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Introduction to Public Administration

The online certification course has been structured and formulated to provide the students with the knowledge of evolution, the current status of a discipline, and the conceptual development that is related to the study of “public administration”. After completion of the course on Introduction to Public Administration by Swayam the applicants will have their knowledge increased in the basic principles of organization. al setup and will also learn to gauge the adversities of globalization and the effect of privatization of the working of public administration. The Introduction to Public Administration certification syllabus includes- a span of control, public administration evolution, staff, line, and auxiliary alliance, communication, public authority, ethics, and many more topics that are directly or indirectly related to the subject of public administration. During the course, the applicants will be provided with a list of books that they have to read and will also be provided with web-resources that they can avail of from the dashed box of the course.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Decision making skills Public Relations skills
Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences

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Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences

The Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences program by Swayam introduces Teaching and Learning Social Sciences, focusing on skills and methods for teaching social science, and instructional strategies. This program is based on student-teachers and working teachers in Social Science. The University of Calicut delivers the 15-week course.

The Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences training will help learners to study the theoretical framework of Instructional plan in social science and how to implement it in classrooms. Learners will successfully understand all the fundamental ideas of Teaching Social Sciences. They will also learn relevant psychological theories and learn how to apply them in Social Science. 

Moreover, the Methodology and Pedagogy of Teaching Social Sciences certification course can be studied by any individual at any level of teacher education, including working educators to magnify their teaching skills. The syllabus combines practical and theoretical teaching to give a holistic learning experience.

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15 Weeks
Free
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State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online programme is a postgraduate-level core course in the category of humanities and social sciences. It is a 15 weeks academic programme, equivalent to one semester of a regular university course. The mode of instruction will be through video lectures and e-texts, along with reading material. Candidates may participate in group discussions and frequent interactions with the teaching team to clear up any uncertainties.

The State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes training will explore topics related to democratic, decentralized institutions and government-based agencies established at sub-district, district, and state levels and their procedures. It also includes the domains of the state legislature, administration, and essential institutions. Candidates will be familiarised with the evolution of local governance and its present system of municipal bodies, panchayat institutions along with their constitutional models.

The Government of India initiated the Swayam programme to provide a free education platform. They strive to achieve the three major principles of education policy, i.e. equity, quality, and access. To assure superior study material in the State and Local Governance: Machinery & Processes online course, UGC has been appointed by Swayam for non-technical postgraduate education.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law
BCOC 136 Income Tax Law and Practice

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BCOC-136 Income Tax Law and Practice

BCOC-136 Income Tax Law and Practice Certification is to familiarize the students with the Income Tax law and Practice in India. The students will come to know about the rules and regulations of IT Law. 

Income tax is a direct tax and is administered by the Government of India through the Ministry of Finance and Central Board of Direct Taxes. The student undertaking this course will gain first-hand knowledge of the Income Tax Act - 1961, Income Tax Rules - 1962, the latest Finance Act and the landmark decisions of the Supreme Court of India & High Courts. 

BCOC-136 Income Tax Law and Practice Classes introduces the candidates to Income tax which is one of the direct taxes levied by the Central Government. Thus it becomes necessary for every commerce student to know the meaning of the terms income, previous year, assessment year, total income and also other terms as per the provisions of the IT Act.

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15 Weeks
Certificate

Textile Study

The Textile study online course is intended to provide a complete overview of textile fibers, their manufacturing, kinds, and features, designing, spinning into yarns, formation of textiles of various types via weaving, and other techniques of fabric maintenance, fabric construction, and so on. Textile studies is a highly useful course that deals with the manufacturing and spinning of synthetic and man-made fibers in various ways to fit the ultimate purpose of the yarn that is eventually created. It describes the textiles available on the market in order for consumer identification.

The Textile Study training provides information on various ways of fabric fabrication which broadens students' knowledge. The creative process for printed and woven patterns is fascinating. The printing and dyeing of textiles is a fascinating aspect of the curriculum, and students may develop an interest in this sector and go into business for themselves. The Textile Study syllabus covers a detailed description of how to care for clothing made of various fiber kinds.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Certificate

Textiles & Quality Analysis

A full overview of textile fibre manufacturing, varieties, properties, spinning into yarns, designing, and formation of many types of fabrics through weaving and other ways of fabric construction, fabric maintenance, etc. is intended to be provided by Textiles & Quality Analysis Certification. 

