Free Courses & Certifications

The brains of children grow at the most extraordinary speed when they are still in the first six years of their life. It draws experience from the environment, and the synaptic connections of their brain are made based on those experiences. Hence, it is important to provide such experiences to children that would help them lay a strong foundation as well as nurture the right qualities in them. 

This course of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) offered by Swayam helps the interested candidates to explore these aspects with the help of different pedagogical methodologies such as designing portfolios, gaining experiences through thorough practice as an intern as well as assignments and discussions, that would help the candidates to become the best early childhood care, providers. 

Along with that, the candidates also make use of several study materials provided by Swayam such as the online Q&A forum, which not only solves their doubts but also inculcates higher-order thinking skills.

The Online Refresher Course in Education certification course is associated with the National Resource Centre for Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. The course aims to bring a change to the existing practices in the education sector. Students who enrol into this course gain an understanding of descriptive research, fundamentals of samplings, central limit theorem, hypothesis, etc. 

The entire Online Refresher Course in Education certification syllabus takes forty hours and can be completed in fifteen weeks. The course can be availed at zero cost in the online mode. The programme is an AICTE approved FDP course available at the platform of Swayam. The provider allows the candidate to be a certified user of the Online Refresher Course in Education programme if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the exam. 

The experts use different teaching methods in order to make the sessions more interactive and interesting for the students. The study material of the programme includes modern audio as well as video lectures, quizzes, assessments, discussions, etc. The Online Refresher Course in Education certification can be pursued through the self-paced method according to the students' preferences.

Cyberworld enthusiasts, as well as people seeking employment opportunities in the digital industry, must know the networks in use today and protocols that define and allow them to function. This course will pull you through everything that you need to know about TCP/IP protocols and networking which are a must in the current times and more.

Introduction to Computer Network and Internet Protocol has been made a tailored fit for emerging IT students and engineers by providing them insights into the industry that will be very valuable. The course goes into great details for the candidates about all the essential topics like the Internet of Things(IoT), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software Defined Networks and other significant points as well.

The course goes on to training candidates about all the theoretical skills including data traffic engineering and layer designing. The contents of the course are lined one after the other with industry-relevant skills and have been designed in such a way that each of the doubts that the candidates may get could easily be solved and every requirement attended to.

The Society and Media expert programme by Swayam will introduce you to the consequences of media on the societal structure. You will be able to identify the possibilities for developing the community through media, and the future challenges affecting it. Additionally, this course will help you understand the conflict arising between the dominant and alternative paradigms. 

The Society and Media certification course will foster an interdisciplinary understanding which will widen your perspective. Thus, you will develop an understanding of the contemporary trends emerging within the society and in the media. 

You will become a certified expert after you complete the Society and Media curriculum. The external and internal assessments will help make you certificate-worthy. Moreover, your training will be for 40 hours, spread over 15 weeks, so that you have enough time to grasp the concepts succinctly. 

The Society and Media certification course does not charge a registration fee, and any UG certificate holder can register. Candidates interested in social science research and social entrepreneurship can sign up for the course.

The media Content Production on Multiple Platforms course has been designed by Swayam to provide the learners with an insight into the media production techniques and standards. The rise of digital media platforms has raised the demand for new aesthetics, newer production techniques, circulation, distribution, and sharing of the media content.

This course will provide the learners with a broad introduction to the various aspects of the changing media trends in terms of production and development of media content. They will understand the working of several digital media platforms, the uniqueness of different media platforms, and their content specifications, different stages of video production programmes for digital media platforms. 

They will be trained to produce short video content for different digital media platforms. This course will be beneficial for Mass Media, Journalism, and other students who have media studies as a part of their learning. Individuals who wish to learn and broaden their knowledge about digital media content can also pursue this course.

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. 

SWAYAM’s CC-Botany 1 or  Plant Groups is a programme on basic plant diversity and it consists of forty modules. The programme provides a comprehensive account of various classes of plants including; bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and mycorrhizae, archegoniate in the form of gymnosperms, including pteridophytes, bryophytes and even spermatophytes.

Each community discusses in-depth their ecological significance, classification, phylogeny, some significant forms of genera, and also their economic significance. The participants should be in a situation to take a detailed understanding of the major plant classes ranging from microbes to gymnosperms. These both form the basis of plant science which can be mastered by completing the forty modules. 

This Plant Groups programme is designed for those who are students of biology. This programme will be refreshing as well as giving new knowledge to them. The certification will be useful and it will have a good position in the CV. For the higher studies, candidates from any branch of biological sciences would find the curriculum of the Plant Groups programme important and useful. 

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.

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.

The stream of academic writing is pretty much in demand across the globe. As it comes up with a promising career, the candidates are looking forward to pursuing a formal programme in academic writing. Hence, this course of Academic writing from Swayam became the most registered course among all SWAYAM MOOCs and even made it to the top 30 MOOCs list globally.

