Free Teaching And Academics Courses & Certifications

Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom certification course is taught by a senior research associate and program director from Stanford University. This course is designed to guide participants step-by-step for a three-dimensional assessment approach. This course will also provide the opportunity for participants to engage in a peer-to-peer feedback process with another development team. 

This course is designed for participants who have already taken the SNAP Course 1 for performance assessment in the NGSS classroom or for those who have comprehensive experience with NGSS appendices E, F, and G and with analyzing dimensions of a performance assessment. 

With this course, participants would learn the procedures for defining performance, and outcomes, selecting phenomena, and developing tasks to meet a set of criteria for high-quality assessments. The course also features embedded questions throughout that are prompts for groups to discuss, while any team member can enter the response thereof for the whole group. There are two enrolment modes for learners to join the self-paced course either paying the fee or free of cost. The verified mode provides unlimited access to the course and a certificate and the free audit mode gives the limited duration of access. 

Have you ever wondered about the different ways of measuring speed, and why do objects move the way they do? If yes, then the Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life training is for you. This science course is created for curious individuals with an inclination to unpack the inner workings of everyday instances and make you better prepared to pursue Science and Maths. 

The course is the fruit of a collaboration between the University of Queensland and Brisbane Grammar School. The Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life online course will cover key scientific concepts and real-life applications of these concepts. You will also get to supplement your learning with examples. 

High school students can join the Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life program to nurture their interest in maths and science. Students will develop their scientific thinking skills in this online course which has a duration of eight weeks. Learners familiar with fundamental concepts of Mathematics can pursue the course. The candidates are given the option of two tracks which may be chosen so that the course can be completed. Both the course tracks are self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode. But in the case of the verified track, the candidates will be able to access the course materials for an unlimited period of time.

If you are planning to pursue higher education from a foreign university/institution in an English-speaking country, you need to secure a certain score in the IELTS exam. The University of Queensland’s IELTS Academic Test Preparation course will help you acquire your academic IELTS goal for entering the international university of your choice.

The IELTS Academic Test Preparation online course is developed by English teaching professionals who have relevant experience in the field. The training will give you access to practice material for over 80 hours. It also houses adequate multimedia presentations covering every section of the test, namely writing, speaking, listening, and reading.

Apart from the engaging video lectures, the other learning aids include IELTS-style exercises, engaging practice activities, and explanations of questions and answers. The IELTS Academic Test Preparation certification course runs for eight weeks and is well-suited for anyone who is planning to take the Academic IELTS test. Although the course has a free audit option, you can access additional resources from the IELTSx course team only with the verified path. The free audit option will be open to access only for a limited period of time whereas the verified track is paid and accessible for an unlimited time period.

The Hook, The Bait, and the Fish: Approaches to Teaching Thinking online course is centred around the new field of education named education for thinking. The structure of this course is largely guided by concepts of thinking styles, thinking skills, thinking dispositions, multiple intelligences, and teaching for understanding. The three main approaches to teaching thinking are in the area of skills, understanding, and disposition. This course aspires to enable students to think clearly and effectively.

The introduction and history of teaching thinking will be comprehended then the course will gradually move towards adopting effective practices and ultimately to the concept of creating intellect schools. Peer-graded assignments, discussion forums, and surveys are in The Hook, The Bait, and the Fish: Approaches to Teaching Thinking training. The course offers 90 % financial assistance to those candidates who belong to economically deprived homes. 

The Certification offered in The Hook, The Bait, and the Fish: Approaches to Teaching Thinking program after a successful completion is verified by IsraelX and students can get it by paying the fee. One of the main highlights of the certificate is its shareable option on Linkedin and it can also be attached to a CV or resume. The candidates interested in Education and teacher teaching will benefit from this verified certificate in their career growth. There is an option for learners to join the instrutor-paced course for free and access to the course will be only for a limited duration. 

The Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project online training is an intermediate-level course under Education and Teacher Training. The eight-week course is designed collaboratively by the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland Global Campus with Brandie Shatto as the instructor.

The Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project certification program is the last part of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMasters Programme. Therefore, it is recommended that the candidates complete the first three courses to understand the build-up of this course. In this section, the course is concluded with the course design evaluation and the capstone project. Candidates will learn about Kirkpatrick’s Levels of evaluation and data analytics of management systems. 

