Online Social Science Courses & Certifications

In the Language and mind certification course, the students will be learning about language under three broad perspectives. They will be studying about the ways of pairing the syntax and lexicon to formulate the languages. The candidates in the Language and mind certification syllabus will be dealing with the set of rules and the word formation structures and will also learn the ways to define them and formulate them to generate words in language. The eight week online certification course will be covering details pertaining to- Sounds, Features of sounds, Vowels/consonants, Places and manners of articulation, D structure, Binding theory, Constraints, Passive morphology and NP movement and other topics that are related directly or indirectly to language and mind. In the programme, the students will be familiarized with the relationship that exists between the human mind and language. The session will further be helping the students to understand the concept of langue as a special purpose with respect to cognitive ability.

The Literature and Coping Skills certification course will be helping the students to explore the power in the field of literary experience. In the program, the students will be analyzing the strong coping resilience and strategies that matter the most in the present times. Over the course of eight long weeks, the Literature and Coping Skills certification syllabus will be covering details on - the psychology of fear and excitement. . The online certification course module focuses on a wide array of human emotions namely - joy, pain, fear, happiness, anxiety and others.
The online certification program on Literature and Coping Skills by Swayam will be helping the applicants to overcome their- fatal strikes of fear, trauma, depression,  anxiety and heartbreak. 

The session will be guiding the students to discover the beauty of life and overcome depression and anxiety through self-love and care. The program will be dealing with a range of human experiences that are universally accepted.

The Introduction to Modern Indian Drama training is an online programme that provides all its learnings at zero cost. Candidates who enrol for this programme get to know about the historical theatre practices, political issues, and its development with the passage of time. The course provides a postgraduate level of training to the students and is provided by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. The Introduction to Modern Indian Drama certification course does not have any time limits and can be joined by students as per their convenient time slot. The programme will be delivered via online mode wherein the candidates will be given activities such as assignments, tests, debates, etc.

Candidates can pursue this programme as per their available time slot to complete Introduction to Modern Indian Drama certification syllabus but the mentor or guide will be able to complete the same in only 8 weeks. The platform does not demand any extra payment in order to gain extra access to the course. Candidates will be able to achieve a certificate for the course if they wish to do so. The Introduction to Modern Indian Drama programme needs the candidate to go through the payment of the exam fees and an offline examination to be able to get certified for the course. This is a self paced course and can be accessed when the duration of the course has expired and students can learn from the programme on their own.

Philosophical Foundations of Social Research program indulges in the nature of social science inquiry. The course covers many topics, such as the philosophy of science, ontology, epistemology, and applications in different areas. At the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the plurality of views in the intellectual community, applications of the philosophy of science in social sciences, analyze issues in social sciences, and practice scholarly discussions. 

Philosophical Foundations of Social Research certification is an elective course in humanities and social sciences with no enrolment fee or prerequisites. It is an online undergraduate/postgraduate course that any interested candidates can join. The course is the result of a collaboration between IIT Guwahati and NPTEL. This AICTE approved FDP course will be taught by professor Sambit Mallick. 

Philosophical Foundations of Social Research is an eight-week-long course with an e-certificate available for candidates. Participants will be given periodic assignments to evaluate their progress. A list of books is also available on the website for any additional studying.

The Natural Hazards certification course throws light on the phenomena of natural disasters. Processes like land-level changes, ground deformations, event recurrence intervals, sedimentation patterns, and the associated environmental and depositional changes are discussed. The course is spread over eight weeks and falls under the domain of civil engineering. 

The Natural Hazards online training lets students explore the different types of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, and storms, etc. Through this activity, they will understand the natural hazards caused by disasters in the associated landscapes. This elective course has also been approved by the AICTE. 

The Natural Hazards certification syllabus also includes how different regions like floodplains, mainland, hilly terrains, coastal areas, etc., feel the impact of the disasters. The course concludes with dedicated lectures on the various measures and approaches to assess and mitigate these natural hazards properly. The training is offered by Professor Javed N Malik, who specializes in active tectonics and paleoseismology.

