Swayam Free Courses & Certifications

The Certificate Course in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Rehabilitation training is curated to help students understand the ICT needs of people with special needs and disabilities. It explains how ICT can be used to enable and accelerate educational and socio-economic inclusion of people with disabilities.

The Certificate Course in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Rehabilitation programme will help learners understand how assistive technologies can help people with disabilities live independently by allowing them to access transportation, employment, and education, and perform routine tasks like shopping, using an ATM, or watching movies. Also, it highlights the needs of the unreached communities in rural areas, tribal areas, and in developing countries.

The duration of the Certificate Course in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Rehabilitation is six Months. Candidates will be provided with digital content for self-learning, including e-texts, presentations, podcasts, and activities. If candidates have any doubts or queries, they can post it in the discussion forums or ask for clarification via email.

SWAYAM’s Action Research in Educational Technology course focuses on the elements of Action Research and testing learners on displaying their competency for the same. This course has been carefully designed and offered by CIET, NCERT, New Delhi to enrich the education process through collaboration and cooperation. With this programme, learners will be able to integrate action research in a school curriculum as a problem-solving and teaching methodology.

Action Research in Educational Technology online training is an undergraduate-level course that is spread out over 24 weeks and is available for free. Those who wish to earn a certificate at the end of the programme must register and pay a minimal fee to appear for the final exam. The curriculum covers key aspects such as action research’s procedure, research questions, data recording, problem identification, reporting, and data interpretation.

The Action Research in Educational Technology course by SWAYAM has an accomplished instructor to take you through the curriculum in a smooth manner. You can use this opportunity to understand Action Research and integrate it successfully into the educational process. Take this course to hone your skills and build a strong portfolio with the course completion certificate.

In this modern time, people have become aware of their personality and pay a lot of attention to their hair, look and makeup. There is a rapid increase in people visiting beauty parlours and salons to take the services of hair stylists for hair cutting and setting, hair colour, dye etc. The Vocational: Hair cut & Styling online course teaches about various hairdressing and styling techniques that have become a part of daily life, especially for working girls and women.

Haircutting and styling is not just a part of the service industry but a skill and knowledge-based industry. In the coming years also, this trend is expected to continue in developing countries. The 24 weeks Vocational: Hair cut & Styling training by Swayam teaches about shampooing and conditioning of hair, blow drawing, basic hair cut as well as other advanced hair services like thermal straightening, curling, chemical treatment etc.

This has created a huge demand for personnel trained in hair cutting and styling. Keeping in view the modern trends in this field and the demand for trained personnel, this course on Hair cut & Styling will contribute immensely. The Vocational: Hair cut & Styling syllabus covers detailed information about different types of face shapes and hairstyles that suit clients.

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 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 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 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 Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification course has been structured to provide a depth understanding of the technologies that are used in the modern-day library. The course is designed for all the interested candidates, who wish to study this genre. 

The course on  Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification by Swayam and IIT Delhi will be helping the applicants to understand the topics of- Institutional Repository and Digital Library Services, QR Code, Ranking/Accreditation, Ask the Librarian, Library Automation, EM, and RFID implementation, Use of Social Media, Remote Login, Discovery Services, Outreach programs, Reference Management,  Consortia based Services,  Open Science, Web 2.0 and 3.0 based Services,  Open Access, Digitalization, Green Library Concept, Virtual Reality Tools,  and others. 

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification syllabus, will be completed within a period of 16 weeks. The course will take a total duration of 40 hours to complete the entire curriculum.

The Accounting for Managerial Decisions certification course provided by Swayam is an initiative to educate those interested candidates who wish to pursue higher and quality education in the field of Accounting and aspire to be a manager. This course is spread out for a duration of 16 weeks. The course credit is 6, and it will require almost 180 hours of preparation. 

The skilled faculty of Swayam will make sure that the concepts included in the modules are well understood by the participants. The main focus of this course will be upon two concepts: Management Accounting, and, Cost Accounting. Candidates will be taught the core fundamentals that will prove to go a long way in securing job opportunities. 