Students benefit from Textiles & Quality Analysis Classes by learning how customers judge fabric quality, developing the capacity to make wise purchasing decisions, and grasping the concepts of what to buy and how to buy. 

Textiles & Quality Analysis Certification Syllabus contains 55 modules that include engaging and thought-provoking exercises, practical videos, text, and drawings, as well as additional learning materials.

Under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India, all eligible students receive a Textiles & Quality Analysis Certification at English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad

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15 Weeks
Free
Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development

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Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development

The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online course is designed to develop a platform for the students to discuss about the development strategies and the challenges faced in the planning involved in the field of tourism. The course also focusses on the significance of sustainable development and other economic aspects. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam in collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).

The instructor for this core course in the humanities and social science domain is Dr. Prashant Kumar Gautam, a professor of Tourism at the Panjab University. This postgraduate level course is conducted online through a series of videos, lectures, and discussions. The students of this program will gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of planning and development through the course modules.

The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online certification program enables students to receive a course certificate and credit points after completing the course and assessments according to the eligibility standards.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill Hospitality skills Knowledge of tourism
Certificate

Water Resources and Watershed Management

The four-credit Water Resources and Watershed Management MOOC is Osmania University, Hyderabad’s offering. This postgraduate programme mainly focuses on candidates of sciences and related disciplines while also being open to concerned citizens and water professionals. The course helps learners understand freshwater’s occurrence and availability, its uses, and water resources management related issues through an extensive curriculum.

The Water Resources and Watershed Management certification syllabus comprises 40 modules, introducing various techniques and tools for integrated water resource management. It also promotes life-long learning and familiarises aspirants professional practice’s codes and ethics in managing water resources. Students will also learn about Hydrology’s essentials, management tools for water resources and watersheds, water quality issues, and water resources’ environmental and societal aspects.

The 15-week Water Resources and Watershed Management programme also has MCQ quizzes every week, five internal assignments, and proctored exams. Clearing all these, students can obtain Osmania University’s credit transfer certificate and MoE’s curriculum certification. This course also features the university’s renowned professor, with ample experience to teach this subject fluidly.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Civil Engineering skills
Certificate

Pedagogy of Teaching English

The Pedagogy of Teaching English online course helps candidates to acquire a broader view of language teaching. It essentially covers the various developments that have come about in the field of language teaching and how they can be included in the teaching methods that people follow. The course is also excellent in improving critical thinking skills. 

Besides the Pedagogy of Teaching English certification syllabus covers various critical concepts like the pedagogy of interaction, paradigm shift in ELT, and the implication of multiple intelligences in a classroom. Participants learn about the pedagogy of reading, pronunciation, producing speech sounds, academic sounds, and the like. The course is also equipped with rich reading and study materials to enhance the knowledge of the candidate. 

The Pedagogy of Teaching English certification by Swayam is taught by Prof. V Sudhakar Venukapalli, who has 32 years of teaching experience. The course has numerous assignments and a final assessment to help candidates assess their learning and improve their critical thinking abilities. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Pedagogy skills Teaching skills
Certificate

Environmental Sociology

The course is about Environment sociology for knowing the relation between the environment and society. The duties and responsibilities of the citizen for controlling the dangerous phenomena in the environment that take place. The course impacts the core knowledge of the environment and its history to the students by delivering a learning experience for both practical and theoretical knowledge as well. 

With the development and technological advancements in the world all through there is an utmost responsibility for every individual to safeguard the environment and fulfill their social responsibility for the environment. The future resources are the main reliable resources that make living possible for humankind. Therefore there is a need for social environmental study through which Swayam takes the  part to deliver the course

Swayam is an online digital learning platform that is initiated by the government to improve and learn the skills for many streams online. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology
Certificate

Film Studies

The Film Studies certification is a completely student-oriented course, the sequence would present core principles in film studies, significant conceptual aspects of filmmaking, master cinematographers, and main film concepts. Since becoming acquainted with the important encyclopedia of theatre, the early roots of the film as a unique cultural commodity will be discussed, focusing on its technical/ideological parameters. 