However, there has never before been an understandable setup, institutionally or otherwise, for the candidates and the aspirants to learn academic writing and research from. This course makes that happen by providing the applicants with the setup and teaching them all the basics of academic writing and research to help them along with their careers. 

It has impressively closed this gap by not only offering fundamentals of academic writing but also providing insights into the industry.

The course is one of the multidisciplinary ones and is a foundational programme delivered via an online platform. Furthermore, it focuses on bringing the results through the writing process and as such, is quite effective. The course allows the candidates to be able to make new opportunities for their careers. It also helps them gain more potential in their research and hit the top of their abilities.

Shakespeare remains the most staged, filmed, studied, and translated author amidst world literature. Stages, books, and other media from various cultures have localised, domesticated, and adapted this icon in several languages. To shed a holistic light on this writer, the Central University of Kerala has curated the Shakespeare Across Cultures programme, explaining how the world’s varying languages and cultures have influenced him and how he’s influenced them.

India’s numerous Shakespeare experts teach the Shakespeare Across Cultures certification syllabus, which deals with analysing Shakespeare through language discourses, geopolitics, identities, gender, race, how he’s negotiated on pages, screens, stages, classroom discourses, outlining his adaptations, etc. The training also touches upon vital concepts such as how Shakespeare’s adaptations evoke diverse cultures' responses, how they transfigured him in their cultural and literary terrain, and many more.

 A four-credit, elective programme for 15 weeks, the Shakespeare Across Cultures course by Swayam belongs to the ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ purview. It’s intended for English literature postgraduates, featuring internal assessments and an external proctored test. Clearing these, the candidates can also obtain the curriculum certificate. 

The corporate Tax Planning course provided by SWAYAM aims to educate individuals on matters relating to tax in our country. Corporate Tax Planning has become an undeniably crucial component of students’ syllabus and hence candidates must opt for this course which is free of cost.

Corporate tax planning is a peculiar & differentiated aspect on which every citizen must have knowledge about. This course is made interesting by including learning of various mechanisms through which corporate assesses its plan to pay tax. This course also gives in-depth information about the Income Tax Act of 1961 and how it aimed to minimize tax liability.

The corporate Tax Planning course keeps the students updated about the Finance Acts that were applicable in the past years and are applicable currently. During the course of the programme candidates will learn about different approaches to tax planning and methods of cutting down the tax liability inside the acceptable laws.

The course is about direct tax initiated by swayam academy to impart the candidates with the knowledge of taxes and revenues. With this course, candidates will have an outsourcing knowledge on the respective field both conceptually and theoretically as well. The main goal of the course is to give the students a great learning experience with experienced professionals and guides

As the country's wealth is developed by its proper collection of revenue from the people it is very much useful to have a study on the taxes and its principles so that candidates can know the working applications in the academy itself. With the correct validations and calculations, candidates can prepare proper budget reports also. Therefore fundamentals on taxes should be imparted to the student

An online learning platform initiated by the government has many features and experts to make the students skilled in swayam. It is mainly started for learners who cannot afford to study and who do not have the time to attend the classes. Swayam is free of cost and course material is also available without any payment. Academy offers a paid certificate to those candidates who clear the exam and pay the fee.

This course is a government certified course which works under the guidance of MHRD [Ministry of Human Resource Development]. The course of Research ethics is a multidisciplinary and a post graduate level course.

This course is a government certified online course which is accessible to everybody, the privileged, underprivileged, scholars, scientists, students and normal people which makes this course unique and beneficial.

This course is highly recommended for research scholars, scientists or students who want to be creative and want to create plagiarism free content. While writing or publishing any article it is must for every researcher as well as the writer to deliver plagiarism free content, to show creativity and adhering to the basic ethics which is offered by this course of Research ethics.

There are several questions in the field of law which requires answers in an objective manner. This course of Research Methodology provided by Swayam will provide the students with an ability to approach these questions with an objective outlook. This course can be applied to by people who aspire to pursue a career in research as well as those who are already receiving education in the fields of law, criminology or sociology.

This course is extended for a duration of 15 weeks, during which the candidate will be provided with appropriate study materials such as e-texts and video lectures. The contents of the course are distributed in 35 modules. Moreover, there are facilities of quizzes and online forums that would help the candidates check their progress and also let them gain confidence for participatory activities.

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Management online programme is a four-credit, postgraduate-level course. It offers a chronological syllabus structure that includes various aspects of waste management, such as definition, characterisation, classification, collection, management, and transportation. Candidates will be instructed by Prof. V. K. Garg who is a dean at the School of Environment and Earth Sciences.

The purpose of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management training is to educate candidates about solid waste which includes biomedical, radioactive, plastic, and electronic waste, along with MSW, fly ash, and others. Candidates also acquire a holistic understanding of the legal framework associated with waste management, as well as several recovery options.

Moreover, Swayam is an education platform initiated by the Government of India to provide courses free of cost. After completing the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management postgraduate course, candidates are required to pay a fee for the final proctored exams and attend the same at the given centre.

