Swayam Free Courses & Certifications

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.

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.

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 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.

The Online Refresher Course in Education certification course is associated with the National Resource Centre for Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. The course aims to bring a change to the existing practices in the education sector. Students who enrol into this course gain an understanding of descriptive research, fundamentals of samplings, central limit theorem, hypothesis, etc. 

The entire Online Refresher Course in Education certification syllabus takes forty hours and can be completed in fifteen weeks. The course can be availed at zero cost in the online mode. The programme is an AICTE approved FDP course available at the platform of Swayam. The provider allows the candidate to be a certified user of the Online Refresher Course in Education programme if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the exam. 

The experts use different teaching methods in order to make the sessions more interactive and interesting for the students. The study material of the programme includes modern audio as well as video lectures, quizzes, assessments, discussions, etc. The Online Refresher Course in Education certification can be pursued through the self-paced method according to the students' preferences.

Cyberworld enthusiasts, as well as people seeking employment opportunities in the digital industry, must know the networks in use today and protocols that define and allow them to function. This course will pull you through everything that you need to know about TCP/IP protocols and networking which are a must in the current times and more.

Introduction to Computer Network and Internet Protocol has been made a tailored fit for emerging IT students and engineers by providing them insights into the industry that will be very valuable. The course goes into great details for the candidates about all the essential topics like the Internet of Things(IoT), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software Defined Networks and other significant points as well.

The course goes on to training candidates about all the theoretical skills including data traffic engineering and layer designing. The contents of the course are lined one after the other with industry-relevant skills and have been designed in such a way that each of the doubts that the candidates may get could easily be solved and every requirement attended to.

The Society and Media expert programme by Swayam will introduce you to the consequences of media on the societal structure. You will be able to identify the possibilities for developing the community through media, and the future challenges affecting it. Additionally, this course will help you understand the conflict arising between the dominant and alternative paradigms. 

The Society and Media certification course will foster an interdisciplinary understanding which will widen your perspective. Thus, you will develop an understanding of the contemporary trends emerging within the society and in the media. 

You will become a certified expert after you complete the Society and Media curriculum. The external and internal assessments will help make you certificate-worthy. Moreover, your training will be for 40 hours, spread over 15 weeks, so that you have enough time to grasp the concepts succinctly. 

The Society and Media certification course does not charge a registration fee, and any UG certificate holder can register. Candidates interested in social science research and social entrepreneurship can sign up for the course.

The media Content Production on Multiple Platforms course has been designed by Swayam to provide the learners with an insight into the media production techniques and standards. The rise of digital media platforms has raised the demand for new aesthetics, newer production techniques, circulation, distribution, and sharing of the media content.

This course will provide the learners with a broad introduction to the various aspects of the changing media trends in terms of production and development of media content. They will understand the working of several digital media platforms, the uniqueness of different media platforms, and their content specifications, different stages of video production programmes for digital media platforms. 

They will be trained to produce short video content for different digital media platforms. This course will be beneficial for Mass Media, Journalism, and other students who have media studies as a part of their learning. Individuals who wish to learn and broaden their knowledge about digital media content can also pursue this course.

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.

This course is a government certified course which works under the guidance of MHRD [Ministry of Human Resource Development]. The course of Research ethics is a multidisciplinary and a post graduate level course.

This course is a government certified online course which is accessible to everybody, the privileged, underprivileged, scholars, scientists, students and normal people which makes this course unique and beneficial.

This course is highly recommended for research scholars, scientists or students who want to be creative and want to create plagiarism free content. While writing or publishing any article it is must for every researcher as well as the writer to deliver plagiarism free content, to show creativity and adhering to the basic ethics which is offered by this course of Research ethics.

There are several questions in the field of law which requires answers in an objective manner. This course of Research Methodology provided by Swayam will provide the students with an ability to approach these questions with an objective outlook. This course can be applied to by people who aspire to pursue a career in research as well as those who are already receiving education in the fields of law, criminology or sociology.

This course is extended for a duration of 15 weeks, during which the candidate will be provided with appropriate study materials such as e-texts and video lectures. The contents of the course are distributed in 35 modules. Moreover, there are facilities of quizzes and online forums that would help the candidates check their progress and also let them gain confidence for participatory activities.

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 corporate Tax Planning course provided by SWAYAM aims to educate individuals on matters relating to tax in our country. Corporate Tax Planning has become an undeniably crucial component of students’ syllabus and hence candidates must opt for this course which is free of cost.

Corporate tax planning is a peculiar & differentiated aspect on which every citizen must have knowledge about. This course is made interesting by including learning of various mechanisms through which corporate assesses its plan to pay tax. This course also gives in-depth information about the Income Tax Act of 1961 and how it aimed to minimize tax liability.

The corporate Tax Planning course keeps the students updated about the Finance Acts that were applicable in the past years and are applicable currently. During the course of the programme candidates will learn about different approaches to tax planning and methods of cutting down the tax liability inside the acceptable laws.

The course is about direct tax initiated by swayam academy to impart the candidates with the knowledge of taxes and revenues. With this course, candidates will have an outsourcing knowledge on the respective field both conceptually and theoretically as well. The main goal of the course is to give the students a great learning experience with experienced professionals and guides

As the country's wealth is developed by its proper collection of revenue from the people it is very much useful to have a study on the taxes and its principles so that candidates can know the working applications in the academy itself. With the correct validations and calculations, candidates can prepare proper budget reports also. Therefore fundamentals on taxes should be imparted to the student

An online learning platform initiated by the government has many features and experts to make the students skilled in swayam. It is mainly started for learners who cannot afford to study and who do not have the time to attend the classes. Swayam is free of cost and course material is also available without any payment. Academy offers a paid certificate to those candidates who clear the exam and pay the fee.

