Online Chemical Engineering Courses & Certifications

The Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics programme by Swayam covers the basics of classical thermodynamics. The first part of the course will emphasise building a strong foundation in the subject, and the second part will focus mainly on the applications of thermodynamics in chemical engineering problems related to phase equilibria. 

Moreover, Swayam’s Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics course is an undergraduate-level course, intended for students and faculty of engineering thermodynamics. It is a core course that takes around 12 weeks to be completed and instructed by Prof. Jayant K. Singh, a top instructor from IIT Kanpur. 

The online course also has industry support from all chemical engineering-based industries, namely Indian Oil, ONGC, Unilever, UOP, Bechtel, and EIL. The Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics programme is a 100% online course, with plenty of video tutorials, online lectures, readings, and practice tests for comprehensive learning. Besides, all the course materials are accessible for free. 

Safety will become all the more critical as chemical process technology becomes more complex. The Chemical Process Safety course covers the economic and legislative aspects of mitigating problems in a chemical process. The principal aim of this course is to provide the candidates with a brief insight into the various aspects of chemical process safety. 

The 12 weeks long course in Chemical Process Safety by Swayam covers topics such as Fire and Explosion, Risk Assessment, Reliability Engineering, QRA and LOPA, etc. The course will be taught by Prof. Shishir Sinha, who is a professor and HOD in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Roorkee.

You can audit this course for free. However, if you wish to obtain the certificate in the Chemical Process Safety programme, you will have to pay the certification exam fee. Besides, this 12-week-long course is beneficial and applicable to all process industries. Professionals such as decision-makers and managers can also enroll for this course. 

The Chemical Reaction Engineering-I course focuses on providing students with the theoretical as well as the analytical background to the subject of chemical kinetics and reactor design. The course curriculum includes topics such as Ideal Reactor Design, Temperature and Pressure Effects, Reactor modelling with RTD, and more.

The undergraduate-level, core Swayam Chemical Reaction Engineering-I course includes the application of concepts such as stoichiometry, equilibrium, and reaction rate to the analysis of biological, and chemical reacting systems. The course will be taught by Prof Bishnupada Mandal who is a professor and HOD of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

To be certified for the Chemical Reaction Engineering-I online training programme, you will have to register for the certification exam separately. A minimum score of 30/75 and an average assignment score of 10/25 will make you eligible for the certification. On being certified, you can apply for opportunities in almost all types of chemical industries, including ONGC, OIL, etc.

This course, which has been offered under NPTEL is funded by MoHRD, taught by IIT Madras. It focuses on the basics of fluid and particle mechanics. The course consists of topics in chemical engineering. This course will introduce the concepts of fluid and particle mechanics and also demonstrate their applications. Students will be taught to apply these concepts in various engineering problems. 

This course is imparted by Prof. Basavaraju, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, and Prof. Sumesh, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras. This course will teach you topics such as Navier Stokes equations, Poiseuille flow, viscosity, fluid statics, Bernoulli’s equation, cylindrical coordinate system, etc. You will also learn kinetic energy correction factor and momentum, pressure drop, boundary layer, scaling parameters, and non-dimensional analysis.

Concepts of fluid and particle mechanics are used in many places in industries as well as laboratories, etc. It is important for you to take the subject seriously if you want to pursue Chemical Engineering. This course gives you an introductory base to learning and being able to apply the principles required when solving engineering problems. 

Swayam is an initiative taken by the government to help participants gain proper knowledge and skills on various topics. Mechanical unit operation course is to help candidates gain understanding about the aspects of engineering. Unit operation is a major part of chemical engineering which is the start for other processes.

With online classes and doubt clearing sessions, learners can easily learn a lot with no problems being unresolved. This course also leads to self-development and expands skills by providing various kinds of insights.

Candidates can use various reference books such as W.L. McCabe, J. Smith, P. Harriot, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2005, E. Ortega-Rivas, Unit Operations of Particulate Solids: Theory and Practice, CRC Press, FL, 2012 to understand better.

Swayam also provides an optional certificate to the candidates which comes with the logos of NPTEL and IIT Guwahati which proves their knowledge on a certain topic. Topics such as filtration and size reduction will be briefed in the course as well.