These fundamentals include knowledge about the differences in management accounting, which is basically mastering the ability to select the best alternatives available to produce a fine result; and concepts of cost accounting, which means to minimize cost and maximize profit. 

Agriculture acts as the backbone of the Indian economy. That is why it is necessary to update yourself with the latest advancements in a timely manner. Only then will the country be able to maintain sustainable development. Advances in Agricultural Engineering program acts as a refresher course for the same. 

Advances in the Agricultural Engineering certification course has been developed by the experienced faculty of IIT Kharagpur. This faculty consists of the university’s teachers, engineers, and agricultural sciences. This is also an AICTE-approved FDP course. 

Moreover, the Advances in Agricultural Engineering syllabus has been laid out into five sections. Each section involves about four hours of video lectures and four hours of self-study. You will be able to gain practical knowledge from a variety of case studies. This is a core course in the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching or ARPIT. There will also be an exam at the end of the course.

As a noble initiative founded by the Government of India to achieve accessibly, quality, and equitable education, SWAYAM comes out as a commendable online training venture which prioritises excellence in education. The initiative aims at the free and unhindered transmission of teaching-learning resources to everyone beyond their financial and miscellaneous obstacles. With SWAYAM, learners can bridge the digital divide caused due to them belonging to areas untouched by the digital tsunami by being a part of the knowledge economy like regular learners.

Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme focuses on one of the most significant parts of the interdisciplinary subject of Microbiology-Biochemistry. This topic deals with the interesting interplay of Chemistry and Biology to comprehend some of the highly fascinating and educationally relevant systems of the human body with deliverables from an expert in the domain.

The 36-moduled course includes discussion over Bioenergetics, Lipids, Biochemistry of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Enzymes, and Practicals and involves candidates through the discussion forum. 

The course works on the idea that to understand microorganisms and their behaviour, Biochemistry is an important background subject. Throughout the span of four months, candidates will work on tests and quizzes which would test their learnings and help them revise the same.

Chemistry of d-Block Elements, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy course is a four-credit course, part of the UGC curriculum, as an elective and has been given space in the fifth semester of the B.Sc. programme. This course is being offered by Swayam to bridge the digital gap for the students who have not been able to become a part of the digital revolution. It is an initiative by the Government of India.

This course has been divided into two sections. In the first section participants will learn about the characteristics of d-block and f-block elements and in the second section about molecular characterization and its mechanical background. 

They will understand the properties of d- and f- block elements, the formation of coordination compounds, and IUPAC system of nomenclature, isomerism, wave-particle duality principle, and normalization of wave functions. 

They will also be given an introduction to rotational and vibrational spectra and their part in molecular characterization. Photochemistry and electronic spectroscopy is also a part of the course.

Teachers from all streams and academic levels need to update and refresh their skills from time to time. The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry offered by Swayam aims to help Chemistry teachers at the university level. The course includes a range of exciting chemistry topics in different modules to help chemistry teachers gain helpful knowledge.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a re-run of the ARPIT Chemistry 2019 course and includes the same modules along with some newly added quizzes. The curriculum consists of different themes such as the history of chemistry as a field, the latest news in the area, related industries, and much more. You can learn through video-based lessons and other multimedia tools such as online quizzes, reading material, etc.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a part of the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) series of courses. The training syllabus is divided into 16 modules. It is a PG-level programme offered by the prestigious SGTB Khalsa College of the University of Delhi.

The students in the online course of Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering by Swayam will be introduced to the core concerts of “numerical methods” that are included in civil engineering. The Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering certification syllabus will include the topics of- Collocation methods, Method of Galerkin, Various finite difference schemes, Method of weighted residuals, Implicit and explicit methods, Interpolation and Extrapolation, Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, Numerical approximation, Curve fitting, Error analysis, Numerical differentiation and integration, and others. The 16 weeks program will help the students to learn the fundamental principles and basics of numerical methods. Upon completing the course the student's ability to analyze and evaluate the accuracy of various numerical methods and their applicability in real-world solutions.