The links between cinema and other genres of production such as literature, theatre, music, photography, etc. will be described in-depth in order to establish the interdisciplinary nature of film as a cultural artifact in the entire Film Studies training. The essential chosen for the course will equip the learner to approach cinema as a form of media with a distinctive selectivity. As a moderation session in the Film Studies program, students will be given feedback on the written communication of film production reviews and vital scholarly journals on cinema. 

The journey will equip place through four main components: the structural features of the film, major film movements, classic cinematographers and their selected films, and conceptual dissertations on theatre. The Film Studies certification course will provide a study in-depth of the whole film-making procedure and how to be more efficient on it.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of films
Organisation Behaviour

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Organisation Behaviour

SWAYAM’s Organisation Behaviour course is preparing individuals to make them realize the importance and different ways of human behavior within an organizational structure to help them perform better. This course aims at laying down a framework for individuals wanting to learn managerial principles, methods and practices.

This course will also train students to become successful managers and employees of their respective organizations in future for which it does not fail to provide students with all the essential management experiences. This course trains the students to master the process of understanding the atmosphere of a company and thereby taking effective steps to achieve success. 

Organisation Behaviour course gives in-depth knowledge about the different roles of a manager, perception of human behavior and other human aspects such as politics, power, emotions and conflict. Participants will also learn various ways in which the company’s structure came into existence and how it exists now.

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15 Weeks
14 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill
Academic Writing

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Academic Writing

The stream of academic writing is pretty much in demand across the globe. As it comes up with a promising career, the candidates are looking forward to pursuing a formal programme in academic writing. Hence, this course of Academic writing from Swayam became the most registered course among all SWAYAM MOOCs and even made it to the top 30 MOOCs list globally.

However, there has never before been an understandable setup, institutionally or otherwise, for the candidates and the aspirants to learn academic writing and research from. This course makes that happen by providing the applicants with the setup and teaching them all the basics of academic writing and research to help them along with their careers. 

It has impressively closed this gap by not only offering fundamentals of academic writing but also providing insights into the industry.

The course is one of the multidisciplinary ones and is a foundational programme delivered via an online platform. Furthermore, it focuses on bringing the results through the writing process and as such, is quite effective. The course allows the candidates to be able to make new opportunities for their careers. It also helps them gain more potential in their research and hit the top of their abilities.

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15 Weeks
13 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Writing skills
Communication Technologies in Education

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Communication Technologies in Education

The Communication Technologies in Education course by Swayam provides knowledge to all participants on various communication technologies that are involved in educating an individual. Communication technologies are very important mainly in digital India as the new technologies help to lead our life in a comfortable manner. Therefore, it is necessary for all individuals to learn this course. This course begins with a description of basic models and media that are involved in communication. 

This course also speaks about different barriers to communication and provides solutions to communicate effectively. This course falls under the teacher education category. It provides a better understanding of data communication, network systems, internet tools, social networking sites, and recent trends in technologies in the communication field to the participants.  

It also provides details on concepts like e-learning, offline learning, and blended learning methodologies. Modern technologies like artificial intelligence and computer-aided learning are also taught by tutorials. This course concludes by revealing the role of CIET and NCERT in the development of technology. 

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15 Weeks
31 December 2025 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of IT industry
Certificate

E-assessment

Students today are more comfortable with e-learning platforms than the traditional ones. Recently, there has been tremendous growth in online learning among students. This provides the facility of anytime-anywhere learning for the students. In this trend of massive open online courses and integration of ICT in teaching and learning, there has been a demand for improvisation in the assessment. 

Nowadays, students are in need of an assessment model that suits not only traditional learning but also emerging learning settings such as online learning, blended learning, virtual learning, flipped classrooms, and technology-enabled learning. The teachers of this generation need to know how to plan, construct, and execute the assessments suitable to test a particular subject. They need to have a grip over the infrastructure facilities required for the assessment. 

