Swayam Free Courses & Certifications

Shells are an essential element of structural engineering, just like beams and plates. Theory of Composite Shells program is a postgraduate level course that will take you on a journey from the basic concepts of doubly curved shells to the development of shell equations. It will also provide an introduction to three-dimensional solutions of a cylindrical shell.

IIT Guwahati has designed the curriculum of Theory of Composite Shells certification in association with NPTEL. The course will be taught by professor Poonam Kumari and will be available online on Swayam, an online learning platform that is a Ministry of Education, Government of India initiative. 

Theory of Composite Shells is an eight-week course that offers certification as well. There are periodic assignments and an exam held at the end of the term to help motivate you and understand your progress. There is no enrolment fee for this AICTE approved FDP course.

Swayam offers the Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems training programme under the guidance of NPTEL and a well-structured course from IIT Patna. The course will span over eight weeks. Prof Rajiv Misra from IIT Patna leads the online course. 

The Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems online course explore the delivery of storage, applications, computations, and more IT resources. This is achieved using the platform with the business model of the pay-as-you-go. The course provides in-depth information about current cloud computing technologies. Candidates will understand the concepts of distributed computing and distributed algorithms with this Swayam’s cloud computing course.

After discussing these techniques and concepts, the course will introduce features of industry systems like Google’s Chubby, Apache Spark, MapReduce, and many more. The Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems certification syllabus requires candidates to understand data structure and algorithms. The curriculum is highly comprehensive and consists of eight modules and various reference books. 

In this era of globalisation and mongering threat of cybersecurity attacks, developing secure and efficient computer systems and the regime has become inevitable for every organisation touched by the digital revolution. Information Security - 5 - Secure Systems Engineering by SWAYAM discusses everything one needs to know about information security and the engineering of secure systems to build a strong conceptual idea of the same.

The syllabus deals with various challenges and issues in systems and mechanisms by which they can be mitigated. The first part will cover such security threats which can hamper the system health and can lead to major cyberattacks. To understand them in-depth, the course will also discuss how such vulnerabilities could arise from simple programming flaws like a buffer that overflows to complicated application runtime characteristics that are demonstrated through side-channels like the power consumption of the device and execution time. 

It will also deal with the case analysis of recent cyberattacks like Heartbleed, Stagefright, and Meltdown and Spectre. The course will be taught by adopting multimedia technology and aims to reach every person looking for quality education at minimal to no cost. It will be taught by a faculty from IIT Madras.

International Marketing Certification is about a social and managerial process by which individuals as well as corporate offices obtain what they need and want through creating and exchanging products and value with others internationally or across the borders.

International Marketing Classes will provide basic theories of Internal Business, various types of entry strategies to the International Market, International marketing management, understanding risk associated with expansion & risk mitigation plans. 

It will also help in making social & cultural exchange possible between different countries of the world alongside goods and services, cultural integration is achieved at global level.

All students enrolled get an International Marketing Certification by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by Government of India. 

Advanced Linear Continuous Control Systems: Applications with MATLAB Programming and Simulink certification is an 8-week course developed with the associative efforts of institutions like Swayam, NPTEL, and IIT Roorkee. The main idea behind his certificate programme is to help the participants understanding the basics of the advanced concepts of linear continuous control systems. This e-certificate course is taught free but the exam is offline and chargeable.

Advanced Linear Continuous Control Systems: Applications with MATLAB Programming and Simulink training will be teaching the ways advanced control engineering is used in the multidimensional facets of engineering. Along with the above topics, the candidates will be controller design, observability, learning controllability, and observer design with the support of both practical, and numerical examples where the credit points designed is 2, and which is significant for both the certification or credit transfer.

The key connection between the hardware of a device and the programmes that run on it is given by operating systems [OS]. This enables us to write programmes without thinking a lot about hardware. It also guarantees that the resources of the computer, such as its CPU, memory and hard disc are used sufficiently. In this programme, it is concentrated on how the OS is able to do all this effectively. For candidates with previous computer organisational experience, this is an introductory programme. The Introduction to Operating Systems programme will focus on an OS called xv6, which is similar to the Linux operating system in many aspects.

For the Introduction to Operating Systems programme, SWAYAM is not charging any learning fee. Candidates can learn the programme for free but to get a certificate they have to pay a fee. Candidates will get an e-certificate with the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras.

The curriculum of the Introduction to Operating Systems programme is designed by experts of IIT Madras and it will be containing all necessary details for a candidate. The programme will be having 8 weeks of duration and candidates will be able to learn from any where.