In the past decades, the process of unprecedented global transformation has posed threats to inclusive growth, prosperity, and sustainable development. That’s why this ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics programme has been designed to shed light on how new programmes and policies can be launched to solve these issues. 

ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics certification training is free of cost. It is an online refresher course developed for economics faculty engaged in higher education institutions. As per the Ministry of Education and UGC, this programme will be treated equivalent to a face-to-face economics refresher course under UGC’s Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of UGC.

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics training programme involves an extensive curriculum, with various assignments and quizzes to test your knowledge. A certificate is also issued on proper completion of all modules and passing the final exam. This 16-week course contains a total of 20 hours of online video lectures and 20-hours of e-content, readings, discussions, and evaluations.

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.

The Curriculum Pedagogy and Evaluation course offers a thorough understanding of the curriculum, various evaluation techniques, and pedagogical approaches. The development of a firm knowledge in these areas would ensure productive professional development for you. 

The Curriculum Pedagogy and Evaluation online course can be well utilized by all faculties across the country as a general course irrespective of the subject. The program’s structural framework will benefit aspirants from other disciplines as well. After course completion, you will surely master different evaluation techniques, perspectives of curriculum, and pedagogical practices that can be applied to various spheres of professional progress. 

You will also receive a Curriculum Pedagogy and Evaluation certification upon course completion. To get it, you will have to clear the external end-term exam. The program curriculum has 16 Weeks of training. Moreover, the course has been approved by AICTE as an FDP (Faculty Development Programme). It is part of the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching or ARPIT. 

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Commerce by Swayam is designed for the professional and personal growth of teachers, especially those who are teaching in higher education institutions. This course seeks to expose faculty members in commerce or management disciplines to the latest developments and new frontiers of knowledge in the field of commerce.

Moreover, the ARPIT Refresher Course in Commerce online program will also focus on some aspects of research methodology and tools. The training will cover research approaches and techniques for managing the classroom environment and pedagogy. The program comprises 40 hours of study material, 20 of which will be supplied through video lectures, and the rest through reading material.

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Commerce training is delivered by Swayam and developed by the Shri Ram College of Commerce. Dr. C.S.Sharma is the course instructor. Spanning across 16 weeks, this course involves a total of 16 modules, along with a fair share of assignments, quizzes, case studies, and discussions.

The course on  Fundamental Concepts of Electricity by Swayam is organized over the online platform and is scheduled for a period of sixteen weeks. In the Fundamental Concepts of Electricity certification syllabus, the students will be covering the concept clearing topics namely- Basic physical laws, Three-phase transformers, Mutually coupled circuits and transformers. 

Students will also learn about the Frequency response of circuits, Single phase transformers, Circuit elements, Sinusoidal steady-state response - single-phase systems, Natural transients and steady-state Response, Power supply systems, Sinusoidal steady-state response - three-phase systems, and others. The program on Fundamental Concepts of Electricity certification helps the students to clear out their fundamental concepts in the domain of electricity supply system by the means of - experimental demonstrations, real-life examples, analysis, and illustrations. The course will be providing students with practice sets and a live discussion series. The Fundamental Concepts of Electricity training is an AICTE approved FDP course.

Any organisation’s manager holds a prestigious position. However, one of their key responsibilities is to deal with various members, from employees to authorities. Thus, it is essential to understand and analyse an individual’s behaviour, a vital skill every manager must possess. To help budding managers or aspiring candidates learn about this, Indira Gandhi National Open University has curated the MS-21: Social Processes and Behaviour Issues training in collaboration with Swayam.

Offering a diverse curriculum, the MS-21: Social Processes and Behaviour Issues certification syllabus touches upon the dynamics between organisations and their individuals. It explains the various organisational, societal and individual procedures, also introducing the emerging trends. What’s more, it also imparts significant knowledge about critical areas like diversity management, organisational politics, attribution, employee empowerment, team-building, negotiating strategies, etc. 

