List of Online Courses and Certifications

The Engineering Mathematics II online course is a 12-week course and the second part of Engineering Mathematics training. This programme is an undergraduate-level core course, and a  part of the mathematics category, offered by IIT Kharagpur. The course will be instructed in English by Prof Jitendra Kumar.

The Engineering Mathematics II certification syllabus deals with the essential and fundamental aspects of mathematics required for undergraduate science or engineering studies. Some of the topics covered under the course in the first eight weeks are vector calculus, numerical and complex analysis, and Laplace Transform methods applied to several engineering-related problems. 

Towards the end, the last four weeks of the Engineering Mathematics II training deals with module five, including in-depth information about the Fourier Series Representation and Transform.  The course also has many reference materials to help the candidates do their research. Candidates may even register for the exam and receive an e-certificate based on their eligibility.

The Online certification course on the Measure Theory by Swayam will be covering the key concepts and principles that are involved in integration and measure. The course will begin the training by introducing the candidates to the applications of- integration theory and the abstract measures along with their applications. In the next half of the online course, the trainers will be dealing with the theories that pertain to- the Lebesgue measure and its real-world applications.

The course will also provide the students with a detailed study of Borel measures on locally compact Hausdorff spaces. The Measure Theory certification syllabus will also comprehensively elaborate on the principles of- Lp spaces and product measures along with Fubini’s theorem. In the period of twelve weeks, the applicants will also be provided with the assignments on several classical results such as- the Ries representation theorem, the  Radon-Nikodym theorem, and the Lebesgue differentiation theorem.

The online Variational Calculus and its applications in Control Theory and Nanomechanics training course has been designed as an introductory session to the main theory and applications that are related to variational calculus to problems with respect to- physics, geometry, and differential equations along with mechanics. This course on Variational Calculus and its applications in Control Theory and Nanomechanics by Swayam provides the students with adequate knowledge on the topics of- ordinary differential equations, vector calculus, and basic mechanics. In the course tenure, the applicants will be learning about the new applications that are being applied in- physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering. 

The Variational Calculus and its applications in Control Theory and Nanomechanics certification benefit the students as this will serve as a reference for advanced study and research in the same domain. After completing the course the students will have their skills increased in the field of functionals that contains several dependent variables.

The Functional Analysis certification course is a postgraduate level programme in the field of mathematics. The online course mainly focuses on learning partial differential equations with a modern perspective in addition to other topics. The course covers all the fundamental and important theorems, normed linear spaces, and weak topology, etc. The course would be perfect for those candidates who are pre equipped with the information of basic linear algebra and topology.  The course deals with 12 different topics that are covered every week.

Candidates who would want to pursue this Functional Analysis online course will get to collect information on linear transformations, different theorems, reflexivity, some practical examples, etc. Candidates would be offered a certificate at the end of the course if they choose to pay for the exam fees and qualify for the exam with passing grades. Candidates can take up this course at any time and there is no rush to complete the Functional Analysis certification syllabus since it is a self-paced online course. The course is provided by IIT, Madras and mentored by the faculty member of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai.

The Descriptive Statistics by Swayam helps the students to learn the course on their self-paced time as it is an online programme. This is an elective course through which the learners can boost up their knowledge in statistics. Users also learn this course along with the subject chosen at the college/university to build a strong basement in this field. 

This helps them to gain knowledge and enhance their skill is the desired field. They can also view an introductory video about this course before joining.

Participants, who opt for the certification for this programme, have to write an end-term exam which is proctored. This course is also offered with credits that can be added to their university/college credits to increase their score. This certification is more valuable for career opportunities as it is offered by Swayam, an initiative by the Government of India.

In recent years, the use of data has increased significantly in the fields of finance, economics, science, and humanities. The Applied Statistics and Econometrics online course offered by Swayam has been carefully curated by the faculty at IIT Kanpur. The program runs for 12 weeks and explores the field of statistics and moves on to the concept of linear regression and causal inference. 

Furthermore, the Applied Statistics and Econometrics certification course will teach you how to perform quantitative analysis of social sciences data. The program is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and the curriculum uses examples from various fields of social science that will benefit students from different streams.

The Applied Statistics and Econometrics certification syllabus includes tutorials, regular assignments, and software sessions to help you thoroughly understand the course material. What’s more, you can earn an e-certificate on completion by qualifying in a proctored exam after finishing the program.