The Economic Growth and Development program is an introductory-level course that aims to teach you significant ideas related to economic development and growth. You will study theories, concepts, indices, and debates about economic growth and development. This eight-week-long online course is developed by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

During the Economic Growth and Development certification course, you will become familiar with many topics like economic development indices, inclusive growth, distinctions between underdeveloped and developed countries, contemporary controversies on economic growth versus development, and more. This course is also an AICTE-approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP).

The Economic Growth and Development online course will discuss many major models and theories of economic growth, such as the Solow growth model, the Big Push theory, Harrod-Domar model, Schumpeter’s analysis, and the critical minimum effort’s thesis. You will also learn about the gender development index, multidimensional poverty index, and gender empowerment measure.

Roadmap for Patent Creation online course deals with the process of patenting and will equip you with the knowledge to protect your innovative ideas. The curriculum dives into the basics of patenting and explains the procedure of filing for a patent. If you have any brilliant ideas that you wish to patent, then this is an extremely useful course for you.

Furthermore, the Roadmap for Patent Creation certification is provided by Swayam in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur. The faculty at IIT Kharagpur has compiled this comprehensive course and will be delivering it in the form of video lectures. The programme is multidisciplinary and falls under 'Law' and 'Patents and Intellectual Property Rights'.

After finishing the Roadmap for Patent Creation program, you will get the option of taking the proctored exam to determine whether you are eligible for the course certificate. The e-certificate can be printed and attached to your CV. You can also add it to your professional profile on job portals.

The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1550) course by Swayam, is based on the CBCS syllabus of the History of India. It focuses on the various minute details regarding the Delhi Sultanate, including historiography, politics, economy, religion, society, and culture. The programme lectures are analytical, informative, and student-friendly, helping the candidates gather a significant amount of expertise in the subject. 

Swayam’s Delhi Sultanate (1206-1550) programme is taught by Dr. Tinni Goswami, from St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata. This course curriculum aims to help the students get a deeper understanding of the  Delhi Sultanate’s discourses and recognise the historical continuity that took place throughout the ages. 

The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1550) training certification is an online course, under the Humanities and Social Sciences category. It is an undergraduate-level programme and takes around eight weeks to complete. The programme is replete with video lectures, reading materials, practice tests, and an optional end-term assessment. After fulfilling the required criteria, you will receive a certificate upon course completion. 

The History of Modern East Asia -1 (c.1840-1949) course by Swayam will provide the learners with an in-sight into the historic events of pre modern China. They will learn about the pre modern societies, their social and ruling classes, the opium war of 1840, transformation of china into a semi colony, the Taiping revolution, the era of Tung Chi restoration and imperialism by the western powers and their ‘Open Door’ policy.

They will have knowledge about the democratic republican revolution which gave rise to a republic in China, various republican experiments of China which proved to be a failure, the student movement of 1919, commonly known as the May 4th Movement, the rise of Communist Party of China in 1920, the two edged struggle of the communist party of China against the Japanese imperialism, on one hand, and the nationalists, on the other and the victory of People’s Republic of China on 1st October 1949. Candidates who are keen on learning about the history of the Republic of China can pursue this course.

The course has been offered by Vidyasagar University, one of the best educational institutions in India. It has been brilliantly designed by experts of the sector to focus firstly on details and the actual functioning of Political Science and aims to clarify and strengthen the basics for the candidates first.

The course, Introduction to Political Theory, has been made a 43 module programme which will be spanned over roughly two months or eight weeks. It studies the different political theories and the functions of a state. The programme also goes into detail about the philosophies and the ideas behind Liberty, Equality, Justice, Sovereignty and more.

The contents of the course go on to discuss the topics in depth to make even the smallest of doubts to clear to the candidates. It gives the applicants an overall comprehension of the political processes of not only the modern era but that from ancient ages as well.

Indian Poetry in English Certification highlights the fundamentals and significance of poetry, which has historically served as a therapeutic medium to help humanity cope with life's stresses. India has such a rich history of literary expression, and those with the patience to listen have always been drawn to its lyrical voices.

Indian Poetry in English Classes aims to delve into the oceanic aesthetic of Indian poetry and spread its waves among poetry enthusiasts. The course was created with the learners' desire to comprehend in mind the journey of Indian English poetry, and how it began and continues to make its presence felt, struggling at times and overcoming hurdles while yet succeeding, in mind.

