Online Physics Courses & Certifications

The Senior Secondary: Physics (312) Training is a specialized course that covers the main topics of physics at the senior secondary level. The course will be led by Prof. Dr. Alok Gupta of the National Institute of Open Schooling. The course will provide a detailed understanding of different areas of physics including mechanics, electricity, light, and semiconductors.

The Senior Secondary: Physics (312) Certification Course constitutes eight modules comprising thirty lessons on different themes. The course includes both theoretical and laboratory part that helps learners understand the subject in depth. After completing all the steps involved in the course, learners will be receiving a Senior Secondary: Physics (312) Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

The Physics XI Part-I Certification Course is a massive open online course based on the NCERT Physics Book I for Class XI. The course helps students understand the core concepts of Physics and its practical applications in day-to-day life. The course is coordinated by Anuradha Mathur of CIET, NCERT, New Delhi. The course lets learners understand the concepts of kinematics, gravitation, and laws of motion.

The Physics XI Part-I Training is delivered through 6 units via videos and animations along with web links for further reading of the concepts. After the student completes the course steps, including the assignments and the final assessment, you will be able to receive the Physics XI Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam. 

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The Physics XII Part-I Training is a massive open online course that is based on Book 1 of Class XII. The course helps learners understand the advanced concepts of Physics that follow the Class XI level. The online course is coordinated by Anuradha Mathur of the CIET, NCERT, New Delhi. The course is easily available for students to access in the Swayam online learning platform.

The Physics XII Part-I Certification Course is delivered with the aid of informative videos and e-text along with animations, study guides, and practice questions. The students will also get access to specialized suggestions for problem-solving methods. After completing the course modules and the assessment, students will be rewarded with a Physics XII Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam. 

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The Physics XI Part-II Training is a massive open online course based on the NCERT Physics Book II for Class XI. The course is available on the informative and engaging platform of Swayam. It is suitable for students who are looking to gain deep knowledge in concepts of Physics along with their practical applications. The course is coordinated by Anuradha Mathur of the CIET, NCERT, New Delhi.

The Physics XI Part-II Certification Course constitutes 4 units divided into 42 modules to systematically introduce different topics. Through the learning sessions, students will be provided with suggestions for problem-solving methods. The mode of evaluation involves course assignments and other tasks. After completing the course and evaluations, students will receive a Physics XI Part-II Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

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The Physics XII Part-II Certification Course is a 24 weeks long massive open online course that is based on NCERT Physics Book II for Class XII. The course provides valuable insights into the concepts and approaches of Physics at Class XII. The course is coordinated by Anuradha Mathur of the CIET, NCERT, New Delhi. It can be easily accessed on the Swayam learning platform.

The Physics XII Part-II Training is provided by subject experts through a curriculum that constitutes 5 units distributed over 43 modules. The course will be delivered through video lectures and informative e-content and e-text. After completion of all course steps including the assessments and evaluations, students will get a Physics XII Part-II Certification by NIOS and Swayam. 

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The Applications of Quantum Mechanics Certification Course is a specialized quantum physics course that deals with the theoretical aspects and practical applications of quantum mechanics. The course will explore topics including the quantum mechanical description of particles.

The Applications of Quantum Mechanics Online Course is led by a team of experts, namely Barton Zwiebach, Alex Shvonski, and Jolyon Bloomfield from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course is offered on the edX online learning platform.

After completion of the Applications of Quantum Mechanics Live Course through video lectures, course materials, graded assignments, and exams, learners will be rewarded with a shareable certificate of completion. The advanced level course will be taught in an instructor-led manner.

The Quantum Mechanics Certification Course is an intermediate-level physics course that explores different aspects of quantum mechanics through specialized course materials. The online course available on the edX platform will be taught over a duration of 18 weeks.

Through the Quantum Mechanics Training Course, learners will be able to gain knowledge in the field of quantum information science. The course would require learners to have basic knowledge of calculus and mathematics. The course is taught by James Freericks, Professor of Georgetown University.

After completion of the Quantum Mechanics Live Course through graded assignments and exams, learners will receive a shareable certificate of completion. The course will make use of computer-based simulations and animations to deliver the topics with clarity and precision. The candidates will be getting the option to choose from among the 2 tracks, one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. If one wants limited but free access their pick can be the audit track whereas if someone needs unlimited course material access they may upgrade to the paid verified track.

The X-RAY Crystallography certification course is based on fundamental aspects of X-Ray studies, mainly focused on the principles on which the whole system is based on. The candidate who will enrol on this course will get a chance to learn about the theoretical aspects and the same applicability in practical terms. The X-RAY Crystallography certifications will be awarded to the students after the whole curriculum along with the assessments. 