The Introduction to Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design certification course is an AICTE approved course which is available on the website at zero cost. The course deals with the topics of aerospace engineering which includes launch vehicles that are used in space for transporting objects. Participants will get deep knowledge and information on the topic as each topic is discussed separately with examples and activities throughout the Introduction to Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design certification syllabus. The course is available throughout the year in the online mode for the students. The course takes 8 weeks to get completed, however,  candidates will get access to the program after the mentioned time. 

Candidates get to be certified participants in the Introduction to Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design training. The certificate can be achieved through the registration fees for the exam and a qualified proctored exam. Students can learn from the program according to their conditions. Students do not have to meet any deadlines or requirements for this course and can study from the program without any limitations. The Introduction to Launch Vehicle Analysis and Design online course not only includes lectures but also provides discussion groups, tests, quizzes, etc. for a better understanding of the subject to the students. This is self-paced training and students are allowed to learn from the provided notes whenever they require.

This Econometric Modelling online course offered by Swayam is intended to introduce students to the fundamental ideas of econometrics. The fundamental material, on the other hand, makes an attempt to address certain aspects of time series analysis.

Econometric Modelling training is designed to be largely theoretical in nature, with the goal of providing knowledge of the mechanisms, economics and mathematics underlying the tools and approaches employed. The ideas will be shown using examples, primarily in MS Excel.

The Econometric Modelling syllabus will provide students with a solid theoretical foundation that will allow them to better comprehend the application of various methodologies and instruments in diverse economic scenarios or contexts.

Design is an emerging discipline that has gained recognition in the last two decades. It is the study of the transformation of utilitarian products to fit the needs of a service or system. It bridges the gap between technology and the needs behind using said technology. Design Practice programme is an online postgraduate beginner course that will dive into the various concepts of product design. 

Design Practice certification is an industry-supported course that will be ideal for faculty and students studying mechanical engineering and product design. It is an elective course of eight weeks, where participants will be provided with assignments and video lectures to help them capture the maximum benefit this course has to offer. 

Design Practice course syllabus has been designed by IIT Kanpur in association with NPTEL. The course will be taught by Professor Shantanu Bhattacharya of IIT Kanpur. This is a free audit programme that offers certification to interested candidates who qualify for eligibility.

Design and Analysis of Algorithms program is an undergraduate course in the field of Foundation of computing and Computer Science and Engineering. It is a free MOOC that will be held on the online learning platform Swayam. Swayam is a learning portal and an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The syllabus of the Design and Analysis of Algorithms certification has been designed by Chennai Mathematical Institute in association with NPTEL. The program will be taught by professor Madhavan Mukund, the Dean of Studies at Chennai Mathematical Institute. Along with video lectures, candidates will have assignments and a list of books and references to understand the course contents better. 

During the Design and Analysis of Algorithms training, candidates will explore various topics such as Intractability, Design techniques, asymptotic complexity, data structures, algorithm on graphs, sorting, and searching. The course also offers a certification for interested eligible candidates. However, certification is granted only if students pass the final test.

The Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Using Python certification course imbibe Python problem-solving and programming fundamentals in its students. A Chennai Mathematical Institute offering, this eight-week curriculum features robust industry recognition amongst programming-oriented companies. Primarily built for undergraduates, this program falls under the following purviews - ‘Foundations of Computing’, ‘Programming’, ‘Artificial Intelligence, ‘Computer Science and Engineering, and ‘Data Science’

The extensive Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Using Python certification syllabus cover multiple concepts, including introductory concepts like loops, conditionals, functions, strings, etc. Candidates learn about sorting algorithms, backtracking, using files, exception handling, and more. Regarding data structures, the course also discusses Python dictionaries, objects, and classes to define various data types, including binary search trees and linked lists.

The Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Using Python training also offers an optional certificate to help candidates actively seek employment or educational growth. Aspirants can acquire this by clearing the requirements. These include scoring well in the weekly assignments and clearing Swayam’s two examinations.

The Traditional and Non-Traditional Optimization Tools training is designed to explain the optimization process and its principles in depth. You will study traditional optimization tools during this course, including their subgroups, namely - direct search and gradient search methods, steepest descent, random walk method, etc. You will become aware of the significance of optimization to develop the most efficient product at the lowest cost.

The Traditional and Non-Traditional Optimization Tools online program also provides insights into non-traditional tools of optimization such as the genetic algorithm (GA), particle swarm optimization, simulated annealing, etc. It is an eight-week-long course with 20 hours of video lectures, where these methods will be explained along with relevant numerical examples.

