Free Courses & Certifications

The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites online course is an environmental engineering programme, developed by IIT Roorkee and University of Rhode Island. Aspirants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sciences can take up this curriculum. Assistant professor Bhanu Prakash Vellanki from IIT Roorkee along with Prof. Thomas Boving from University of Rhode Island will instructs the course, through numerous interactive learning sessions and written assignments.

The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification syllabus splits into four learning modules. It further divides into subtopics covered over 12 weeks. These include remediation processes, law, regulations, groundwater, solidification, and more. A prior understanding of biology, chemistry, and physics is crucial to enroll in this training. Moreover, the course supports industrial learning through Degremont, Nalco Water, Thermax, and Veolia Water, and other companies.

The Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites certification is an AICTE approved FDP (Faculty Development Programme). Students can also avail of a certificate if they opt for it. They will have to pay a nominal fee and meet the criteria mentioned for the certificate. This certificate will be verifiable on NPTEL’s website.

The programme has been designed and structured as an introductory course for making the registered students understand the fundamental concepts that are involved in the subject of heat transfer convection and conduction. The subject of “heat transfer” has a multidisciplinary application and hence will prove to be of importance to the students who belong from the stream of - Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems.

The session on Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer by Swayam lays more emphasis on the underlying concept of convection of heat transfer. The course creates a balance by providing equal knowledge on physical concepts as well as the mathematical concepts that are related to heat balance. All the modules in the course have been explained well with proper examples and explanations for a more easy understanding of the students.

The Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer certification syllabus thus over the period of twelve weeks will help the students make up a strong base in the domain of heat transfer.

The course on Fluid Dynamics for Astrophysics by Swayam provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of fluid phenomena in the subject of Astrophysics. The programme over the initial few weeks will cover the fundamentals of fluid dynamics with a special emphasis on compressible phenomena. The basic concepts hence learnt by the students will help them to understand the core concepts that pertain to astrophysics in a more comprehensive way. In the Fluid Dynamics for Astrophysics certification module, the students will elaborate cover the topics of- magnetic field, black hole accretion, solar wind power, magnetohydrodynamics and more. 

The students after completing the online certification programme will be equipped to pursue a career as a research worker in the subject of astrophysics. Thus, after completing the twelve week programme the students will learn to understand the concepts of dynamos that are used in jets. They will also learn to work with the concepts of classical mechanics.

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 online certification course on Conservation Economics by Swayam will be helping the students to learn about issues such as- climate change, pollution, overpopulation, mass extinction, habitat loss, and others both through the means of lecture classes and online videos.

The students in the Conservation Economics by Swayam online course will be provided both with academic as well as academic knowledge in the said discipline. The applicants will be provided with technological solutions that will help them while mitigating plans and also while formulating policies for tackling the crisis.

The course has been structured as an elective so that students from economics or science backgrounds can learn the maximum from the course curriculum. The importance of conservation and the role it plays in the modern age will be discussed in the session. Also, the registered students will be studying conventional economics and its application so that they can build up their skills and understanding in the subject of “green economics”.

Spread across 12 weeks, the Essential of Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids and Peptides online course is a study based on organic chemistry. It studies the structures and features of nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA, and other biomolecules. Book references, learning modules, and video lectures will be the mode of delivering content. 

Aimed at a postgraduate level of study, the Essential of Biomolecules certification syllabus focuses on the functions of proteins such as synthesis action and replication. It also studies modern modification techniques of biological properties. As a prerequisite, students need to understand the basics of organic chemistry. 

Assistant Professor Lal Mohan Kundu mentors the Essential of Biomolecules training by Swayam developed in conjunction with IIT Guwahati. Candidates can choose to verify their learning with a certificate by appearing for an optional end-term exam. For that, students need to pay an exam fee for the proctored examination.

The Forests And Their Management certification course allows the students to pursue this course without making any payment. It depends upon the will of the candidate whether they want to go for the paid version of the course or the free one. Candidates can get benefitted by paying the exam fees in the form of a verified e-certification. The course is provided by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in association with the forum of Swayam. The learning from this course comes with no limitations regarding the attendance or timings of the classes. It is a self-paced programme and can be finished as per the will of the students. The Forests And Their Management certification syllabus will take around 12 weeks to get completed by the teacher.

