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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    The Strategies for Sustainable Design certification syllabus spans 12 weeks. There will be five lectures weekly. Each session will be focused on understanding the nuances of sustainability and sustainable design processes using assignments, real-life projects, and examples. 

    Vital sustainability principles and concepts are discussed at length in the Strategies for Sustainable Design program. The course also intends to deliver crucial insights for various design and sustainable development processes essential to strengthen Sustainable Development (SD). 

    Over the program duration, you will develop a holistic understanding of sustainability in built environments and industrial designs. You will also learn about life cycle analysis and environmental impact assessment in the Strategies for Sustainable Design course. 

    For this, the course touches on different domains to facilitate curiosity and enables you to incorporate design thinking in dealing with your project work. Moreover, AICTE approves of this online course. Swayam provides a digital certificate on successful course completion and fulfilling the prescribed criteria.

    The Highlights

    • FDP program by IIT Hyderabad
    • UG/PG level course
    • Online learning
    • Free enrolment
    • Civil engineering course
    • Design engineering course
    • Architecture and planning discipline
    • No prerequisites
    • 12-weeks course
    • Industry support
    • E-certificate
    • Expert faculty
    • Comprehensive syllabus

    Programme Offerings

    • Free registration
    • online learning
    • FDP course
    • UG/PG level programme
    • Certification exam
    • E-certificate
    • 12-weeks Course
    • industry support.

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    INR 1000yesIIT Hyderabad
    • There is no fee for auditing the Strategies for Sustainable Design course by Swayam.
    • You'll need to pay a sum of Rs 1,000 to receive the e-certificate.

    Strategies for Sustainable Design fee structure - 

    Course OptionFee
    Only audit  FREE
    Course content access + E-certificate Rs. 1000

    Eligibility Criteria

    Joining the Strategies for Sustainable Design course by Swayam is simple. You don't need to meet any minimum qualification criteria. 

    Besides, you must meet the two qualifying conditions to earn the course certificate. Swayam will calculate the final marks by adding 25% of your average assignment score and 75% of your certification exam score. 

    There will be 12 assignments throughout the program from which, 8 of your best assignment scores will be used to calculate the average. Most importantly, your average assignment score must be >= 10/25, and your certification exam score must be >=30/75. 

    You will receive the Strategies for Sustainable Design certificate only after fulfilling the two certification criteria.

    What you will learn

    Designing skills

    Strategies for Sustainable Design program will introduce you to critical sustainable development processes. As a certified sustainability expert, you'll have complete knowledge of the following:

    • Lifecycle analysis
    • Design process 
    • Economic sustainability
    • Social sustainability
    • Human habitation design
    • Defining sustainability
    • Environmental impact assessment
    • International agreements and conventions

    Who it is for

    Individuals involved in Architecture planning, Product designer, Interior designing, Construction can benefit from joining the Strategies for Sustainable Design online course.


    Admission Details

    Step 1: Join the Strategies for Sustainable Design program here: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_de04/preview

    Step 2:  Begin course registration by tapping the 'Sign-up/Register' button. 

    Step 3: Now, either log in using your Facebook/Microsoft/Swayam/Google accounts or create a new one. 

    Step 4: Swayam will send a verification email to your registered ID on successful registration.

    Application Details

    Strategies for Sustainable Design certification courses can be joined by registering online. Just enter your email ID, username, and password. Press 'submit' and you'll be registered on Swayam. There is no application form for the same.

    The Syllabus

    • Definitions and Perspectives on Sustainability in Industrial Design and Built Environments

    • ESE Aspects of Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation

    • Current National and International Scenario of SD and Dependence on Energy

    • Impact of Pollutions and Design Processes with Alternative Solutions for Health of Ecosystem

    • Environmental Impact Assessment and Lifecycle Analysis

    • Policy, Growth, 
    • Development and 3R's for Consumption

    • Policy, Growth, Development and 3R's for Consumption

    • UN SDG and System Design tools such as SPSS, MSDS by LeNS

    • Vernacular and Responsive Design using Net-Zero Energy, Lighting, Ventilation, Views, etc., for Human Comfort

    • Design for Sustainability and Nature as Inspiration

    • International Conventions, 
    • Laws and Emerging Technologies for SD

    • SD Case Studies and Summary

    Evaluation process

    You must clear a certification exam to obtain Swayam's Strategies for Sustainable Design certificate. It will be a proctored exam, conducted by Swayam at any of its designated exam centers. You'll be allotted either of the two slots: morning session (9 AM to 12 Noon) and afternoon session (2 PM to 5 PM).

    Instructors

    IIT Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Are there any follow-up courses?

    Yes, you can pursue specialist courses like Carbon Footprint Analysis, BIM, Planning, LCA, etc. after completing the Strategies for Sustainable Design course by Swayam.

    2: Will I be working on any projects?

    Yes, you'll be working on real-life projects and assignments throughout the course.

    3: Who developed the course curriculum?

    IIT Hyderabad has crafted the course curriculum.

    4: Is the course certificate verified?

    You can verify the Strategies for Sustainable Design certificate here: nptel.ac.in/noc.

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