The Traditional and Non-Traditional Optimization Tools certification course teaches working principles of multi-objective optimization. These include goal programming, distance-based Pareto-GA, weighted sum approach, and more. You will also understand techniques to handle constraints, benefits, and drawbacks of GA. This elective course also provides a completion certificate when you fulfill certain criteria. 

The SWAYAM, an initiative by the Government of India, is a platform developed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), NPTEL and IIT Madras assisted by Google Inc. and Persistent Systems Ltd. is a Government initiative. The prime focus of this programme is to avail specialized and practice-based learning to all the people, including the underprivileged through the digital revolution.

The Introduction to R Software programme by SWAYAM is prepared to form an essential foundation of R software. There is no worry about the cost aspect of this software because it can be used free of cost. R has its own programming language that is very strong in nature, making it capable of performing the computations, simulations, data analysis and manipulations of mathematical and statistical tasks. The Government certification provided at the end of this course is valid in all industries involved in the field of mathematical and statistical computations, programming and simulations making it professionally beneficial.

The teaching methods are really interactive and the execution of all the commands is explained using slides, which ensures practice-based learning, contains on point audio/video modules and weekly assignments for effective learning. In the present scenario of software and programming, the learning of R software is highly recommended.

The Introduction To Haskell Programming online course is offered by Swayam, an initiative by the Ministry of Education. Functional programming is an elegant, powerful and succinct programming model. This Introduction To Haskell Programming training approach promotes breaking down programming tasks into logical pieces that can be readily converted into provably accurate code. Introduction To Haskell Programming syllabus combines the greatest aspects of functional programming which is rapidly being utilized by Haskell language professionals in the industry, both for quick prototyping and for practical deployment.

The Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling by Swayam will clear the concepts of system dynamics and system thinking. The course will offer books and other references on the course page. The course applies a practical mode of learning through causal loop diagrams or stock-flow diagrams. Different system models will be discussed in the course. Some of these systems are -economic systems, environmental systems, business systems, and epidemic systems. The various modeling techniques will also be discussed.

The course is offered free. The course is MHRD initiated. AICTE and NPTEL offer course accreditations. This is a Faculty development programme. The course will be benefitted by those candidates who belong to disadvantaged groups. The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay verifies the course.

The Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling certification is offered by NPTEL in the Swayam platform. The certification is shareable on platforms such as Linkedin. The certification will help the candidate gain professional networking and better job opportunities. It is specifically helpful to students who wish to gain an in-depth understanding and academic recognition.

Organization Theory/Structure and Design program provides a comprehensive view to one of the most significant topics in administrative sciences: organization theory. It is an eight-week postgraduate online course in management studies. The syllabus is designed by professor Zillur Rahman from IIT Roorkee and is available to audit for free on the Swayam online learning platform. 

Organization Theory/Structure and Design certification is a core course that talks in detail about organization theory, covering various topics such as organization theory effectiveness, dimensions of organization theory, evolution, applications, and contemporary issues. It provides a pragmatic approach using real-life examples and aims to be a useful guide for business professionals. 

Organization Theory/Structure and Design has periodic assignments and a written examination at the end of the course to motivate participants and help them evaluate their progress. The course provides a list of books for additional studies and an e-certificate for interested candidates. This is an AICTE approved FDP course. 

The Simulation of Business Systems: An applied Approach online training uses modelling and simulation to introduce some basic and essential computation concepts. The candidates will gain crucial skills that will be useful in the scientific study of business problems. They will learn how to design representative models, implement and verify them by conducting experiments on them.

The Simulation of Business Systems programme is curated by Professor Deepu Philip. The course is curated by IIT Kanpur, and it falls under the category of management studies. This elective training is an AICTE approved FDP course. It will take the candidates around eight weeks to complete the course syllabus. This course is designed for both UG and PG-level students.

The Simulation of Business Systems course by Swayam is an online training which the candidate can complete at their own pace. The candidates will be assessed through internal exams and assignments. There will also be an offline end-term exam for which the candidate can appear if they want a digital certificate.

The ‘Remote Sensing and GIS’ online course is supported by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) and is provided on the Swayam online education platform. This course on remote sensing and Geographic Information systems (GIS) is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Guwahati for undergraduate, postgraduate students, and Ph.D. scholars.

The course study is based on the modern concepts and remote sensing principles and GIS that help the students understand their applications. The online training is conducted for eight weeks by the course instructor, Prof. Rishikesh Bharti, a faculty member of the department of civil engineering at IIT Guwahati. 

