Online Personal Development Courses & Certifications

The programme Attending a Networking Event certification course has been designed to help students elevate and work on their pitch so that they can make better connections by making short speeches. Continuous feedback and practice sessions will be provided by experts so that candidates can improve their vocabulary. Attending a Networking Event certification also lays emphasis on the way to manage networking events. The ways and techniques to make an informal meeting more impactful and lasting will be covered during the session. 

Attending a Networking Event training will provide participants with practice classes to work on their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation. The methods of proper and appropriate dressing for any event are the primary focus of the networking programme. The course will help students find events related to networking to make an impact. The course will help the participants to add new people to their existing circle. The ways to deliver and create an elevator pitch are also an aim of this course.

EdX gives two varied tracks to join this self-paced course, namely, audit and verified. In the former mode, the students will have access to the course only for a limited duration and in the latter, they will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion. 

Prof Anjali Gera Roy conducts the Speaking Effectively programme, a core course under the discipline of humanities and social sciences. IIT Kharagpur has organised this eight-week course which is taught at an undergraduate level of understanding. To comprehend the course content efficiently, candidates must have intermediate-level experience with the English language.

The Speaking Effectively online course introduces the working and formation of effective spoken communication. Candidates will learn that speech is an autonomous mode with a characteristic style, structure, syntax, vocabulary and how it is registered. The course focuses on mastering the principles of speech such as body language, pronunciation, vocabulary and the essential skills required to carry a conversation.

The Speaking Effectively certification course will also train students in advanced areas such as interview conversations, formal public presentations, participation in meetings, and so on. candidates will learn from practical experience because the course encourages one-on-one interactions, small group interactions, and speaking before an audience.

The ‘Developing Soft Skills and Personality’ online certification program is designed for the students to improve their soft skills and communication competencies to achieve supremacy in their profession and personality. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam and National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The classes of this elective course are offered online through video lectures, assessments, and other online resources for eight weeks.

The instructor for this program is an English professor from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Prof. T. Ravichandran who will guide the students into gaining insights on the concepts and strategies to develop one’s personality and soft skills. 

The ‘Developing Soft Skills and Personality’ certification course ensures that the students receive a course certificate at the end of the program which is valued at two credit points. This training is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. 

For the comfort of the applicants, the Fitness Management Certification is specifically designed to give the individual a blend of understanding of business concepts and fitness instruction so they may service, motivate, and counsel various clients in an effective manner.

Fitness Management Classes are organised into six chapters that cover a variety of fitness management topics, such as the concept of fitness and wellness and their importance in modern society, a holistic approach to managing health and fitness that includes diet and exercise (both aerobic and anaerobic), all of which are covered in the Fitness Management Certification Syllabus.

All students get a Fitness Management Certification by Manipur University, Imphal under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking programme is an introductory course focused on the theory and practice of rhetoric. In this comprehensive programme, participants will learn the crucial skill of building and defending compelling arguments.

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking by edX uses selected speeches from important twentieth-century Americans such as Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King Jr., Margaret Chase Smith, and John F. Kennedy. Using this analysis, you will understand how writers and speakers engage an audience and persuade them to adopt their perspective.

Moreover, Rhetoric certification is crafted around Harvard Professor James Engell's on-campus course called "Elements of Rhetoric". It will allow you to examine and apply rhetorical style and structure and admire the relevance of persuasive communication in your daily life. Furthermore, you can also earn a certificate upon completing this course and share it on your resume to widen job opportunities. The candidates are given the option of two tracks which may be chosen so that the courses can be completed. Both the course tracks are self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible during the free audit mode. But in the case of the paid verified track, the students get unlimited access to the course materials.

The Introduction to Human Communication certification by Arizona State University deals with the study of communication topics related to identity, culture, organisations, and relationships. This is an 8-week online certification course that requires learners to spend 18-20 hours per week. With the Introduction to Human Communication online course, students will be able to explain the complex nature and the features of communication common to all contexts, including verbal and nonverbal. As an introductory online course in communication, the Introduction to Human Communication certification by Arizona State University via edX is open to all types of learners.

Once the students complete the Introduction to Human Communication certification syllabus, they will have a deeper understanding of adequate and effective communication. They can use their knowledge of theoretical concepts in communication to everyday experiences. Introduction to Human Communication is an instructor-led course taught by subject matter experts from Arizona State University. Participants will be able to enrol in the free audit track with limited access or upgrade to the paid verified track.

