Online Social Science Courses & Certifications

Introduction To Hinduism teaches how to take the first step and introduces you to this ancient religion today! Hinduism is not just a religion, it's one of the oldest living religions in the world with over five million followers.

Introduction To Hinduism Training introduces the fact that Hinduism has no central doctrinal authority and most practicing Hindus do not claim to belong to any particular denomination also Hinduism is based as a result of the reform and revivalist movements within Hinduism.

Introduction To Hinduism Certification Course gives an overall view of the religious texts of the Hindus, most important of which are the four Vedas Ṛigveda, Sāmaveda Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda which focus on rituals, which focus on spiritual insight, mythological accounts, and philosophical teachings.

All students get Introduction To Hinduism Certification by Amrita University or Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AVV) 

Society can only ensure economic development by improving the quality of life for the underprivileged. To do that, intervention in various sectors, including education, health, transport, agriculture, microfinance, etc., is required. The Impact Evaluation Methods with Applications in Low and Middle-Income Countries programme by edX will equip you with the statistical and experimental tools necessary to measure the impact of such interventions. 

The Impact Evaluation Methods with Applications course will teach you how to design and conduct a Randomised Control Trial, how to use regression techniques, and other quasi-experimental methods to collect and evaluate data. That way, you will be able to determine which policies and innovations work, and which do not. 

International development practitioners and policy-makers, when equipped with this information, can accelerate the development process and improve the quality of life for those who are deprived. The Impact Evaluation Methods with Applications Programme is brought to you by Georgetown University and uses the Standard Policy Evaluation Toolkit, as recognised in the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics. 

The self-paced programme provides two tracks for students to pursue it; the paid certificate track and the free audit track. In the free audit mode, the candidates will be given access only for a limited duration. 

The ‘Sociology XII Part-I’ certification course is a study of the academic and systematic perspective of society, particularly in the Indian context. This course focuses on the sociological institutions and theories that explain the characteristics and framework of society. This online certification course is a core course provided by the Swayam portal with the NCERT as an initiative by the government of India.

The students of this course will get trained with the skills and competencies for understanding the sociological principles with the help of the instructor Dr. Sheetal Sharma from the center for European studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University at Delhi.

The ‘Sociology XII Part-I’ online certification course is delivered free of cost for the students in school and is ensured with the course certificate after completion of the program with the final assessment. This basic-level course is organized for twenty-four weeks and by the end of this course.

The Sociology XI Part-I Online Course is a massive open online course that is based on the subject of sociology as taught in Class XI. The course will be taught on the interactive online platform of Swayam and will focus on the features of social institutions, the process of socialization, and the relevance of culture. The course deals with the study of social institutions and encourages learners to question stereotypes in society.

The Sociology XI Part-I Training is led by Dr. Sheetal Sharma from the School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi. The course will be supported by video lectures, online materials, and web resources that help learners to form an in-depth understanding of the subject. There will be self-assessment questions to help learners measure their progress. After completing all course steps and the assignments, students will get a Sociology XI Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

The Secondary: Economics (214) Training Course is a massive open online course that explores the main areas involved in the economy, branches of economics, and detailed aspects of the Indian economy. The course is led by Prof. Dr. Manish Chugh of the National Institute of Open Schooling.

The Secondary: Economics (214) Certification syllabus covers the meaning and types of the economy along with different types of economic activities. The course taught at the secondary level will be delivered through expert video lectures, course readings, and discussion forums on the online interactive platform, Swayam. After successfully completing the course, learners will receive a Secondary: Economics (214) Certification by Swayam.

The Geography XII Part-II Online Course is a massive open online course that is taught based on the Class XII Geography textbook. This online certificate course provided on the Swayam learning platform explores the core topics of Geography including human resources, water and mineral resources, the agricultural system of India, and the geographical perspective on different issues.