This faculty development program by Swayam is a part of the civil engineering domain and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. The students of this core course of undergraduate or postgraduate level will receive two credit points and a course completion certificate after completing the program.

In any computing system, graphics are one of the most fundamental components. The primary role of Graphics is to render digital content (0’s and 1’s) on the computer screen, in a format that human beings can understand. The rendering process takes place in a series of steps or stages which are collectively termed as the graphics pipeline. The Computer Graphics course will introduce the graphics pipeline and all of its stages.

The Computer Graphics programme covers a wide variety of topics including various object representation techniques, the stages of the pipeline including the modelling transformation stage, 3D to 2D viewing transformation stage, clipping and removing hidden surfaces, and scan conversion or rendering stage. 

Graphics hardware used in the present day, including I/O devices, and GPU, and the wildly popular graphics library - OpenGL, will also be introduced in the Computer Graphics online course. Candidates will learn all this and more, only in eight short weeks.

The Graphics and Animation Development certification course aims to equip you with animation and graphics development practical skills. During the curriculum’s eight weeks, you will learn how to communicate your ideas and thoughts through multiple visual media. These include text, images, animations, models, and special effects.

With the help of the Graphics and Animation Development program by Swayam, you will get hands-on experience on various free, open-source software and tools used for graphics and animation design. These include the likes of GNU Image Manipulation Programme (GIMP), a popular and free Photoshop alternative that can be used for image editing and designing graphics.

You will also learn to use Google SketchUp during the Graphics and Animation Development training. It has various applications like architectural modelling, landscaping and urban planning, commercial interior designing, product design, etc. Moreover, you will use Blender to create dynamic 3D models and add numerous shading effects, lighting, and textures. Completing all in-course modules and practicals, you can opt for its certification to verify your obtained knowledge.

English Literature of the Romantic Period, 1798-1832 online course is an elective programme that falls under the ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ and ‘English Studies’ subject categories. The programme is a joint collaboration by the University of Hyderabad, Swayam’s learning platform, and NPTEL. Furthermore, this is an FDP training approved by the AICTE that focuses on students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

The English Literature of the Romantic Period, 1798-1832 certification syllabus will introduce you to the Romantic age of English Literature. The course explores various Romanticism elements that include socio-cultural backgrounds, politics, aesthetics, sentiment and ecology through different romantic prose. As the programme does not have any prerequisites, you don't require any previous knowledge of the subject matter to enrol. 

The English Literature of the Romantic Period online programme also provides an e-certificate to those who qualify for the final exam and fulfil all the eligibility requirements. As this is a free course by Swayam, you only have to pay the exam fee to gain the certification.

The Indian Business History online course covers the periods of Indian history from the 17th century to the 21st-century business economy developments. The evolutionary perspective of Indian business history will be covered. The nature of Indian business policies will be analyzed and its historical background will be shown to the candidates. India’s relations with foreign countries and how they shaped the Indian economy will also be analyzed. 

Students from diverse backgrounds can learn from this course. The program is a government initiative wherein the entire program can be completed in 8 weeks. The program is offered via Swayam. Being a free learning programme, the people from weaker sections can get benefitted from the programme. The Indian Business History certification can be shared via Facebook, Linkedin, and other methods. The certification can be shared to gain new professional networks. The certification will benefit research-based work needs, career growth and academic recognition.

Philosophical Foundations of Social Research program indulges in the nature of social science inquiry. The course covers many topics, such as the philosophy of science, ontology, epistemology, and applications in different areas. At the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the plurality of views in the intellectual community, applications of the philosophy of science in social sciences, analyze issues in social sciences, and practice scholarly discussions. 

Philosophical Foundations of Social Research certification is an elective course in humanities and social sciences with no enrolment fee or prerequisites. It is an online undergraduate/postgraduate course that any interested candidates can join. The course is the result of a collaboration between IIT Guwahati and NPTEL. This AICTE approved FDP course will be taught by professor Sambit Mallick. 

Philosophical Foundations of Social Research is an eight-week-long course with an e-certificate available for candidates. Participants will be given periodic assignments to evaluate their progress. A list of books is also available on the website for any additional studying.

IIT Kharagpur has curated the Managing Change in Organizations training programme. It is an elective-type course intended for both undergraduate and postgraduate-level students. This FDP course is approved by AICTE and falls under the category of management studies. The programme has plenty of industry support from IT companies, Pharma companies, the Manufacturing and service sector, and R&D companies.

