Swayam Free Courses & Certifications

In this modern time, people have become aware of their personality and pay a lot of attention to their hair, look and makeup. There is a rapid increase in people visiting beauty parlours and salons to take the services of hair stylists for hair cutting and setting, hair colour, dye etc. The Vocational: Hair cut & Styling online course teaches about various hairdressing and styling techniques that have become a part of daily life, especially for working girls and women.

Haircutting and styling is not just a part of the service industry but a skill and knowledge-based industry. In the coming years also, this trend is expected to continue in developing countries. The 24 weeks Vocational: Hair cut & Styling training by Swayam teaches about shampooing and conditioning of hair, blow drawing, basic hair cut as well as other advanced hair services like thermal straightening, curling, chemical treatment etc.

This has created a huge demand for personnel trained in hair cutting and styling. Keeping in view the modern trends in this field and the demand for trained personnel, this course on Hair cut & Styling will contribute immensely. The Vocational: Hair cut & Styling syllabus covers detailed information about different types of face shapes and hairstyles that suit clients.

The Geography XII Part-II Online Course is a massive open online course that is taught based on the Class XII Geography textbook. This online certificate course provided on the Swayam learning platform explores the core topics of Geography including human resources, water and mineral resources, the agricultural system of India, and the geographical perspective on different issues.

The Geography XII Part-II Training will be headed by Dr. Tannu Malik of DESS, NCERT, New Delhi. The mode of delivery will include video lectures, reading materials, and web resources to elaborate on the topics. After a student completes all the online lessons and takes part in the assessment, they will be rewarded with a Geography XII Part-II Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

Also Read: Sr.Secondary: Geography (316)

The Geography XII Part-I Training is a massive open online course that educates learners about the topics of Geography in Class XII. The course will explore different environmental and social dimensions, principles of human geography, and the interaction of people and the environment. This online certificate course will be coordinated by By Dr. Tannu Malik of DESS, NCERT, New Delhi, and provided on the Swayam online learning platform.

The Geography XII Part-I Online Course is divided into different modules that are taught through video lectures, audio material, e-tutorials, and plenty of web resources. Those who are enrolled in the course will need to take part in self-assessments that include multiple-choice questions and other tests. Once all course evaluation is completed successfully, the learners will get the Geography XII Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

Also Read: Sr.Secondary: Geography (316)

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Training is a massive open online course that introduces learners to the nature and different phases of Indian culture and human civilizations. The course provided on the senior secondary level is coordinated by Prof Dr. Azmat Noori of the National Institute of Open Schooling. The course includes 5 core modules and 1 optional module wherein the students can choose from the topics evolution of state or culture in India.

The Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification Course has a duration of 24 weeks and is delivered through the interactive and engaging platform of Swayam. After completing the course and concluding all course steps, learners will get a Sr.Secondary: History (315) Certification by NIOS and Swayam. The course in history will help learners understand the social, economic, religious, and cultural development of India through different historical phases.

The Sociology XI Part-I Online Course is a massive open online course that is based on the subject of sociology as taught in Class XI. The course will be taught on the interactive online platform of Swayam and will focus on the features of social institutions, the process of socialization, and the relevance of culture. The course deals with the study of social institutions and encourages learners to question stereotypes in society.

The Sociology XI Part-I Training is led by Dr. Sheetal Sharma from the School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi. The course will be supported by video lectures, online materials, and web resources that help learners to form an in-depth understanding of the subject. There will be self-assessment questions to help learners measure their progress. After completing all course steps and the assignments, students will get a Sociology XI Part-I Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

The Accounting for Managerial Decisions certification course provided by Swayam is an initiative to educate those interested candidates who wish to pursue higher and quality education in the field of Accounting and aspire to be a manager. This course is spread out for a duration of 16 weeks. The course credit is 6, and it will require almost 180 hours of preparation. 

The skilled faculty of Swayam will make sure that the concepts included in the modules are well understood by the participants. The main focus of this course will be upon two concepts: Management Accounting, and, Cost Accounting. Candidates will be taught the core fundamentals that will prove to go a long way in securing job opportunities. 

These fundamentals include knowledge about the differences in management accounting, which is basically mastering the ability to select the best alternatives available to produce a fine result; and concepts of cost accounting, which means to minimize cost and maximize profit. 

Agriculture acts as the backbone of the Indian economy. That is why it is necessary to update yourself with the latest advancements in a timely manner. Only then will the country be able to maintain sustainable development. Advances in Agricultural Engineering program acts as a refresher course for the same. 