The X-RAY Crystallography training will bring one-by-one fundamentals on which system and machine work and help the students to grab it easier through hand-in-hand practicals, the duration of complete training would be complete sixteen-weeks within which successfully enrolled candidates need to complete all the assessments which will be marked for evaluation and only after that candidate will receive the certification in the last of the completion of the programme. 

The training will be given to the students on a daily or weekly basis, it’s up to the students to choose with them whatever time interval they will be comfortable with it. To enrol for the X-RAY Crystallography programme, the candidate needs to make online registration for the course on the Swayam platform and later have to add on the courses.

The course on  Fundamental Concepts of Electricity by Swayam is organized over the online platform and is scheduled for a period of sixteen weeks. In the Fundamental Concepts of Electricity certification syllabus, the students will be covering the concept clearing topics namely- Basic physical laws, Three-phase transformers, Mutually coupled circuits and transformers. 

Students will also learn about the Frequency response of circuits, Single phase transformers, Circuit elements, Sinusoidal steady-state response - single-phase systems, Natural transients and steady-state Response, Power supply systems, Sinusoidal steady-state response - three-phase systems, and others. The program on Fundamental Concepts of Electricity certification helps the students to clear out their fundamental concepts in the domain of electricity supply system by the means of - experimental demonstrations, real-life examples, analysis, and illustrations. The course will be providing students with practice sets and a live discussion series. The Fundamental Concepts of Electricity training is an AICTE approved FDP course.

The Einstein Revolution Certification Course is an open online course offered on the Harvard X platform by edX and Harvard University. The course is centered around the life and ideas of the icon of modern science, Albert Einstein. The course requires students to have no previous background in mathematics or physics.

The Einstein Revolution Online Course is an introductory level course that is suitable for students pursuing their studies in Humanities. The online interactive course is instructed by Peter Galison and Ion Mihailescu of Harvard University and delivered through engaging graphic novels and animated content.

The Einstein Revolution Course is a self-paced course that discusses the life of Albert Einstein from the 20th century to the present times. The course is taught over 14 weeks and makes use of interesting and informative film clips and laboratory demonstrations. The students will be assessed through multiple-choice questions, group discussions, debates, assignments, and exams. The students can enrol in the self-paced course for free; but, they will get only a limited duration of access. If the candidates need to get the certificate and unlimited access, they can pay the course fee and choose the verified mode. 

This Certification programme has been crafted by experts from the University of Michigan to lay extraordinary focus on formulations of Finite Element Method, which has multi-dimensional applications. The course material corresponds to introductory graduate learning with occasional references to variational calculus and functional analysis. The main aim of the course comprises the transformation of the learner from an amateur to a competent developer of Finite Element code. The course also stresses upon the mathematical basis for finite learning methods.

Candidates will discover detailed learning of Linear Algebra and classical forms of PDEs. Every module would find a brief overview of the physical phenomena of Partial Differential Equations. This course prioritises clarity with each concept and thus proceeds to advanced stages like three-dimensional problems in vectors from basics like elliptic PDEs in one dimension. Parabolic Partial Differential Equations in three dimensions follows later, along with hyperbolic equations in three dimensions.

One of the most striking features of the course is query redressal mingled in the lecture videos itself. Responses therein are related to questions put up by graduates and post-doctoral scholars who attended the live lectures. Another unique feature is the casual reference to the code framework through mathematical development.

Experimental Physics I Certification is a core course at the undergraduate level, which is offered online. It belongs to the category of Physics. The course will help students understand the working principle of common devices, their applications in different types of experiments. The course is also ideal for students who are preparing for GATE, NET, JAM, and JEST exams conducted by reputed institutes. There are three modules in the course and each module is 30 hours. 

Prof. Amal Kumar Das is the instructor for Experimental Physics I Certification course on the NPTEL website. Prof. Amal Kumar Das has a PhD in material science and experimental physics from the Institute of Physics, at Bhubaneswar. Each module is a 30 hours course. Currently, only module – I is discussed in this online course. Modules - II and III may be discussed in upcoming semesters. 

In this universe, we can observe matter in our everyday lives, existing in four states - the solid, liquid, gaseous, and plasma state. Other forms of matter exist as well, but only under specific and extreme conditions. Regardless of its existing structure, all matter is made up of atoms. The atomic arrangement, interatomic distances, and atomic ionization in matter determine its state. 