The course deals with the broad concept of wildlife and its management. Candidates who take admission into this programme will learn about silviculture, principles of forestry, process of planting a forest in India as well as abroad with some practical insights. The Forests And Their Management online course covers 12 different topics and assignments every week which helps in giving a detailed explanation of the topic as well the students can assess their understanding through assignments and tasks.

Under the Control Engineering Certification by Swayam, the candidates will get an in-depth knowledge of control and modeling of linear time invariant systems. The course curriculum and modules have been drafted keeping the current requirements of industry. The programme will aid the participants who belong to engineering streams. This course will address detailed application of filter design in the field of navigation and field movement (gait) in the 11th module.

The Control Engineering Training by Swayam, empowers all the individuals to design their very own basic navigational system using inertial sensors and microcontrollers. The duration of this programme is 12 weeks. The course can be enrolled for free but in case, if they are willing to get a certificate of completion, they will have to pass a proctored examination.

The Essentials of Data Science with R Software- 1 program is the first course of the Data Science essentials series that focuses on studying statistical inferences and probability. It lays a foundational understanding of concepts and theories of data computation. Students will learn to use R software for statistics to derive correct inferences.

Students will explore concepts relating to Data Science computational inferences listed in the Essentials of Data Science with R Software- 1 certification syllabus. The curriculum studies attributes, hypotheses, probability distributions, and variables. Students will be asked to interact in the online classes and submit written assignments for scoring.

IIT Kanpur offers the Essentials of Data Science with R Software – 1 online course. Professor Shalabh from the institute mentors course learners. Students can go for an e-verifiable certificate by paying an exam fee. While students must have a mathematics background, an understanding of statistics is also preferred.

The Foundations Of Cryptography certification course gives an amazing free learning experience through the platform of Swayam. The course is about cryptography. The main aim of the programme is to provide the basis as well as modern cryptography. The course will be mentored by the faculty of the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore and topics like the construction of cryptographic objects, safeguarding properties of the cryptographic object, and other topics related to the Foundations Of Cryptography certification syllabus will be covered in the time span of 3 months. However, students can take more than 3 months to learn from the programme as it is a self-paced course.

The Foundations Of Cryptography training programme also offers certificates for the course when the candidates pass an offline exam according to the terms and conditions specified on the website. However, candidates have the full freedom to not appear for the exam as it is optional and still access the course completely. The Foundations Of Cryptography online course by Swayam deals with the field of computer science so students are expected to have basic knowledge of computer science and algorithms.

The Foundations To Computer Systems Design online course is filled with excellent chapters related to computer architecture. This is fully an online programme that comes with no cost. The platform of the system allows the candidate to have full control over access to the course, even when the student pays no amount. Candidates who enrol themselves in this programme have the alternative to be qualified as certified participants. For that alternative, they can pay the exam fees and appear for the offline exam when scheduled according to the instructions of the platform. Candidates can learn from the Foundations To Computer Systems Design certification course for as long as they want since it is a self-paced course. The course is provided by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and Swayam.

The candidate who pursues this course gains an understanding of topics like Boolean logic, machine language specification, assembly language, etc. The syllabus can be covered in 12 weeks or 3 months. The covers 12 different topics in the whole Foundations To Computer Systems Design certification syllabus. The platform also provides the course with a multimedia method of teaching, and assignments to gain a proper understanding of the online course.

The Essentials of Data Science with R Software – 2 online course is a 12-week study that focuses on learning mechanisms of data analytics using R software. Some of the analytical tools studied include regression analysis and sampling theory. This course is an AICTE approved Faculty Development Program (FDP).

As a part of the Essentials of Data Science with R Software – 2 certification syllabus, learners will explore sampling and linear models with R software. Students will receive video lectures and book references additional support. With 12 learning modules, the topics covered include Bootstrap methodology, random sampling, and LASSO regression. 

Developed by IIT Kanpur, Professor Shalabh mentors the Essentials of Data Science with R Software – 2 training. A renowned academician, Dr. Shalabh has authored four books and 75+ research papers. Candidates need to submit assignments and write an exam for the certification. For that, they will need to pay the necessary fee.