The Artificial Lift certification course provides a thorough exploration of techniques to boost production in wells with low reservoir pressure. It covers challenges like liquid loading and high-viscosity fluids, offering insights into methods such as sucker rod pumps and electrical submersible pumps. Students gain practical skills to select and size lifts effectively.

Targeting senior undergraduate or postgraduate students in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, the Artificial Lift certification by Swayam equips learners with the knowledge to overcome common wellbore issues. Students gain a deep understanding of the technologies and applications of this field, ready to tackle real-world challenges in the oil and gas sector.

Inorganic Chemistry of Life: Principles and Perspectives Certification course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge of inorganic chemistry in biological systems. With the help of interactive lectures, students will gain a deep understanding of inorganic chemistry through the Inorganic Chemistry of Life: Principles and Perspectives Certification by NPTEL.

Inorganic Chemistry of Life: Principles and Perspectives training seeks to enhance students' understanding of the critical role played by inorganic chemistry. The course focuses equally on theoretical as well as practical concepts of inorganic chemistry making students proficient in the prospects of inorganic chemistry. Students are provided valuable insights to enrich their understanding of this interdisciplinary field.

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Symmetry and Group Theory Certification course is a 12-week certification course designed to provide students with the fundamental principles of symmetry and its application in various scientific applications. Students will analyse how to classify symmetrical objects and systems using group theoretical methods through the Symmetry and Group Theory Certification by NPTEL.

Symmetry and Group Theory training covers key concepts in the aspect of symmetry and group theory, understanding the diversified implications of this theory across various scientific domains. Students are provided greater opportunities in the form of hands-on learning, case studies, and many more options to enhance their overall understanding of symmetry.

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Chemical Process Utilities is an undergraduate/postgraduate online programme offered jointly by Swayam and IIT Roorkee. The course will talk about the process utilities in chemical process plants. The duration of the online course is 12 weeks. 

Offered by Swayam, Chemical Process Utilities Certification Course can be taken by the learners free of cost. Yet, Swayam and IIT Roorkee will conduct an exam for the learners to get certified and there is an exam fee of Rs 1,000. The programme will elaborately explore the different utilities and their applications. 

Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment is an online certification programme on wastewater control and treatment. The elective programme offered by IIT  Roorkee is 12 weeks in duration. The Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment Certification Course will walk you through the physicochemical methods and principles for wastewater pollution control and wastewater treatment. Along with the conceptual understanding, the learners will also be provided with practical understanding through various case studies. 

Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment online course, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is a joint programme between Swayam and IIT Roorkee. The course is meant for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students from the backgrounds of civil engineering, chemical engineering and environmental engineering.

The Advanced Thermodynamics online program is developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. The course aims to impart high-quality knowledge on advanced concepts in Thermodynamics such as fugacity of solids and liquids, intermolecular forces between nonpolar and polar molecules, virial coefficients, Raoult’s law, Gibbs energy, thermodynamic consistency, NRTL equation, phase behavior of solid solutions, etc.

There are many cases of liquid-liquid, solid-liquid, vapor-liquid, and vapor-liquid-liquid equilibria in chemical engineering procedures. Assumptions of binary systems and ideal behavior are used to approach these cases; however, multi-component mixtures and non-ideality prevail in actuality. So, the Advanced Thermodynamics online course provides a step-wise understanding of the thermodynamics characteristics to deal with such equilibrium cases.

This 12-weeks-long online program is designed to help you learn the methods of solving problems connected to non-ideality in LLE, SLE, VLE, and VLLE for multi-component mixtures.

The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations course by SWAYAM is a 12-week-long online program designed to teach postgraduate-level advanced thermodynamics concepts. It is a two-part program developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee which follows a Physics-based treatment of thermodynamics. Additionally, students will learn about molecular simulation techniques in great detail.

The Advanced Thermodynamics and Molecular Simulations online course aim to develop a statistical mechanics framework of thermodynamics concepts learned at the undergraduate level. Learners will gain a molecular-level understanding of the thermodynamics principles. The program will also teach some advanced free energy calculation techniques. 