A 16-week training, the MS-21: Social Processes and Behaviour Issues programme, helps students become better managers by interpreting human behavioural fundamentals and the reasons behind particular employee behaviour. The course belongs to the ‘Management Studies’ purview, set at a PG-tier of learning. Students can also check the references and books mentioned for further aid.

Swayam’s BCOC-132: Business Organisation and Management certification course is a 16-week core programme, set at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. The programme primarily focuses on developing a candidate’s skills and knowledge in several management and business areas. An Indira Gandhi National Open University offering, this curriculum helps students comfortably learn about business, business enterprises, and their fundamentals.

Belonging to the ‘Management Studies’ category, the BCOC-132: Business Organisation and Management certification syllabus introduces numerous management, control, organisation, motivation, leadership, and communication dimensions. Moreover, it helps aspirants acquire essential fluency in financial, marketing, and human resource management’s basics. They will also study vital concepts like team-building, control, business organisation forms, etc.

The University’s Professor Nawal Kishor teaches the BCOC-132: Business Organisation and Management training, which belongs to the CBCS scheme’s B.Com programme. With ample experience in this field and teaching, research, training, etc., he will ensure a fluid learning journey for all candidates. For additional reference, Swayam has also mentioned the references/books to follow - IGNOU’s SLM BCOC-132.

This Online Refresher Course in Management certification course is planned to help faculty staff in both areas of Commerce and Management in terms of planning of almost 40 modules which is delivered by 30 experts in both the corporate and academic world. The participants will be exposed to extensive reading and given the knowledge and stressed on the importance of ethos and culture used in Indian management systems envisioning world peace and sustainable development. 

The Online Refresher Course in Management training uses Bhartiya Shastra as a reference for the derivation of ideas for modern-day management and research. The program will focus on innovations in teaching, homegrown research methods, insights from the Shastra for teaching. The topics in the Online Refresher Course in Management program range from areas of personal finance, integrated reporting, artificial intelligence, neuromarketing, business simulation, leadership, emotional and social intelligence to give a holistic experience for the students.

The course stands as basic in the understanding of petrology as a subject. The course provides a platform for the postgraduate student to dive deep and explore the unknown world of geology. It stands out in providing a better understanding of “earth's origin and evolution”. The Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics programme by Swayam provides the students with a rudimentary understanding of metamorphic reactions, Laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, entropy, and others.

The Geology: Paper-Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics course give a detailed description- of the concept of classification of metamorphic facies, facies- series and grade. Candidates are introduced to the theory of plate tectonics, nature of metamorphic reactions, and mineralogical phase. Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics syllabus gives emphasis on petrology which covers the course study of Geology and its perspective. 

On completion of Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics course one’s career perspective in geology will increase. The course will help in skill-building of the candidates in the domain of geology with special mention on petrology and thermodynamics.

The 16-week Adhunik Hindi Kavya online course offered by Swayam covers various poets from the Bharatendu era to contemporary poetry and sequentially shows the development of Hindi, how poems were written in the Renaissance period, how poems were written in the Chhayavadi era and how the environment of that time dominated those poems.

This Adhunik Hindi Kavya training offered by Swayam is divided into 80 video programs and supporting study materials. In this course, candidates will study the poetry of Bharatendu, Harishchandra and Maithilisharan Gupta. The study of the poems of Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala, Sumitranandan Pant and Mahadevi Varma is prescribed under Chhayavadi poetry. Under Chhayavad Post and Progressive Poetry, candidates will study poetry related to Ramdhari Singh’s Dinkar and Nagarjuna poems.

The Adhunik Hindi Kavya syllabus covers the prescribed poems of the prominent poets of new poetry- Agyeya, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, Raghuveer Sahai and Shrikant Verma is also included in this course. By studying this course, learners will gain knowledge of the stages of development of modern Hindi poetry and major poets and get acquainted with the major poetic trends and poetic features of different periods.