Writing is an aspect of language that comes into use daily for both employed individuals and students. However, many individuals with good spoken skills are unable to express themselves through writing and fail to impress the reader. This Effective Writing online course aims to teach candidates some essential writing skills that can help them excel in writing. 

Created by IIT Roorkee, the course is led by Prof. Binod Mishra, who has taught English at various levels. The Effective Writing syllabus will expose you to different forms of writing, especially business writing while focussing on making them useful. You will learn how to write with clarity, consistency, coherence, and bring unity into your writing. 

The course will help you prepare for the professional world, where you do not need to write stories and essays but draft letters, proposals, reports, research papers, memos, and more. Through this short-term eight-week Effective Writing training, you will gain a world of knowledge on professional writing used in corporates and organizations.

The Academic Research & Report Writing certification course is spread over eight weeks and throws lights on the beneficial tools and techniques that can be used in report writing. The course has also been approved by the AICTE. It falls under the domain of Teacher education.

The Academic Research & Report Writing course curriculum extensively covers all the topics ranging from different reports and presentations to various word processors and plagiarism detection tools. The course proves worthwhile to all the researchers and teachers who need to hone their report writing skills for effective dissemination (both academic and research-oriented).

The Academic Research & Report Writing online training is offered by Dr Samir Roy. He is currently working as the professor and the head of the department of computer science and engineering at the NITTTR, Kolkata. He has over twenty-five years of academic teaching experience. Thus, the learners can be completely assured of being trained by one of the best minds that the field has witnessed.

English Literature for competitive exams Certification will be useful for those who aspire towards acing competitive exams with literature in English as the main subject and want to pursue a higher academic degree or course, particularly as scholars and researchers, in India or abroad.

English Literature for competitive exams Classes will also be helpful for those studying English Literature.

All students get an English Literature for competitive exams Certification by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Technical English for Engineers Certification covers all the areas of grammar, and vocabulary - that are necessary for undergraduate students of all branches of engineering sciences as well as in areas such as problem-solving, team coordination, and project management.

Technical English for Engineers Classes includes topics such as reading, writing and listening comprehension, note taking, summarizing, and report writing, along with fundamental elements of grammar and vocabulary.

All students get a Technical English for Engineers Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Quantitative aptitude is an integral part of the syllabus for any government examination. It checks the quantitative and logical reasoning skills of the candidate. The internet is flooded with different kinds of books with multiple authors. This often confuses the aspirant because of less time for preparation and many concepts to grab for the preparation. To ease this the course of Learning Quantitative Aptitude is provided by TCS iON. The course shall help the candidates in learning the concepts of quantitative aptitude and also guide them with the frequently asked questions.

The Learning Quantitative Aptitude training will be beneficial for the aspirants giving exams for SSC, RRB, IBPS, RBI to grab and polish their quantitative aptitude with the convenience of time and place.  In addition to this, the Learning Quantitative Aptitude syllabus has assessments at the end of each module for self-tracking and practising the topics which are part of the exam. The duration of the course is 7 weeks in which the learner must commit to 6-8 hours per day to complete the course in time. The course is a self-paced online course that is available on the TCS iON portal. The learning portal of TCS is trusted by more than 3 lakh students and is reliable for the best content.

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Spanish is a global language, with over 500 million native speakers. If you want to learn conversational Spanish, enrol in the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course by edX. It is an ideal programme for gaining proficiency in the basics of Spanish. The training runs for seven weeks and will introduce the participants to A1-level mastery (according to CEFRL, Council of Europe 2001).

The Basic Spanish 1 online course houses activities for practising the four language skills, namely writing, reading comprehension, speaking, and listening comprehension. Once you take this training, you will be able to introduce yourself in Spanish and ask basic questions as well. Moreover, you will learn to hold basic conversations in this foreign language.

Furthermore, the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started certification course is developed by Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Spain. Throughout the training, you can make use of cultural notes, reference notes, and grammar explanations. It has a self-directed training approach with an introductory level of difficulty.

Students can choose either of the 2 tracks namely verified or audit tracks. If the student has chosen the verified track then he or she will be able to view and learn the materials for an unlimited period of time. Again, on the other hand, the candidates will be able to view the materials for a limited period of time only if they select the audit track.

The Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success course is designed to boost your creative thinking and help you come up with innovative ideas more frequently. It will help you communicate novel ideas in engaging using innovative ways, produce original solutions, and address problems from unique angles.