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 Electrical Machines - II online course by Swayam is an undergraduate programme designed by the faculty at IIT Kharagpur in association with the NPTEL team. The free learning course is targeted at undergraduate students pursuing engineering courses. In a span of 12 weeks, you will get a thorough understanding of the rotating electrical machines.

The Electrical Machines - II certification falls under the category of Power Systems and Electronics along with Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. Students will get an opportunity to learn complex engineering concepts from expert instructors through video lectures that cover all aspects of the subject. The curriculum also includes regular assignments to help students understand and apply their knowledge to solve numerical problems and equations.

What’s more, after you have completed all the modules in Electrical Machines - II programme, you can register online to take the proctored examination. Gain an official certificate of completion. As the programme is free for learners, you only have to pay a minimal fee for the certification exam.

The Essentials of Oxidation, Reduction, and C-C Bond Formation by IIT Bombay and IISER Thiruvananthapuram, emphasizes concepts like selectivity, mechanism, stereochemistry, and their applications in synthetic problems. This postgraduate course falls under the domain of chemistry. Candidates registering for this course can also obtain a highly valuable accreditation from NPTEL and IIT Bombay.  

The Essentials of Oxidation, Reduction, and C-C Bond Formation certification is also an FDP course approved by AICTE. Spread over twelve weeks, the program is taught by Prof. Yashwant D Vankar, who professor in Chemistry from IIT Kanpur. The Essentials of Oxidation, Reduction, and C-C Bond Formation certification syllabus outlines all the essential concepts related to C-C bond formation. The course contents include all the topics like selectivity, swern oxidation, IBX, microbial oxidations, Sharpless epoxidation, Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation, Tamao fleming oxidation, and photosensitized oxidations.

The Electromagnetism programme by Swayam is an undergraduate course of twelve weeks. In this, students will learn, apply, and analyse how Maxwell’s equations govern electric and magnetic fields’ dynamics. This comprehensive curriculum falls under the ‘Physics’ domain and covers critical topics such as electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, a magnetic field’s energies, dielectrics forces, spherical coordinate systems, and Faraday's law.

The Electromagnetism training also helps course-takers familiarise with vector calculus, Stoke’s theorem, Divergence theorem, and Dirac Delta function. Students will study the motion of charged particles in magnetic and electric fields, and gain fluency about the equation of continuity. With merely a prior knowledge in Calculus, aspirants can gain admission into this programme and start learning these concepts.

Moreover, the Electromagnetism certification course is an undergraduate-level one, and it is targeted at first-year B.Sc. students. This core programme offers a holistic syllabus and is free to learn from. However, candidates can achieve a digitally-verifiable certificate for this course by appearing for the proctored exam and completing the course.

The Electronic Theory of Solids programme by Swayam is a 12-week course that begins with a straightforward example of a two-atom solid. This course builds on this example and discusses the theory of electrons in an N-atom solid. The application to thermal and electrical properties in solids is also discussed.

The Electronic Theory of Solids training explains symmetries and how they relate to emergent electronic properties. Next, the course introduces the magnetism of solids to the students, and the origin and types of magnetic states are outlined. Students also learn about the concept of magnetic long-range order with examples.

Furthermore, the Electronic Theory of Solids certification course introduces the historical developments and basic superconductivity concepts. Students learn how to work out the BCS theory and the Cooper problem. Additionally, all successful participants of the course receive a certificate of completion to highlight their advanced skills.

The Evaluation of Textiles Materials certification course throws light on the essential steps of textile product, process and product development, research, distribution, and consumption. Evaluation of textile materials proves highly necessary during the selection of raw materials, intermediate materials, and finished products.  The undergraduate level training, with an exhaustive syllabus, is free.

The Evaluation of Textiles Materials certification enables students to realize how vital the role of testing is in catering to customer requirements. On the other hand, testing plays a crucial role in the research and development processes as well. Evaluation helps in the determination of the next route. 

The Evaluation of Textiles Materials training lets students understand the detection of faults in the machinery and materials. Consistent testing of textiles is a recommended procedure as it results in enhanced and efficient production output.  This course is taught by Professor Apurba Das, from IIT Delhi, and has worked in the textile domain for about 11 years.

The Elements of Solar Energy Conversion by Swayam teaches the fundamental concepts needed to work in research endeavors and industrial installations related to solar energy technology. This course stresses topics such as irradiation prediction, the apparent movement of the sun, and intensity estimation on a tilted plane. The course supports free learning.