Therefore, there is a need for such a course that would make the teacher skilled in these aspects, eligible to take e-assessments. This course offers subject expert videos, interviews with technical experts, reading materials, and question-answer forums to clarify doubts each week. It consists of 2 to 3 modules, 1 quiz, and an assignment along with one final assessment and assignment. 

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15 Weeks
07 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of IT industry
Certificate

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

The brains of children grow at the most extraordinary speed when they are still in the first six years of their life. It draws experience from the environment, and the synaptic connections of their brain are made based on those experiences. Hence, it is important to provide such experiences to children that would help them lay a strong foundation as well as nurture the right qualities in them. 

This course of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) offered by Swayam helps the interested candidates to explore these aspects with the help of different pedagogical methodologies such as designing portfolios, gaining experiences through thorough practice as an intern as well as assignments and discussions, that would help the candidates to become the best early childhood care, providers. 

Along with that, the candidates also make use of several study materials provided by Swayam such as the online Q&A forum, which not only solves their doubts but also inculcates higher-order thinking skills.

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15 Weeks
07 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Pedagogy skills
Certificate

Perspectives on Education

Swayam’s Perspectives on Education programme caters to education in independent India and when our country was under colonial rule. It will take you through the conceptual aspects of the foundations of education. The 15 weeks of training include the concept of education and what are its functions and aims on the basis of western and Indian philosophical thoughts.

The Perspectives on Education course by Swayam is an offering of Farook Training College. It is an undergraduate level of training that falls under the Core courses domain. You will learn about definitions and meanings of education, agencies of education, functions of education, and India’s Constitutional Provisions for Education. The curriculum of the training also covers pragmatism, naturalism, and idealism.

Moreover, the Perspectives on Education online programme trains you to become expert in the various dimensions of education. You will have to work on assignments and a final examination to gain a wider outlook for building a strong philosophical base of education and its functions. The programme is part of the approved B.Ed programme of the University Level curriculum (Indian Universities).

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
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School Organization: Administration & Management

The School Organization: Administration & Management online program aims to highlight the significant areas of school organization along with physical education and health studies. The course also focuses on defining school organization, administration, and management, which are often seen as synonymous but are completely different concepts. 

You can finish the core program in 15 weeks and learn at your own time as it is a self-directed and self-paced course. Furthermore, the School Organization: Administration & Management certification syllabus covers topics like school development plans, quality management, supervision, food and nutrition, health, and physical education, and more. 

The curriculum consists of 39 modules and an interactive session at the end of every week for better understanding. The modules also provide you with summaries, FAQs, glossaries, assignments, and short quizzes.

School Organization: Administration & Management course by Swayam also includes four credits and a certificate depending on your performance. Hence, you can integrate your knowledge of school organization and management through this course.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill Knowledge of Yoga
Online Refresher Course in Education

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Online Refresher Course in Education

The Online Refresher Course in Education certification course is associated with the National Resource Centre for Education, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. The course aims to bring a change to the existing practices in the education sector. Students who enrol into this course gain an understanding of descriptive research, fundamentals of samplings, central limit theorem, hypothesis, etc. 

The entire Online Refresher Course in Education certification syllabus takes forty hours and can be completed in fifteen weeks. The course can be availed at zero cost in the online mode. The programme is an AICTE approved FDP course available at the platform of Swayam. The provider allows the candidate to be a certified user of the Online Refresher Course in Education programme if they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the exam. 

The experts use different teaching methods in order to make the sessions more interactive and interesting for the students. The study material of the programme includes modern audio as well as video lectures, quizzes, assessments, discussions, etc. The Online Refresher Course in Education certification can be pursued through the self-paced method according to the students' preferences.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning

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Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning

The purpose of Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification is to assist teachers and teacher candidates in understanding both the theoretical and practical ramifications of current developments in teaching and learning. 

Innovative Strategies for Teaching and Learning Classes will undoubtedly assist aspiring educators in gaining a complete understanding of cutting-edge methods for instructing and learning, as well as advice on how to use particular methods in the classroom. 

The instructional/learning strategy is introduced in the Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification Syllabus, which is then followed by its proponents, fundamental components, assumptions, characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks, as well as the methods for creating lesson transcripts for that specific strategy.

