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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 Operations Research certification course is provided through the department of management of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The course can be pursued for free without paying for any process. The course can be accessed in online mode. Candidates who study from this course will get detailed information about research operations, its applications, theories and other relevant aspects. The Introduction To Operations Research training will be available for the students throughout its existence on the platform. Students are allowed to access the programme from anywhere at any given time.
The certification can be completed in 8 weeks and students can take extra time to complete the Introduction To Operations Research certification syllabus if needed. The programme comprises the study materials such as assignments, case studies, tests, etc. Every video lecture on the topic is to the point and the duration is 15 to 20 minutes. The course does not have any last dates so students can apply for the programme according to their requirements. The course also provides discussion groups within the programme so that the sessions are interactive. Students do not have any time restrictions in the Introduction To Operations Research programme. Students can learn from the available materials as well as external materials in the course.
The Highlights
- Certification available
- Self paced training
- Provided by IIT, Madras
- 8 weeks programme
- Course available at zero cost
- Video lectures of 15 to 20 minutes
- 100% free learning programme
Programme Offerings
- Case Studies
- Modules
- assignments
- Quizzes Discussion groups
- video lectures
- Tests.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
- Candidates do not have to pay any fees to access the Introduction To Operations Research by Swayam.
- In case the students want to get certified, he or she will have to pay Rs. 1,000 as the Introduction To Operations Research fees.
Introduction To Operations Research fees details -
Heads | Amount in Rupees |
Exam fees | Rs. 1,000 |
Registration fees | Zero |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants willing to get the certificate for the course can apply for the offline certification exam and must score at least 40 marks in the exam. The exam score will be divided into assignment score of 10 marks out of 25 and the exam score of 30 marks out of 75.
What you will learn
Candidates will gain the following valuable insights after completing the syllabus-
- Candidates will gain an understanding of linear programming, terminologies, and its formulations.
- Participants will learn about graphical solutions as well as algebraic solutions to linear programming.
- Students will come to know about the simplex algorithm and its different forms.
- Learners will gain insights into the duality of linear programming and primal-dual relationships.
- Candidates will gain information on dual simplex algorithms in the Introduction To Operations Research certification
- Students will gain information on the significance and interpretation of the dual simplex algorithm.
- Participants will be able to learn the ways of solving linear programming by using solver.
- Candidates will gain information on sensitivity analysis of linear programming in the Introduction To Operations Research online course.
Who it is for
The Introduction To Operations Research programme is suitable for the following participants-
- Candidates who are interested in learning this course.
- Candidates who belong to the same field.
Admission Details
Candidates willing to take admission in this training must follow the given procedure-
Step 1- Candidates can click on the given link to be directed to the official page of the course- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_mg34/preview
Step 2: After checking all the details, candidates can make themselves registered with the Swayam platform.
Step 3: Next step is concerned with login into the candidate’s portal for enrolling in the course.
Step 4: The candidate can join the course after login into the account by just clicking ‘join’.
Step 5: The candidate got registered for the Introduction to Operations Research program.
Note- Students are expected to wait for some time and try again later for the admission process since the join course tab is not available on the website.
The Syllabus
- Linear Programming (LP): Terminology and formulations
- Graphical and Algebraic solutions to LP
- Simplex Algorithm: Algebraic form, Tabular form, Types of LPs, Matrix method
- Duality: Writing the dual of an LP, Primal-Dual relationships
- Dual: Basic understanding, significance, interpretation, Dual Simplex algorithm
- Transportation Problem
- Assignment Problem
- Solving LPs using Solver, Sensitivity analysis