Corporate Finance course’s main aim is to assist the student in improving his analytical skills, develop learning capabilities, build concept understanding, and impart knowledge as required by the field. It helps the candidate to get a piece of comprehensive knowledge about the history and previous cases of finance in the corporate world. After learning about the course on a global level, the course becomes easy to understand and grasp. All these points, give the student a firm awareness of the subject and build a strong foundation.

Swayam Corporate Finance course is a suitable option for people who want to become business owners, individuals who have an eye for the finance field, or people who are involved in the growth and progress of business activities. This course is also suitable for students seeking a career as private equity analysts, financial analysts, investment bankers, financial consultants, financial advisors, and entrepreneurs. By taking up this course the student will be able to have a broadened scope for job prospects.

To acquire certification, registration in the examination conducted in person at a designated examination center is required. The certification will be completely centered on the students' hard work and commitment. 

The Foundations of Modern Finance I online course is the first of a two-part series. Also, it is a part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. It introduces the fundamentals of modern finance and how they apply to business decisions such as investment, valuation, and other corporate financial decisions. 

Completing the Foundations of Modern Finance I training programme by edX will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the role of a financial advisor, financial analyst, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or Vice President for Finance, among others.

In any productive economy, be it a developing country, or an industrialised country, finance plays a central role, by providing a mechanism for saving, investing, and liquidity. The mathematically rigorous framework of the online Foundations of Modern Finance I course will teach learners all they need to know about financial markets. Moreover, the instructors are MIT professors who will deliver data-driven insights throughout the programme. This course also provides a suitable primer if you are preparing for any CFA exams.

You can also get a certificate after completing the programme by paying additional fees. This is an instructor-led programme and can be taken in the paid mode with a certificate of completion and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

In the global capital market, financial derivatives are ubiquitous. The Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies online training will familiarise learners with derivative instruments and markets. They will get to learn about valuation methods, quantification tools, speculation, hedging, and other aspects of the derivatives market.

This course is part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. The curriculum of the Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies course covers: futures, forwards, options, real options, exotic options, fixed income and commodity markets, credit risk, the yield curve, securitization, duration, and convexity.

By taking the Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies course, learners can acquire all the skills and knowledge that every well-trained financial practitioner must possess, and that too, completely free of cost. All they need to do is dedicate 10-14 hours to the programme, every week for 12 weeks. Students planning to take the CFA exam will find this course especially useful. There are two modes to pursue this online programme; paid with a certificate and free without the certificate. In the paid mode, the learners will be given unlimited access while in the free audit mode, they will be provided with access for a limited duration. 

The Foundations of Modern Finance II online programme is the second course of the MicroMasters Programme for finance in the foundations of modern finance series. As we know, uncertainty is part of several crucial financial decisions, and this course provides you with all-inclusive information about the science that follows decision-making under uncertainty.

In the beginning, the Foundations of Modern Finance II training focuses on the primary set of fundamental principles. And later, educates on how to develop a strong framework for financial judgements related to personal and business financial planning. 

Candidates will know how analytics and models are developed to measure the risk and value of financial assets. Application of valuation models to financial safekeeping inclusive of bonds and stocks, and capital budgeting, as well as projection valuation, will be introduced. 

Candidates who are planning on taking the CFA exams will benefit from the Foundations of Modern Finance II certification course. The course is 12 weeks long and requires an effort of 10-14 hours per week. Students can start taking the online course either in the paid track with unlimited access and the certificate or in the free audit track. In the latter track, the students will be provided access only for a limited duration. 

EdX’s Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance employs mathematical operations in a 12-week course. It aims at financial calculations and risk prediction. The topics included are linear algebra, probability, optimization, statistics, stochastic processes, and applied computational techniques in R. Learners can choose to pay the certificate fee and add a verified certificate to their belt.

Based on Economics and finance, the course curriculum is taught by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s faculty. Professors Paul F Mende and Egor Matveyev are the instructors of EdX’s Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance course. They are senior lecturers at MIT and additionally teach at the Sloan School of Management. Professor Egor Matveyev is also a research scientist in finance.

Set on an advanced level, the video transcripts for the Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance by EdX online course are in English and are led on a schedule. Candidates can opt for a free programme and pay for the certificate, or purchase a corporate training package for enterprises. As a MicroMasters programme, it is ideal for those who plan on taking up the CFA exams. This is an instructor-paced programme and can be taken by the learners either in paid mode with the certificate or free mode without the certificate. In the free audit mode, the candidates will have access to the course only for a limited period. 