The Managing Change in Organizations programme by Swayam is taught by a top instructor from IIT Kharagpur, Professor KBL Srivastava. It aims to equip the candidates with the necessary training and tools to become trained change management professionals. It will help candidates understand the need for change and how to implement that change. They will also learn the different issues a change manager can face and how to combat them.

The Managing Change in Organizations certification is an online programme. The candidates can enroll and participate in this course without paying any course fee. There will be graded tests and assessments and an optional end-term examination for those candidates who apply for certification.

The Principles of Human Resource Management online course is curated by IIT Kharagpur. Professor Aradhna Mailk from the School of Management instructs the eight-week program. Learners will study more on employee commitment, performance appraisal, salary administration, and career planning in an organizational set-up. Students with management as an elective subject can take the course.

With a total of 11 learning modules, the Principles of Human Resource Management certification syllabus also includes weekly quizzes in the form of multiple-choice questions. These modules based on Management studies will include HR scorecard, appraisal process, staffing, employee relations, and compensation management.

Candidates can learn from the course free of cost. The study comes with video lectures and references. However, for the Principles of Human Resource Management certification, they must submit all in-course assignments and appear for an end-term assessment. To register for the test, students must check the website updates from time to time.

IIT Kharagpur has curated the Strategic Performance Management training under the category of humanities and social sciences. This course will be conducted online and at a postgraduate level with Prof KBL Shrivastava. NPTEL and AICTE have approved of this FDP course, allowing credit transfer to other universities as well.

The Strategic Performance Management online course explores various areas of performance management to assist HR professionals and students with the dynamics of the performance management system. This system is in a constant state of evolving and requires professionals to have up-to-date knowledge. These changes involve planning, analysing, defining, and developing performance.

In the Strategic Performance Management programme, candidates will also learn about support-building and commitment and identify and reward good contribution and performance. This course also clarifies the roles and their expected performance by instilling performance development. For better comprehension, this course also uses examples of real-life Indian PM systems.

The Course in Information Technology online course is an important course based on the evolving digitalised world. Since most of our day-to-day life interactions, work, and institutions use IT, this course aims to increase the digital literacy of its learners. The complete knowledge of digital media and its key usage is covered throughout the course curriculum. It mainly revolves around thinking, storing, and processing, present, and future processes.

The course will run through the online mode. The entire course will have 3 credits which can be transferred after course completion. The course is designed for individuals opting for or is already at the undergraduate level. This course will provide reference links given by IT experts. The course is free of cost. The course platform is initiated by MHRD. The course is verified by Savitribai Phule Pune University. The course curriculum will consist of assignments and multiple-choice questions.

The Course in Information Technology by Swayam offers a verified certification. The certification can be availed after passing the final proctored examination. The candidates can grow their careers in the IT sector with the course certification. It will add more professional networking opportunities.

Introduction On Intellectual Property To Engineers And Technologists Certification introduces the basics of intellectual property rights and the justification of ownership exclusivity in the form of property rights.

Introduction On Intellectual Property To Engineers And Technologists Classes teach about the importance of Intellectual Property as a key driver of the economy. Knowledge of intellectual property is essential for individuals especially Engineers And Technologists to take part in economic development.

All students get an Introduction On Intellectual Property To Engineers And Technologists Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Design, Technology, and Innovation online course is an eight-week-long program created by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay's IDC School of Design. The course sheds light on how innovation links together various sectors, including technology, management, design and humanities. You will gain insightful information about innovation through theoretical concepts, case studies and real-world examples.

Several well-renowned scholars from multiple departments are a part of this course. They will impart practical knowledge through their own research-to-information journey and how it benefited society as a whole.

The Design, Technology and Innovation certification course will walk you through the entire innovation process. You will learn essential topics like innovation methodology, pitfalls of innovation, collaborative innovation model, the transformation of research into innovation and its stages, etc. The course is sure to spark curiosity and encourage you to innovate in your work field.

Ethnography, one of the most interesting forms of qualitative research, has gained popularity in academics and other areas in the last decade. The Understanding Ethnography online program aims to help you explore the uses of ethnography in several practice-based disciplines such as management, engineering, design, and social work. You will be acquainted with many tools and techniques of ethnographic practice.

Understanding Ethnography certification course also discusses the debates and theories of ethnographic research. The concepts taught in the course are based on real-world examples and case studies. During the course duration, many experts from numerous fields will share their unique experiences of research. So, you will get an enhanced perspective of various dimensions of ethnographic practice.

The Understanding Ethnography program throws light on the application of the ethnographic approach in multiple areas like education, craft, and product design, and film-making. You will learn how this approach enables you to gain knowledge from phenomena, people, and places that focus on study.