In the solid-state, atoms arrange themselves in a particular structure, which further imparts materials different properties such as thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic, and dielectric properties, among others. In the Solid State Physics online programme, candidates will learn about the structure of solids, their physical properties, and the underlying Physics.

The Solid State Physics online course is a 12-week programme at the undergraduate level. It is intended for B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, and Electronics), B.E., and B.Tech. (Electronics, Metallurgy, Metallic Science, Cryogenics) students.

The X-ray Crystallography and Diffraction online training is an undergraduate-level core course. The programme belongs to the category of metallurgy and material science and mining engineering. Students in similar fields and domains such as physics, chemistry, and biological sciences will benefit from this course.

The X-ray Crystallography and Diffraction undergraduate course focuses on the properties, functions of the internal structure, and arrangement of atoms in a crystalline material. It offers an insight into how x-ray diffraction can solve crystallographic issues related to single and poly-crystalline material, right from the base.

The X-ray Crystallography and Diffraction online course require candidates to hand in 12 assignments out of which Swayam will consider a 25 percent average of the best eight as part of the final score. Candidates also have to answer an external proctored exam, and a total of 75 percent of this score will be added to the final score. Upon acquiring 40 percent in the final score, candidates will be eligible to get a certificate.

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 Waves and Oscillations course is designed to help candidates understand one of the most important concepts in physics, waves, and oscillations. The course gives insights into how this theory can be applied to understand how specific applications like communication gadgets, musical instruments, and other electronic devices work. 

The Waves and Oscillations certification course emphasises the current trends and practices of why and how devices rely on this concept. The course also deep dives into different aspects of wave phenomenon. Furthermore, the method of teaching is not only theoretical. Candidates will gain in-depth insights into the practical application of the theory as well. 

Moreover, Professor M S Santhanam from the prestigious IISER, who has conducted various researches on the same, teaches the Waves and Oscillations online programme. The course is perfect for students who want to specialise in Physics as it will help you to evolve your thinking about the concept of waves and oscillations and their future uses. 

The Introduction to LASER certification course provides a great deal of exposure to the scientists, teachers, working engineers, or anybody interested in knowing how LASERS work. Spread over 12 weeks, this elective course is offered by Prof. M. R Shenoy, a faculty of IIT Delhi.  He joined IIT Delhi in 1988 and is known for his collaborative research on Integrated Optical Devices. 

The Introduction to LASER certification syllabus gives students deep insights into the principle functioning behind the lasers. It also deals with the issues concerned with the design and output characteristics of the Lasers along with resonator physics. 

The Introduction to LASER training is an ‘applied’ course in nature. It could be opted by students studying B.E/B.Tech (3rd/4th year)/M.Sc (2nd year)/M.Tech (1st year). Moreover, the course is approved by the AICTE as an FDP course. It mandates a sincere and regular effort on the part of the student to obtain expertise in the subject. 

The online course on Biophotonics by Swayam introduces the rudimentary concepts of photonics and biology along with the discipline of medicine. The Biophotonics certification syllabus for a period of twelve months will be covering the following topics- basics of biology, light-matter interactions, biophotonics, biosensors, light activate therapy and other topics related to the domain. For the course, students from a multi-discipline can join. Candidates from electronics, biological sciences, bioengineering, communication engineering, and others can apply for the Biophotonics online course and have their existing skills developed. 

The course will be held over digital platforms. The applicants further can register for the course for free but for getting the certificate they can choose to apply for the exam. For the benefit of the participating candidates, the course type has been structured as an elective. The program will thus help the students to learn about the basics of light-matter interactions.

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 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 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 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 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 Group Theory Methods In Physics Training course will provide the candidate an understanding of basic group theory methods in physics within a systematic manner. The course will cover the topics like Mulliken notation, great orthogonality theorem, and character tables, root vector diagrams, conjugacy classes, and unitary groups, subgroups and generators, weight vector diagrams, and basic introduction to discrete groups, su(2), su(3). 

The Group Theory Methods In Physics Programme will be having an instructor from IIT Bombay where the course e-certificate will be provided to candidates with the logo of NPTEL and IIT Bombay. The duration will be 12 weeks with online learning.

The participants' Group Theory Methods In Physics by Swayam will provide the candidate to go in-depth knowledge of orthogonal groups and lie algebra with continuous groups, generators, Lorentz transformation and quark model, su(3) baryons, mesons, Wigner-Eckart theorem, a hydrogen atom, dynamical symmetry. The experience of the instructor will help the candidate in solving the problems in a proper manner.

