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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 Innovation and Start-up Policy course by Swayam will provide the learners a broad introduction of the various aspects of the innovation and start-up policies of India. The course covers concepts such as Innovation and innovation ecosystem, policy frameworks, start-up landscape, innovation Hubs, digital India, Make in India, linking innovation with Intellectual Property Rights, innovation in the Indian economy, and building a business plan for startups. They will be given an understanding of the general policies through which the government is trying to advance innovations and startups in India, the link between economic development, entrepreneurship, innovation, and public policies, and the important concepts, institutions, and terms that can help them take advantage of the policy framework.
The framework of this course comes from the 'Start-up India' program of the Government of India which aims to develop a robust eco-system for furthering innovations and start-ups that will encourage economic growth and employability. They will be capable enough to analyze the start-ups of different countries and the ecosystem of innovation.
The Highlights
- 8 weeks of learning
- Certificate by government
- Management studies course category
- Postgraduate level course
- 100% free learning program
Programme Offerings
- Downloadable Reading Material
- Discussion Forums
- video lectures
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IILM Institute for Higher Education, New Delhi |
The details related to the fee of the course are as follows:
- Innovation and Start-up Policy course by Swayam is available to the learners free of cost. If the participants need a course certificate, they have to enroll and pay the examination fees.
Fee details for Innovation and Start-up Policy course by Swayam
Particulars | Amount (Rs.) |
Course fee | Free of cost |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants will be given a course certificate for the Innovation and Start-up Policy course by Swayam only if they secure a minimum of 40 percent in their weekly assessment and 40 percent in their final exam. If they score below 40 percent in either weekly assessments or in the final exam, they will not be given the certificate.
What you will learn
After the course completion Innovation and Start-up Policy course by Swayam participants will have gained knowledge about the following:
- Understand the framework of the policies for innovation and startups.
- Learn about the institutions which help the companies in innovation
- Strategizing the use of policies for the growth of the firms
- Understand the importance of Intellectual Property Rights in innovations
- Learn the process of fundraising for startups in India
Who it is for
The course is especially advisable to everyone who:
- Desire to give their career a hike with in-depth knowledge about start-up and innovation.
Application Details
Candidates can enrol for the Innovation and Start-up Policy course by following the steps given below:
Step1: Candidates can visit the official website of the course.
Step2: Click on the sign-in/register button given on the website.
Step3: An account with Swayam is necessary to enrol in the course.
Step4: The enrolment link is not yet available on the course website, candidates can finish the enrolment after the link is available on the website.
The Syllabus
Instructors
IILM Institute for Higher Education, New Delhi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Swayam is an initiative by the government of India to provide education to the underprivileged students who do not have the resources for education. The courses are imparted free of cost to ensure that all students can avail of the courses.
Rahul K. Mishra will be the instructor for this course. He has done his Master of International Business (MIB) from Delhi University and has 22 years of experience in teaching training and academic administration.
Participants who attain a minimum of 40 percent in their weekly assessment and a minimum of 40 percent in their final exam will be given a course certificate. If they attain less than 40 percent in either weekly assessments or in the final exam, they will not be given the certificate
The grade will be determined on the basis of the final score of the participants. If their final score is between 40 percent -49.99 percent: Grade D, the final score between 50 percent -59.99 percent: Grade C, a final score between 60 percent -84.99 percent: Grade B, and a final score of 85 percent and above: Grade A will be given.
The four parts of the course are video lectures, printable reading material, self-evaluation quizzes, and an online discussion forum for clarification of queries.
It will be a computer-based examination. Participants have to appear at the allotted exam center and show their Hall ticket and any government photo identification card for verification. The type of questions may include multiple-choice questions and fill in the blanks.
No, there is no course credit for the Innovation and Start-up Policy course by Swayam
Yes, Swayam is available on the application as well. Participants can download the Swayam application on the Google play store.
Yes, Swayam has nine national coordinators. Some of them are the University Grants Commission, National Council of Educational Research and Training, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research.
The duration of the courses offered by Swayam varies from course to course. It could be from 4 weeks to 12 weeks to 24 weeks also.