The programme of MS 2: Management of Human Resources offered by Swayam is especially aimed towards those candidates who want to pursue a career in Human Resource Management without considering fees as a barrier. This course is available free of cost for the aspirants and helps them develop a critical interpretation of the various functions that an HR Manager has to undergo for the smooth run of his/her organisation. 

After graduating from this course, the candidates will gain a comprehensive insight into key HRM concepts, problems, and techniques. The course will consist mainly of four core roles of Human Resource Management, which include Employee Relations and Employment Relations, Compensation Management, Staffing Management, and Human Resource development.  

The experienced faculty of Swayam makes sure that the candidate leaves the programme only after mastering the required skills by making use of the interactive and knowledge-enriched contents provided to the students. 

The food laws and standards certification course by Swayam, and Ignou is very informative and educates the aspirants regarding food laws nationally and internationally. With a total of 40 video lessons, participants can learn a lot from this course. This course is very useful for candidates working in the food processing industry and trying to learn about food safety and quality management. It leads to the self-development of the learners. Also, it is useful for understanding the food safety and standards act 2006, fssai act.

They will also learn about the features of Codex and how to utilize it. This Food laws and standards training course covers various important topics such as export and import laws and regulations, other laws and standards related to foods, the global scenario, and the Indian food regulatory regime.

Swayam is created by the Government of India to help students learn through it free of cost. It provides a lot of perks to the students too. It also has a fantastic set of industry mentors who train the candidates and teach them for their careers ahead. This course is a great choice for candidates who wish to learn about food laws and everything related to it. 

The Material Science Online Course is a massive open online course taught over a duration of 16 weeks. The course will help students learn about different types of materials and their properties and the process of choosing the right material that suits a specific function.

The Material Science Course available at the Swayam portal explains the role of Material Science as a multidisciplinary area having its impact on various branches of science and engineering. It is a major area of study that constitutes mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical engineering, applied physics, and chemistry.

The Material Science Course is a 2 credit course coordinated by Dr. Shashank Srivastava, School of Engineering and Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught through informative video lectures by experts and would help students who wish to take forward their career in Mechanical Engineering.

Marketing is a part of our everyday lives, irrespective of our passion, education or profession. Good social marketing skills are crucial for providing information and making better decisions as a consumer and as a producer. The Principles of Marketing online course explores the fundamental marketing concepts that can help you demonstrate self-expression via marketing.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University is offering the Principles of Marketing training on the Swayam platform. Candidates can enrol in this undergraduate-level course and complete it in 16 weeks. The course structure includes video lectures, assignments, self-assessments, examples, and discussion forums to enrich the candidates’ knowledge.

Further, the Principles of Marketing syllabus consists of 19 e-texts that the course instructor discusses over 16 weeks. Candidates will gain access to the study material and other reference books after they register. The curriculum covers topics like consumer behaviour, pricing, distribution, the scope of marketing in urban and rural areas, and more.

The Government of India initiated a programme Swayam and build it to accomplish the three cardinals of Indian Education Policy, i.e. Quality, Equity and Access. Swayam is devised so that the underprivileged students are reconciled with technology, as they formerly had no access to digital resources and remained unaware of its advantages. The intention behind the project is to make the finest education available to all, even the most distressed ones and enable them to join the mainstream of knowledge.

The programme runs effectively as it has a platform that hosts all the courses taught in classrooms from Class 9 to Post- Graduation on online servers which are procurable anytime, from anywhere, by anyone. Thousands of faculties and teachers were chosen specially for the creation of the courses which are interactive and inclusive of the described syllabus and are available for free.

The courses which are put up on Swayam are available in four kinds, each holding specific purpose and intention, following the art of pedagogy to enrich the teaching-learning process. The four mediums of instruction are- reading material meant to be downloaded and printed, video Lectures, Self- Practice Tests, quizzes and assessments and an online discussion forum.