All students get an Innovative Strategies of Teaching and Learning Certification from the University of Calicut under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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15 Weeks
Certificate

School Counselling

School Counselling Course starts with giving an introduction to school counseling and the variable factors that would influence school counseling.

School Counselling Classes cover counselling in many sectors of the school, including at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels as well as in a school that has experienced trauma due to some violent acts.

The importance of counselling in elementary schools and the distinctions between the positions of junior high school and secondary school counsellors will be covered in the School Counselling Course Syllabus.

All students get a School Counselling Course from Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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15 Weeks
International Marketing

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International Marketing

The ‘International Marketing’ certification training is a management studies course developed for the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the functioning of international markets and the promotions of brands in the global context. This online certification course is provided by Swayam free portal in collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).

The participants of this course are guided by Dr. Meeta Nihalani, the head and associate professor of commerce in the department of management studies at the Jai Narian Vyas University Jodhpur. The course modules and classes of this elective program can be completed in fifteen weeks. The undergraduate level training program is designed for the students to learn about the factors and strategies that create an impact in the markets worldwide.

The ‘International Marketing’ online certification program enables students to get a certificate and credit points after finishing the course of study with the assessments according to the qualifying criteria.

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15 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Brand Management
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Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet Protocols

Cyberworld enthusiasts, as well as people seeking employment opportunities in the digital industry, must know the networks in use today and protocols that define and allow them to function. This course will pull you through everything that you need to know about TCP/IP protocols and networking which are a must in the current times and more.

Introduction to Computer Network and Internet Protocol has been made a tailored fit for emerging IT students and engineers by providing them insights into the industry that will be very valuable. The course goes into great details for the candidates about all the essential topics like the Internet of Things(IoT), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Software Defined Networks and other significant points as well.

The course goes on to training candidates about all the theoretical skills including data traffic engineering and layer designing. The contents of the course are lined one after the other with industry-relevant skills and have been designed in such a way that each of the doubts that the candidates may get could easily be solved and every requirement attended to.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Networking
Society and Media

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Society and Media

The Society and Media expert programme by Swayam will introduce you to the consequences of media on the societal structure. You will be able to identify the possibilities for developing the community through media, and the future challenges affecting it. Additionally, this course will help you understand the conflict arising between the dominant and alternative paradigms. 

The Society and Media certification course will foster an interdisciplinary understanding which will widen your perspective. Thus, you will develop an understanding of the contemporary trends emerging within the society and in the media. 

You will become a certified expert after you complete the Society and Media curriculum. The external and internal assessments will help make you certificate-worthy. Moreover, your training will be for 40 hours, spread over 15 weeks, so that you have enough time to grasp the concepts succinctly. 

The Society and Media certification course does not charge a registration fee, and any UG certificate holder can register. Candidates interested in social science research and social entrepreneurship can sign up for the course.

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15 Weeks
13 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology
Media Content Production on Multiple Platforms

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Media Content Production on Multiple Platforms

The media Content Production on Multiple Platforms course has been designed by Swayam to provide the learners with an insight into the media production techniques and standards. The rise of digital media platforms has raised the demand for new aesthetics, newer production techniques, circulation, distribution, and sharing of the media content.

This course will provide the learners with a broad introduction to the various aspects of the changing media trends in terms of production and development of media content. They will understand the working of several digital media platforms, the uniqueness of different media platforms, and their content specifications, different stages of video production programmes for digital media platforms. 

They will be trained to produce short video content for different digital media platforms. This course will be beneficial for Mass Media, Journalism, and other students who have media studies as a part of their learning. Individuals who wish to learn and broaden their knowledge about digital media content can also pursue this course.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Animation skills
Agricultural Policy Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis

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MNR-002 : Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis

SWAYAM, as a free online training initiative, aims at providing freely accessible and quality education to all. In furtherance of this aim, Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis MNR-002 have been designed for imparting the best training from expert faculty. This course provides postgraduate level education on the importance, concept, goals, components and instruments of agricultural policy. 

During the course, candidates will find themselves gaining vivid insights on the major steps and process in policy formulation and policy implementation. Active discussions on monitoring and evaluation will also be conducted. Learners will understand the need for inter-linkage between non-farm and farm sector for agricultural and rural development; growth of farm output and input, and the role of the farming sector in the national economy and food security-all through active discussions. 