To wrap it up, learners will use the skills they have gained to design, build and publish their capstone project. After completing the Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project course and receiving the certificate, candidates become eligible to join the full Learning Design and Technology Master’s Programme at the University of Maryland Global Campus. The learners can take this course in two different modes, namely, the verified and free audit. In the verified option, the candidates can get unlimited access as well as a certificate of completion whereas in the free audit option, they can get access to the programme only for a limited period of time. 

Online education has become quite popular in today’s interconnected world. Learning methods have also evolved due to the growing popularity of e-learning platforms. Students now have the option to supplement their learning by engaging in interactive exercises, collaborative projects, and other digital tools. You will have a more in-depth look into the history and evolution of online learning with edX’s Instructional Design Models online course.

The highly engaging programs available to you today are not a product of chance and are curated by instructional designers using systematic and careful design techniques. The Instructional Design Models certification syllabus will dive into such practices, both traditional and novel, to help you understand how the models have evolved. Moreover, you will look at collaboration, curriculum design, and questioning techniques which will help you develop a course outline by the end.

The Instructional Design Models training is a constituent of the Instructional Design and Technology MicroMaster’s program provided by UMGC and it can be audited by the learners for free of cost for a limited duration.  Once you have completed the program and have received the MicroMasters certificate, you can then transition into the full-fledged UMGC Master’s Programme in Learning Design and Technology. To get the certificate, you will have to pay a nominal fee, worth considering the benefits. 

A masters or PhD level research project is a huge task. The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme breaks it down into parts and looks at it from a fundamental point-of-view. The course will teach you the elemental principles required to undertake research projects from an engineering outlook.

The principal theme of the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach online course is viewing research as a process of producing knowledge that does not yet exist. The programme aims to present the existing research methodology in a more appropriate way for engineers. With this course, you will understand how and when your research output contributes to knowledge.

The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach certification course will provide you with the abilities to create, plan and design your research successfully. You will be able to conduct proper research in your area of interest to accomplish the desired results.

The Nuclear Astrophysics Certification consists of an 8-week online course. Even if Swayam is assigned to teach the course, IIT Roorkee advances and validates the course syllabus. This course certificate is licensed to be issued by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and NPTEL. Nuclear Astrophysics training is offered as a physics elective. Anil Kumar Gourishetty is the instructor for this certification program.

The goal of the course is to educate students on the newly developed subject of nuclear astrophysics, which has the ability to discover novel observational signatures probing the universe. It has been demonstrated that this field has the ability to classify the circumstances at the centre of stars and to provide details on stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and energy generation. 

Particle Physics: an Introduction is an introductory course on particle physics. The certification course that will be entirely offered in online mode is offered by the University of Geneva (UNIGE). The learners can pursue Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification at their own pace; however, the course can be completed within approximately 40 hours. 

The Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification Syllabus will provide the learners with an insight into the physics of nuclei and particles (subatomic physics), nuclear physics,  electromagnetic interactions,  properties of atomic nuclei, and many more. The Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification Course, offered by Coursera, is structured in eight modules and covers numerous topics related to subatomic physics. 

 The learners who opted for the Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification by Coursera will be conferred with a shareable certificate at the end. The interested students can join the online course in two different modes; either by paying the fee without access to the advantages of the course or by paying the fee and getting certified. 

Global capitalism, while providing massive economic growth and wealth, has also put profits before the people. It has ensued toxic consumption practices and neglected our planet’s needs. The rightful answer to this is sustainable development, which focuses on starting a new world order to replace global capitalism’s vices, ensuring human well-being, development, and environmental security. If you want to learn about this, then edX’s Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order programme is perfect.

Curated by the SDG Academy, the Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order certification syllabus will teach you why countries and organisations globally are adopting sustainable development. Moreover, it will also explain how this concept is transforming the way we work, live, and govern our dear planet.  The curriculum discusses Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030 as the vital successors to the current laissez-faire-style capitalism. 

The eight-week Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order online course belongs to the ‘Economics and Finance’ purview, offering a free-to-learn curriculum. The programme is self-paced, and you can also purchase a verified certificate to show your recruiters if you have opted for the verified mode. In the free mode, you can audit the programme for a limited duration. 

English Literature of the Romantic Period, 1798-1832 online course is an elective programme that falls under the ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ and ‘English Studies’ subject categories. The programme is a joint collaboration by the University of Hyderabad, Swayam’s learning platform, and NPTEL. Furthermore, this is an FDP training approved by the AICTE that focuses on students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

The English Literature of the Romantic Period, 1798-1832 certification syllabus will introduce you to the Romantic age of English Literature. The course explores various Romanticism elements that include socio-cultural backgrounds, politics, aesthetics, sentiment and ecology through different romantic prose. As the programme does not have any prerequisites, you don't require any previous knowledge of the subject matter to enrol. 