Simulations methods such as molecular dynamics simulation and Monte Carlo simulation methods, which are used to find the equation of the states will be discussed thoroughly. The course is relevant in the context of FMCG, Oil, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical industries.

The main aim of the Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering certification program is to introduce the participants to the subject of chemical engineering. The online course will provide all the basic knowledge in the Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering online course. 

The program has been specially formulated for the students who have graduated from the domain of chemical engineering. Over the period of twelve weeks, the Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering certification syllabus in detail will be covering the topics namely- dimensional homogeneity, modes of chemical processes, pressure and temperature, flow rate and its measurements, rate of mass transfer, general material balance equation and other topics related to the core concept of chemical engineering.  

The Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering by Swayam has been structured as the core for all the applicants. After completing the course the students will have their skills increased in the field of phase equilibrium.

The Computational Fluid Dynamics Training course manages the mathematical arrangement of conditions overseeing liquid streams and would hold any importance with specialists and researchers—both trying and expert. The course manages the essential procedures that empower the mathematical arrangement of conditions, for example, stream-related highlights and wonders identified with the liquid stream. 

In this course the candidate will understand and know about the advanced methods of solution of linear algebraic equations, fundamental methods that empower the mathematical arrangement of these conditions, calculation of fully developed flow in a triangular duct, equations for incompressible flow and boundary conditions, and many more by the end of  Computational Fluid Dynamics Certification Syllabus.

The instructor in the course is professor Sreenivas Jayanti, a faculty of IIT Madras. This is a self-paced course for the duration of 12 weeks. The course will provide the candidates with in-depth knowledge about fluid dynamics. The Computational Fluid Dynamics Certification Fees are free of cost where candidates can access the course materials for free all throughout the course duration.

The structure of the Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery certification course is designed with an overview to make the learning of each module easier and more understandable. The Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery certification complete course is based on the simplified learning of the respective field. They would provide information into the fundamentals of biomass, the evolutionary approach methods, and the various types of goods that can be obtained following successful processing. 

During the first few tutorials on biomass forms, their structure, and composition, accompanied by information on different pre-treatment technologies currently adapted to the development of cellulose, were covered. Subsequently, the basic technology for conversion, along with the design of reactors for physical, chemical, kinetic, and bacterial conversion techniques, were discussed in detail. The next part of the Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery training deals with different items, such as biofuels, chemical platforms, polymers, etc. Finally, integrated bio-refinery principles, biorefinery forms along with LCA and TEA have been included.

The course is divided between different smaller modules with respect to the whole curriculum. The curriculum will allow students to learn the skills required to design the necessary biomass-based adsorption technique as needed. 

The Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics online course imparts knowledge to all the learners related to topics such as evaluation of laws of thermodynamics, its application, and chemical and physical process of chemistry, etc. This course provides information on the basic and key concepts of thermodynamics that would help the participants achieve their academic as well as professional goals. The candidates will learn about the numerous kinds of thermodynamics, reaction equilibria, and properties of thermodynamics. 

Candidates get to collect the certification for the Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics certification at the end of the course by giving an exam and securing the minimum grades applicable to pass the exam. The certification course takes up to 12 weeks of time to get completed. Students can learn from the Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics training at their own wish and pace as it is a self-paced course.

The Chemical Process Instrumentation by Swayam enables candidates to understand the key dynamics and basics of chemical process instrumentation. The programme gives a comprehensive understanding of principles and practices of measurement of important chemical process variables namely, concentration, flow, level, pressure, temperature, etc. The programme is best suited for candidates who have completed their undergraduate in the discipline of allied engineering, instrumentation and chemical. This course is available for Chemical engineers, Instrumentation engineers, and Chemical technology engineers. 

The Chemical Process Instrumentation Course by Swayam, may be of general interest to many chemical process industries like- Tata Chemicals etc., Haldia petrochemicals ltd., Indian oil corporation ltd. The e-certification is available after passing a proctored exam with the candidates’ name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup and it will be e-verifiable on nptel.ac.in/noc. This course will be taught or instructed by Prof. Debasis Sarkar (IIT Kharagpur). The enrollment of this programme is fully free of costs and the course materials are easily accessible to learn. The e-certification will be provided after passing a paid proctored examination. The individuals must be of undergraduate level. This course falls under the category of Chemical engineering.