The course of Media Law which is being provided by edX is relevant in making the candidate learn about the various ethical issues that arise in the field of design as well as social media and the legal frameworks related to them. Having expertise about such a course goes a long way for individuals who are driven creatively and want to become efficient design professionals. 

The course will be teaching the candidates the fundamentals of a broad range of topics such as privacy and art, Open-source public license, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Digital Rights Management, and Creative Commons. This course also takes the responsibility of making the candidate aware of fair use as well as practical limits in the economic sector, such as sampling or mixing in different idioms. 

This course is for a tenure of 14 weeks. With a weekly effort of about 8 to 10 hours, the candidates can easily complete this course and apply for related fields. 

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 Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains programme by Technische Universität München (TUM) will teach you how to tackle the common challenges in the agro-food value chain. Learn to continually upgrade the production quality and remain competitive across the value chain.  

Moreover, in the Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains online course, you will be familiar with the concept of consumer value and essential quality of agricultural products. You will learn how to carry out market research with diverse lessons about pricing strategies, labelling, branding and innovation in this sector. 

You will also understand how corporate social responsibility (CSR) can provide you with a competitive advantage and gain a holistic understanding of the industry standards. Lastly, the Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains programme will provide you with a comprehensive overview of how different chains and particularly, the retailing and distribution chain, coordinate with each other.

Besides, international experts from global universities will instruct the certification course. They will aid you in gaining insights into topics associated with the organisation of the agro-food value chains and food quality.

Introduction to Cloud Foundry and Cloud Native Software Architecture certification course is an introductory course by eDx to cloud factory, which could help in developing the cloud technology skills in the aspirants. The course is structured by The Linux Foundation and this self-paced class is presented under the guidance of experienced instructors. 

The online Introduction to Cloud Foundry and Cloud Native Software Architecture course offers a free audit period to all enrolled learners which can be upgraded to a verified track account which grants unlimited access to the course, a certification, graded assessments and final examination.

The Introduction to Cloud Foundry and Cloud Native Software Architecture training course covers fundamental concepts related to cloud foundry, including distributions available to end users, an overview of the platform’s components, and what it means to be certified for the course. The learners can take this programme in two modes, namely, paid with a certificate and free without the certificate. When enrolling through the free mode, learners will be given access to the course only for a limited period.

It focuses on giving technical instructions on how to use the command line interface, how applications are deployed, what services are within the system’s context and basic debugging practices. The cloud computing course also includes workshops which grant the student the knowledge of building cloud native applications architecturally and ideologically. 

Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies certification course provided by edX in association with The Linux Foundation is an introductory level, self-timed course in computer science perfect for beginners of cloud technology. It is instructed by experts of The Linux Foundation who will help the candidates with the fundamentals of cloud computation and comprehending today’s cloud technology. 

This course will help the candidates to outline and navigate the cloud scenery, manage cloud infrastructure, maximize cloud operations & development, and describe how different platforms and tools are integrated. The course will also teach candidates about different cloud technologies like OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Factory. The course is self-paced but the candidates will be able to access the course only for a limited period when they opt for the audit mode. For unlimited period access, the candidates need to choose the verified mode.

This Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies training course also deals with the overview of accurate network and storage solutions along with the performant computer. It teaches the candidates how to observe the integration practices, DevOps, and improvement of available tools that will help the candidate in the future to meet their company’s business objectives.

The Water Quality and the Biogeochemical Engine course by Edx is an introductory course to environmental sciences. This course imparts knowledge to the candidate in concepts like urban metabolism, soil formation, water quality, heavy metals, atmosphere, rainwater, photosynthesis, and anoxic environments. 

In this programme, the candidate would learn about various biotic and abiotic mechanisms that control the quality of water that is used for industrial and drinking purposes. This course also talks about the role of microorganisms and soil in the maintenance of biogeochemical cycles. Case studies and real-time examples are also provided for better understanding. This course also speaks about the breakdown of mountains to the soil from where the civilization began.

The certificate provided at the end of the course is signed by instructors and verified by the institution. The certificate adds value to the resume of the candidate and it can be shared on LinkedIn. By pursuing this course, the candidates would gain intelligence in the natural water treatment process, biogeochemical cycling, microbial metabolisms, and aquatic chemistry equilibrium. 

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 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.

The u.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future course by edX and MITx will help introduce the learners to leading a profound personal, environmental, and social transformation. Amidst the climate changes, COVID-19 pandemic, and global protests against racial injustice, it is important to develop the capacity to lean into the future. Developing compassion and courage in the face of fear and prejudice is the need of the hour. 

Participants of this course will be trained in this new method developed by MIT, called Theory U. It will teach the learners how to lead changes in government, business, and civil society contexts worldwide. u.lab will guide the participants in applying Theory U to their personal matters and building their capacity to lead a transformative change in the process. Participants will develop a new approach to social and environmental challenges. They will learn the art and practice of deep listening, gathering data by listening, how to stay connected with their deeper sources of inspiration, and how to address deeper root issues. Participants will be capable enough to work towards the well-being of others as well as themselves.