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Global Ethics: An Introduction

The Global ethics: an introductory course developed by the open university and offered by the platform of future learn is a course created under the guidance of four philosophers to help learners frame their opinions about the global challenges.

Through this course, the learners will become familiar with the key ethical theories surrounding global challenges and the implementation of philosophy for addressing them. This will make learners think about major global problems and help them develop their views about them. 

They would be able to analyze the problems like migration, climate change, widespread poverty, and global inequality and the course will help them present their unbiased thought and views on them. Frequent tests, quizzes, and assignments make learning more effective and efficient. At the end, of the course, a certification is awarded to the learners after qualifying a test, to help them demonstrate their dedication towards continuous learning and unending personal growth. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology
Media Ethics and Governance

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Media Ethics and Governance

4 Weeks
Intermediate
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Writing for Social Justice

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Writing for Social Justice

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
US-China Relations Past Present and Future

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US-China Relations Past Present and Future

4 Weeks
Beginner
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Europe Without Borders

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Europe Without Borders

4 Weeks
Intermediate
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Great Experiments in Psychology

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Great Experiments in Psychology

The Great Experiments in Psychology certification course is a 4 weeks course. This postgraduate programme is available online through Swayam’s provider platform. Human Psychology is such a subject that excites people to know about what humans actually do think of their race as a whole. Hence this course was based on the above-stated ideology. 

The Great Experiments in Psychology training is offered for everyone who wants to establish themselves through various experiments in psychology as a science that are usually unknown for many people. This programme usually gives an attempt in sharing certain important experiments prevalent in the history of Psychology that has helped towards shaping up its identity as a science. Ultimately this course will help in designing experiments using human subjects trying to understand the scientific approach of psychology.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Psychology
Managing Intellectual Property in Universities

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Managing Intellectual Property in Universities

The ‘Managing Intellectual Property in Universities’ online certification course is focused on delivering insights on the features involved and the importance of establishing an intellectual property center in universities and colleges to increase the ranking and enhance the innovation ecosystem in educational institutions. This free training program is provided by Swayam online portal in collaboration with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).

The participants of this course are guided by the program instructor, Dr. Feroz Ali who teaches Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The classes are conducted online through videos, lectures, online resources, and other evaluation techniques. The students of this course will gain both theoretical and practical experience with the hands-on training during the program which enables students to get practical experience with forming and managing an IP center.

The ‘Managing Intellectual Property in Universities’ certification course helps students to receive the course certificate and credit points after completing the course which is done within four weeks in this elective program.

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4 Weeks
Free
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Knowledge of law Entrepreneurial skills Legal Knowledge Financial knowledge
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Global Inequality

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Global Social Change

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Fashion Values: Society

4 Weeks
Free
Development of Sociology in India

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Development of Sociology in India

Sociology is the study of social behavior, societal relationships, patterns, and everyday culture. Development of Sociology in India online program is a short-term FDP course curated by IIT Kanpur in association with Swayam. The curriculum explores the development and emergence of Indian sociology and the Indological, Marxist, Dalit, environmental and feminist perspectives. 

Further, the Development of Sociology in India certification falls under the category of Humanities and Social Sciences and offer this postgraduate level program for free to help students, faculty members and scholars learn from expert instructors without spending money. The course will be provided through the digital medium, and the modules will be taught through video lectures by the instructor.

The Development of Sociology in India certification course also provides you with the opportunity to earn a certificate to showcase your knowledge. You can obtain the certificate after completing all the modules and attending the final exam.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology
Sociology of Science

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Sociology of Science

The ‘Sociology of Science’ online certification course is developed for the students of undergraduate and postgraduate level and is focused on delivering insights on sociological aspects and cultural influence with respect to science and technological developments. The online course is provided by the Swayam online education portal an initiative of the government of India with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). In this elective program, the course classes are conducted online for a period of four weeks.

The instructor for this certification program is Dr. Anindya J. Mishra who is an associate professor of the department of the humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

The ‘Sociology of Science’ certification course enables the students to receive a course certificate and course credits after finishing the training and assessments successfully. This online program is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and helps the students gain conceptual knowledge with practical understanding.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science Knowledge of Sociology
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Global Sociology

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Ergonomics Workplace Analysis

Ergonomics Workplace Analysis certification is an elective course that is introduced on Swayam by the institutes NPTEL and IIT Guwahati and is held for a 4 weeks period. The meaning of Ergonomic workplace analysis is basically a process in which the ergonomic risk factors are evaluated with the help of several validated tools. When these risk factors get identified and evaluated, people can give recommendations for minimizing the factors that foster the development of musculoskeletal disorders which are work-related. When these disorders get improved the compensation cost, employee turnover, and absenteeism. This course helps in all the above-mentioned topics.

Ergonomics Workplace Analysis training will in the process of ergonomic analysis of workplace help an ergonomist to evaluate the environment of physical work or psychosocial risk factors like genetic risk factors that can lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorder that is work-related. 

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4 Weeks
Free
Strategic Communication for Sustainable Development

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Strategic Communication for Sustainable Development

The ‘Strategic Communication for Sustainable Development’ online certification program is developed for the students to enhance their knowledge and skills of communication improvised with professional strategies for development. This multidisciplinary certification program is provided by the Swayam educational platform initiated by the government of India and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The course classes are held online aided by experiential learning methodologies that include video lectures, and other interactive and experimental training for four weeks.

The students of this program are guided by Prof.Aradhna Malik from the management studies department at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. The candidates of this course are evaluated through internal assessments, assignments, and the final examination. 

The ‘Strategic Communication for Sustainable Development’ certification course equips the students with the course certificate and course credits after successful completion of the course. This is an undergraduate and postgraduate level course for the students and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Strategic Mindset Knowledge of Sociology Knowledge of Psychology
Culture and Law The East Asian Perspective

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Culture and Law The East Asian Perspective

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free
A History of Public Health in Post-War Britain

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A History of Public Health in Post-War Britain

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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