The Cyber Security Programme by Swayam is essential for the candidate to learn more about the dangers of cybersecurity. Due to the dependency on e-platform, the Certification in Cyber Security Course by Swayam becomes very vital for the students to become proficient in using technologies like IoT, IIoT, IoT and others.

 The Cyber Security training course is comprehensive and is designed to give detailed knowledge on Cyber Security to the candidates. This certification programme is an inclusive course that acknowledges all the essential topics required for the understanding and study in the domain of Cyber Security.

Upon completion of the course, the learner will develop his/her skills in the area of- cyber frauds, scams, cyber-attacks and others. The Cyber Security Programme by Swayam is important because it will allow the individual to better understand the world of “cybersecurity” and protect the individual, government, organization and others from “cyber-crime”.

Shakespeare remains the most staged, filmed, studied, and translated author amidst world literature. Stages, books, and other media from various cultures have localised, domesticated, and adapted this icon in several languages. To shed a holistic light on this writer, the Central University of Kerala has curated the Shakespeare Across Cultures programme, explaining how the world’s varying languages and cultures have influenced him and how he’s influenced them.

India’s numerous Shakespeare experts teach the Shakespeare Across Cultures certification syllabus, which deals with analysing Shakespeare through language discourses, geopolitics, identities, gender, race, how he’s negotiated on pages, screens, stages, classroom discourses, outlining his adaptations, etc. The training also touches upon vital concepts such as how Shakespeare’s adaptations evoke diverse cultures' responses, how they transfigured him in their cultural and literary terrain, and many more.

 A four-credit, elective programme for 15 weeks, the Shakespeare Across Cultures course by Swayam belongs to the ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ purview. It’s intended for English literature postgraduates, featuring internal assessments and an external proctored test. Clearing these, the candidates can also obtain the curriculum certificate. 

The Instructional Design programme will assist a candidate to understand the concept of instructional design and utilise multimedia and technology as instruments to strengthen teaching. This Instructional Design programme allows candidates to gain an understanding of the history and evolution of instructional design, models and modes of instructionals design, the design and development of e-learning materials the concepts and characteristics of teaching material design and production, the different competencies and skills in instructional design and the role of teachers as instructional designers.

This Instructional Design programme is part of the authorised university level Master in Education (M.Ed.) curriculum. Candidates at any stage of teacher education and professional teachers from various departments can enrol for the programme. This will cause all the ideas of instructional design to be mastered. Candidates will learn and understand the production of instructional experiences through the programme, which makes the gaining of knowledge and skills more successful, productive and attractive.

The stream of academic writing is pretty much in demand across the globe. As it comes up with a promising career, the candidates are looking forward to pursuing a formal programme in academic writing. Hence, this course of Academic writing from Swayam became the most registered course among all SWAYAM MOOCs and even made it to the top 30 MOOCs list globally.

However, there has never before been an understandable setup, institutionally or otherwise, for the candidates and the aspirants to learn academic writing and research from. This course makes that happen by providing the applicants with the setup and teaching them all the basics of academic writing and research to help them along with their careers. 

It has impressively closed this gap by not only offering fundamentals of academic writing but also providing insights into the industry.

The course is one of the multidisciplinary ones and is a foundational programme delivered via an online platform. Furthermore, it focuses on bringing the results through the writing process and as such, is quite effective. The course allows the candidates to be able to make new opportunities for their careers. It also helps them gain more potential in their research and hit the top of their abilities.

The Communication Technologies in Education course by Swayam provides knowledge to all participants on various communication technologies that are involved in educating an individual. Communication technologies are very important mainly in digital India as the new technologies help to lead our life in a comfortable manner. Therefore, it is necessary for all individuals to learn this course. This course begins with a description of basic models and media that are involved in communication. 

This course also speaks about different barriers to communication and provides solutions to communicate effectively. This course falls under the teacher education category. It provides a better understanding of data communication, network systems, internet tools, social networking sites, and recent trends in technologies in the communication field to the participants.  

It also provides details on concepts like e-learning, offline learning, and blended learning methodologies. Modern technologies like artificial intelligence and computer-aided learning are also taught by tutorials. This course concludes by revealing the role of CIET and NCERT in the development of technology. 

Students today are more comfortable with e-learning platforms than the traditional ones. Recently, there has been tremendous growth in online learning among students. This provides the facility of anytime-anywhere learning for the students. In this trend of massive open online courses and integration of ICT in teaching and learning, there has been a demand for improvisation in the assessment. 

Nowadays, students are in need of an assessment model that suits not only traditional learning but also emerging learning settings such as online learning, blended learning, virtual learning, flipped classrooms, and technology-enabled learning. The teachers of this generation need to know how to plan, construct, and execute the assessments suitable to test a particular subject. They need to have a grip over the infrastructure facilities required for the assessment. 

Therefore, there is a need for such a course that would make the teacher skilled in these aspects, eligible to take e-assessments. This course offers subject expert videos, interviews with technical experts, reading materials, and question-answer forums to clarify doubts each week. It consists of 2 to 3 modules, 1 quiz, and an assignment along with one final assessment and assignment. 

The brains of children grow at the most extraordinary speed when they are still in the first six years of their life. It draws experience from the environment, and the synaptic connections of their brain are made based on those experiences. Hence, it is important to provide such experiences to children that would help them lay a strong foundation as well as nurture the right qualities in them. 

This course of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) offered by Swayam helps the interested candidates to explore these aspects with the help of different pedagogical methodologies such as designing portfolios, gaining experiences through thorough practice as an intern as well as assignments and discussions, that would help the candidates to become the best early childhood care, providers. 

Along with that, the candidates also make use of several study materials provided by Swayam such as the online Q&A forum, which not only solves their doubts but also inculcates higher-order thinking skills.