The Geography XII Part-II Training will be headed by Dr. Tannu Malik of DESS, NCERT, New Delhi. The mode of delivery will include video lectures, reading materials, and web resources to elaborate on the topics. After a student completes all the online lessons and takes part in the assessment, they will be rewarded with a Geography XII Part-II Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

Also Read: Sr.Secondary: Geography (316)

The Geography XII Part-I Training is a massive open online course that educates learners about the topics of Geography in Class XII. The course will explore different environmental and social dimensions, principles of human geography, and the interaction of people and the environment. This online certificate course will be coordinated by By Dr. Tannu Malik of DESS, NCERT, New Delhi, and provided on the Swayam online learning platform.

The Geography XII Part-I Online Course is divided into different modules that are taught through video lectures, audio material, e-tutorials, and plenty of web resources. Those who are enrolled in the course will need to take part in self-assessments that include multiple-choice questions and other tests. Once all course evaluation is completed successfully, the learners will get the Geography XII Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

Also Read: Sr.Secondary: Geography (316)

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Training is a massive open online course that introduces learners to the nature and different phases of Indian culture and human civilizations. The course provided on the senior secondary level is coordinated by Prof Dr. Azmat Noori of the National Institute of Open Schooling. The course includes 5 core modules and 1 optional module wherein the students can choose from the topics evolution of state or culture in India.

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Course has a duration of 24 weeks and is delivered through the interactive and engaging platform of Swayam. After completing the course and concluding all course steps, learners will get a Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. The course in history will help learners understand the social, economic, religious, and cultural development of India through different historical phases.

The Secondary: Indian Culture & Heritage (223) Course is a massive open online course that explores the nuances of the culture and heritage of India. The course is coordinated by Prof. Dr. Azmat Noori of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The online course will cover in detail the contribution of ancestors in the domains of arts, architecture, music, language, philosophy, and religion in India.

The Secondary: Indian Culture & Heritage (223) Training will be delivered through an interactive and engaging platform through videos and reading materials. The course constitutes 9 modules and 21 lessons explaining different phases of Indian Culture. After completing the course steps, learners will receive a Secondary: Indian Culture & Heritage (223) Certification by Swayam.

The Secondary: Social Science (213) Training is provided as a massive open online course that educates learners on the subjects of social science on the secondary level. The course is offered on the interactive learning platform Swayam. The online course is delivered by Dr. Azmat Noori belonging to the National Institute of Open Schooling.

The Secondary: Social Science (213) Certification Syllabus includes 4 modules and 27 lessons that explore the growth of India and the world through the ages. After completing the course and completing the evaluation steps, learners will receive a Secondary: Social Science (213) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. The course can be completed within a duration of 24 weeks.

The Geography XI Part-II Online Course is a massive open online course that aims to educate learners on the core aspects of geography as taught at the Class XI level. The online certificate course discusses various phases of physical diversity in India. The course is available on the Swayam online learning platform and will be coordinated by Dr. Tannu Malik of DESS, NCERT, New Delhi.

Through the Geography XI Part-II Training, learners will get familiarised with the physical environment and geographical structure of India. The classes will be delivered through video lectures supported by e-texts and web resources to elevate the learning experience. Once the lessons are concluded and assessments are done, learners will get the Geography XI Part-II Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

Also Read: Sr.Secondary: Geography (316)

The Economic XII Part-I Online Course is a massive open online course that is based on the topics of economics taught in Class XII. The course helps learners understand different aspects of society and analyse global affairs. This online course in microeconomics is coordinated by Dr. Jaya Singh of the DESS, NCERT, New Delhi. Students can access the course through the Swayam learning platform.

The Economic XII Part-I Training is provided by expert tutors through video lectures, web resources, and other learning materials. The course will also include assessments that measure the level of understanding of students. Once a student completes all course lessons along with the assessments, they will be receiving an Economic XII Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

Also Read: Sr.Secondary: Economics (318)

The Sr.Secondary: Sociology (331) Online Course is a specialized course that educates learners on human behaviour in society and the implications of social life. The course offered at the senior secondary level is led by Prof. By Dr. Sukanta Kumar Mahapatra of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Through the course, learners will be able to understand the fundamental concepts and methods in sociology.

The Sr.Secondary: Sociology (331) Training familiarizes learners with the study of humans in groups. The course is covered in 5 modules taught over a period of 26 weeks. After successfully completing the course steps and evaluations, learners get a chance to receive the Sr.Secondary: Sociology (331) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. 