The course of Financial Reporting I provided by the platform edX and designed by Indiana University provides the candidates with in-depth knowledge about the fundamental and core concepts of accounting standards and financial reporting. This course will teach the candidates to shift their focus towards the assets of the balance sheets and measure as well as the report about the same. 

The candidates will also gain expertise about procedures to measure the incomes and revenues on statements of income. This course is helpful for those candidates who want to build a career in accounting and finance, as the contents of the course are designed to provide all-round education about the same field.    

The contents of the course are divided into 12 weeks and the students can easily complete it by putting in an effort of 8 to 12 hours weekly. Students who choose to obtain certification will also be given the facilities of graded assignments that will further motivate them to improve and get better in their studies. 

The program by Swayam has been designed for the executives as well as students who want to learn more about the sector of finance and its allied domains. The Finance for Non- Finance certification syllabus has been modeled to provide the applicants with a comprehensive understanding and knowledge about the basic accounting concepts along with the financial statements to meet the standards of the industry. 

The twelve-week program is a course that is being offered under the “cafeteria” approach for the students who belong to the CBCS board. The program will also be helping the students who have no prior knowledge in the subject of financing develop a financial sense and understanding. The course has been structured as an elective for the students and will be emphasized more in the subject of “management studies”. The curriculum includes- merger, cost concepts, emerging financial services, working capital, budgeting and more concepts that are related to financing.

Making financial decisions in a business requires detailed analysis and investigation. Maximising the value of investment requires a rigorous evaluation process. The Financial Management for Managers programme will teach candidates the various tools and techniques of financial management to help them with these analyses and evaluation of an investment.

Financial Management for Managers certification course is proved by AICTE as an FDP course. It is an elective course in management studies for undergraduates and postgraduates. This online course will be lucrative for individuals either working or studying financial management. The course work and syllabus has been designed by IIT Roorkee and will be taught by Professor Anil K. Sharma.

Financial Management for Managers offers certification to candidates along with a list of books and references to study from. There are no prerequisites to join this course.  It employs a final exam, regular assignments, and video lectures to help gain participants a deeper understanding of financial management.

By attending the Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting certification programme the enrolled students will have their base cleared in the subject of “financial statement analysis” and they will become professionally efficient in guiding and training the corporate houses and business centers to manage their financial reports and also economically use their financial resources.

In the online certification course on Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting by Swayam the candidates over a period of twelve weeks will be guided across a domain of topics like-private companies, sole proprietorship, Indian economy, financial statements and others. The course will help the students to formulate plans and strategies so that they can guide their firms to overcome any financial crisis.

After completing the programme the students can apply for a diverse industry or companies. The online certification course is having the category of management studies and is structured as elective for all the registering candidates.

The ‘Macro Economics Made Easy’ certification is delivered for the students to get a comprehensive understanding of macroeconomics while discussing in detail the aspects of the supply of money, growth factor, inflation, trade, and exchange rate. This online course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub and the Centre for Investment Education and Learning.

The certification program is designed to be completed in twelve weeks and students are required to spend two and a half hours every week to finish the course. The students of this program are engaged with independent learning methods aided by course modules, assessments, videos, images, graphs, and other texts. This is a basic level course for students without a background in economics, to develop a knowledge of the global and Indian economy. The ‘Macro Economics Made Easy’ training equips students with a course completion certificate after completing the classes and assessment.

The ‘Understanding Mutual Funds’ certification course is delivered for the students to build their skillset and financial knowledge through the aspects of mutual funds by exploring the detailed operations and services such as the structures, taxations, regulation strategies, and other functions. This online course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub and the Centre for Investment Education and Learning for a period of twelve weeks as the students are expected to spend two to three hours every week to complete the program.

This industry honors certification engages the students with hands-on learning methodologies aided by online lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and other community learning activities. The course is a self-paced online training wherein students can learn on their own through the online learning materials resources that are available in English. The ‘Understanding Mutual Funds’ online certification program equips students with a verifiable online certificate after completion of the online training.

The Debt Instruments Basics online course is a study of the primary concepts and techniques associated with the field of the debt market focussing on the nuances of debt securities and the scope of the extensive amount of debt products. This certification is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub and the course is offered by the center for investment education and learning. 

The students of this program can learn independently through the course materials and resources provided in the English language. The duration of the course is for twelve weeks and the students will have to spend two and half hours every week to complete the program. The learners will discuss the risks and challenges in holding and trading in bonds along with understanding the principles of bond markets and products to evaluate the investments of fixed income. The Debt Instruments Basics online certification program enables students to earn a course completion certificate after finishing the course study.

