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Operations Research

The Operations Research course by Swayam teaches an approach to solve problems that involves operation of systems using scientific techniques and tools. This course provides knowledge of techniques that can be used to solve real life problems in day to day life. Learning this course would help the candidate to manage problems in finance, healthcare, transportation, marketing and telecommunication.

This course covers concepts like linear programming, assignment problems, replacement theory, game theories, inventory theory and Queuing theory. It also wraps basic terminologies and concepts in three modes of dynamic programming. 

Nonlinear programming methodologies like Lagrange multiplier methods, quadratic programming and KT conditions are also taught clearly. Learning this course would help the candidate to solve long term and short term problems very efficiently.

Special cases in transportation & assignment problems and travelling salesman problems are discussed with solutions. The entire course is divided into ten chapters with equal weightage. Each chapter has MCQ questions at the end that helps the candidate to learn every topic of the chapter very clearly.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Certificate

Operations Research

The Operations Research course by Swayam will delve more deeply into the concept of optimization. Optimization is the process of making the most effective use of a certain product or resource. It is one of the most important sub branches under the Operations Research field and finds its applications in various walks on life of a human. The subject consists of various mathematical concepts and the final goal of the subject is to find the most effective alternative to a problem.

The course hopes to teach the students the expertise they’ll need in order to realize the given problems mathematically and do so linearly. The basic optimization problems are linear by character and even the constraints they are subjected to are linear in nature.

With the completion of this course, the student will be able to apply the methods and concepts they learn and apply them in order to effectively solve the problem and find the most suitable alternative as a solution.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Programming skills Operations analysis
Advertising

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Advertising

The goal of advertising is to target various customers from varied backgrounds and help them connect with the product or service provider. A good advertisement will influence customers' buying behaviour and reflect the ethos of the service provider. Learn to design ads in a high-quality way and become a professional in the industry with the Advertising online course.

The Advertising certification syllabus will introduce candidates to communication processes and ad designing techniques. It will also cover topics like the internet in advertising and build the candidates’ skills and equip them to enter the advertising industry fully.

Candidates will learn about the ethical, social and legal aspects of the society and economy in the Advertising training by Swayam. This Massive Online Open Courses or MOOC aims to develop the skills of the candidates and help them connect with the advertising industry in an empowered way. Swayam will also provide a certificate of completion to the candidates.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Advertising skills
Animations

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Animations

Animations Certification by Swayam is a free and unique offering by Swayam with a view to providing accessible and quality education to everyone irrespective of their financial disabilities. This course has been designed specially and exclusively for students majoring in Design Engineering, Animation, and Game Technology. The curriculum furnishes learners with an opportunity to learn about design theories and histories through experts themselves.

The Animations certification course will explore animation production pipeline (CG modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, Animation, and rendering) techniques as well as gaming, Designing Engineering, Visual effects, etc. You will learn about the design histories and theories to develop creative, technical, and analytical skills in animation film production.

Further, the Animations certification by Swayam will provide the opportunity for self-assessment to students so that they can analyze their weak points and work on them. Video modules can be revisited to strengthen the weak areas. Project-based assessment relevant to the media and entertainment industry will polish the practical skills of course takers. Besides this, they can refer to a lot of books dealing with topics like character animation, 3D animation, and animated films for a better understanding.

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15 Weeks
14 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Animation skills
Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry

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Analytical Techniques In Biochemistry

Analytical Techniques course by Swayam gives the learners an understanding of the analytical techniques used in Biochemistry. Swayam is a programme by the government to bridge the educational gap amongst the underprivileged. 

These courses are provided for easy accessibility and learning. In order to understand the subject effectively, it is necessary for the learners to have a strong foundation of the techniques and experiments on which the theories are built. This is where these analytical techniques become not only important but also essential.  

This course covers the diverse techniques, their principles and includes Electrophoretic techniques, general Laboratory techniques, separation techniques based on hydrodynamic properties, centrifugation and  Chromatographic, HPLC, Microscopic techniques, Purification methods, and ELISA. They will be trained in biomedical research applications and certain clinical diagnostic methods like RIA, PET, ELISA, Molecular diagnostics and clinical biochemistry.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
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Principles of Biochemistry

The course of Principles of Biochemistry offered by the platform of edX is in association with Harvard University. The duration of the course is 15 weeks. This course is a 100 percent online course. The enrolled candidate should at least invest 4-6 hours weekly for the completion of the course. 

This course is free of cost course but to avail of the certification for this course, the enrolled candidate has to pay according to the guidelines of the platform. The course provided by the platform is easily accessible and a self-paced course. The course has 2 tracks that can be opted for by the students, one is Verified, and the other is audit track. The Audit Track is self-paced but has limited access whereas the Verified Track has unlimited access to the course materials.