The Sr.Secondary: Geography (316) Certification Course is a massive open online course that aims to educate learners about the concepts and approaches in geography at the senior secondary level. The course is provided on the interactive online platform of Swayam and is delivered with the help of relevant activities and multiple choice questions. Additional information is provided to help learners understand the relationship of people with the environment.

The Sr.Secondary: Geography (316) Training constitutes 10 modules and 32 lessons that are covered in 26 weeks. The course is designed and delivered by Sh. Vivek Singh of the National Institute of Open Schooling. After completing the course, learners will be able to receive the Sr.Secondary: Geography (316) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. 

The Ancient Greek Hero course is being provided by edX in collaboration with Harvard University. It has been designed to provide the learners' exposure to Greek literature and culture. Participants can explore the literature and heroes of ancient Greece with the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey, the dialogues of Plato, the tragedies of Sophocles and many more.

Participants will gain knowledge about some of the beautiful works of ancient Greek literature and song-making spread for more than thousand years from the 8th century BCE till the 3rd century CE: the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey, Sophocles, and Euripides, songs of Sappho and Pindar, tragedies of Aeschylus, dialogues of Plato, and On Heroes by Philostratus. The course material has been designed to be easily accessible and transformative for a wide range of participants. Participants will be given access to a supportive learning community that showcases the methodology for "reading out" of ancient texts. These techniques will allow the participants having little or even no experience in this subject matter to see this literature as a magnificent and perfected system of communication. 

The candidates may choose any one of the tracks available to learn the course, one is the verified track and the other is the audit track. Both the tracks are self-paced but during the audit period, the course can be accessed only for a limited period. Whereas during the verified track, the course is open to be accessed for an unlimited period.

Apart from learning about the Tribal Society in India, candidates will also be learning about the issue of their identity and the transitional tribal society in this Tribal Society programme. In this programme, there are four blocks, containing 16 units prepared by experts on the subjects. The total duration of the programme will be 16 weeks.

Block 1 discusses 'Introduction to Tribal Society and Culture'. It will try to highlight the tribal religions and social structures as well as their passage rituals, which are unique to each tribal group. 'Tribal Society in Transition' is in Block 2. It provides details on how India's tribal communities have been shifting from government to the economy to gender and class change within the tribal society. 'Tribal Identity and Ethnicity I and II' is explored in Block 3 and Block 4. The two blocks illustrate the idea of separation and disparity between the tribes and the modern world's tribal identity.

This Tribal Society programme discusses everything related to the tribal society of India. Candidates will be well aware about the problems experienced by them and will be ready to work for society.

Sociology in India course helps the citizens of India to understand various social processes that drive the country. This course establishes norms on which the Indian society functions and its structural comprehension with regard to various institutions.

This course teaches students how sociology plays an important role in the development of the nation. It also helps participants in the course to realize how caste, sex, creed, religion, tribe, and other social classes play a role in the transformation of society.

This course makes the participants aware as citizens of the country on issues like migration, communalism, gender bias, environmental degradation, industrialization, secularism, industrialization, and other social movements. This course also ensures that participants are engaging themselves in understanding the history of the country which now shapes social behavior and thinking in India. 

Sociology of development programmes give the candidate an in-depth knowledge regarding the sociology of development; it covers the dynamics, direction, and imprecation of development in our society. It is a well-defined course which clarifies the concepts of development and talks about development under various aspects such as human, Growth-oriented, Social, sustainable, and its perspectives. 

It addresses the alternative perspectives in terms of micro development and ethical development along with the process of sustainable development. In this course, the candidates will see descriptions of development across the globe in countries like the UK, USA, India, and Brazil.

Other than making the understudy familiar with the expansive cycles of recorded advancement and improvement of human social orders, it additionally draws in the understudies with the new energy of advancement. The development of industrialist, communist, and the blended models of advancements are likewise talked about in this course. 

MSO-003: Sociology of Development is taught by the faculty of the sociology school of social science of Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is available in the language English and Hindi.