The course of the Introduction of GST that is being provided by Swayam to the masses will be giving education about the goods and service tax that has been put into effect since 1st July 2017. Being citizens of this country, it is important that the citizens know what GST means and pay it whenever it is needed to be paid. This course provides in-depth knowledge about the scope of Supply, levy of GST, valuation rules, the concept of RCM, etc. 

This is a diploma level course and hence can be applied by those candidates that are looking forward to learning about ways to help the industry and also small traders to timely pay their GST by working out submission tax returns. The course consists of ten modules which would gradually make the students learn the various concepts for the understanding of GST. This course is free of cost and does not carry any credits. 

The Taxes and Decision-Making course by edX impart knowledge to the candidate in areas like tax planning, strategies in tax-paying, income deduction, and tax compliance. This course helps the learners to build an accounting foundation on United States federal income taxation. The candidate would be able to reduce the present value of taxes by pursuing this course.

This course covers concepts that help the candidate to differentiate financial accounting standards from the federal income tax laws. This course also helps the candidate to gain knowledge of financial tools that would help the participants to make better decisions that would maximize their earnings.

The certificate provided at the end of the course can be easily shared on a CV or resume. They can also be posted directly on platforms like LinkedIn. The achievement certificate of the candidate contains a sign of the instructor and logo of the institution which increases the job prospects of the participant.

With the rapidly growing digital world, many industries have undergone a huge demand in recent times and an important one among them that witnessed a surge higher than most of the other sectors is the sector e-commerce. It has since produced many a number of jobs, opportunities, and has helped in the growth of technologies it was invested in and is estimated to steadily grow even higher in the upcoming years.

That is why this course, Ecommerce Technologies, by Grace Technology Solutions is so important. It covers every topic of the industry in broad detail and makes sure to leave no doubt in the participants’ minds. The course makes it a point to keep every topic clear and well understood even in modules going over contents like web promotion, computer crimes and more.

The Ecommerce Technologies online course has been designed via an initiative by the government to make the education of the higher level easily accessible to all the participants of the nation, especially for the people who don’t come from an unprivileged background.

The Financial Analysis and Decision Making with Xero and Tableau microcredential is brought to you by FutureLearn in collaboration with Xero and Tableau. The Financial Analysis and Decision Making with Xero and Tableau certification course is validated by Coventry University, London. This 12-week long microcredential is created in union with leading business intelligence (BI) experts.

As you progress through the Financial Analysis and Decision Making with Xero and Tableau course at FutureLearn, you will uncover important decision-making techniques. They will help your business leap to the next level. You will become confident at making data-driven decisions that are ultimately responsible for success in a business.

Furthermore, Tableau and Xero are two of the best analysis and financial planning tools out there. The Financial Analysis and Decision Making with Xero and Tableau microcredential will provide you with the skills needed to analyse finances. Financial Analysis and Decision Making with Xero and Tableau certification course enables you to enhance organisational performance and prosper in the market. Also, you will get hands-on experience on Xero, a world-leading accounting platform, to increase productivity and manage the load.

The main objective of the Financial Institutions and Markets online course is to teach about the financial system as a whole. It answers basic questions like how a financial market works, who are the participants and how returns are generated for investors. The course intricately explicates the role of regulatory bodies, insurance firm operations, risk and return concepts, the commercial banking system and mutual funds.

The Financial Institutions and Markets explores the significance, operations, growth and functions of distinctive financial institutions active in the country. Also, the impact of a financial system on the overall economic development of a nation will be explained. The programme covers the significance of provident funds, credit rating agencies, small savings and pension funds.

The Financial Institutions and Markets certification course impart valuable information on mainstream financial markets of bonds, derivatives, stocks and such financial instruments. This elective course also gives a digital certificate upon fulfilling certain criteria.

The Financial Mathematics programme is an AICTE approved FDP course. It will be influential for interested candidates who want to learn about the mathematical properties and relations between economic activities and investment markets. The programme is designed by IIT Roorkee in collaboration with the NPTEL team. Professor Pradeep Kumar Jha from IIT Roorkee will be the instructor and educator for the programme. 

Financial Mathematics certification course is a twelve-week course that uses video lectures, assignments, and an in-person proctored exam as learning tools. Participants of the course will be well versed in various topics such as financial transactions, portfolio investments, forecasting and analysing market developments, and much more. 

