Swayam Agriculture, Nutrition And Food Courses & Certifications

The Mushroom Production Training course is a 10 credit course that deals with the different components of mushroom cultivation and production in a detailed manner. The course introduces learners to various management practices necessary for the profitable cultivation of mushrooms on a large-scale basis. It is suitable for those who are planning to expand their farming system on a commercial scale.

The Mushroom Production Certification Course offered by Swayam introduces learners to the nuances of mushroom cultivation and its tremendous scope in the global food market. The course constitutes both theoretical and practical components that include the production of different types of mushrooms, pest management practices, waste disposal, health, and safety at the workplace.

The Mushroom Production Online Courses are suitable for learners from all walks of life. The course is taught with the help of expert video lectures and e-content. The use of PDF texts and PPT content helps learners grasp the concepts quickly and efficiently. The training is encouraged with the help of frequent MCQ tests and discussion forums that assist the learners.

The course is about the technology used in preparing the fermented cheese ice-cream and its by-products so that these attract the customers with interest. The course makes the candidates know the current trends in this type of technology so that producers can make them with ease. The course also enlights the candidates about the development lifecycle of the process so the candidates can learn with applicative skills

With the changes in technology from past to current day, technology is used for every task of human need. Technology is becoming advanced from stage to stage so that it is becoming familiar with cooking as well. Fermentation makes the product tastier and free from bacteria so that there are no side effects to the user. Besides users will experience tastier and prefer those type of products  by proper preparation and usage of technology

The course is offered by Swayam and the course is conducted by the government to give the users the best quality of education in the online mode.

The course is explained by high professionals and experts who are familiar with respective courses. The certificate will be very helpful to the candidate  to get hired in the company

SWAYAM, as a free online training initiative, aims at providing freely accessible and quality education to all. In furtherance of this aim, Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis MNR-002 have been designed for imparting the best training from expert faculty. This course provides postgraduate level education on the importance, concept, goals, components and instruments of agricultural policy. 

During the course, candidates will find themselves gaining vivid insights on the major steps and process in policy formulation and policy implementation. Active discussions on monitoring and evaluation will also be conducted. Learners will understand the need for inter-linkage between non-farm and farm sector for agricultural and rural development; growth of farm output and input, and the role of the farming sector in the national economy and food security-all through active discussions. 

Faculty will shed light on special agricultural development programmes and rural poverty alleviation programmes that have been implemented in India. By highlighting the role of resources like labour, land and capital in agricultural development and then proceeding on to critically examining the agriculture policy of the developed and developing countries, the course concludes with a comprehensive depiction of the concept of agriculture trade issues and globalisation.

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme explains the different stages of the development of Indian agriculture, from prehistoric agriculture to modern agriculture. The programme identifies the customs, values, and farming practices that Indian farmers follow. The programme clarifies the scope and importance of Indian agriculture to the Indian economy. 

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme discusses the role of the procurement, storage, marketing, study, and technological transfer of food grains in the growth of Indian agriculture. Candidates will consider emerging agricultural issues and developments, such as diversification, the interface of the agricultural sector, trade, efficiency, gender and sustainability, globalisation, and the use of information and communication technologies. 

The content of the Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme is delivered in 16 weeks through 40 video lessons. Candidates will have to go through video lessons every week. The video lessons are assisted by resources used for self-learning. Along with that, to support the study materials and to get the updated data, a number of web links will be provided. After each class, self-assessment questions will be given. After going through broad parts of study content, candidates have to complete the tasks. 

SWAYAM’s CC-Botany 1 or  Plant Groups is a programme on basic plant diversity and it consists of forty modules. The programme provides a comprehensive account of various classes of plants including; bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and mycorrhizae, archegoniate in the form of gymnosperms, including pteridophytes, bryophytes and even spermatophytes.

 Each community discusses in-depth their ecological significance, classification, phylogeny, some significant forms of genera, and also their economic significance. The participants should be in a situation to take a detailed understanding of the major plant classes ranging from microbes to gymnosperms. These both form the basis of plant science which can be mastered by completing the forty modules. 

This Plant Groups programme is designed for those who are students of biology. This programme will be refreshing as well as giving new knowledge to them. The certification will be useful and it will have a good position in the CV. For the higher studies, candidates from any branch of biological sciences would find the curriculum of the Plant Groups programme important and useful. 

The Food Microbiology programme explores the world of microorganisms and the science behind contamination caused by their growth. Considering the possibility of microorganisms being both beneficial and harmful, it becomes important to study the key aspect of Microbiology side by side-Food Safety. The programme is beneficial for individuals who wish to delve deep into the domain.