History of Chinese Architecture by edX is a course that takes you to the architectural History of China over a thousand years. This course will take you through the ancient buildings that decorate the cities in China, it will throw light upon the construction and design of these buildings, tombs, pagodas, religious structures, gardens, and palaces.

Participants will study the ancient cities of dadu of yuan, chang'an, and Luoyang of sui and tang, chang'an of han, Kaifeng of song, and chang'an of han. The basis of Chinese architecture and construction through brick stones and wood will be taught. Books on song and qing dynasties are also included in this course in the online form. 

This course also contains the study of summer palaces in Beijing, private gardens of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the ancient royal garden at the Chengde mountain resort. This is sixteen weeks containing subtitles in English. It is an introductory course, having personal instructors. The History of Chinese Architecture course is self-paced but only with limited period access.

The Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course is being provided and instructed by edX and the Tsinghua University. It has been built to give the learners an in-sight into the origins of the western philosophy. 

Participants of this course will study and analyse the works of Aristotle, Plato, Heraclitus and other originators of Western philosophy in a comprehensive study of ancient Roman and Greek philosophers. This will enable the participants to build a strong grasp of the basic spirit of the Western philosophy. They will be trained to inculcate deeper thinking abilities, explore noble values, and learn to examine the world around them in different ways. They will develop a new perspective towards their surroundings. They will understand the concept and history of philosophy, religion and culture. They will learn about the society, the culture, the rules, the traditions that prevailed during the ancient times and the factors that gave birth to this philosophy.

The programme of Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law certification course provides a great chance to all candidates who are interested in studying this subject in detail. The programme is offered by the edx platform and is in association with Stanford University. The duration of the programme is 16 weeks. Learners need to invest 2-6 hours each week pursuing this programme. This course is an introductory level course. The programme is taught by experienced faculty in digital mode only. 

The Comparative Equality and Anti Discrimination Law Training Programme offered by the platform of edx is a self-paced learning course that gives whole freedom to the candidates. Candidates after enrolling themselves in the programme can achieve the antidiscrimination certification for this course after paying the fees for the verified certification. Students can also avail of this course free of cost. Learners will get the hands-on experience that is required for being successful in the field. After completing this anti-discrimination legislation programme students will be able to learn about all the fundamental skills and techniques required for working professionally in the field.

The Introduction to Bioethics course is a platform for learners to gain knowledge about the moral challenges faced in the fields of health, medicine and biotechnology. edX together with Georgetown University has come up with this opportunity for keen learners. The framework of the Introduction to Bioethics certification course has been built to introduce the participants to the various concepts that define bioethics along with its core concepts and skills. Participants will understand the fundamental moral issues that arise in health, medicine, and biotechnology. Some of the issues such as the vulnerability of illness and the fact of death are as old as life itself while some are new. 

We are facing many challenges due to the growth of modern technology which seems to have unsettled our basic ideology about human nature and our place in the world. The majority of the issues intersect with the issues of gender and racial equality and policies influencing the world's most vulnerable populations. Undergraduates, policymakers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in learning about philosophy or ethics should pursue this Introduction to Bioethics training course. The candidates can pursue this programme in two tracks, namely, paid and free. In the paid track also known as verified track, candidates will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion but in the free version, they will be provided access to the course materials only for a limited period.

Conflicts and Peace: Global Perspective BGP-003 programme is a UG-level learning course that falls under the Humanities and Social Sciences subject category. Curated by the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Open University, this is a core programme that has been divided into four blocks and will run for twelve weeks or six months. You can learn about socio-economic conflicts and conflict resolution from the Gandhian perspective, along with many other fascinating topics.

Further, the Conflicts and Peace: Global Perspective BGP-003 course curriculum will delve into global perspectives on conflict resolution methods. You will also learn through multiple case studies on the ethnic crisis, border and water-sharing disputes and more. The programme aims to prepare you to become an active contributor to peace in our society.

Moreover, the Conflicts and Peace: Global Perspective BGP-003 is worth four credits and will be taught in the English language. You will be provided self-instructional course material to learn and will be evaluated through assignments during the course. You will also have a term-end examination in June and December.

