Online Languages Courses & Certifications

History of Chinese Architecture by edX is a course that takes you to the architectural History of China over a thousand years. This course will take you through the ancient buildings that decorate the cities in China, it will throw light upon the construction and design of these buildings, tombs, pagodas, religious structures, gardens, and palaces.

Participants will study the ancient cities of dadu of yuan, chang'an, and Luoyang of sui and tang, chang'an of han, Kaifeng of song, and chang'an of han. The basis of Chinese architecture and construction through brick stones and wood will be taught. Books on song and qing dynasties are also included in this course in the online form. 

This course also contains the study of summer palaces in Beijing, private gardens of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the ancient royal garden at the Chengde mountain resort. This is sixteen weeks containing subtitles in English. It is an introductory course, having personal instructors. The History of Chinese Architecture course is self-paced but only with limited period access.

In order for you to understand and practice the principles, Mandarin (Chinese) for beginners Course will look at tones, PinYin, basic sentence construction, and extremely practical sets of vocabulary.

In addition to learning greetings, family names, and culture, Mandarin (Chinese) for beginners Classes will also cover how to speak Chinese with individuals and the family and society structure of China. They will also cover jobs and cultural expectations for employment.

Mandarin (Chinese) for beginners Course Syllabus emphasises the gradual installation of language skills in speaking, writing, and reading. It includes parts on basic grammar, tones, pronunciation, and sounds.

Students who have no prior understanding of Spanish but are interested in learning it as a foreign language and want to learn about Hispanic cultures might pursue BSL-001: Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-I Course. 

You will learn how to make introductions, how to ask for someone's name and last name, and other interesting cultural information in BSL-001: Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-I Classes.

BSL-001: Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-I Course Syllabus includes fundamental grammar points and sociocultural details about the Spanish-speaking world to help learners communicate in everyday situations.

Under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India all eligible students get an BSL-001: Basics of Spanish Language and Culture-I Course by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). 

The Language, Proof and Logic Certification Course is an open online course that provides valuable insights into the notion of logic and reasoning. The course will discuss the importance and relevance of different theories of propositional and first-order logic along with their popular and accepted techniques.

The Language, Proof and Logic Online Course is taught in a self-paced manner over the duration of 15 weeks. The course will make use of formal language called FOL (the language of First-Order Logic) for giving out theories of truth and logic. This is an introductory level course taught in the English medium.

The Language, Proof and Logic Training Course is an introductory-level course that does not require any specific prerequisites. Students with an interest in using the language to construct logical arguments will be benefited from the course. Upon successful assessment through assignments and exams, students will receive a certificate in the paid verified mode. In the free mode, the learners can audit the course for a limited period. 

The French Language is one of the world’s major languages in terms of the number of people speaking it. It is not just a main or official language in France, but in parts such as Belgium, Switzerland, and Monaco, in parts of Canada as well as being language is spoken all over north and west Africa, Lebanon, and parts of south-east Asia, particularly in former French colonies. It is said that the French language is most widely used in international communications after English. French Language Certification can help you learn much better and provides all candidates the confidence to participate in cultural, civic, and social life.

French Language Training helps candidates to take the official French Language Certificate Exam where you will be able to determine a proper level of competence. Thus helping you settle quickly into the working environment where the medium of communication is French. All students get French Language certification from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar

The BAL-001: Basics of Arabic course is a 12-week programme, brought to you by the New Delhi-based Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The course instructor is Dr Mohammed Saleem, the assistant professor of Arabic at the school of foreign languages, IGNOU. Together with several young Arabic experts, he has designed a simple, innovative, and learner-friendly study material for learners at IGNOU.

The BAL-001: Basics of Arabic programme aims to acquaint the participants with the essential fundamentals of the Arabic language. Gradually and systematically, this course will instil in the beginner an ability to speak, read, and write in the Arabic language with a certain level of confidence and accuracy.

Candidates will first be taught the Arabic words for everyday objects like a book, chair, pen, school, home, teacher, etc. They will master the Arabic alphabet, and they will write simple words and know how to pronounce them correctly through the BAL-001: Basics of Arabic online programme. The curriculum will also allow them to learn how to introduce themselves in Arabic along with using common expressions and simple interrogative sentences.

The Course in Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I is a core course by Swayam. This online course is an extensive programme with a detailed syllabus spread out for 12-weeks. Moreover, the course is a diploma-level course for candidates who wish to acquire fluent communication skills in Russian.