The course focuses on varied learning objectives including the important genera of microorganisms associated with food and their characteristics, the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, techniques for enumeration and control of microorganisms in food, food fermentation, and ultimately foodborne diseases. The motive of the programme turns out to provoke the thoughts of learners on microbiological quality control to improve food quality in households and outdoors by devising ways for the same.

The course also maintains a close connection with legal obligations and provisions which are an inseparable part of public policy and food safety. Candidates will acquire insights on the present national and international food safety regulations and rules. Not only this, but they would also gain practical experience of deploying microbiological risk assessment tools for assessment of microbiological risks in the food sector.

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Certification by SWAYAM aims at enlightening passionate and dedicated learners irrespective of their financial disabilities to gain quality and freely accessible education by experienced faculty. This online course deals with everything budding nutritionists and dieticians need to know about promoting bioactive constituents and nutritional factors along with the potential health implications of the same.

By holding vigilant discussions on the mechanism of functional foods, the course serves as the right fit for both conceptual and real-world insights on the field. The certification is a part of the approved curriculum in quite a few Indian universities. After going through the course, individuals will not only learn about the background of Nutraceuticals but will also discover relevant information on future trends and applications.

Comprising five units namely Probiotics, Introduction to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Prebiotics, Non-Nutrient Effect of Specific Nutrients and Other Food Components with Potential Health Benefits, candidates will have to visit 40 modules with two to three modules taught every week. The credit award and final evaluation of the student shall depend on formative and summative assessments.

The course is about food process engineering and its process of preservation, saltation, and other processes to save food from bacteria. The course also makes the students learn how the food is processed and manufactured. It involves a particular means of technology to make the process complete in a proper manner. Therefore, students will also gain industrial applications that can be helpful in the workplace

Food process engineering is helpful to the candidate for using technology in terms of manufacturing foodies and their preservatives. As everyone needs food to survive there is a need to know the processing of food and the manufacturing process. The processing of food technology is laterally known to the candidate in the academy itself. Therefore, the candidate is gaining practical skills with learning the course

The course is introduced by Swayam academy, an online certified learning course initiated by the government to make a favour for the poor candidates who cannot afford to study in the institutes. The course certificate is equivalent to the institute certificate. The course is offered to learn for free of cost without the certificate. The certificate helps the candidate to increase their value during the hiring process

Candidates can find the Farm Machinery course on the Swayam website. Swayam was envisioned by the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development of the government of India to make access to education possible for all economic strata of society. 

Swayam does not charge any course fee and the courses are created by researchers and scholars from India’s topmost institutes. But candidates who would like to get a certificate from Swayam need to pay an exam fee to be eligible for the end-term proctored exam, which is a compulsory requirement for getting Swayam certified.

The Farm Machinery course by Swayam is designed for people involved with agricultural engineering. They learn about the components and structure of basic modern horticultural equipment along with the basic principles of modern technology like sensors, embedded systems, image processing, and microcontrollers. 

The course contents consist of basic principles and the correct utilization of modern techniques. Custom hiring, use of machines, and small farm mechanization techniques are also discussed in detail with real-life examples.

Food Microbiology Certification is meant for the undergraduate level. It is an elective course and it is offered online. It is suitable for the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Niranjan Raj. S (Department of Studies in Microbiology, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri) is the instructor for the Food Microbiology Certification course on the NPTEL website. 

Dr. Niranjan Raj. S has 18 years of teaching at the postgraduate level and research experience. Food microbiology deals with the study of the micro-organisms that occupy and contaminate food. Microbes are used for the production of food ingredients, foods, food supplements, etc. 

Micro-organisms are also extensively used in the fermentative production, processing, and preservation of different types of beverages and foods. Studying microbes in food and the effects of microbial contamination is important to ensure safety in food processing, food production, food storage, and food preservation. This course gives an insight into the science behind such microbes and their effect on food.

Candidates can use the Swayam website to study the Food Preservation Technology course. Swayam is an online platform created by the Indian government to increase equity in access to education. This is a multi-disciplinary course that aims to impart knowledge to candidates who are interested in food technology, biochemistry, microbiology, and chemistry. It is an industry-oriented course that gives candidates the advanced knowledge they need to thrive in commercial enterprises.

Swayam doesn’t ask for any payment for the course material which is provided by some of India’s best minds. But there is an exam fee for the final exam held after finishing the course. Candidates need to sit for this exam if they want to get a certificate from the course. Course instructor Dr. Girish K., Assistant Professor in the PG Dept. of Microbiology, Maharani’s Science College for Women, University of Mysore.

