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

Course Overview

The multi-faceted field of psychology is centred around the study of the body and the mind. Analysing human behaviour through emotions, personality or feelings is a fascinating and complicated field of study. A psychologist is concerned about gaining knowledge over every theory and principle to apply the same in practical situations. Introduction to Psychology certification course by SWAYAM fulfils this objective under the pedagogy of IIT Kanpur.

The course has been crafted for acquiring a better understanding of oneself and others. Students of this course will be able to thoroughly determine how and why of feeling, action and thinking. This under-graduate, introductory-level psychology course will cover all the significant psychological constructs and principles. Introduction to Psychology certification syllabus will lay a pressing focus on perceptual processes, memory, learning, emotions, environmental and genetic determinants of one's behaviour and personality. All in all, this is a holistic teaching package for psychology scholars, enthusiasts, and professionals.

In this eight-week course, students will learn in an interesting way through the use of rich multimedia technology, discussion of case studies, regular quizzes to check their progress and online discussion forums to ask doubts and hold discussions on topics that interest them in this domain.

The Highlights

Undergraduate-level program
Free course material
Certification from IIT Kanpur and NPTEL
FDP course approved by AICTE
Recognition by HR section of various companies
8 weeks course programme

Programme Offerings

case study
online learning
video lectures
audio lectures
references
Books

Courses and Certificate Fees

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

Rules for Introduction to Psychology certification fee have been laid down below-

The course is free for those who just want to learn about the topic.
Those willing to receive the certification after qualifying for the examination have to pay an amount of Rs. 1000.

Fee Details for Introduction to the Psychology programme

Fee	Amount in Rs.
Course Fee	Free
Certification Fee	Rs. 1000

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Eligibility criteria for Introduction to Psychology certification by Swayam, and IIT Kanpur comprises registering for the exam by filling out the exam form through the link available on the course page, paying the exam fee of Rs. 1000 through online mode, and finally obtaining at least 10/25 in assignments and 30/75 in the proctored examination.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Psychology

Introduction to Psychology training will teach students the practical and theoretical nuances of psychology. Pursuing the course enlighten course takers with the following concepts-

Major psychological principles and constructs
Perceptual processes surrounding the psychological design of an individual
Study of memory of a person vis-à-vis psychological principles
Study of emotions of a person vis-à-vis psychological principles
Environmental and genetic determinants of behavior of an individual
Examining the personality of individuals
Demonstration of lab sessions for empirical testing of relevant phenomena and construct
Major focus areas of psychology

Who it is for

Clinical Psychologist

Introduction to Psychology certification course can be pursued by anyone who has a vivid interest in psychology and learning about its basics. However, the intended audience for this course falls under the following categories-

Students pursuing BE under any branch therein
Students pursuing B.Tech under any branch therein
Undergraduates looking for an elective course
People wanting to be established as clinical psychologists

Admission Details

Admissions into Introduction to Psychology classes can only be made once and if the link for joining reactivates on the course page. In that case, learners can refer to these steps-

Step 1: Browse through the course URL- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs49/preview

Please note: The Admission process is closed at the moment.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

Introduction to Psychology certification can be obtained on the course page only if the learner obtains 10/25 or more in the average assignment score wherein the best 6 assignments submitted by him out of the total eight assignments given in the course will be calculated. Moreover, he also has to secure 30/75 in the proctored examination. This condition has to be fulfilled irrespective of the candidate securing the passing marks of 40/100 in total.

Instructors

IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the fee refundable on cancellation?

Yes, the examination fee will be initiated only after 2 weeks from the date of cancellation of the course.

2: Is there any provision for a late fee?

No, the fee has been fixed at Rs. 1000 irrespective of the date it is paid before the date of the examination.

3: Can the fee be paid or application be made offline?

No, the entire process on SWAYAM is completely online, including the admission process and payment of the fee.

4: What is the date of announcement of results?

In case of a subjective offline exam, the e-certificate and results will be accessible after 5 weeks. If this course provides for an objective online exam, e-certificate and results will be made released after 2-3 weeks.

5: Can students from reserved categories avail of any discount on the exam fee?

Yes, applicants from reserved categories will only have to pay 50% of the fee, that is, Rs. 500.

6: Can the time, date or designated centre for the examination in Introduction to Psychology online course be changed?

No, once the hall ticket is issued, no request for any changes in the date, time or centre, specified in the admit card will be acceptable.

7: Can Introduction to Psychology certification be re-issued in case of an error?

Yes, the fee for re-issue of the certificate is Rs. 200.

8: Can the registration for this course be cancelled?

No, registration is once done cannot be undone. However, the candidate can choose to opt-out of future emails regarding that course.

9: How can candidates check their score in each assignment?

They can check their score once the deadline for submitting the assignment has passed. Thereafter, they will have to login through their registered ID and password.

10: Will non-submission of any assignment affect the final score?

Yes it may be hindered since the best 6 assignments will be considered. But it will not affect the candidate taking the exam.