Other than the Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I introductory course, Swayam also offers an advanced-level course to help candidates learn advanced communication skills in Russian. Upon successful completion, candidates can take the advanced courses to acquire Full Professional proficiency in Russian.

The Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I course will take you through a well-created syllabus for brilliant fluency in Russian. The online course will start with a basic introduction to Russian alphabets and sounds and then, escalate into complex topics in grammar and writing skills. It will also include essential topics like nouns, verbs, and adjectives, among other topics.

Besides, Mr Shivaji Bhaskar will instruct the Basics of Russian: ORU-001: Communication Skills-I programme, who is a renowned expert on the subject matter.

Swayam’s Basics of Russian: ORUL-002: Communication Skills-II programme is a course specially crafted to teach the fundamentals of the Russian language. The online course is a well-planned programme spread out over 12 intensive weeks. A diploma-level programme, the online course is a successor to Swayam’s beginner-level course in Russian.

Moreover, the Course in Basics of Russian: ORUL-002: Communication Skills-II will help you learn the basics of Russian phonetics. This will aid you in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Russian with ease. The online programme will take you through crucial topics under grammar and comprehensive writing, speaking, and listening skills. 

Also, the Basics of Russian: ORUL-002: Communication Skills-II course will extend your knowledge about topics like verbs, interrogation verbs and expressions, construction of complex sentences, genders and quantity, among many other topics.

Best of all, upon successful course completion.

By taking the Proficiency Course in Spanish, you will be able to demonstrate basic listening and oral comprehension skills. Also, you will be able to practice conversations on familiar topics, listen to simple audio texts, and understand necessary information and instructions. 

Additionally, the Spanish Proficiency programme will help you respond to questions on personal information and address the same - age, name, profession, and nationality. You will be equipped with the necessary writing, and reading skills not just to form simple sentences, but also question the other person.

The Spanish Proficiency online course is a core language course offered at an Undergraduate level with various objective assignments. This 12-week course includes subjects ranging from basic grammar and sentence formations to studies of Hispanic cultures and laureates. Moreover, Dr. T. Srivani will teach the course. She is a Gold Medallist in MA Linguistics from Osmania University and has done her M.A in Hispanic Studies from the University of Delhi. 

With globalisation at its peak, French companies are rising in the market. Knowing how to speak French will only boost your chances of a better career. Besides, multiple language speakers are valuable employees, and the Proficiency Course in French language training also facilitates the understanding of other central European languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. 

The Proficiency Course in French online certification consists of 10 chapters which will help candidates understand the complexities of French vocabulary and grammar. The programme is taught using thematic-based texts, a bilingual glossary, and illustrations to explain grammar. Candidates will undertake revision and short exercises throughout the course as well.

The Proficiency Course in French by SWAYAM is here to provide the skills of one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. The training promotes listening and speaking skills at level 2, allowing learners to listen to songs and movies in French while understanding the lyrics and dialogues without any subtitles.

The Russian Proficiency online programme has been developed for learners who intend on getting a good grasp of the Russian language. The course is provided by The English and Foreign Languages University, Lucknow Campus and will be taught by Dr Pusp Ranjan.

The Russian Proficiency certification course focuses on training the students in the Russian language. As this language is distinct in comparison to other European languages, students will receive lessons in several aspects like syntactic structures, script, morphology, and more. As a result, this linguistics course pays attention to all four language skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 

Besides, various concepts are described in comprehensive detail, along with adequate examples so that students can learn communication holistically. They will become adept in essential grammatical structures and different lexical items. 

Anyone interested in learning Russian to enhance their knowledge or boost their career opportunities can enrol in the Proficiency Course in Russian by Swayam. 

The AP® Italian Language and Culture certificate course has been designed by edX and the experienced faculty of Wellesley College. It is being imparted to enable the learners to strengthen their language skills and knowledge about contemporary Italian culture.

This course aims to provide the intermediate/advanced level learners of Italian, an interactive learning experience combining the high academic standards with language proficiency.

Through this course, the participants will improve their language skills and learn more about contemporary Italian society. They will learn the various aspects of contemporary Italian culture. They will learn Italian grammar from basic to advanced level. It will help the high school students prepare for the AP Italian exam independently at their own pace. Along with this, Wellesley College also offers an online live class to enable the participants to practice the language regularly. They will be given a certificate from Wellesley College with a letter grade for the same.

