware and familiarise themselves with basic concepts of the neural science involved in the mental and cognitive process and working of the brains. 

The Introduction to Brain and Behaviour online course over a period of eight weeks will be covering the details and working mechanisms of all the cognitive processes. The Introduction to Brain and Behaviour certification syllabus will be giving emphasis on the working of the mental functions and the situations that give rise to human functions and operations. 

The curriculum for the Introduction to Brain and Behaviour certification benefits includes-  Neural basis of sensation and perception, the neural basis of learning and memory, the Neural basis of attention and consciousness, Special topics in cognitive neuroscience, Neural basis of object recognition. The course will thus help the students to develop their primary skills in neurology.

The online course of Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations certification, which is spread over at a stretch of 7 weeks is an intermediate level course and covers the subject exhaustively. Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course is planned for understudies of atomic strengths as well as for the staff of associations working in the field of serene utilization of atomic energy. Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course is likewise intended to meet the suggestions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course was created based on IAEA distributions on atomic information of the executives. To take the course you needn't bother with a bit of profound information on atomic innovation. EdX brings this course in company with National Research Nuclear University which is the only leading nuclear research university in Russia. 

It’s faculty and alumni have made significant commitments to different fields of cybernetics, experimental and theoretical physics, computer sciences, and mathematics. Students who want to kick start their journey in Nuclear Knowledge Management must apply to Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Online Course.

The Business Analytics & Text Mining Modeling Using Python online course is an 8 weeks program offered by Swayam, a government of India initiative. The goal of this course is to teach students how to utilize text mining techniques to extract data analytics in order to meet corporate goals. With easy-to-follow learning modules, the course explains how to develop, analyze, and compare various models based on actual datasets and scenarios using a Python-based software platform.

The Business Analytics & Text Mining Modeling Using Python training includes industry support from Consultancy and Analytics companies, Big Data companies, Companies with Analytics Division. The course is totally free but if candidates want to receive a certificate, they will have to appear in an examination which costs Rs. 1000. The Business Analytics & Text Mining Modeling Using Python syllabus covers a wide range of topics which includes text mining, data visualization, python, data mining, data science, excel, etc.

The introductory course of Phase equilibrium thermodynamics by Swayam is designed in such a way that helps candidates get the knowledge one the fundamental subjects for understanding processes of separation and interfacial mass transfer, such as, solvent extraction, distillation etc. 

The course explains the principles governing equilibrium for single and multicomponent systems. This addresses both ideal and non-ideal solutions and addresses the full spectrum of step miscibility that is from completely miscible to totally immiscible. 

The course is a well-balanced coverage of practical value of mathematical operations and physical principles, along with various examples and exercise problems. The students will be able to apply the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, the rules, and the related equations to the engineering design of mass transfer equipment after completion of the course. 

The course also discusses the concepts of chemical potential and fugacity. The course gives high end knowledge of introductory thermodynamics along with covering its multiple aspects and multidisciplinary concepts.

The Multiphase Flows certification course is an eight weeks certification course and falls under the domain of Chemical engineering. The course throws light on the interactions of the different phases involved in the functioning of multiphase flow reactors. These devices are crucial in several chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, petroleum industries, etc. 

The Multiphase Flows online training is offered by Professor Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay, who is currently working in the department of Chemical engineering in IIT Guwahati. With several years of academic teaching experience under his hat, students can be confident about achieving a crisp understanding of the concepts involved. Moreover, this course is also approved by AICTE. 

The Multiphase Flows certification curriculum has been designed to suit the academic requirements of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students comprehensively. This elective course also throws light on the different types of flow reactors along with the modelling methods, flow regime maps, and volume fraction calculations.

With a rapidly growing population and economic development, both energy demand and waste generation are increasing around the planet. Therefore, the conversion of waste to energy has become vital to sustaining human society today. The Waste to Energy Conversion online course is designed to teach you how various types of wastes can be used to produce energy.

The Waste to Energy Conversion certification course provides in-depth knowledge that can be implemented to use different kinds of solid wastes for energy production, such as agricultural residues, industrial waste, waste plastics, municipal solid waste, industrial waste, etc. This eight-week-long online programme will also discuss energy production from wastewater.

The Waste to Energy Conversion course by Swayam aims to enhance your understanding related to advanced theories and the latest technology of energy-from-waste (EfW). You will get acquainted with many chemical, biological, and thermal techniques used for energy production from waste generated from multiple sources.

The Soft Nano Technology programme aims to introduce candidates to the patterning of thin films and the applications of Nano-patterned films and surfaces. Some basic concepts of surface tension and wetting will be discussed, besides Photo-lithography and nano-imprint lithography. Candidates will also learn about the Atomic force microscope, a crucial instrument used in nanotechnology research.