All students get an Indian Poetry in English Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Learning how to manage various large-scale complex health survey databases for in-depth analysis is made possible by Exploring Survey Data on Health Care Certification. The most recent statistical programs, such as SPSS and STATA, will be used to explain these ideas and this is the primary objective of this certification. 

Exploring Survey Data in Health Care Classes will be practically oriented and it covers everything from recognizing health-related variables to gathering, tabulating, and analyzing data.

All students get an Exploring Survey Data on Health Care Certification by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Language, Culture and Cognition: An Introduction Certification discusses the relationship between language, cognition, and culture from three separate perspectives: language processing, cognitive linguistics, and cognitive neuroscience of language.

Language, Culture and Cognition: An Introduction Classes address a variety of topics, including how language interacts with other mental functions and does not operate in a vacuum. Together, they aid in our ability as humans to interpret our experiences. Experiences can vary from one culture to the next, adding a new dimension to the interaction between culture and the mind and cognition. 

All students get a Language, Culture and Cognition: An Introduction Certification by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Digitalization in International Relations Certification Course is a 100% online programme provided on the Coursera website. The course offered by the faculty of Saint Petersburg University aims at imparting knowledge about the consequences of digitalization in international relations and its impacts on world politics.

The Digitalization in International Relations Online Course will discuss the prevailing issues concerning cybersecurity and information security along with the national and international dimensions of digital electoral technologies. The online course is instructed by Yarygin Gregory, Sytnik Anna, Tsvetkova Natalia, and Stadnik Ilona of St. Petersburg University.

Through the Digitalization in International Relations Training Course, learners will be introduced to the notion of big data and big diplomacy in connection with social networks. Upon the completion of course assessment and practice tests, candidates will get a shareable digital course certificate.

The ‘Administration & Public Policy: Concepts and Theories’ online certification program is designed for the students to learn about the nuances of managing government affairs at various capacities such as local, state, and national. The students of this course gain an understanding of the strategies involved in the management of human and material resources to achieve a certain goal.  Swayam in association with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).

The course instructor for this online program is Dr. Esita Sur, an assistant professor from the department of political science at the Scottish Church College, Kolkata. The course classes of this elective program are held for eight weeks and enable students to get two credit points.

The ‘Administration & Public Policy: Concepts and Theories’ certification course that is categorized under the humanities and social sciences domain help students to get a course certificate.

The ‘Aspects of European History (1780-1939)’ online course is a study of the history of Europe in the set time period along with the political and societal transformations. This massive online open course allows students to discuss political movements such as conservatism, liberalism, radicalism, democracy, socialism, Communism, and Fascism. This certification is provided by Swayam along with Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC). 

The elective course is conducted for eight weeks and the classes are held in a virtual learning environment aided with online resources that offer an experiential learning process. The course instructor for this program is an academic professional, Prof. Subhas Ranjan Chakrobarty from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata. 

The ‘Aspects of European History (1780-1939)’ online training focuses on the historical movements and delivers a perspective of the contemporary world. The humanities and social science course enable students to get a course certificate and credit points at the undergraduate level.

This massive online open course on ‘Consumer Psychology’ is a study of the determinants and influencing aspects that lead consumers into buying certain products or goods from the markets. It is a discussion of psychological reasons that persuade a consumer into the market and an analysis of the consumer behavior and actions. This online certification course is provided by the education platform Swayam in association with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). 

This is an undergraduate level program that is categorized into humanities and social sciences with psychology are conducted for eight weeks through the online platform. The course curriculum is delivered through videos, online resources, books, and references. 

The ‘Consumer Psychology’ online certification program equips students with the E-certificate and credit points after completing the course of study in this All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) approved program. This training is conducted by Prof. Naveen Kashyap, an associate professor of Psychology from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

The ‘Development Research Methods’ online course is designed for the students to get an overview of the implementation of development methods and development research strategies while writing dissertations and theses. This massive open online course is provided by the free online education portal Swayam in collaboration with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. The course classes are scheduled online for eight weeks. 