Faculty will shed light on special agricultural development programmes and rural poverty alleviation programmes that have been implemented in India. By highlighting the role of resources like labour, land and capital in agricultural development and then proceeding on to critically examining the agriculture policy of the developed and developing countries, the course concludes with a comprehensive depiction of the concept of agriculture trade issues and globalisation.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Indian Agricultural Development

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MNR-1: Indian Agricultural Development

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme explains the different stages of the development of Indian agriculture, from prehistoric agriculture to modern agriculture. The programme identifies the customs, values, and farming practices that Indian farmers follow. The programme clarifies the scope and importance of Indian agriculture to the Indian economy. 

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme discusses the role of the procurement, storage, marketing, study, and technological transfer of food grains in the growth of Indian agriculture. Candidates will consider emerging agricultural issues and developments, such as diversification, the interface of the agricultural sector, trade, efficiency, gender and sustainability, globalisation, and the use of information and communication technologies. 

The content of the Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme is delivered in 16 weeks through 40 video lessons. Candidates will have to go through video lessons every week. The video lessons are assisted by resources used for self-learning. Along with that, to support the study materials and to get the updated data, a number of web links will be provided. After each class, self-assessment questions will be given. After going through broad parts of study content, candidates have to complete the tasks. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Certificate

Plant Groups

SWAYAM’s CC-Botany 1 or  Plant Groups is a programme on basic plant diversity and it consists of forty modules. The programme provides a comprehensive account of various classes of plants including; bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and mycorrhizae, archegoniate in the form of gymnosperms, including pteridophytes, bryophytes and even spermatophytes.

Each community discusses in-depth their ecological significance, classification, phylogeny, some significant forms of genera, and also their economic significance. The participants should be in a situation to take a detailed understanding of the major plant classes ranging from microbes to gymnosperms. These both form the basis of plant science which can be mastered by completing the forty modules. 

This Plant Groups programme is designed for those who are students of biology. This programme will be refreshing as well as giving new knowledge to them. The certification will be useful and it will have a good position in the CV. For the higher studies, candidates from any branch of biological sciences would find the curriculum of the Plant Groups programme important and useful. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Food Microbiology and Food Safety

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Food Microbiology and Food Safety

The Food Microbiology programme explores the world of microorganisms and the science behind contamination caused by their growth. Considering the possibility of microorganisms being both beneficial and harmful, it becomes important to study the key aspect of Microbiology side by side-Food Safety. The programme is beneficial for individuals who wish to delve deep into the domain.

The course focuses on varied learning objectives including the important genera of microorganisms associated with food and their characteristics, the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, techniques for enumeration and control of microorganisms in food, food fermentation, and ultimately foodborne diseases. The motive of the programme turns out to provoke the thoughts of learners on microbiological quality control to improve food quality in households and outdoors by devising ways for the same.

The course also maintains a close connection with legal obligations and provisions which are an inseparable part of public policy and food safety. Candidates will acquire insights on the present national and international food safety regulations and rules. Not only this, but they would also gain practical experience of deploying microbiological risk assessment tools for assessment of microbiological risks in the food sector.

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15 Weeks
14 January 2026 - 29 April 2026
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

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Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Certification by SWAYAM aims at enlightening passionate and dedicated learners irrespective of their financial disabilities to gain quality and freely accessible education by experienced faculty. This online course deals with everything budding nutritionists and dieticians need to know about promoting bioactive constituents and nutritional factors along with the potential health implications of the same.

By holding vigilant discussions on the mechanism of functional foods, the course serves as the right fit for both conceptual and real-world insights on the field. The certification is a part of the approved curriculum in quite a few Indian universities. After going through the course, individuals will not only learn about the background of Nutraceuticals but will also discover relevant information on future trends and applications.

Comprising five units namely Probiotics, Introduction to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Prebiotics, Non-Nutrient Effect of Specific Nutrients and Other Food Components with Potential Health Benefits, candidates will have to visit 40 modules with two to three modules taught every week. The credit award and final evaluation of the student shall depend on formative and summative assessments.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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