The English Literature of the Romantic Period online programme also provides an e-certificate to those who qualify for the final exam and fulfil all the eligibility requirements. As this is a free course by Swayam, you only have to pay the exam fee to gain the certification.

IISc Bangalore curates the Cell Biology: Cellular Organization, Division and Processes course by Swayam. It is an eight-week core program designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students with a background in Biology and Chemistry. This aims to educate the candidates about Cell Biology and molecular biology.

The Cell Biology certification syllabus comprises two modules, each featuring ten lectures. Imminent faculty, Professor Shikha Laloraya will teach the course, where she will discuss some excellent and important discoveries in cell cycle regulation and chromatin organization. This curriculum belongs to the ‘Biosciences’ and ‘Biological Sciences and Bioengineering’ domains.

The Cell Biology: Cellular Organization, Division, and Processes training is rife with video lectures, offering ample study material and references. This is an online program with internal assessments and an offline test, held during the course-end. The candidate will also be eligible for the training certificate if they undertake the end-term examination and meet the certification qualifying criteria.

The Oral Biology Certification is an 8-week online course. Even if Swayam is assigned to teach the course, Saveetha Dental College in Chennai creates and validates the course syllabus. The Saveetha Dental College, Chennai and NPTEL are the organisations accredited to issue this course certificate.

The Oral Biology 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 Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, and NPTEL.

Oral Biology training is a part of the dental elective curriculum. This certification course is taught by a multi-faculty.

This course combines core scientific fields in distinctive and intriguing ways to solve the problem of creating brand-new, incredibly efficient ways to treat, prevent, or manage diseases and developmental disorders in the mouth and craniofacial complex. It is a vast science that encompasses molecular biology and genetics, microbiology and immunology, genomics, biochemistry, biophysics, craniofacial development, pharmacology, physiology, and cancer biology.

The Molecular Biology - Part 3: RNA Processing and Translation course by edX is the third and final part of their Molecular Biology programme. In this programme, you will learn about the mRNA translation to protein, a crucial portion of Biology’s central dogma. You will also see how RNA splicing or RNA turnover affects the outcome of this translation.

RNA processing mechanisms also influence gene expression. You will learn about these mechanisms in extensive detail with the Molecular Biology - Part 3: RNA Processing and Translation training course. It is an eight-week, advanced-level, self-paced learning programme that will help you master design skills in biological experimenting, and enhance your scientific thinking. You need to study only four to eight hours every week.

The faculty includes professors from the Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Each instructor for the Molecular Biology - Part 3: RNA Processing and Translation programme is an expert in his/her respective domain. They will deliver video lectures in English. Video transcripts are also available in two languages: English and Chinese. The programme can be taken by the candidates in two modes, namely, free and paid modes. In the free mode, the learners will be provided with limited access to the programme. 

The ‘Chemistry and Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces’ online certification program is a massive online course for postgraduate students. The course teaches the students the reactions (chemistry, physics) in surfaces/interfaces. Along with it, the learners will also learn about the procedure of atomic level construction of surfaces from the bulk crystals as well as the nomenclature for different surfaces. The students also explore concepts such as various interfaces, metal-semiconductor, metal-molecule, like metal-metal, etc. 

The duration of the course is eight weeks. The course is taught online via lectures, books, references, videos, etc. After completing the ‘Chemistry and Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces’  certification course, the students can gain a digital certificate along with credit points.

All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) have approved this online elective program. The educational provider Swayam offers this course on its platform. The course instructor is Dr. Thiruvancheril G. Gopakumar from the department of Chemistry at the IIT Kanpur. 

Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory is an online free course that will give you a deep insight into the application of group theory and symmetry. The 8-week-long online courses are free of cost. Yet, Swayam demands a fee for an exam that qualifies you for the certification.

Administered by Swayam, the Chemical Applications Of Symmetry And Group Theory online course will walk you through the application of symmetry in chemical systems within the group theory. Plus, the courses will deal with symmetry operations, symmetry elements, molecular vibrations and many more. The online course is led by a faculty member of IIT Kanpur, Prof. Manabendra Chandra. 

Basics Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy is an 8 week long online programme offered by Swayam in association with IIT Kanpur. The online programme is free of cost. However, the learners will have to pay the fee for the certification qualifying exam. The Basics Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy Certification Course is approved by the All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE). The course will provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of fluorescence spectroscopy and instrumentation of fluorescence spectroscopy. 