Advances in the Agricultural Engineering certification course has been developed by the experienced faculty of IIT Kharagpur. This faculty consists of the university’s teachers, engineers, and agricultural sciences. This is also an AICTE-approved FDP course. 

Moreover, the Advances in Agricultural Engineering syllabus has been laid out into five sections. Each section involves about four hours of video lectures and four hours of self-study. You will be able to gain practical knowledge from a variety of case studies. This is a core course in the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching or ARPIT. There will also be an exam at the end of the course.

As a noble initiative founded by the Government of India to achieve accessibly, quality, and equitable education, SWAYAM comes out as a commendable online training venture which prioritises excellence in education. The initiative aims at the free and unhindered transmission of teaching-learning resources to everyone beyond their financial and miscellaneous obstacles. With SWAYAM, learners can bridge the digital divide caused due to them belonging to areas untouched by the digital tsunami by being a part of the knowledge economy like regular learners.

Biochemistry of Biomolecules Certification Programme focuses on one of the most significant parts of the interdisciplinary subject of Microbiology-Biochemistry. This topic deals with the interesting interplay of Chemistry and Biology to comprehend some of the highly fascinating and educationally relevant systems of the human body with deliverables from an expert in the domain.

The 36-moduled course includes discussion over Bioenergetics, Lipids, Biochemistry of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Enzymes, and Practicals and involves candidates through the discussion forum. 

The course works on the idea that to understand microorganisms and their behaviour, Biochemistry is an important background subject. Throughout the span of four months, candidates will work on tests and quizzes which would test their learnings and help them revise the same.

Convective heat transfer is a very important physical phenomenon that finds its relevance in a wide variety of applications including micro/nanoscale systems to mega-scale systems like nuclear reactors. It is observed in metallurgical and chemical industries and is an important part of the school and college curriculum. Convective Heat Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications Certification by SWAYAM is a first-level, postgraduate course on Convective Heat Transfer. 

The modules have been so structured so as to start from the basics of the topic and proceed to methods and concepts that are generally seen in a PG curriculum. A powerful technique termed scaling is first taught to students that are typically covered in an undergraduate course. This has been done to teach learners why a particular correlation has a particular form. Further, the course gives a brief of the solution methodologies - Similarity method and Integral method that are quite powerful solution methods for many different problems.

Natural Convection has also been dealt with quite extensively in the Convective Heat Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications Certification programme. An encapsulated version of Two-Phase heat transfer is also presented in some modules. A part of the course also focuses on applications.

Teachers from all streams and academic levels need to update and refresh their skills from time to time. The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry offered by Swayam aims to help Chemistry teachers at the university level. The course includes a range of exciting chemistry topics in different modules to help chemistry teachers gain helpful knowledge.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a re-run of the ARPIT Chemistry 2019 course and includes the same modules along with some newly added quizzes. The curriculum consists of different themes such as the history of chemistry as a field, the latest news in the area, related industries, and much more. You can learn through video-based lessons and other multimedia tools such as online quizzes, reading material, etc.

The ARPIT 2020: Online Refresher Course In Chemistry is a part of the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) series of courses. The training syllabus is divided into 16 modules. It is a PG-level programme offered by the prestigious SGTB Khalsa College of the University of Delhi.

The students in the online course of Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering by Swayam will be introduced to the core concerts of “numerical methods” that are included in civil engineering. The Numerical Methods In Civil Engineering certification syllabus will include the topics of- Collocation methods, Method of Galerkin, Various finite difference schemes, Method of weighted residuals, Implicit and explicit methods, Interpolation and Extrapolation, Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, Numerical approximation, Curve fitting, Error analysis, Numerical differentiation and integration, and others. The 16 weeks program will help the students to learn the fundamental principles and basics of numerical methods. Upon completing the course the student's ability to analyze and evaluate the accuracy of various numerical methods and their applicability in real-world solutions.

In the past decades, the process of unprecedented global transformation has posed threats to inclusive growth, prosperity, and sustainable development. That’s why this ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics programme has been designed to shed light on how new programmes and policies can be launched to solve these issues. 

ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics certification training is free of cost. It is an online refresher course developed for economics faculty engaged in higher education institutions. As per the Ministry of Education and UGC, this programme will be treated equivalent to a face-to-face economics refresher course under UGC’s Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of UGC.

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Economics training programme involves an extensive curriculum, with various assignments and quizzes to test your knowledge. A certificate is also issued on proper completion of all modules and passing the final exam. This 16-week course contains a total of 20 hours of online video lectures and 20-hours of e-content, readings, discussions, and evaluations.