The Soft Nano Technology course is curated by IIT Kharagpur and is taught by Professor Rabibrata Mukerjee, an institute's eminent faculty. It is an elective programme, which can be completed in eight weeks. It is designed for UG and PG level students and can also be pursued by Ph.D. level students. It is an AICTE approved FDP course which falls under the category of Chemical Engineering.

The Soft Nano Technology certification is an online programme offering the option for self-paced learning. There is plenty of reference material and video tutorials which the candidates can access at their convenience. Swayam will also issue a digital certificate to candidates who take the proctored exam and meet the required minimum marks criteria.

The Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control certification course explores the fundamental concepts of electrochemical technology that help in pollution control. It focuses on the atomic and molecular structures of batteries and fuel cells that reduce hazardous discharges. It is recommended that students understand the basics of integration and differential calculus.

The Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control certification syllabus lends an elective overview of chemical, environmental, and energy engineering concepts. It contains a total of eight learning modules scheduled per week. It is supported with video lectures. Learners will explore electrochemical methods, electroplating, ZLD, waste handling processes, and solution properties.

Developed by IISc Bangalore, Professor J. R. Mudakavi mentors the eight-week Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control training. A certificate carrying IISc and NPTEL’s logos can be availed by the learners. Candidates must complete all the in-course assignments and learning modules scheduled in the study. Post-completion, they may register for an end-term proctored examination via the course’s website.

The Chemical Process Control online course is an 8 weekly program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The simulation model of chemical engineering projects will be the first topic covered in this course, and it will inform candidates how these systems act. After figuring out their behavior, the Chemical Process Control training teaches candidates to use a control system to steer it in the desired direction. Finally, candidates will demonstrate how this may be accomplished in the most intelligent manner utilizing a sophisticated controller.

The Chemical Process Control syllabus includes Introduction to process dynamics and control, Stability analysis, Introduction to feedback control, Advanced control topics, Design of feedback control systems and Multivariable and batch process control, etc.

The Colloids and Surfaces online course is an 8-week elective program offered by Swayam, the education ministry, Government of India. The course lecture is delivered by the IIT Madras faculty and it’s totally free. If the candidate wants to receive certification, they will have to pass an in-person examination at designated centres. The exam cost will be Rs. 1,000. This course covers the foundations of nanoparticle science and colloids, with applications of these topics presented whenever possible. The Colloids and Surfaces syllabus includes the introduction and characterization of colloids, electrical double layer interactions, polymer interactions, electrokinetics and particles at interfaces, etc. 

‘The Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry’ is a free online course of the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) and is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Science(IISC) Bangalore. This  AICTE approved course is provided on the Swayam online education portal for the students and professionals involved in the domain of chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and civil engineering.

This faculty development program is conducted for eight weeks by the course educator Dr. J R Mudakavi, a former faculty member of the department of chemical engineering in IISC Bangalore.

The Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry training program is an elective course that comes under the chemical engineering division. This undergraduate and postgraduate level online program provides the students with two credit points and a course completion certificate that consists of the logos of NPTEL and IISC Bangalore. The course study focuses on atomic structure, spectroscopy, instrumentation, method development, and industrial applications.

Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering is an online programme offered jointly by Swayam and IIT Guwahati. The online certification course is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)-approved FDP course. Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering online course is an eight-week long online course that can be enrolled free of cost. Yet, the learners must score the required mark in the exam and pay the exam fee to get the certificate of completion. 

Offered by Swayam, the Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering Certification Course will discuss physical and chemical characterizations in chemical engineering broadly. The course will talk about mechanical stability, spectroscopy, electrochemical characterizations, and whatnot. The course is taught by Prof. Tamal Banerjee who is a professor of chemical engineering at IIT Guwahati. 

The Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis is 8-week online certification. The course is ideally prepared for undergraduate and postgraduate students from chemical, mechanical, aerospace, ocean, naval and geological engineering. Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis Certification Course is offered by Swayam and IIT Kharagpur. It is approved by the AICTE. 

The Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis online course will guide you on energy balance and mass momentum in engineering analysis. The course is developed by  Prof. Pavitra Sandilya who is the faculty at the cryogenic engineering center of IIT Kharagpur. 

The Stereochemistry Course’s syllabus layout is made with full dedication and is incorporated with the latest details about the new invention being done in the pharmaceutical industries. The course starts with providing the student with the basic information about configuration and chemistry in 3D space.

 The importance of chirality in drugs is explained to the students and what is its need in the upcoming time of the health industry. The importance of chiral drugs has increased a lot in the pharmaceutical industry. This is because one enantiomer of a chiral drug can have medicinal properties and the other might be toxic to take. Therefore, chirality plays a key role in the synthesis of drugs. 