In a qualitative and quantitative way, the German - I certification course is designed in the most innovative and comprehensive manner. The course will focus on enhancing the learning capability of the students that will make them more fluent in the field of the German language and so that later they can fluently use it. The course is based on an overview of the German language and a core German orientation mainly and according to that only the whole curriculum is structured according to the week-based program. 

The ultimate goals of the course are to learn to understand and express oneself in daily real-life circumstances in the German language. Through this course, serious learners should be able to understand the simple sentence structure and develop a strong fundamental vocabulary in the German language. 

The German - I certification that a candidate can attain at the end of the program via completing all the criteria will help them to achieve high-peak growth in their respective career and usage of the German language can help them to attain a better and effective position in the particular field. The German - I training is weekly based and associated assessments to the programme will help the candidate to learn the specific curriculum in a better way.

The Introduction to Basic Spoken Sanskrit and Intermediate Level of Spoken Sanskrit training is a 12-week course, formed by IIT Kharagpur with Prof Anuradha Choudry as the instructor. Granting e-verifiable certificates to eligible students, the curriculum is focused on applicants from varying science, humanities, social sciences, computer sciences, and technology backgrounds.

In the first part of the Introduction to Basic Spoken Sanskrit and Intermediate Level of Spoken Sanskrit certification syllabus, candidates will learn about language formation fundamentals, use, and structure of sounds, words, along with some verbs and tenses. The second section deals with detailed grammatical structures, including different verb groups conjugated in varying endings. The program includes several verses to understand the Sanskrit language’s applications.

In the Introduction to Basic Spoken Sanskrit and Intermediate Level of Spoken Sanskrit program, candidates will also study various scholars worldwide and their perspectives about why Sanskrit is a brilliant language. After completion, candidates will master the understanding of Sanskrit, appreciate the language and apply it in daily life.

The German – II by Swayam is the A2 level course designed to help the participants gain the A level language competence according to the European Common Language Framework. It will help the participants broaden their learning and understanding of the German language. The candidates will further build their grammatical structures in German. The candidates will enrich their German vocabulary. The candidates will be able to communicate better in daily life situations and develop intimacy with the German culture.

The course is offered through NPTEL on the Swayam platform. The candidates will receive practice materials and book references on the course website. The course is practice-based and focuses mainly on practical implications. The Swayam platform is government-initiated. This course is approved by AICTE. The program has been verified by The Indian Institute of Technology Madras. 

The German – II certification is a government-approved authentic certificate of achievement. It will be provided in the e-format. It can be shared on all kinds of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and many more. The certification will help those candidates who are working with German organizations or have plans to work there. It will also help students aspiring to study in Germany.

The Talking About Oneself Online Course deals with the basics of the French language which is considered one of the most attractive languages in the world. Through this course, learners will get an opportunity to learn the basics of French, a prominent language that is popular in schools and universities worldwide. 

The Talking About Oneself Training course offered by Swayam introduces the various distinctive features of the French language along with the life and culture of people living in France. The course will help learners get an overview of the French experience and the much-acclaimed Francophonie world.

The Talking About Oneself course is coordinated by Dr. Deepanwita Srivastava, faculty of School of Foreign Languages, Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is a diploma-level course carrying 3 credits and allowing learners to grasp the essence of the French language and utilize it to seek good job opportunities in the global sphere. 

The ‘Applied Linguistics’ online certification program is a massive open online course for students in their undergraduate and postgraduate level to understand the theoretical tools and practical aspects involved in the comprehension of language and its applications in various domains. This course discusses the process of language acquisition to analyze and implement the same with real-world situations. This free online course is provided by the Swayam education portal in association with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL).

The classes of this course are conducted online for a period of twelve weeks through videos, lectures, books, references, and other online resources. The instructor for this program is Prof. Rajesh Kumar from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. 

The ‘Applied Linguistics’ certification course enables students to receive a course certificate and credit points after successfully completing this course which is an elective program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

The goal of the German-III Certification is to achieve a level of competency in German that corresponds to B1 on the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages abbreviated as CEFR or CEF.

German III classes are designed to increase your proficiency in the language to the point where you can pass B1-level exams offered by certifying organizations.

All students get a German - III Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Proficiency Course in German Certification aims to impart cultural knowledge of Germany while also assisting students with their fundamental language abilities.