The Chemical Reaction Engineering II by Swayam is an industry-based engineering course. In this course, an understanding of the multiphase reactors will be given. Different concepts in chemical engineering will be taught. The reasons behind the productivity of products, their importance, and identification will be discussed. This is a second-level course which is a follow-up of the first level chemical reaction engineering course.

This course is available online only the final exam will be held in the specifically designated centers. The course content doesn’t require any payment. The course is specifically for individuals with an engineering background. It is verified by NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. This course will be instructed by the one-course instructor and two assistants.

The Chemical Reaction Engineering II certification will be provided in the e-certification mode. The certification has accreditation's of NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The certification is easily shareable on platforms such as Linkedin. This certification will have professionals in their careers and students on their academic journey.

The course on Fluid Flow Operations by Swayam is formulated as a MOOCS programme for junior engineers or students who are currently studying- mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering. In the online certification programme, efforts will be made by the course instructors  to introduce the registered students or engineers to the concept of- fluid mechanics. Explanations and video lectures by the instructors will make the syllabus for the students  to understand easily. 

The programme also includes comparing the theories with actual phenomena and recent information. The following key principles will be included in the course-  circulation, steady flow and unsteady flow, Reynolds number, streamline and stream tube, rotation and spinning of a liquid, three-dimensional, two-dimensional and one-dimensional flow and others will be covered by the candidates over the period of twelve weeks. During the Fluid Flow Operations programme, special emphasis will be given on real multiphase flow phenomena with specific applications.

The Fundamental Of Fluid Mechanics For Chemical And Biomedical Engineers certification is a free online course which gives full control to the students to access the course from anywhere at any time. The course gives information related to fluid mechanics for chemical and biomedical engineers. The programme includes topics like fluid properties, macroscopic balances, differential analysis, types of flows, etc. The Fundamental Of Fluid Mechanics For Chemical And Biomedical Engineers training offers the facility of verified certification when the student completes the whole programme along with all the assessments, tests, and quizzes. The certificate can be achieved by going through the process of registering oneself for the exam, paying an exam fee, and lastly by giving the offline exam.

The course requires no minimum time to be devoted to the course. Although the Fundamental Of Fluid Mechanics For Chemical And Biomedical Engineers certification syllabus takes 12 weeks or 3 months to get completed while students can take more time than the mentioned period as it is a self-paced course. The course is provided by Swayam which is a government initiated platform. The course is in association with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

The Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis course by SWAYAM is an elective course in Chemical Engineering. This AICTE approved programme explores the risks involved in an environment’s health through assessments. Its learning is backed with industrial support from Environmental Consulting. The curriculum integrates online lectures, learning modules, written assignments, and book references.

The course spreads across 12 weeks of training. The Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis certification syllabus opens learning to toxicology, sediments, atmospheric dispersion models, equilibrium, quality assurance, and quality controls. Students need to have a preliminary understanding of mathematics, chemistry, environmental engineering, physics, and chemical engineering before commencing the course. This training is set at an undergraduate/postgraduate level of study.

Developed by IIT Madras, Dr Ravi Krishna R-Associate Professor from the institute mentors the students of the Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis online course. Candidates can opt for a verified certificate. For this, students need to appear for a proctored exam after paying the necessary exam fee.

Mass Transfer Operations – I programme comes under the category of chemical engineering. The training also falls broadly under the domain of energy and environment. As such, the course covers a wide range of Mass Transfer Operations topics from a chemistry standpoint via online sessions.

The Mass Transfer Operations – I certification by Swayam boasts of a robust curriculum designed especially for UG students studying chemical engineering or allied disciplines. In 12 weeks, this course covers all the primary concepts of Mass Transfer Operations, from basic to intermediate level.

And once you become theoretically sound, the Mass Transfer Operations – I course tackles interphase and diffusion concepts to analyse the various Mass Transfer Operations, including distillation and absorption. This practice enables you to solve complex problems of Mass Transfer Operations quickly.

Moreover, you will have a list of books and references to augment your course learnings. You can also register for the certification exam and obtain the Mass Transfer Operations certificate post-course completion.