The Elements of Solar Energy Conversion certification syllabus further discusses crucial topics such as flat plate collectors. Students learn about thermal and photovoltaic routes for solar energy conversion and concentrating collectors of various types. This elective course is suited for undergraduate and postgraduate-level mechanical engineering students and facilitates employment in solar energy-based organizations.

Moreover, the Elements of Solar Energy Conversion online course is spread over twelve weeks. It’s recommended for learners to have basic knowledge in undergraduate and postgraduate-level thermodynamics, semiconductor physics, optics, engineering mathematics, and heat transfer. This comprehensive program is offered by IIT Kanpur and furnishes a completion certificate to all candidates who complete the course curriculum, register for Swayam’s term-end assessment, and fulfill all eligibility criteria for certification.

The Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics certification course throws light on the variety of challenges encountered during flow features' calibration. One part of the course deals with the techniques concerned with flow features while the other places emphasis on statistical analyzing the experimental data. 

Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics certification by Swayam provides students with a broad understanding of the various practical methods applied in Fluid mechanics. In this way, the course enables the candidates to unveil several hypotheses related to the cause-and-effect relationships in Fluid mechanics. 

Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics training lets students explore valid approaches to the solutions of theoretical advancements in fluid mechanics. Spread over 12 weeks, this online course falls under the broad category of mechanical engineering. It is perfect for students searching for undergraduate/postgraduate level courses related to fluid mechanics. 

In the Embedded Systems Design programme by Swayam, students will be introduced to the requirements of embedded systems and the interaction between software and hardware in these systems. Basic steps of hardware design, ASIPs, ASICs, and FPGAs will also be discussed. Next, students will understand the issue of designing for less power consumption and learn about related techniques.

The Embedded Systems Design training will explain fundamental issues of real-time operating systems, as many of the embedded systems will have real-time constraints. Additionally, topics such as formal specification models and languages, and mapping the specification to software and hardware components will be covered.

Moreover, the Embedded Systems Design certification course will explain the synthesis of hardware and software, along with a few optimisation techniques. In the end, students will get a brief overview of design verification methods that are adopted for embedded system design. After completing the course successfully and obtaining the necessary marks in the assignments and final exam, students will receive a completion certificate.

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 Fundamentals of Power Electronics by Swayam course introduces the applicants to the basics of power electronic devices and converters and also makes the students aware of its application. The course over a period of twelve weeks will cover the topics- operating modes, working principles, and analysis of AC-DC and DC-DC converters. The applicants will further be introduced to the key principles of the DC-AC inverter.

This Fundamentals of Power Electronics programme uses SPICE simulation methods as a means for understanding and gaining more details into the concepts of circuits. The faculty members in detail will explain the control mechanisms of power electronics.

The Fundamentals of Power Electronics certification syllabus includes the topics are- diac and triac, thermal dissipation, diode dynamic characteristics, heatsink design, ideal switch, resistor solution, relay and contactor solution, thermistor solution, and other topics that are related to power electronics. The course will thus help the candidates to develop a strong foundation in “power electronics”.

The Experimental Physics II certification course throws light on the wide range of experiments in physics that form an important part of the knowledge base to be acquired by the students of engineering and science. Since there are no books available to elaborate on these experiments, we can understand why the course is highly reputed for a reason. 

The Experimental Physics II certification syllabus extensively covers all the experiments ranging from reflection, refraction, and dispersion to quantum and atomic physics. The training spans over 12 weeks and Professor Amal Kumar Das from IIT Kharagpur teach it. He has completed his Ph.D. in experimental physics and material sciences from the autonomous Institute of Physics, (IOPB) Bhubaneswar and is currently working as a faculty in the Department of Physics at IIT Kharagpur.

The Experimental Physics II training helps the students in understanding the core concepts of each of the experiments. This simplified training is made available in the form of video lectures over the NPTEL platform. Thus, the online course not only imparts knowledge but also ensures that the evaluation of the same is done in an effective manner. The course sees to that the absence of specialized teachers to simplify the subject is compensated in our country.