This Online Refresher Course in Management certification course is planned to help faculty staff in both areas of Commerce and Management in terms of planning of almost 40 modules which is delivered by 30 experts in both the corporate and academic world. The participants will be exposed to extensive reading and given the knowledge and stressed on the importance of ethos and culture used in Indian management systems envisioning world peace and sustainable development. 

The Online Refresher Course in Management training uses Bhartiya Shastra as a reference for the derivation of ideas for modern-day management and research. The program will focus on innovations in teaching, homegrown research methods, insights from the Shastra for teaching. The topics in the Online Refresher Course in Management program range from areas of personal finance, integrated reporting, artificial intelligence, neuromarketing, business simulation, leadership, emotional and social intelligence to give a holistic experience for the students.

The course stands as basic in the understanding of petrology as a subject. The course provides a platform for the postgraduate student to dive deep and explore the unknown world of geology. It stands out in providing a better understanding of “earth's origin and evolution”. The Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics programme by Swayam provides the students with a rudimentary understanding of metamorphic reactions, Laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, entropy, and others.

The Geology: Paper-Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics course give a detailed description- of the concept of classification of metamorphic facies, facies- series and grade. Candidates are introduced to the theory of plate tectonics, nature of metamorphic reactions, and mineralogical phase. Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics syllabus gives emphasis on petrology which covers the course study of Geology and its perspective. 

On completion of Geology: Paper- Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics course one’s career perspective in geology will increase. The course will help in skill-building of the candidates in the domain of geology with special mention on petrology and thermodynamics.

The programme of MS 2: Management of Human Resources offered by Swayam is especially aimed towards those candidates who want to pursue a career in Human Resource Management without considering fees as a barrier. This course is available free of cost for the aspirants and helps them develop a critical interpretation of the various functions that an HR Manager has to undergo for the smooth run of his/her organisation. 

After graduating from this course, the candidates will gain a comprehensive insight into key HRM concepts, problems, and techniques. The course will consist mainly of four core roles of Human Resource Management, which include Employee Relations and Employment Relations, Compensation Management, Staffing Management, and Human Resource development.  

The experienced faculty of Swayam makes sure that the candidate leaves the programme only after mastering the required skills by making use of the interactive and knowledge-enriched contents provided to the students. 

The food laws and standards certification course by Swayam, and Ignou is very informative and educates the aspirants regarding food laws nationally and internationally. With a total of 40 video lessons, participants can learn a lot from this course. This course is very useful for candidates working in the food processing industry and trying to learn about food safety and quality management. It leads to the self-development of the learners. Also, it is useful for understanding the food safety and standards act 2006, fssai act.

They will also learn about the features of Codex and how to utilize it. This Food laws and standards training course covers various important topics such as export and import laws and regulations, other laws and standards related to foods, the global scenario, and the Indian food regulatory regime.

Swayam is created by the Government of India to help students learn through it free of cost. It provides a lot of perks to the students too. It also has a fantastic set of industry mentors who train the candidates and teach them for their careers ahead. This course is a great choice for candidates who wish to learn about food laws and everything related to it. 

The Fourier Analysis and Its Applications online course has been selected as the basic theoretical applications and aspects of the topics that are directly or indirectly related to the topic of Fourier. 

The Fourier Analysis and Its Applications certification syllabus will be conducted for a total of 16 weeks and will be covering the topics namely- The space S of rapidly decreasing functions, Application to PDEs, Fourier transform as an operator from S to S, and the Plancherel's theorem, Cesaro summability - Fejer's theorem and its applications, Basic convergence theorem of Fourier series and its applications and Sturm-Liouville problems and its applications. 

With the help of lecture videos, assignments, tests, and case study guides, the students will be taught the basics of the concept of  Fourier. The diverse applications of the subject of mathematics will also be covered in a descriptive way in the online course on Fourier Analysis and Its Applications by Swayam.

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.

Swayam's Business Statistics course is hugely relevant in this era as statistics play a vital role in the business world, and helps in the quick and accurate decision-making process. To that end, this online course covers descriptive statistics, statistical study, probability, linear regression, and correlation in depth. 

Business Statistics online course is a 12-week online course available at the undergraduate level. By the end of the course, you can become familiar with the concepts of statistics, data collection, and data analysis tools. Additionally, the online course will make you adept at data analysis and interpretation, as well as the concepts of statistics. 

Furthermore, the Business Statistics certification course provides numerous employment opportunities in lucrative roles like data analysts and consultants. This comprehensive programme allows you to hone your decision-making skills in the corporate sector and gives you essential tools essential for data analysis. Take this course to earn a certificate and further your career with a strong professional portfolio.