By using the lessons from the Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success programme, you can train yourself to use your natural creativity at optimum potential, break away from conventional thoughts, and grab opportunities at the right time. You will develop the ability to view things from new viewpoints and act accordingly. This course is offered in the self-paced mode and it can be taken by paying the course fee or free. In the free audit mode, the candidates will be given access only for a limited period. 

Today’s information overload makes it difficult to think out-of-the-box. Innovative employees are highly in demand across various industries. The Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success MOOC will provide you with a ‘toolbox’, which will give you some techniques and behaviours that will spark your inventiveness and ingenuity.

English is the global language and also the crucial subject in all government and non-government exams. As the subject, it carries a lot of marks and the applicant can score better just by learning the basic concepts of the language. The online course of English Language for Government Bank, Insurance, and SSC Exams by TCS iON shall train the learners about the foundational concepts of the language. The courses focus on all the important topics that form the syllabus of government exams. It is really disheartening that the candidate is not able to clear the exam just by a few numbers. The course ensures that the candidate will score better in the language and hence, increases the chances of clearing any exam. 

English Language for Government Bank, Insurance, and SSC Exams certification course is a 7-week course with the commitment of 3 hours per week from the candidate. The course is designed in a way that it shall guide the candidate for perfection with fewer books and activities rather than crowding a pile of books. The self-paced course gives the advantage of convenient learning and the assessments will track the learning outcome. To enroll in the course and avail of all the benefits associated with the course candidates must pay a one-time certification fee. After the completion of the course, candidates will receive the English Language for Government Bank, Insurance, and SSC Exams certification by TCS iON. 

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The Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills program by EdX teaches how to negotiate in four crucial steps – preparation, negotiation, performance, and evaluation. The course is rife with short videos and interactive tutorials. 

Candidates also receive access to various practice tests to assess their skills and understanding of related concepts. Since this course is self-paced, candidates can watch the videos at convenience, and as many times as they need, to understand the concepts properly. 

Moreover, the University of Michigan offers the Successful Negotiation online course, and George Siedel, Williamson Family Professor of Business Administration and Thurnau Professor of Business Law, instructs it. Throughout this course, you will learn to apply negotiation skills in practical scenarios and understand how they are the key to business success. 

After completing the Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills program successfully in the paid mode, candidates will be eligible for a certificate of achievement. Besides, interested candidates can audit the course for free and will get limited access. 

The Certificate Course on English for Doing Business in Asia- Writing by edX is designed for candidates who already have a skill in the English language but want to acquire more knowledge and skills to develop their communication proficiency in the written English language about doing business in the continent of Asia. The English for Doing Business in Asia- Writing course will help students tackle the different facades of business challenges in a multidimensional business setting and also make the Asian economy a part of the global business model.

In the seven-week English for Doing Business in Asia- Writing training, the students will learn descriptively on topics related to the audience, business presentation, rhythm, pronunciation, format, and many more. The challenges that the candidates need to overcome to build a successful business venture will be covered by this programme. The importance of writing professionally in a business deal or transaction will be imparted to the participants so that they can create a professional impact in their business transactions and deals. The candidates will be able to learn this course by enrolling in 2 tracks, audit track and verified track. The audit track offers only limited access to the materials of the course for free whereas the verified track offers unlimited access to the materials.

Business and academic writing gained prominence over the years because they helped businesses build credibility and trust among people. However, many fail to realize that they should learn business writing because its nuances are very different from regular writing. Therefore, the Academic and Business Writing online course will immensely help management students or professionals bring more credibility to their organisations’ roles.

The Academic and Business Writing certification syllabus covers numerous topics like writing styles, grammatical correctness, tone, development of vocabulary, diction, and editing skills. The course is highly engaging and is equipped with many writing assignments for candidates to practice, learn, and improve. 

Offered by the prominent Berkeley University of California, the Academic and Business Writing course by edX is taught by Maggie Sokolik. This training curriculum is also equipped with reading materials and video lectures given to candidates from time to time, besides their weekly quizzes, journal entry writing, and long essay assignments. 

The candidates are given two tracks either of which may be chosen so that the course can be completed. Though both the course tracks are self-paced there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode. But in the case of the verified track, students an pay the fee and get unlimited course material access. 

Technical Report Writing for Engineers certification is a 100% online course that is aimed at the engineers to help them write a proper technical report where they can communicate their ideas in a proper manner. Though this course has been made ready by The University of Sheffield, its platform provider is FutureLearn. The learners do not need to purchase books since all course content will be made available by FutureLearn itself.