Proficiency Course in German Classes uses the methodology of a class analysis, explaining the various terminology and concepts which are essential for such an analysis and finally come to the varied teaching material and aid which are an integral part of language teaching today.

Proficiency Course in German Certification Syllabus covers the basic elements of grammar such as Wo, woher, wohin Wer, was, wie. Wie viel, wie viele, wie lange and Uhrzeiten.

All students get a Proficiency Course in German Certification by The English and Foreign Languages University (TEFLU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

The goal of the BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Certification is to educate the learner the fundamentals of French communication. It includes parts with exercises and activities on how to introduce oneself, talk about oneself, and have basic introduction dialogues.

BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Classes covers socio-cultural characteristics of France and francophone countries. The BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Certification Syllabus covers topics such as French reading habits, France's place in Europe, the francophone community, French festivals, and French pastimes. 

All students get a BFLI-001: PARLER DE SOI / Talking About Oneself (French) Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

The student is given the tools necessary for communicating in particular oral and written settings of communication by receiving the BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Certification.

BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Classes will develop the  ability to ask a few polite inquiries in formal communication settings. They will be able to complete a postcard and inform someone of their previous deeds.

The BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Certification Syllabus will discuss the important festivals celebrated in France and India. This will promote an intercultural dialogue.

All students get a BFLI-002 : FRENCH Échanger / Interactions (French) Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Introduction to Language and Linguistics certification course caters to B.Tech and master's students interested in linguistics, as well as PhD scholars seeking a fundamental grasp of the subject. Delving into language and linguistic analysis, participants acquire skills in phonology, morphology, IPA transcription, syntax tree creation, and parsing. 

The Introduction to Language and Linguistics certification by Swayam covers significant topics such as language scripts, linguistic areas, and dialects, making it a well-rounded exploration of linguistics. With industry backing from computational linguistics giants like Google and Microsoft, the course ensures practical relevance for those venturing into technology-driven linguistic applications.

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The Quantum Algorithms and Cryptography certification course duration is 12 weeks. It provides a comprehensive curriculum to the students that covers areas such as the foundations of Quantum Computing and the importance of quantum computers in Cryptography. Aspirants can gain hands-on training experience with top-notch industry experts and function effectively on real-world projects. 

The students will explore and learn in-depth knowledge and skills in the basics of quantum computing, speedups provided by quantum algorithms, and attacks on cryptography using quantum computers. The Quantum Algorithms and Cryptography certification by NPTEL prerequisite is the knowledge of Theory of Computation, design and analysis of Algorithms, and foundations of Cryptography.

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Introduction to Paninian Grammar Certification course is a 12-week online programme that provides students with the foundational principles of Paninian Grammar. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of Panini's grammatical rules and their application in analysing and interpreting Sanskrit texts through the Introduction to Paninian Grammar Certification by NPTEL.

Introduction to Paninian Grammar online course has the opportunity to engage with authentic Sanskrit texts. Students are made to understand the principles learned to analyse grammatical structures, identify linguistic patterns, and gain a deeper appreciation for the nuances of the language. They will develop proficiency in applying Paninian grammatical rules to decipher texts.

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The Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography certification course is a 12-week duration programme. The students must have a basic exposure to linear algebra and probability theory, as well as, a course in digital communications is a prerequisite for this course. The certification course is designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate level students.  

The certification course covers an extensive curriculum that includes an introduction to information theory, variable length codes, optimum quantizer, noisy channel coding theorem and introduction to error control coding. Through Information Theory, Coding and Cryptography certification by NPTEL students will gain in-depth knowledge of various codes such as systematic codes, cyclic codes, and hamming codes. 

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The Learn French for Global Communication: Level 1 Online Course is a postgraduate level course that teaches the basics of the French language. The course will help learners to use the French language for everyday speech to work and travel in the French-speaking world. At the end of the course, you get 15UK at the Postgraduate level from King's College London.

The Learn French for Global Communication: Level 1 Live Course provides learners with a detailed introduction to workplace French. The course is delivered under the guidance of top language advisors at King’s College London’s Modern Language Centre. At the end of the course, you will have a clear idea of the essentials of written and spoken foreign language, French.

Through the Learn French for Global Communication: Level 1 Certification Course offered on the FutureLearn platform, learners will get an opportunity to meet the King’s multilingual learning personnel through a weekly 50-minute webinar in groups. The learners will receive practical support and interactive sessions with tutors and peer discussions.