Swayam Stereochemistry Course is an appropriate course for students looking for an efficient teaching source. The course will go on for 8 weeks and can be chosen by applicants wishing to develop a career in the health industry, pharmaceutical industry, or perfumery industry. The intended audience will be students with basic knowledge about chemistry, biotechnology, bioscience, and pharmacy. The student will be provided with books and references which he could refer to for a good learning experience.

With this course of Introductory Organic Chemistry, I offered by Swayam; the students will learn about the element that makes up nearly everything around us- Carbon-and makes our life possible. The candidates of this course will be provided free education about the different day to day items that use carbon compounds and how to make them, for example, oil, paints, clothing, natural gas and pharmaceutical drugs.

In this course, the candidates are going to go over the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The beginning of the journey of this course will contain the Structure of the Atoms and Molecules. Further, the candidates will learn about the arrangements of these atoms and molecules in 3D space.

This course will provide the right assistance to the students to enrich their knowledge about Organic Chemistry such that he/she is able to apply to related fields with the right knowledge and confidence. This is an undergraduate level course, so every candidate be it freshers or those who already have some knowledge in the field can apply to improve their skill sets.

The Approximate Methods in Quantum Chemistry certification course is categorized into the major of chemistry that gives a complete framework of how quantum chemistry plays its relative role and its significance. This course would teach different approximate quantum chemistry methods to students. In particular, for the variational theorem, perturbation theory, and self-consistent field system, a detailed mathematical and physical basis will be laid. 

The course is a complete 8 weeks online Approximate Methods In Quantum Chemistry training that will take each and every module on a weekly basis.  The course will focus on enhancing the comprehensive understanding of the enrolled candidate to grab the essential component’s understanding more effectively and efficiently. The advantages and weaknesses of the methods will be explored, and descriptions of chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy will demonstrate each process. 

Many implementations of these approaches will be presented in the assignments. The Approximate Methods in Quantum Chemistry certification will be offered at the end of 8-week comprehensive learning and training in the field of quantum chemistry and surely this course will make the candidate more efficient in working towards them. More emphasis will be done on learning the core modules of the program to have a better understanding of the particular course. 

The Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory training is an FDP course verified by NPTEL and approved by AICTE. The elective course under the category of chemistry is conducted at an undergraduate/postgraduate level. Prof Amber Jain will lead the course along with two teaching assistants.

The extensive Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory online course will introduce the calculation of rate constants with the help of two basic models, i.e., the transition state theory and the collision theory. The TST will be elaborated in detail by solving several examples and understanding the extensions and limitations. The course will also revise the Boltzmann distribution, partition function, and statistical mechanics concepts.

Candidates must have prior knowledge about chemical dynamics and kinetics to understand the Chemical Kinetics and Transition State Theory certification syllabus. The course is designed by IIT Bombay and segregated into 45 lectures, spanned over eight weeks. Eligible candidates who answer the assignments and the external certificate will receive a course-end digital certificate.

IIT Madras has structured the Chemistry - II certification course offered by Swayam. The institute’s Prof K Mangala Sunder teaches this elective program which consists of eight assignments. The curriculum is built at postgraduate and undergraduate study levels, which students can comfortably finish in eight weeks. 

The Chemistry - II certification syllabus introduces molecular spectroscopy, a vital part of physical chemistry. Understanding this branch is essential for all biologists, material scientists, and chemists. The course also teaches about the experiments used to verify various quantum mechanics concepts. Researchers will learn detailed information about molecules, including their bond angles, length, strength, accompanied by their magnetic and optical properties. 

The Chemistry - II training is well-suited for B.Sc. or undergraduate students and postgraduate students in their first year. After acquiring profound knowledge about molecular spectroscopy, they can also opt for the final exam and receive a verified certificate with IIT Madras and NPTEL’s logos.

Quantitative Methods in Chemistry online course is an elective undergraduate-level programme offered by Swayam. The course will introduce you to the field of analytical chemistry in eight weeks. The curriculum also dives into various research problems and discusses real-world topics and issues related to the subject.

Furthermore, the Quantitative Methods in Chemistry certification will train you in scientific reporting and testing experimental data using statistical analysis. The course has been designed and delivered by IISER Bhopal and is intended for students pursuing BSc and BS-MS courses in Chemistry.

Through the Quantitative Methods in Chemistry program, you will learn about concepts like chemical stoichiometry, hypothesis validation, sampling, data analysis, and chromatography, along with many other exciting topics. Apart from the video lectures and modules, you will have to submit regular assignments that will later be counted in the final score.

The Quantitative Methods in Chemistry online training concludes with a proctored exam which is optional and meant for those who wish to add the course completion certificate to their CV.