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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

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.

The Highlights

Undergraduate or postgraduate level
NPTEL’s course
Offered in the Swayam platform
Accreditations by AICTE
FDP course
MHRD initiated
Books and references available
8 weeks of duration
Verified by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Programme Offerings

case study
Materials
lecture series
Modeling exercises

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Bombay

The candidates are advised to check this Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling fees detail properly-

The course is free.
The certification registration form costs Rs. 1000. It is optional.

Fee category	Amount in rupees
Programme fee	Free
Certification examination fee	1000

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

The candidates who have registered in the certification registration exam can qualify for the certification of Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling training. The candidates will have to score 10 out of 25 in the 6 best assignments and 30 out of 75 in the final exam. The candidates must submit the assignments and attend the final exam on time.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

The interested students who wish to enrol in this Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling programme will gain the given learning outcomes-

Introduction to system dynamics and systems thinking will be given on the course website.
The candidates will understand the complex issues and problems in system modeling.
An in-depth study of the modeling techniques will be given in the course.
The candidates will learn how to relate various variables in system dynamics modeling.
A complete guide on how to use causal mapping and causal loop diagrams will be shown.
The Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling certification syllabus will discuss various types of real-life system models such as economic systems, environmental systems, new product development, business systems, and many more.
The analysation of models run by the policy will be discussed with the candidates.
The candidates will gain an understanding of the various problems found in modeling techniques.
The CLD and SFD usage will help the candidates apply this knowledge in effective ways.
The candidates will learn how to interpret the system dynamics modeling results using proper methodologies.

Who it is for

These are the candidates who must avail of the Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling certification benefits-

The candidates who belong to an engineering background must go through this course.
The candidates who are pursuing engineering from any branch must apply in this course.
The candidates who are genuinely interested in system dynamics modeling must apply in this Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling online course.

Admission Details

The interested candidates who wish to enrol in this Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling programme can do so by following these steps-

Step1- The candidates will have to click on this URL - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_mg31/preview

Step2- The interested candidates must register in the Swayam platform by clicking on the “SIGN-IN/REGISTER” tab present in the top section of the course.

Step3- In the “SIGN-IN/REGISTER” tab, the candidates will have to register through their Facebook, Microsoft, Google, or email id.

Step4- Then the candidates can check the Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling training course content, duration, and other details in the course webpage.

Step5- The candidates can then fill in the personal details form after clicking on the “JOIN” option. The candidates will have to make sure to enrol before the enrollment end date. The “JOIN” option will disappear if the course status is “ongoing”.

Step6- Then the candidates can save the form and move forward to their classes.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

The candidates will have to register for the certification examination to avail the course certificate. The certification will be done in the in-person invigilated mode.

Instructors

IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Will this course provide any online learning material?

Yes, this course provides online learning material. This is the link to the online learning material- https://www.systemdynamics.org/distance-learning.

2: Will this course offer any industrial support?

Yes, this course does offer industrial support. The industries which are supported in this course are- TCS, General Mills, and many more.

3: Can I get a hard copy of the certification?

No, the certification is provided in the e-format. The candidates can download the certificate after completing the course.

4: Can I enter this Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling online course at any date?

No, the candidates won’t be able to enter this course at any date. The specific start date and end date are given on the course website.

5: Where can I keep myself updated about the Swayam courses?

The candidates can keep themselves updated about the Swayam courses by following Swayam’s Instagram, Facebook or Twitter accounts. The link to these accounts is given in the bottom section of the course website.

6: Who is the course instructor?

The Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling certification course will be instructed by Professor Jayendran Venkateswaran. He is presently a faculty member of IIT Bombay.

7: Will I get the certificate if my final score is 40 out of 100?

To be eligible to earn the certificate, the candidates must score 10 in assignments and 30 in the final exams. These two criteria are the requirement to earn the certification.

8: Where can I get more information about the course?

The candidates can check the Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling certification course video, About Swayam section, and the course syllabus.

9: In which type of devices can I access the course?

The candidates can access the course on mobile phones, laptops, personal computers, and many more. The Swayam app can be downloaded from the google play store.

10: Where is Swayam’s privacy policy section?

Swayam has answered all the doubts regarding the privacy policy in the “Privacy Policy” section. It is present in the left bottom section of the course.