Candidates who complete the Food Preservation Technology course from Swayam can hope to find employment in the Food Industry (ready to eat packaged products, bread, biscuits, jams, chocolates), in the Dairy Industry (milk and all milk products like cheese, flavoured milk), in the Pharmaceutical Sector (professionals working in Nutraceuticals benefit from the knowledge of food preservation technology). 

Food and Nutrition Certification is a course at the undergraduate level. It is an elective course. The course is offered online, and it pertains to the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Asna Urooj is the instructor for the Food and Nutrition Certification course on the NPTEL website. Dr. Asna Urooj is presently the Chairperson of the University of Mysore PG Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition. 

The Food and Nutrition course not only deals with the processing and preservation of food but also the importance of consumption of a balanced diet by an individual. Nutrition plays a vital role in improving the quality of life by an increase in physical growth and immune – competence.  The productivity of an individual is enhanced with good health. 

Economic, social, and cultural factors also influence the food consumption pattern, hence the nutrition level of a person. Thus, Nutritional Science includes biological and social sciences. Further, changes in the nutrient composition while food is processed and stored also need to be studied. Thus, this course offering is framed in such a way, so that it supplies perspectives from both biological and social science angles, in conjunction with each other.

SWAYAM is a platform offering interactive courses, prepared by the finest teachers in India. It is a Government initiative which aims to avail the best teaching resources to all, including the disadvantaged.

The course of IRRIGATION and DRAINAGE created under the NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering by SWAYAM focuses on enriching the learning experience of students by using interactive teaching methods.  This is one of the prime courses of the Agricultural Engineering program recommended for graduate and undergraduate students.

This course designed by remarkable teaching faculty focuses on various topics of soil- water-plant-atmosphere relationship, management of salt affected soils, crop water requirement, management of salt affected soils, irrigation water conveyance, measurement of irrigation water, drainage of agricultural lands, irrigation systems design and their performance evaluation, performance evaluation of drainage systems. It involves class tests, problem solving questions, quizzes and assignments.

An e-certificate having the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur will be made available after successful completion of this course, which will be valid in all irrigation based companies.

Phyto-pathology which is also referred to as Plant pathology course is concerned with the foundation, biology, significance, gradual deprivation and regulation of different types of plant illness. It encompasses the learning of various living organisms on the face of earth that can cause any sort of illness in plants.

Plant pathology course and Soil Health is concerned with teaching different procedures through which the agents that are originating the disorder are thoroughly known by the candidates. In accordance with the surrounding environment, this course helps the candidates understand the reasons behind these plant diseases and how the health of soil as a natural asset plays a very important role.

This well being of the soil encompasses a number of different concepts of soil tenderness, soil classifications, soil types, the physical, soil fertility, chemical, biological properties of soil and its formation on the surface of earth. This course also deals with different types of pesticide examination.

The Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam is intended for the students of chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical technology and biochemical engineering. The course in detail deals with (a) basic economic analysis of chemical plants and (b) the technologies used in the design of chemical processes.

Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam will cover the basic concepts in plant design and chemical engineering. Upon completion of the Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam candidates will learn to appreciate the significance of safety and design operation.

After completing the course in Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam he/she will develop a deep understanding of the chemical process and will be able to perform a complete economic analysis of the plant. The main target of the course is to make students aware of the safety features and importance to chemical engineering.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming Online course is coordinated by Dr. P. Vijayakumar of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses various poultry farming techniques and systems practiced in India and provides insights into the advantages of the poultry industry.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming Training course offered by Swayam  is a major course in the field of Agricultural and Food Engineering providing learners valuable information about the working of the poultry industry. The course studies the status of the Indian poultry industry and analyses it from different perspectives.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming course taught over 12 weeks through self-learning materials and video lessons. The course provides learners both professional and technical information about the poultry business. The course carrying 2 credits is assessed through online quizzes and an end-term examination.

Swayam’s Diseases of horticultural crops and their management course is focused on the importance of diseases that lead to horticultural crop losses. This subject falls under plant pathology and discusses various crops such as potato, brinjal, guava, pomegranate, apple, and coffee. Diseases of these crops along with their management is studied in detail in the duration of this programme.

Diseases of horticultural crops and their management course is offered by the College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal. It is an 8-week programme that has been extensively designed to explain the development of crop diseases, pathogen environment relation, host-pathogen interaction and pathogen survival. 

In addition, the Diseases of horticultural crops and their management course gives the learners knowledge about various management practices of important diseases that affect different horticultural crops. There are interactions and discussions at the end of each week’s module to make the learning process enjoyable and responsive.