The Basics Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy online course, offered by Swayam,  is developed and instructed by  Prof. Pratik Sen who is the faculty at IIT Kanpur. The learners who plan to join the online courses must have an understanding of basic quantum mechanics. At the end of the online programme, the learners who have achieved 25% and 75% in the assignments and examination respectively will be provided with a certificate approved by AICTE. 

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.

The Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry program aims to make the participants comfortable in two important advanced organic chemistry topics: organic photochemistry and organic reactions. It will cover all the major topics in both the sections using video lectures, assignments, and tutorial sections.

The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has crafted the syllabus for the Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry certification. NPTEL is an initiative of seven IITs in the country, whereas Swayam is an online learning platform, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Professor Sankararaman from IIT Madras will be the educator for the course. 

Moreover, Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry is an online course that provides free course material and an e-certificate for interested participants. It is eight weeks long and a core postgraduate course in chemistry. It is an AICTE-approved FDP 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.

The Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy Certification Course is a massive open online course that discusses the applications of quantum mechanics and molecular spectroscopy. The course is available for students at the postgraduate level and it offers a total of 2 credits. Learners can easily access the course on the online learning platform of Swayam.

The Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy Training is provided through video lectures and course materials and assessed through course assignments and a proctored exam. The course is led by Prof. G Naresh Patwari of IIT Bombay. Once the learners complete all criteria for the assessments, they will be rewarded with a Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

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.

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 Structure, Stereochemistry and Reactivity of Organic Compounds and Intermediates certification course highlights the logical problem-solving techniques in organic chemistry. Students cannot usually solve these problems on their own and need to master the techniques thoroughly. The course instructor, Professor Amit Basak, is an expert instructor who can clear these concepts.

The Structure, Stereochemistry and Reactivity of Organic Compounds and Intermediates certification syllabus offers a solid foundation of the organic chemistry concepts and is spread over eight weeks. As the course nears the end, learners will see how the training has helped them understand the correlation between the different kinds of organic reactions and their respective mechanical details.

The Structure, Stereochemistry and Reactivity of Organic Compounds and Intermediates online course is designed to suit the academic requirements of undergraduate students. Moreover, this core course falls under the branch of chemistry and enables students to realize the joy of mastering the concepts of organic chemistry.

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.

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.

Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions certification is a beginner-level programme requiring only 16 hours that is conducted over 8 weeks. The course content has been built by Duke University whereas the completion certificate is the department of the online provider Coursera.

Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions training is an introductory level course that can even be suitable to candidates who have zero or limited knowledge of chemistry. This certification course belongs to the course category of physical science and engineering on Coursera. The introductory concepts will be available to the candidates in the form of short reading, or videos, or even practice exercises. Both the course, and its mentors are wonderful, and thus the participants will learn the concepts with ease throughout this online course.

Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 1 certification is an introductory course in Chemistry for aspirants preparing to take up the College-Level Examination Programme (CLEP). This online program will cover primary concepts of Chemistry to help candidates ace the CLEP tests and offer various auto-graded assignments and quizzes for engaged learning. 

The Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 1 certification syllabus covers topics from modern atomic theories to stoichiometry and electrochemistry. Other areas of study include reorganization of particles, chemical reaction and collisions rates of molecules, and thermodynamics. Concepts are also reinforced through practice questions, review exams, and video lectures.

Developed by Cooper Union, the Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 1 online course supports learning independence. Students can interact with peers through discussion boards throughout the course. However, they cannot directly connect with the instructors or representatives of the university. They can also avail of a verified certificate after completing the course requirements.

From periodic tables to matter malleability, the Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 2 certification course helps its learners learn and revise concepts usually questioned in the CLEP exam. Rather than forcing students to learn, this course allows the ward to pick up ideas at their own pace with pre-recorded videos. Fundamental know-how of high-school level Chemistry and Mathematics is necessary to pursue the training.

Concepts included in the Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 2 Certification Syllabus are atomic theories, bonding, electrochemistry, equilibrium, and stoichiometry. Students will understand the structural influences on particle arrangement within solid, liquid, or gaseous substances. Through discussion forums, students can interact with peers and create study groups. 

The Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 2 program is taught by Ms. Allison Tau, Mr. Lori Zaikowski, and Mr. Ruben Savisky. Developed by the Cooper Union, the assignments and quizzes allotted by the course are auto-graded for students to gauge their progress. Additionally, a verified certificate is available to students by paying a nominal fee.