Financial Mathematics by Swayam offers certification and requires its participants to have a basic foundation of mathematics and probability. It also lists books that can be referred to for additional information. Candidates need to sign up on the Swayam website to gain access to this online course. All the course material and video lectures are available for free upon enrollment. 

The broad content of the Financial Accounting Certification course includes introductory aspects (which consist of key concepts and terms, the definitions of those key terms, the need and the necessity of financial accounting), a brief introduction to the theoretical part of double-entry accounting cycle/accounting process, and a thorough understanding about every stand of the double-entry accounting process that includes Ledger posting, Journalizing, preparation of final accounts, Summarizing. 

The online course also deals with the treatment of adjustments during the preparation of final accounts. Giving lectures and using demonstrations are the basic methods of teaching adopted for this online course. The primary objective of this online course is to provide a thorough conceptual understanding of the double-entry system accounting process to target learners, who are undergraduate management students.

Financial Accounting Certification is an undergraduate-level course offered online. It comes under the category of Management studies. It is an elective course. C.S. Dr. Manish Sitlani, Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore is the instructor for the Financial Accounting Certification course on the NPTEL website.  He holds a PhD in commerce and he is a qualified company secretary. He also has two post graduates in Commerce and in Management (Finance).

Working knowledge of Financial Accounting is a must for anyone who wants to understand how business works. Corporate finance decisions and valuation models also rely on information delivered by financial statements. Candidates can learn all that and more in just 12 short weeks with the Financial Accounting online course by edX.

The Financial Accounting course is also a part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. This advanced-level programme introduces all the principles of financial accounting and explains them in extensive and rigorous detail. Candidates will learn how to prepare and analyse financial statements. They will also learn about the process of recording transactions and the basic structure of financial reports.

This course will also cover how financial statements provide inputs for valuation models and corporate finance decisions. They will learn how investors, creditors, and other users of financial statements, analyse these statements to evaluate corporate performance. This programme is instructor-paced and it can be pursued either in paid or free audit mode. While taking the course in the paid mode, the learners will have unlimited access and in the free audit mode, they will have access only for a limited period. 

Anyone preparing for the CFA exam will find the Financial Accounting programme useful for their preparation. 

The course Financial Accounting by edX provides candidates with the opportunity to learn the fundamental concepts of business, and financial accounting making use of the accounting techniques in devising financial statements. The course will highlight the need for accounting skills in various reputed fields along with teaching the candidates about the details of financial accounting

The course will introduce to its candidates extensive lessons and techniques that are required for interpreting any set of financial accounting statements. The course will focus on building and developing the skills of business and financial accounting starting from scratch that is through double-entry book-keeping to the skills of constructing any kind of financial statements. The course is self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode. But in the case of the verified track, the candidates will have unlimited access.

Through this course, the candidates will get an in-depth understanding of financial accounting which is the most important part of business finance functioning. The course will elaborate on educating the candidates with the knowledge of ascertaining the prospects and financial well-being of a business simply by looking at the financial accounting statements using the techniques of financial and business accounting.

Management or Managerial accounting helps in operational or financial decision-making to managers. This process comes in handy when you have to make significant investment decisions. The Management Accounting online course is an upcoming undergraduate level program covering the essential concepts of management accounting.

The Management Accounting certification syllabus analyses the nature and some key methods of financial planning and management accounting. You will get to learn the importance, scope, and objectives of the process and get familiar with topics such as cost reduction, control, and budgeting. The program will help you learn the process of decision-making on a business level. 

The Management Accounting certification course has been designed by the prestigious Shree Sahjanand Vanijya Mahavidyalaya, Ahmedabad as an elective course. The curriculum consists of 39 modules that will be taught over a period of 12 weeks.

The ‘Management Accounting’ online course is developed by the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) for the students to engage in discussions and gain valuable insights on the tools and techniques that ensure an improved decision-making process at the management level. This management studies certification course is provided by Swayam online education portal and the course modules and classes are designed to be completed in twelve weeks.

The course is conducted by sixty lectures, videos, and several other online exercises along with assessments done on a weekly basis. The program instructor is Dr. Anil K. Sharma, a finance and accounting professor from the department of management studies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. The ‘Management Accounting’ online certification program enables students to gain a course certificate and credit points after successful completion of this core course. This program helps students gain a comprehensive understanding to gain an advantage over the competitive edge in the business market.