The candidates will learn about the structure of macromolecules and cellular functions. The candidates will gain knowledge about complex metabolisms like the brain, liver, and muscles. Additionally, the candidates will develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are required in the field of life sciences. The course completion certificate is highly valuable and is beneficial in various organisations, industries, and functional areas.

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15 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
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Biomass Characterization

Swayam is a programme launched by the Government of India whose aim is to provide education to bridge the digital gap among the youth of India. They have courses in various nine categories, covering all sectors for students across India. Their courses are free of cost. Candidates only need to pay for the certification. 

One such course they offer is biomass characterization. Biomass feedstock has huge anticipation. It recognizes the demands of growing energy and minimizes the use of fossil fuels which increases global warming.

This course sheds light on various resources of biomass available to us and how sustainable they are for future generations. They cover various topics under this course such as biomass as a resource, forms of biomass, it properties and much more. They mainly teach you techniques using which you can biomass food stock into different forms of energy using their lectures and videos. 

The instructor for this course is Prof. (Dr.) K. Arunkumar, who is head and professor in the department of plant science, University of Kerala. Has many books, research papers, and other achievements under his name. It is a 15 weeks course at the level of a postgraduate, belonging to the category of biological sciences and bioengineering.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Principles of Synthetic Biology

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Principles of Synthetic Biology

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

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

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

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease

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Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease

Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease online course is designed for postgraduate students of biological sciences. The 15-week programme provides an overview of the importance of biomolecules. It starts with simple topics such as water molecules and ramps up the complexity in a gradual fashion. Also, completing this course will provide you with four credits.

Swayam provides the Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease training for free. Along with the expert-driven video lectures, you also get a list of reference books to supplement your learning. This course provides an in-depth understanding of pathology and how to employ clinical proteomics to identify biomarkers. Topics like DNA, RNA, and their structure are also briefly covered.

After completing all the modules of the Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease certification syllabus, you will have to appear for the final assessment, which will be held in the form of a proctored exam. Once you clear the test, you will be awarded a course completion certificate by Swayam. However, you must pass the assessment with the minimum specified criteria.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of biomedical sciences
Organic Chemistry 1

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Organic Chemistry 1

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

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

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

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15 Weeks
18 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
General Chemistry I Atoms Molecules and Bonding

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General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding

The programme of General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding offered by the edx platform provides an amazing learning opportunity to all the candidates who are interested to learn about the area of chemistry subject in detail. Students can avail this course free of cost. 

Participants who are interested in acquiring verified certification for General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding course have to pay fees as guided by the platform. Programme duration is of 15 weeks. The candidates who are interested in pursuing the framework should invest 10-12 hours weekly. The platform of edx has collaborated with MITx [Massachusetts Institute of Technology] for developing this programme. 

The curriculum offered here is an intermediate level course which gives detailed information to the candidates about the subject. The course provided here by the edx platform is an instructor-led training programme. Learners will learn about all the necessary details required for being successful in the field. Scholarship options are available for the eligible candidates.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

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Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

Introduction to the Solid State of Chemistry is a relishing first-year university program, authorized by the edX Institute of Digital Education and it is a collaboration with MIT. The course explores the properties and characteristics of chemical bonding with the inspection of solids. These properties include thermal expansion, electrical conductivity, stiffness, optical properties, and strength, and hence this course many concepts about practical chemistry. 

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course describes how masters uncover the bond, the chemical bonding, electronic structure, atomic order, and further categories of atomic elements in amorphous solids and crystallines which comprise ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and metals. Introduction to Solid State Chemistry also covers parts of organic chemistry acid-base equilibrium studies, solution chemistry, biochemistry, diffusion, and chemical kinetics.

Introduction to the Solid State Chemistry program includes various examples of industrial practice and its grave impact on the environment, storage, and generation of energy like battery cells, and lastly, newer technologies like photonic appliances. This course is instructor-paced and can be taken in the paid or free audit mode. In the paid certificate mode, the candidates will be provided with unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period. 

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
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Communication Research

In the Communication Research certification program learn about the importance and fundamentals of communication research in both theoretical and application value. The effects of media research in the formulation of communication theories will also be covered during the online session.  The Communication Research certification benefits the applicants by making provision for them to learn about the theories that include- “magic bullet theory, agenda-setting theory, selective exposure theory and the uses of gratification theory.
In the Communication Research certification syllabus, the students will be studying the- tenacity, priority, authority, research definitions, science, and other topics related to communication research. The program has been divided into a twenty-module curriculum that will cover all the essential areas of research such as- type of research, characteristics of research, review of literature, data collections, formulation of sample questions sampling, presentation of findings, and analysis. Thus the course will make the students pro in the genre of “communication research”.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Research skills
Creative Communication Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development

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Creative Communication Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development

By developing and disseminating pertinent contextual information and practices, Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Course assists learners in understanding communication strategies and innovative extension tactics to address the empowerment and well-being of rural and urban communities, especially women and children.

Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Classes will help students develop a strong research background and assist communities in making decisions that will significantly improve sustainability.

The global partnership that involves cooperation between governments, the Major Groups, including women, children, and youth, indigenous peoples, NGOs, local governments, local communities, and a number of other stakeholders is stressed throughout the Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Course Syllabus.

All students get a Creative Communication, Extension and Community Resource Management for Sustainable Development Course by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

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15 Weeks
Corporate Law

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Corporate Law

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

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

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

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation and Climate Resilient Development

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Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation & Climate Resilient Development

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

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

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

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Disaster Management
Basics of Macro Economics

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Basics of Macro Economics

This Basics of Macro Economics Course by Swayam provides aggregate knowledge of the economy and its various aspects. With self-paced classes and weekly assignments, this course is an easy and great way to understand different topics such as cash flow in international trade, the role of banks in the company, demand-supply & equilibrium in markets for goods & services, theories of foreign exchange determination, etc. 

This course is a great way to get to know the economic conditions in every aspect including marketing situations. The course also deals with IS-LM Analysis, concept, and determination of GDP and gives the proper training required with it. 

This course is completely for learning purposes; however, the certification exam has a fee amount to be duly paid. This course tries to help candidates to help in every way it could and is also a great way to learn and be educated about the terms and nature of the economy. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics-I

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Principles of Macroeconomics- I

The Intention behind the campaign of Swayam is to bridge the gap between the digital revolution and the underprivileged section of students, considering the unavailability of resources, economical shortcomings and lack of an adequate platform. The Indian Education Policy has three main goals highlighted in its objective, i.e. Access, Quality, and Equity, and to achieve the same, the Education Policy of the Government of India has included the creation of an Online Platform to provide free learning to the students of Class 9 level or those up to Post-Graduation.

All the courses on the website are designed by more than thousands of learned faculties. They have been specially appointed for the job. The courses are reviewed and implemented by Nine National Coordinators, namely the IGNOU, IIMB, UGC, NCERT, NIOS, CEC, AICTE, NITTTR, and NPTEL. The programme is named ‘Swayam’ meaning ‘Self-Efficient’ or ‘Self-Learning’ and aims to bridge the educational gap among the digitally unhinged masses of students, even those deprived of formal education.

The programmes offered by Swayam including Principles of Macroeconomics – I, have four different medium of imparting education that helps in developing the grasping strength of the learner and ensuring a complete understanding of the Subject including- Video Lectures, Quizzes and Practice Tests, Discussion Platform, and softcopy of Reference Material.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
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Mathematical Economics

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

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

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

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Research Ethics

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Research Ethics

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.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Research skills
Research Methodology

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Research Methodology

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.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Research skills
Certificate

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

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.

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15 Weeks
14 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Waste Management Skills
Certificate

Advanced and Applied AI on Microsoft Azure

Advanced and Applied AI on Microsoft Azure online course teaches the use of machine learning and AI to solve real-world problems. Advanced and Applied AI on Microsoft Azure certification by FutureLearn, aims to enhance the understanding of machine learning and AI using Microsoft Azure and Python.

The course covers four topics: Introduction to Machine Learning with Python and Azure Notebooks, Building Machine Learning Models on Azure, Applying Machine Learning and AI Techniques to Solve Business Problems, and Developing an AI Solution with Azure Cognitive Services. Each topic consists of a course that lasts for about four weeks, with 5-6 hours of study per week. Upon completion of the Advanced and Applied AI on Microsoft Azure certification course, a digital certificate is awarded. The course level is intermediate, which requires some prior knowledge of Python and basic statistics.

The course aims to enhance the understanding of machine learning and AI using Microsoft Azure and Python. It also prepares for related exams including Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-100) and Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

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15 Weeks
Intermediate
900

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Cyber Security Foundations: Start Building Your Career in Cyber Defense

The Cyber Security Foundations: Start Building Your Career in Cyber Defense online course is a comprehensive and practical journey into the realm of cybersecurity, equipping learners with essential skills to protect organisations from the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks. This CyberSecurity Foundations: Start Building Your Career in Cyber Defense certification by FutureLearn designed by the prestigious EC Council, addresses this urgent need by focusing on cyber resilience—the capacity to anticipate, respond, and recover from cyber-attacks.

Throughout the Cyber Security Foundations: Start Building Your Career in Cyber Defense certification course, participants delve into the foundational concepts and issues in cybersecurity, exploring real-life examples of malicious attacks like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering. They learn vital defences against malware, create a malware protection strategy, and grasp the significance of data security policies.

Moreover, the last two courses concentrate on identity and access management—a pivotal aspect of safeguarding sensitive information. This portion empowers learners to implement access controls, explore single sign-on, and understand authentication techniques, strengthening data security practices.

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15 Weeks
Intermediate
900
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
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