Aspen Plus® simulation software - a basic course for beginners
Learn to imitate the most common chemical plant unit activities using Aspen Plus simulation software through applied theories and case studies.
Beginner
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners is a 12 weeks program provided by Swayam, an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Aspen Plus is a process simulation software used in the chemical industries for optimization, process monitoring, and conceptual design.
The Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners training teaches to mimic the most typical chemical plant unit activities. The course presents basic unit functions such as, Reactor, Pump, Valve, Distillation Column, Heater, and so on, which will be beneficial to students, instructors, researchers, and engineers working in plant operation/design and R&D.
The Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners syllabus is highly didactic, with a heavy emphasis on case studies and applied theory. By the end of the course, students will be able to build up a model, obtain design parameters, run it, optimize, and obtain results. This is strongly recommended for individuals interested in a career in modelling/simulation using the software.
The Highlights
- 100% free of cost
- Online learning
- 3 credits
- Course provider Swayam
- 12 weeks duration
- Video lectures
- Offered by IIT Guwahati
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate-level study
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 25 Apr, 2026
Programme Offerings
- tests
- Self-assessment
- quizzes
- video lectures
- Reading Materials
- Online discussion forums.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners Fees -
Course | Amount |
Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners | Nil |
Certification exam fee (optional) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Candidates must finish both the online course content and the quizzes. Candidates must also pass a final test conducted by Swayam to get the Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners certification.
What you will learn
After completing the Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners online certification course, candidates will learn about the process and property analysis, basic process modelling, and case studies of various simulation programs.
Who it is for
The course is intended for final-year Undergraduate students of chemical engineering and Postgraduate students with a foundation in chemical engineering. This training may also be beneficial to those working in the chemical process sectors.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners training, follow the step by step procedure:
Step 1. The official Swayam course website may be accessed by clicking the link below.
(https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ch06/preview)
Step 2. You may start the registration process by hitting the Register button.
Step 3. Register with your Facebook, Microsoft or Google account, or enter your email and password manually.
Step 4. To access the account details page, locate and click the 'Join' option.
Step 5. Fill in the required information to begin the course.
The Syllabus
- Basic Process Modelling
- Basic Process Modelling
- Basic Process Modelling
- Process and property analysis
- Process and property analysis
- Process and property analysis
- Case studies
- Case studies
- Case studies
- Case studies
- Case studies
- Case studies
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners course includes 3 credit points.
Swayam offers the Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners online course.
The Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners classes is delivered by the IIT Guwahati faculty.
The duration of the Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners training is 12 weeks.
The Aspen Plus simulation software - a basic course for beginners tutorial is Undergraduate/Postgraduate level.