The Introduction to Astrophysical Fluids program is an elective course under the discipline of Physics. This AICTE approved FDP course will be held for 12 weeks and instructed by Prof Supratik Banerjee. The course is suitable for students pursuing any advanced UG or PG degrees.

The domain discussed in the Introduction to Astrophysical Fluids certification course has been under active research for the past 70 years. Candidates will learn about magnetospheric plasmas and solar wind, and how large interstellar clouds are borne out of the astrophysical fluid expansion. The course thoroughly explains phenomena such as solar flares, sunspots, stellar winds, accretion disks, star formation, supernovae explosions, and much more.

Derived from the IIT Kanpur course, the Introduction to Astrophysical Fluids training explicates astrophysical theories with an analytical, research-oriented, and systematic approach. Candidates will understand these concepts through phenomenological descriptions and by using specific mathematic tools taught throughout the course.

Designed by IIT Roorkee, the Introduction to Atmospheric and Space Sciences online course features their professor, MV Sunil Krishna, as the program instructor. The curriculum will span over 12 weeks and is divided into 60 presentations, each around 30 minutes long. This elective training will deal with the Earth’s atmosphere and space physics.

The Introduction to Atmospheric and Space Sciences certification is appropriate for students at the graduate and postgraduate level, covering aspects about the Earth’s atmospheric evolution and the chemical and physical reasons behind weather and climate changes. Candidates will study the Earth’s ionosphere, neutral atmosphere, and several plasma processes during this course. The principles of the interrelations between space and atmospheric physics as well as basic scientific tools and techniques will be discussed as well.

The Introduction to Atmospheric and Space Sciences training will conduct weekly practice assignments to promote better knowledge acquisition. Towards the end, candidates can also opt for the external proctored exam. The digital certificate will be provided based on the assignment and the exam scores.

The Molecular Spectroscopy: A Physical Chemist's Perspective certification course is an extensive course which is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. The programme focuses on molecular spectroscopy which is a part of quantum mechanics. The course gives an idea about the topic from the perspective of a chemist. The course provides an intermediate level of training and can be accessed by the graduates or postgraduate students. The Molecular Spectroscopy: A Physical Chemist's Perspective online course provides an in-depth explanation about the topics in the online mode. The course is provided at zero cost and can be pursued by students at their own pace.

The Molecular Spectroscopy: A Physical Chemist's Perspective programme also allows the candidates to have a verified certificate at the end of the programme by the means of payment of quoted amount followed by an offline exam. Candidates can avail of the study materials included in the course for absolutely free such as notes, references for external resources, tests, video and audio lectures, etc. Candidates do not have to go through any registration process in order to get into the course. The Molecular Spectroscopy: A Physical Chemist's Perspective certification syllabus can be completed in a time span of 3 months and there are no limitations regarding the maintenance of the attendance.

The Quantum Mechanics online program is a 12-week-long course designed to make the learners appreciate the neatness of Dirac’s bracket notation. It covers foundational concepts and explains them in simple terms to enable participants to pursue advanced courses afterward. The study of Dirac’s bracket notation will help the students explore various aspects of the microscopic world.

The Quantum Mechanics certification course is drafted and delivered by the celebrated Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay. It is brought to you by the National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), which is a project of the Ministry of Human Resource Department (MHRD). Also, it is a Faculty Development Program (FDP) in Physics permitted by the AICTE.

The Quantum Mechanics training will teach various ideas of quantum mechanics including function spaces, Schrodinger pictures, angular momentum, quantum computer, tensor operators, and more. This core course also gives the candidates a chance to receive a digital certificate after fulfilling some fixed eligibility conditions.

The Quantum Transport online course includes a study of quantum methods and parameters in constructing transport systems. Set at a postgraduate level of study, this elective course is developed by IISER Thiruvananthapuram. The programme is supported by industry leaders such as IBM, SQC Sydney, Philips Semiconductors, and D-Wave systems.

Learners will understand concepts relating to weaker localisations, nanowires, 1D/ 2D systems, and quantum electrical amplifiers. By completing the Quantum Transport certification syllabus, students will grasp familiar effects of Quantum Hall, Josephson, Coulomb blockade, and Aharonov-Bohm. Additional avenues that open to candidates include research in metrology, quantum computing, and electrical sensing technologies.

Professor Madhu Thalakulam from IISER Thiruvananthapuram mentors the learners of this online training. In this FDP, candidates can secure an e-verifiable Quantum Transport certification. For the accreditation, they need to complete all the learning modules, submit assignments, and register for the end-term test. They must secure the minimum marks specified for assignments and final tests.