The 12-week Energy Resources, Economics, and Environment program is suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate students in Energy Systems Engineering. This is a multidisciplinary elective course in the humanities and social sciences category, where candidates will familiarise themselves with the necessary skills to undertake macro-decision-making for society. While the training features IIT Bombay’s faculty members, it also entails several trained teaching assistants.

Following the course structure at IIT Bombay, the Energy Resources, Economics, and Environment training have a systematized syllabus that teaches about vital tools needed for economic analysis. Candidates will also learn about measuring the impact of energy systems. Instructors teach this by reviewing available energy resources and learning how to quantify their scarcity and depletion.

The Energy Resources, Economics and Environment online course discusses basic economic concepts and how to apply them to energy systems. Candidates will learn about the tools and procedures for project economics related to large-scale decisions. The course wraps up with fundamental concepts of environmental and welfare economics required to analyze energy systems and their environmental effects.

The Experimental Physics certification course enables students to understand and grasp all the concepts used in the experiments of mechanics, sound, magnetism, electricity, optics, quantum physics, modern physics, and solid-state physics. The course has been conveniently divided into modules that come with 30 hours of lessons each. The training is also preceded by two other courses which deal with different modules of experiments. 

Currently, the Experimental Physics III certification syllabus comprises the third module of experiments which deals with the topics of solid-state physics and modern physics. The course is spread over 12 weeks and is taught by Professor Amal Kumar Das who is currently working as a faculty in the physics department of IIT Kharagpur. Students can apply this knowledge in securing higher scores in national level exams like NET, JAM, GATE, and JEST which are conducted by UGC/CSIR, IIT, IIT, and SERB respectively.   

The Experimental Physics III training comes with a curriculum that is not only ideal for undergraduate students of physics but also mandatory for undergraduates of engineering, technology, and science. Since these students are required to deal with instruments at different points of time through their courses, this program can easily prove beneficial to them. It will enable them to understand the working principles behind several common devices in experiments.

The Engineering Econometrics certification course is an elective course under the management studies category at IIT Kharagpur. This course is offered at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels for students of management, engineering, or multidisciplinary subjects. And Prof Rudra P Pradhan instructs this online course. 

The Engineering Econometrics training syllabus will explore data modelling, spreadsheet, and analysis required to make significant business analytics decisions. This is quantitative training that will discuss problems related to business/management. Moreover, to enhance the students' decision-making and problem-solving skills, the course uses real-life cases and problem sets.  

Students can audit the Engineering Econometrics programme by Swayam for free if they meet the essential prerequisites. However, those who want to receive the course certificate on completion must complete all 12 in-course assignments and the end-term proctored exam. The cumulative passing score of the assignments and exam will determine the eligibility for the e-certificate.

The Experimental Stress Analysis online course is designed to teach the basic elements of experimental stress analysis. The program discusses extensive treatment of the most flexible methods such as strain gauges and photoelasticity. Furthermore, it offers information on the basic aspects of six distinctive experimental techniques, including Brittle Coatings, Speckle Methods, Caustics, Moiré, Holography, and Thermoelastic Stress Analysis.

The Experimental Stress Analysis certification program is developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. It is a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) approved by AICTE. With the help of this course, learners will gain in-depth knowledge of the concepts such as exposure to photoelastic coatings and transmission photoelasticity. 

The explanations in the Experimental Stress Analysis online course by SWAYAM will make the students skilled in figuring out ideal experimental techniques under given circumstances. Learners will also get a glimpse into emerging methods such as digital image correlation and digital photoelasticity. The elective course also provides an e-certificate upon fulfilling certain conditions.

The main objective of the Fundamentals of Automotive Systems by Swayam course is to provide a fundamental and rudimentary understanding of the various systems involved in a typical automobile.

The online certification course will thus help the applicants to acquire fundamental knowledge in the domain of the various systems of an automobile and also learn about- the process of depicting the various systems using simple schematics,  the associate the functions of each system with its layout and design. The students will also learn to apply the concepts to synthesize the mathematical models of the various systems in the real world.

The twelve week programme will comprehensively cover the chapters of- Engine performance, Supercharging, Combustion in spark ignition engines, Engine emissions, Emission control systems and Automotive powertrain to help the candidates to develop their fundamentals. Thus, Fundamentals of Automotive Systems certification benefits the candidates who want to secure a future in automotive.

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.