The course curriculum consists of four modules and is delivered through videos, lectures, weekly assignments, and a final examination at the end of the program. The instructor for this online training program is Rajshree Bedamatta, an associate professor teaching economics from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

The ‘Development Research Methods’ online certification program enables students to get the certificate of achievement and credit points after completing this elective course and assessments successfully. This certification course is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The ‘Energy Economics And Policy’ online course is delivered to focus on the various aspects of energy that affect the producers and consumers of energy. This course enables students to discuss the application of the principles of the economy. It is about the concept of energy as a resource and its relevance with the environment and climate to analyze the policies governing energy supply. This certification program is provided by Swayam and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) for a period of eight weeks.

The free online course is an elective program for undergraduate and postgraduate level students. The tutor for this massive open online course is Prof. Shyamasree Dasgupta from the school of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi. The classes of this course are offered through video, lectures and assessed by weekly assignments and a final certification exam. 

The ‘Energy Economics And Policy’ certification course enables students to get a course certificate and credit points by the end of this course. 

The ‘Globalization and Culture’ online course is offered for the students to build their understanding of the concept of ‘Globalization’ and its impact on society, culture, and the world as a whole. This course enables students to understand the multi-dimensional perspective of globalization such as capital markets, new media, and other technologies of communication. This is a free learning course provided by the Swayam online platform and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). 

The faculty for this training program is Prof. Anjali Gera Roy from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. The students of this course will be able to discuss and analyze the theoretical and practical aspects of Globalization through videos, lectures, weekly assignments, and the final exam.

The ‘Globalization and Culture’ online certification course enables students to gain a certificate and credit points at the end of this elective course recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The ‘Introduction to Abstract and Linear Algebra’ online certification course is developed for the students to get introduced to the theories and principles involved in the domain of abstract and linear algebra. This free online training is provided by the Swayam online education portal in collaboration with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The classes of this program are held in the virtual platform with the videos and lectures aided by books, references, and other resources for a period of eight weeks.

This core course is drafted for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of the engineering and science fields to gain from the theoretical and practical insights on the applications of these mathematical concepts. The course instructor is the associate professor Sourav Mukhopadhyay, faculty in the department of mathematics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

The ‘Introduction to Abstract and Linear Algebra’ online certification course enables the candidates to receive a certificate with two credit points by the end of this All India Council for Technical Education approved course.

The International Politics in the Korean Peninsula, Part 1 certification course is a social science course that can be seen on the platform of edX. The syllabus has been bifurcated into 2 modules which introduce and reviews the different political issues related to the inter-Korean relationship. 

This introductory level social science course has videos, quizzes, and discussions in Korean with English subtitles. The International Politics in the Korean Peninsula, Part 1 training introduces 2 kinds of cases in which politics is responsible for bringing tragedies. One case explains the hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, and the other one showcases North Korean political idolization. Ultimately this course will be good for answering why studying politics is important.

This online course Interdisciplinary Innovations for Population Ageing training consists of an eight-week online course. Hong Kong Polytechnic University offered and designed this course, which was delivered via the EDX platform. This online course is explained by top experts in the field.

We will start investigating and examining the method of incubating innovative ideas in three areas, namely the social sciences, design, and engineering, in this course. Individually, learners will acquire skills and knowledge from these disciplines, as well as understand the synergy generated when working toward innovations using an interdisciplinary approach.

Topics are specifically designed within the domains of social care programs and policies for the elderly, engineering for the elderly, and design for the elderly. In addition to meeting the need to equip global learners with interdisciplinary problem-solving skills to address the ageing challenge, the above MOOC will have included interdisciplinary perceptions, problem-solving models, case analysis, and assessment strategies to encourage learners to formulate innovative ideas for the ageing population in their own cultural and ecological contexts.

The learners can join the self-paced programme either for free or they can pay some amount. In the verified track, they need to pay the required course fee and get unlimited duration during which they can access the course. In the free track, they can audit it for a limited duration.

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The Gender and Literature certification course explores gender theory within literary contexts. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of English and Cultural Studies, this course delves into the construction and transformation of gendered classifications such as masculinity and femininity through selected literary texts and cultural analysis.

The Gender and Literature certification by Swayam covers key topics in Humanities and Social Sciences and English Studies. It provides students with a critical framework to analyze the intricate connections between gender dynamics and literary representation, enriching their academic journey and fostering deeper insights into gender issues within literature and society.

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