Swayam’s upcoming MCO-03: Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis online course teaches its applicants about research’s most significant aspect - research methodology. This extensive programme falls under the ‘Commerce’ purview and aims to help researchers gain the necessary skills to establish highly-efficient methodologies for their research studies. Through online videos, students can learn at a self-directed pace as well.

The MCO-03: Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis certification syllabus is a thorough curation by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. It covers numerous vital topics, including business research, random sampling, comparative scaling techniques, research design, variance, correlation, data processing, non-random sampling, Bayes’ Theorem, scatters plots, etc. It also explains research report writing, critical terminologies, and interpreting statistical data.

Spread across 16 weeks, the MCO-03: Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis training is entirely online, delivered by the University’s skilled faculty, Dr Subodh Kesharwani. The curriculum is set at the postgraduate level, teaching beginners about research skills and helping existing research improve their research quality.

The Foundation course in Tourism from Swayam is a programme that is specially designed to cater to the requirements of candidates aspiring to make a career in Tourism. The programme covers a wider aspect of areas such as the basics of tourism, tourism destination, entire basics of tourism, geography, tourism marketing, communication and other areas under tourism. Being a multidisciplinary undergraduate programme, the course will be completed in a span of 16 weeks. 

The programme is an online programme and is being imparted by the experts in this industry possessing years and years of experience. The main objective behind this programme is to educate aspirants willing to make a career in tourism. 

The studies of tourism contain concepts from various fields such as economics, sociology, history, geography, management, marketing, anthropology, etc. With the help of the Tourism Development Products Operations and Case Studies course, the candidates can hope to cover concepts from these various disciplines, which come under tourism studies.

During the course, the candidates will understand the role of tourists and hosts in the industry of tourism, eventually venturing into a discussion about the presence of guides and escorts in the tourism industry. The candidates can achieve these goals of the course with the help of two different case studies, products & operations and promotional skills.

With the help of this course, the candidates get a clear idea of what constitutes the tourism industry and its practices. By integrating the themes from other disciplines, it becomes simpler for the candidates to understand the inner workings of the industry with the help of applications of the concepts learned from these various fields. 

The candidates also get some exposure to the industry during the course with the help of some experienced professionals who have, in some capacity or the other, worked in the tourism industry, whether it be directly or indirectly.

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification course has been structured to provide a depth understanding of the technologies that are used in the modern-day library. The course is designed for all the interested candidates, who wish to study this genre. 

The course on  Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification by Swayam and IIT Delhi will be helping the applicants to understand the topics of- Institutional Repository and Digital Library Services, QR Code, Ranking/Accreditation, Ask the Librarian, Library Automation, EM, and RFID implementation, Use of Social Media, Remote Login, Discovery Services, Outreach programs, Reference Management,  Consortia based Services,  Open Science, Web 2.0 and 3.0 based Services,  Open Access, Digitalization, Green Library Concept, Virtual Reality Tools,  and others. 

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification syllabus, will be completed within a period of 16 weeks. The course will take a total duration of 40 hours to complete the entire curriculum.

The Curriculum Pedagogy and Evaluation course offers a thorough understanding of the curriculum, various evaluation techniques, and pedagogical approaches. The development of a firm knowledge in these areas would ensure productive professional development for you. 

The Curriculum Pedagogy and Evaluation online course can be well utilized by all faculties across the country as a general course irrespective of the subject. The program’s structural framework will benefit aspirants from other disciplines as well. After course completion, you will surely master different evaluation techniques, perspectives of curriculum, and pedagogical practices that can be applied to various spheres of professional progress. 

You will also receive a Curriculum Pedagogy and Evaluation certification upon course completion. To get it, you will have to clear the external end-term exam. The program curriculum has 16 Weeks of training. Moreover, the course has been approved by AICTE as an FDP (Faculty Development Programme). It is part of the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching or ARPIT. 

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Commerce by Swayam is designed for the professional and personal growth of teachers, especially those who are teaching in higher education institutions. This course seeks to expose faculty members in commerce or management disciplines to the latest developments and new frontiers of knowledge in the field of commerce.

Moreover, the ARPIT Refresher Course in Commerce online program will also focus on some aspects of research methodology and tools. The training will cover research approaches and techniques for managing the classroom environment and pedagogy. The program comprises 40 hours of study material, 20 of which will be supplied through video lectures, and the rest through reading material.

The ARPIT Refresher Course in Commerce training is delivered by Swayam and developed by the Shri Ram College of Commerce. Dr. C.S.Sharma is the course instructor. Spanning across 16 weeks, this course involves a total of 16 modules, along with a fair share of assignments, quizzes, case studies, and discussions.