Technical Report Writing for Engineers certification syllabus teaches Engineers a vital tool of report writing in its technical sense so that better communication is possible. It also empowers the participants with skills to write well-constructed Engineering reports covering areas like equations, referring, and citations, making use of data, diagrams and finally the language in a proper sense.

Since the Technical Report Writing for Engineers training is for 6 weeks only it becomes easier for learners to attend and learn faster. After the participants get their certificate they can apply it to their degree learning of engineering or can apply it for being successful at their career as an engineer.

The ‘Creative Writing’ online certification program is offered for individuals to develop creativity in writing to make an impact in the minds of the readers. This course will enable students to improve their writing skills and expand one’s perspectives for effective writing. This online training is provided by Internshala and the course modules are designed at the basic level. The classes in this course are conducted online through videos, tutorials, and other sessions for a period of six weeks. The course content will be available to be accessed by the students even after completion of the program.

In this program, students are guided by academically and industrially qualified teachers, Kulpreet Yadav(a bestselling author) and Ashank Rudola (Instructional designer). The students of this course are trained to improve their skills that will enhance their career opportunities. The course certificate is given at the end of the program after successfully finishing the course and the assessments.

Career success is directly related to networking. Social and professional connections are vital for acquiring the right opportunities at the right time. The Preparing to Network in English certification course will take you through the basics of networking and why it is important for you. It is a part of the professional certificate in English for Business networking.

The course curriculum for the Preparing to Network in English online programme houses the knowledge and skills to grow your business network. You will learn to focus on your qualities and how you can refine them. The course also places special emphasis on the English language as it happens to be a global language known and valued by most employers. It is a six weeks training course.

You will have the opportunity of exploring the business culture around the globe with the Preparing to Network in English course by edX. The course also enables you to improve your command of the English language. The instructors from the University of Washington will train you to speak confidently while introducing yourself in English. 

There are 2 modes of study - Audit and Verified Track that can be selected by the candidates to complete their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, the candidates will get a particular time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, the candidates will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

The Construction Ethics and Compliance certification is a 5 weeks course that is curated by the joint efforts of FutureLearn, and the Chartered Institute of Building Academy. This course falls under the Business, and Management category, and The CPD Certification Services gives accreditation to it. 

There are many large construction firms that have faced innumerable fines for breaching ethics due to cases of bribery, and collusion. This CIOB Construction Ethics and Compliance training tell the candidates how they can stay ethical in construction industries. Ethics is nothing but a moral set of values that define a person’s character and behavior so it is important for both the individual and the organization.

This free online course is owned by CIOB which is the world's largest construction management professional body since the year 1834. So, the construction Ethics and Compliance certification syllabus is the guiding light for students who want to understand what role is played by compliance in the construction industry.

FutureLearn’s Intercultural Communication training focuses on the necessities of cross-cultural communication and relations. China’s renowned foreign language institutions, Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) has developed the course. The training will be mentored by expert instructors from the university, Steve Kulich, Hongling Zhang, and Ruobing Chi. 

Considering that businesses have become global, the Intercultural Communication online course helps candidates recognise the distinctions of intercultural interaction from all over the world. The study process is facilitated by teaching the candidates to understand their own cultural identities along with those of others. The syllabus emphasises on different communication styles, the contrast in values across countries, cultivation of intercultural adaptation, etc.

The Intercultural Communication: Dynamics of cultural identities in global interactionis a five-week course and requires a weekly study of four hours. Candidates can participate in the training for free and start learning at their own pace immediately. Additionally, applicants can avail of unique features and a printable certificate by picking the upgrade or unlimited option. 

Conflict resolution is defined as the techniques and procedures used to facilitate the amicable resolution of hostilities and retaliation. Dedicated group members proactively inform the rest of the crew of their opposing ideologies or motivations and engage in collective negotiation to settle group conflicts. Conflict Resolution Skills certification course is created by the University of California, Irvine, and taught by Najla DeBow - Instructor, which is presented by Coursera.

Conflict Resolution Skills online course is developed for the learners who want to develop the listening and communication skills that will help them determine whether a conflict will be resolved positively or negatively. Conflict Resolution Skills online classes involve 4 hours and include case studies, exercises, projects, quizzes, and lectures on management, leadership, listening, and people management. After completing this course, learners will be able to formulate practical strategies for handling disputes in both official and informal contexts.