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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

English for Written Communication is an important course because, in order to get a good job and a world-class education, English is a necessary language to know. Written English is especially important because it is the language of formal communication between individuals in the workplace. It is the language in which we write examinations, emails, formal letters of requests, invoices, and so many other kinds of written forms of language.

It is imperative to learn good English to make our lives as great as they can be. Thus, the course English for Written Communication offered by IIT Bombay is a course that is of manifold importance.

This course teaches us not only how to speak and write in English well, but it also helps us to learn certain skills that we require while doing these things. This course comes under IIT Bombay’s skill development courses, and it’s very helpful, especially for those who struggle with communicating in English. The course helps individuals overcome the various barriers that come in the way of actively and effectively communicating with people in English.

Now, let’s take a look at the basics of joining the English for Written Communication course:

What you will learn in this course
Offerings of this course
Eligibility criteria
The curriculum of the course
Admission process
Fee details
Examinations through the course
Benefits of the course
Who the course is for

The Highlights

Name of the course: English for Written Communication
Course type: Certification
Course mode: Online
Course duration: 4 weeks
Eligibility: Candidates should have has English as a second language up till class XII or equivalent
Curriculum includes modules such as Reading, Writing Skills, Grammar, Written Communication
Course fees: between Rs. 375 and Rs. 325
Career opportunity: Furthers the career no matter which industry you are in (see ‘Benefits’ section for more)

Programme Offerings

Admirable Faculty
Honour Code Certificates
Better Understanding of English

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIT Bombay

The English for Written Communication course has only a minimal fee for the registration of Rs 375.

Please note that this amount has to be paid while registering for this course. It is important to note that once the fee has been paid that there is no possible way to get a refund for the same.

Sometimes people may face technical issues with the transaction of the fees, but this is not to make you worry. If in case the transaction fails for some reason, the candidate will receive an auto-generated email to figure out how to go about the transaction again.

Another issue may arise when instead of checking the email from the system, the student may instantly try to make another payment. If because of this, the payment goes through twice, you can definitely reach out to the Accounting Department of the institution at email address dbpaccounts@cse.iitb.ac.in, and they will help you through getting a refund for the same.

Eligibility Criteria

The English for Written Communication course Is available for both undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. It is a course that aims at helping students attain brighter futures by helping them learn written English Communication.

The only eligibility criteria for this particular course is the requirement for the students applying for it to have had exposure to the English language up to class 12 or the equivalent of the same.

Yes, that’s correct, you do not need any other qualifications other than a basic understanding of the English language to apply for the English for Written communication course in IIT Bombay.

Basic criteria:

Candidates should have had English as a second language up to class 12.

What you will learn

Communication skills

Once you complete this course, you will be able to communicate more proficiently in written English. This course will not only help you in hand written communication in English, but also your reading skills in English, writing skills in English, and English grammar. Thus, if you feel that you are weak in your English in the context of reading and writing in English, or you feel that you need to improve your grammatical skills in English, the English for Written Communication course is perfect for you.

Who it is for

Teacher

The course English for Written Communication is for anybody who is looking to maximize the benefits that they can get from knowing how to read, write and communicate better in the English language. It is for anybody who would like to expand their horizons beyond their mother tongue and walk the avenues upon which English takes them.

You do not have to be a graduate or high professional to take this course – a simple wish to enhance your English skills is enough to be a part of this course.

Admission Details

The enrollment or admission for the English for Written Communication course is only online and does not support any other modes of application. Candidates must register for the same using the online portal which is available here https://www.it.iitb.ac.in/lakshya/signup.html.

The registration process for the program is simple: all you have to do is sign up on the admission portal by filling in the details on the portal. After doing so you will receive a verification code, and once verification is complete your account for registration will be created and you can use this account to sign up for this course. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation of your registration in your registered email address, and your name will also show up in the list of participants page of the IIT Bombay website.

Here is a step by step process of how to go about your application:

Click here https://www.it.iitb.ac.in/lakshya/signup.html to arrive at the online application portal for the course.
Type in your details and go to your inbox to click on the link to verify your account.
Once verified, log in to the website using this account and register yourself for the course “English for Written Communication.”

Application Details

Here is a step by step process of how to go about your application:

Click here https://www.it.iitb.ac.in/lakshya/signup.html to arrive at the online application portal for the course.
Type in your details and go to your inbox to click on the link to verify your account.
Once verified, log in to the website using this account and register yourself for the course “English for Written Communication.”

The Syllabus

Reading comprehension
Syntax
Punctuation
Subject-Verb Agreement
Preposition

General writing skills
Letter writing
Email Writing

Proverbs
Figures of speech
Direct and indirect speech
Modal auxiliaries
Common, everyday grammatical errors

Summary writing
Essay writing
Paragraph writing

Evaluation process

Following your fee payment and enlistment on the “List of Participants” page, you can go for accessing the course content of English for Written Communication. All the course content for the English for written communication course will be available online using the following link: https://courses.iitbombayx.in/register. Here, you must use the login credentials that you created during the registration of the course, to sign in to your account and access available course materials pertaining to all modules.

As the students of this course, you must access these resources for your learning at your own ease and in your own time to facilitate your learning during this course. You will be given various writing tasks that are in accordance with the silver is a curriculum of the course. You must complete all of these assignments and write-ups in due time before the completion of your course to be eligible to receive the English for Written Communication certificate.

Other than as mentioned before, there are no other examinations per se for the English for Written Communication Certificate course at IIT Bombay. The only assessment is in the form of the grading of your write-ups or written assignments required for the completion of the course.

Instructors

IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I join this course even if I only have a 10 + 2 qualification?

Yes, you can join this course even if you only have a 10 + 2 qualification. This course is for anybody who wishes to enhance their English for written communication, and anyone who has taken English as a second language up until class 12 or equivalent is eligible to register for the course.

2: What does the English for Written Communication syllabus entail?

The course consists of four modules, namely Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Grammar, and Written Communication. These four modules help you to learn how to write better and also gain a better grassroots understanding of basic English grammatical functions.

3: What type, of course, is English for Written Communication?

English for Written Communication is a certificate course that grants Honour Code Certificates according to the grading system of the institution for the particular course.

4: How long is the English for Written Communication course?

The English for Written Communication course duration is an approximately four-week course. However, the time can vary as the students are encouraged to access learning material and do their work in their own time.

5: Why should I take this course?

If you feel that your English is weak and that you need to or want to be able to communicate better in English, then you should best know that this course is great for you. You should take this course because it will help you develop your English which will help in many other aspects of your life.

6: How does English help in life?

English is the modal language for most large corporations functioning around the world, and it is also a globally recognised and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. English is an important aspect of urban and urbanised life, and knowing it, thus, helps in life.