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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 Social Networks certification course throws light on the multitude of social media we use in our daily life. Students are educated on the different ways networks available online could be depicted in the form of graphs; graphs that hold a great deal of hidden information. This undergraduate course falls under the domain of Computer Science and Engineering and is spread over a duration of twelve weeks.

The Social Networks online programme is offered by one of India’s top institutes, IIT Ropar. The course is taught by Professor Sudarshan Iyengar, who has four years of academic expertise and is currently working as an assistant professor at IIT Ropar. Students are also trained with tools like sociology game theory, and graph theory, to name a few.

The Social Networks online course is an AICTE-certified FDP course. Through this elective course, students can learn how to study graphs and learn a great deal of information through their properties. This study is popularly referred to as social network analysis.

The Highlights

English instructions
Proctored exam
E-certificate
In-course assignments
Training offered by IIT Ropar
Updated course contents
AICTE approved FDP course
12-weeks course
Undergraduate-level course
The domain of Computer Science and Engineering

Programme Offerings

Undergraduate-level Course
English instructions
Final term
12-weeks Course
E-certificate
AICTE approved FDP course
In-course assignments
Training by IIT Ropar

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Ropar (IIT-RPR)

Students must pay Rs 1000 as a Social network certification fee to get the e-certificate. However, they can complete the online registration process for free.

Social Networks fee structure

Course Option	Fee
Social Networks (with certificate)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Students who wish to avail themselves of the Social Networks certification by IIT Ropar, Swayam, and NPTEL need to secure a minimum of 40% marks in the final examination.

The final certification score constitutes 75% of the exam score and 25% of the average assignment score, calculated using the top 8 assignments' marks.

What you will learn

Social media skills

Students who finish the Social Networks certification syllabus become adept in the following areas:

Ways of handling network datasets in real life
Strength of weak ties
Link analysis
Small world phenomenon
How to go viral on the web (Pseudocore)

Who it is for

Social Media Specialist

The Social Networks online course is perfect for anybody interested in learning the nuances of social network analysis like social media specialists.

Admission Details

Access the Social Networks certification classes page by simply clicking on the following link: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_cs31/preview.
Upon landing on the course page, you can start the enrolment procedure by tapping the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button.
Now, log in to the Swayam portal with your pre-existing credentials (if you have any). Or else, you can sign up to create a new account with Swayam. You can also continue the login process with your socials (Google, Facebook, or Microsoft accounts).
Once you're logged in, you will be asked to fill in some of your academic and personal details.
Upon furnishing those details, you will be directed to the course portal, and you can start watching the videos.

Application Details

The Social Networks certification course does not require candidates to fill in any additional form. They only need to complete an online registration form. Enter a username, email ID, and set a suitable password to complete the form.

After that, tap the 'send verification code' button to verify your email address and complete the enrolment process.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

Candidates are mandated to appear for the proctored exam conducted at the designated exam centers to receive the Social Networks certificate. They can check the exam center details using the online registration URL posted before the exam.

Candidates can also make payments through the same link. The exam is conducted in two sessions – morning (9 AM to 12 Noon) and afternoon (2 PM to 5 PM).

Instructors

IIT Ropar (IIT-RPR) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I need to pay for the training?

No, you need to make a payment only if you wish to obtain a certification.

2: How to apply for the course?

You can visit the link mentioned below and click on the ‘Sign-in/Register' button present at the top to enroll: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_cs31/preview.

3: Will I need extra guidance to complete this program?

Social Networks training is an exciting yet straightforward course. You can complete it on your own.

4: Is this Social Networks online course for postgraduates?

No, the course is designed for undergraduates.

5: Which university is offering the training?

IIT Ropar, one of India’s finest institutions, is offering the course.