The Government of India initiated a programme Swayam and build it to accomplish the three cardinals of Indian Education Policy, i.e. Quality, Equity and Access. Swayam is devised so that the underprivileged students are reconciled with technology, as they formerly had no access to digital resources and remained unaware of its advantages. The intention behind the project is to make the finest education available to all, even the most distressed ones and enable them to join the mainstream of knowledge.

The programme runs effectively as it has a platform that hosts all the courses taught in classrooms from Class 9 to Post- Graduation on online servers which are procurable anytime, from anywhere, by anyone. Thousands of faculties and teachers were chosen specially for the creation of the courses which are interactive and inclusive of the described syllabus and are available for free.

The courses which are put up on Swayam are available in four kinds, each holding specific purpose and intention, following the art of pedagogy to enrich the teaching-learning process. The four mediums of instruction are- reading material meant to be downloaded and printed, video Lectures, Self- Practice Tests, quizzes and assessments and an online discussion forum.

Animations Certification by Swayam is a free and unique offering by Swayam with a view to providing accessible and quality education to everyone irrespective of their financial disabilities. This course has been designed specially and exclusively for students majoring in Design Engineering, Animation, and Game Technology. The curriculum furnishes learners with an opportunity to learn about design theories and histories through experts themselves.

The Animations certification course will explore animation production pipeline (CG modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, Animation, and rendering) techniques as well as gaming, Designing Engineering, Visual effects, etc. You will learn about the design histories and theories to develop creative, technical, and analytical skills in animation film production.

Further, the Animations certification by Swayam will provide the opportunity for self-assessment to students so that they can analyze their weak points and work on them. Video modules can be revisited to strengthen the weak areas. Project-based assessment relevant to the media and entertainment industry will polish the practical skills of course takers. Besides this, they can refer to a lot of books dealing with topics like character animation, 3D animation, and animated films for a better understanding.

This course is taught by Dr. Balaji who works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University. The whole course is for 15 weeks and contains 40 modules; it’s a course carrying 4 credits for students doing M.Sc. in Chemistry. The students will work on their procedural, factual, metacognitive, and conceptual knowledge, and use images, presentations, 3D-animations, white board demonstration, chemical structures, paper 3D-models, figures, tables, mirrors, use of molecular models, etc for scientific explanation.

The course also talks about various theories such as Malcom  Knowels Andragogy, Dick and Carey model,  the Feynman Technique, modified Bloom’s taxonomy, neuro slide design principles, ADDIE model,  etc. Doing this course will benefit PG students, young scientists, research scholars, and faculty members looking to enhance their knowledge in this field, it is also helpful for students taking competitive exams like CSIR-NET, SSC-CGL, IIT-JAM, GATE, various CET, UPSC, and SLET.

After completing this course the candidates job prospects will widen in various industries such as petrochemical, agro chemicals industries, perfume, pharmacy, and dye.

The Corporate Law Programme course is taught by Professor Dr. Harpreet Kaur from National Law University Delhi and is for five weeks holding 4 credits. The topics covered under this course are Business organisation its features and types, Raising Capital for businesses, Corporate Management and Governance, Business Reuse Proceedings, Investigation and Adjudicatory Mechanisms, Shareholder’s Remedies, Winding up of Company and the Insolvency Proceedings if the business is bankrupt,  Foreign Direct Investments in Companies, and the corporate restructuring policies.

There has been immense growth in the corporate sector which makes it important for the people in this sector to know about the legal aspects of corporate law. This course is for postgraduate level individuals, people from business and law backgrounds and will help learners meet their lifelong needs. Professionals who wish to gain knowledge in the field of Corporate Governance can also take up this course. 

The candidates who want to get certified in this course should successfully complete the proctored examination at the end of the course which provides credits to the students. 

Over the past few decades, the world saw some unfortunate and unprecedented situations. With urbanization and globalization peaking throughout the years, we witnessed a drastic decline in environmental quality and an increase in natural emergencies. It is essential to be aware of the consequences of our actions in our communities and surroundings. With Swayam’s Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation & Climate Resilient Development Course, learn about urban development and its relationship with disaster risks, emergency management, and climate change.

With a Certificate in Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation & Climate Resilient Development Course, you will be able to analyze the factors behind climate emergencies, disaster management, and urban development. The course will also take you through resilient methods of community development in urban sectors.

Moreover, you will also understand the strategies to make surroundings anti-fragile and contribute to a risk-free environment. With each passing day, people are becoming more conscious and aware of their actions and their consequences. Get your certificate today to attain knowledge and spread insight about the situation to others as well.