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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 Probability and Statistics online course is essentially an introductory or prerequisite course in probability and statistics. It is also an NPTEL online course comprising around 8-10 hours of content for learning, covered over four weeks of video lectures.

As such, the Introduction to Probability and Statistics certification course will prepare you to take on a more advanced study of probability and statistics. The course will begin by defining data and then slowly presenting the various ways of classifying data. Aspects of numerical and categorical data will be of primary focus.

Thus, around 10-12 core topics of both probability and statistics will be broadly covered in the Introduction to Probability and Statistics certification syllabus by the course instructor, Prof. G. Srinivasan of IIT Madras. He will instruct the course modules through live lectures.

Lastly, you will learn in detail about data and measuring associations. If you are a student or manager/executive, the Introduction to Probability and Statistics course by Swayam is an ideal fit for you.

The Highlights

UG/PG-level course
Core programme
4-weeks duration
NPTEL online course
Online sessions
Instructor-led learning
E-certificate
Top instructor
Offered by IIT Madras

Programme Offerings

4-weeks course
Digital course certificate
online learning
Books & references
Weekly Assignments
Core programme

Courses and Certificate Fees

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

Swayam provides a certificate for the Introduction to Probability and Statistics online course if you take the optional exam. It will cost you Rs 1000. However, you can simply join the course without paying a fee.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics fee structure

Course Option

Fee

Introduction to Probability and Statistics (course content access)

FREE

Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Course certificate + content access)

Rs 1000

Eligibility Criteria

You're not mandated to meet any specific qualification criteria to enrol in the Introduction to Probability and Statistics course by Swayam.

However, there are three minimum marks requirements you need to meet to obtain the Introduction to Probability and Statistics certificate. First, your exam score must not be below 30/75. Secondly, your average assignment score (average of three assignments) has to be at least 10/25.

Both the scores will be added to determine the final score, which ought to be around 40/100 or more.

What you will learn

Statistical skills

The Introduction to Probability and Statistics programme by Swayam helps you understand the following:

Core probability and statistics concepts
How to present data in charts and figures
Categorisation of data
Association of different kinds of data
Various types of measuring associations

Who it is for

Students and working professionals in the managerial or executive role will benefit immensely from participating in the Introduction to Probability and Statistics certification course.

Admission Details

Step 1: Create a learning account on Swayam's portal to enroll in the Introduction to Probability and Statistics course. Find details of the same here: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ma01/preview.

Step 2: Now, access the sign-up form by tapping the 'Register/Sign-up' option.

Step 3: Enter the requested details in the online form or use your social accounts to log in straight away.

Step 4: Verify your registered email ID, and your learning account will be up and running.

Application Details

You're only required to complete a sign-up form for enrolling in the Introduction to Probability and Statistics programme. Open the online form, enter an active email address, a username, and provide a suitable password. Then, hit the 'send verification code' to verify your registered ID and complete the procedure.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

If you appear for the optional exam conducted after the Introduction to Probability and Statistics programme ends, you'll need to register for the exam online. Swayam will notify you about the same and release a URL for the form.

This will be a proctored exam. Other important exam details like timings, sessions, exam centres will be available in the online form.