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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Plastic waste has emerged as one of the leading waste streams in today’s world. The Plastic Waste Management online course is created to raise awareness about this issue by providing in-depth information on plastic pollution. You will understand how plastic is adversely affecting marine life, the economy, wildlife, human health, and the overall environment.

The Plastic Waste Management certification program presents a holistic view of the plastic disposal problem in Indian as well as the global context. During this course, you will study the current management techniques and better methods to limit plastic waste. The extent, character, and severity of the plastic pollution problem will be discussed extensively.

The Plastic Waste Management training by Swayam also teaches you about Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) concepts, risk alleviation, and Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. You will also get acquainted with alternatives to plastic and their real-life feasibility and environment-friendliness as compared to plastic.

The Highlights

Environment/Civil Engineering category
Online course
Eight-week program duration
An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Certification available
Self-directed learning
Offline exam
Postgraduate level course
Elective course type
AICTE-approved FDP course

Programme Offerings

industry expert instructor
video lectures
assignments
Free programme access
learning material
online learning
An offering of IIT Kharagpur
Self-paced learning
A shareable certificate
Written exam
Eight weeks of training
Latest curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

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

Access to the Plastic Waste Management course is free.
The exam fee (optional) is Rs 1,000 only.

Plastic Waste Management fee structure

Course option	Fee
Plastic Waste Management (Access only)	Free
Plastic Waste Management (Exam fee)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

To be fully able to grasp the content of the Plastic Waste Management online program, you must have a basic knowledge of Chemistry, differential equations, and Environmental Science (EVSc).

Certificate Qualifying Details

Throughout the course duration, there will be a total of eight assignments. There will also be a written exam. The average assignment score (based on the best six out of eight) has a weightage of 25%, and the written exam has a weightage of 75%. To become eligible for the Plastic Waste Management certification, you have to achieve a final score (exam score + average assignment score) of 40% or more.

What you will learn

Waste Management SkillsCivil Engineering skillsKnowledge of Environmental Science

The Plastic Waste Management syllabus is focused on comprehensively teaching you about plastic pollution and its impact. Near the end of this online program, you should understand:

Types of plastic waste and various uses of plastic
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016
Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) concepts
Usage of high-end technologies to manage plastic waste
Consequences of plastic pollution on the ecosystem including oceans, wildlife, and human health
Effects of plastic waste on the economy

Who it is for

The Plastic Waste Management online course is mainly designed for BTech students in the fields of Environmental, Chemical engineering, and Civil Engineering. It is also meant for master’s students of the Environmental Science stream. Students pursuing doctoral programs in relevant fields will also find this online program valuable.

Admission Details

Go through the following steps and join the Plastic Waste Management course by Swayam.

Step 1 – Click or tap this link - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ce04/preview to visit the official course page of Plastic Waste Management.

Step 2 – You shall be able to see the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button at the top of this page. Click or tap this button to open the Swayam registration page.

Step 3 – Now, click or tap the ‘Sign up now button and create a new account by entering the required details. You can also login instantly by linking a Microsoft, Facebook, or Google ID.

Step 4 – Finally, tap or click the ‘Join’ button on the Plastic Waste Management course page. You should now be enrolled in the online course successfully.

NOTE – You should clarify the final enrolment date on the Swayam portal.

Application Details

To apply for admission in the Plastic Waste Management training, you don’t need to fill and submit an application form. Join the course directly by logging on to the Swayam website, registering for an account, and entering basic information like email ID, name, education, etc.

There is an application form for the written exam registration, though. You have to submit the online registration form to appear in the Plastic Waste Management course exam.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

If you want to get the Plastic Waste Management certification, you must sit for the offline exam conducted at designated examination centers. There will be two shifts for the written exam – morning and afternoon. You can look up the exact date and timing for the exam on the official website of Swayam.

Detailed announcements will be made in the near future. When the registration link goes live, you must fill the online form, pay the exam fee and agree on certain conditions to take the Plastic Waste Management course examination.