Our perception of gender, gender norms and gender roles is defined by patriarchy to a great extent. We understand and perceive gender hinges on society's patriarchal construction, and it is therefore highly flawed. There is a need to deconstruct the patriarchal understanding of society and take up gender issues with greater enthusiasm. The Gender Sensitisation: Society, Culture and Change programme discusses these topics.

Candidates who enrol for the Gender Sensitisation: Society, Culture and Change diploma can earn up to eight credits of the undergraduate level. The Indira Gandhi National Open University has created this online diploma in the Humanities and Social Sciences domain. The two professors who lead the training will also refer to relevant books to provide an enriched understanding.

The Gender Sensitisation: Society, Culture and Change syllabus runs for 16 weeks and consists of over 20 carefully selected modules. In this diploma, candidates will study the concepts of gender, sexualities, masculinity in detail. They will also learn how gender intersects with family, work, health, law, media, language, etc.

Statistical analysis plays a pivotal role in social science research. In the present era, top-tier journal editors expect researchers to use a statistical and scientific approach to analyse the data gathered through primary or secondary sources. This Data Analysis for Social Science Teachers certification course will help social science teachers and researchers understand data analysis and use different software platforms to report the research results.

This 16-week Data Analysis for Social Science Teachers training by Swayam, and HRDC, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad will introduce you to many statistical analytics methods. Techniques like regression analysis, inferential statistics, and conjoint analysis will also be touched upon. Moreover, the course will also help you master technologies like AMOS, IBM SPSS, and MS Excel, enabling you to conduct in-depth statistical research.

Data Analysis for Social Science Teachers programme also features weekly assignments for you to test your knowledge. A certificate of completion is offered at the end after you have cleared the in-person proctored exam. The programme is 100% online and is delivered through weekly online videos.

The ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online certification course is developed for the students to discuss and improve their knowledge of petrology by learning about the natural formation and evolutionary transformation of rocks. This massive open online course is provided by the Swayam education portal along with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC). The classes in this core course are conducted in the virtual mode through video lectures, textual content, interactive discussions, and other online resources.

This geology program by Swayam is conducted for sixteen weeks and is categorized under the domain of metallurgy and material science, and mining engineering. The students of this course will gain both theoretical and practical insights on the concepts of rock formation and their applications.

The ‘GEOLOGY: PETROLOGY’ online training program enables students to receive a course certificate and academic credit points after completing the course according to the qualifying criteria. The course instructor for this program is Dr. Harel Thomas who is a professor at the Department of Applied Geology in Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.

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

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

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

The Economic History of India from 1857 to 1947 provides a broader perspective on the economy of India from a historical point of view. The Indian economy was subjected to constant shifts due to colonialism and this course discusses how the country has adjusted to said changes. The course discusses the impact of colonialism, imperialism, land settlements like the zamindari system, permanent settlements, the drain of wealth, economic nationalism, and more on the Indian economy and society.

The Indian economy has drawn its foundation from the colonial period, modelling many economic decisions and structural arrangements since gaining independence. The British colonial period made a great impression on the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. The course also discusses the effects of the hardships caused by famines in detail and how this affected the economy. 

The course explains the link between socio-economic & political structures and various historical events in the history of this country. The Indian economy has had to adjust itself accordingly with the occurrence of such events. The course delves into how the Indian economy was able to make the necessary changes moving forward.

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online programme is a postgraduate-level core course in the category of humanities and social sciences. It is a 15 weeks academic programme, equivalent to one semester of a regular university course. The mode of instruction will be through video lectures and e-texts, along with reading material. Candidates may participate in group discussions and frequent interactions with the teaching team to clear up any uncertainties.

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes training will explore topics related to democratic, decentralized institutions and government-based agencies established at sub-district, district, and state levels and their procedures. It also includes the domains of the state legislature, administration, and essential institutions. Candidates will be familiarised with the evolution of local governance and its present system of municipal bodies, panchayat institutions along with their constitutional models.

The Government of India initiated the Swayam programme to provide a free education platform. They strive to achieve the three major principles of education policy, i.e. equity, quality, and access. To assure superior study material in the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online course, UGC has been appointed by Swayam for non-technical postgraduate education.